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The Republican-led state House passed a bill Tuesday that would adjust exceptions to the state law governing masks. The bill is awaiting a decision by Gov. Roy Cooper.

'Scared to put on my mask': Cancer patient says she was intentionally coughed on in spat over mask

<p>&gt;&gt; WAS WRAL WAS THERE FOR HIS WARM WELCOME HOME &gt;&gt; ONLY ON WRAL, A CARY WOMAN WHO IS IMMUNOCOMPROMISED SAYS SHE WAS HARASSED WHILE WEARING A MASK IN PUBLIC. &gt;&gt; THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M ASHLEY WROTE AND I'M GERALD OWENS. THIS COMES ONE DAY AFTER GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSED A BILL THAT WOULD PUNISH PEOPLE WHO WEAR MASKS TO CONCEAL THEIR IDENTITY WHILE COMMITTING A CRIME. THE BILL ALSO HAS PROVISIONS FOR HEALTH REASONS. WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES IS LIVE AT THE STATE CAPITOL AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE WOMAN WHO SAYS SHE WAS THREATENED AND CARLY, THIS BILL IS NOT EVEN STATE LAW YET. IT MAY NEVER EVEN BECOME ONE. BUT THIS HIGHLIGHTS THE POLITICAL TENSION SURROUNDING THIS POSSIBLE LAW. &gt;&gt; THIS WOMAN SAID THAT. WE'RE WEARING HER MASK FOR HEALTH REASONS. &gt;&gt; ANYTIME SHERRY STEWART GOES TO A SMALL PUBLIC SPACE. SO PUT ON HER MASK. SHE HAS STAGE 4 CANCER AND A WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM. &gt;&gt; SO A COMMON COLD TO SOMEONE COULD ACTUALLY PUT ME IN THE HOSPITAL ON A VENTILATOR. BUT SHE OUT A NEW EXPERIENCE THIS MORNING AT A KERRY CAR SERVICE. &gt;&gt; WHERE SHE SAYS SHE WAS HARASSED BY A CUSTOMER WHEN HE CONFRONTED ACTUALLY SHOW YOU MY MEDICAL ID CARD AND HE STILL ASKED OUT AT ME LIKE THAT. SHE SAYS HE THREATENED HER CAUGHT ON HER AND SAID WEARING A MASK IS NOW ILLEGAL IN NORTH CAROLINA, WHICH IS NOT TRUE. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DID PASS A BILL TUESDAY, PUNISHING PEOPLE WHO WEAR MASKS TO CONCEAL THEIR IDENTITIES WHILE COMMITTING CRIMES. BUT IT KEEPS EXCEPTIONS IN PLACE FOR SOME HEALTH REASONS. AND GOVERNOR ROY COOPER HAS AND SIGNED IT. SO IT ISN'T LAW. WE ASKED HOUSE SPEAKER TIM MOORE HOW HE'S REACTING AFTER A WOMAN EXPERIENCED A SCARY MOMENT. LESS THAN A DAY LATER. NO ONE SHOULD BE HARASSED IF THEY CHOOSE FOR HEALTH REASONS TO WEAR A MASK. &gt;&gt; IT JUST SAYS THAT ONE SHOULD BE HARASSED IF THEY CHOOSE NOT TO WEAR MEANS STEWART IS WORRIED. IT'S NOT THAT SIMPLE. AND STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS WARNED LAWMAKERS THAT PEOPLE MIGHT BE HARASSED IF MASKS WERE BANNED FOR HEALTH REASONS. &gt;&gt; YOU'RE STILL GOING TO BE JUDGED IF THAT WAS OUT THERE, YOU'RE STILL GOING TO GET PEOPLE LIKE THAT. GENTLEMAN I ENCOUNTERED TODAY THAT IS GOING TO HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOU AND GET UPSET THAT YOU'RE WEARING A. &gt;&gt; AND THE BILL WILL NOW HEAD TO THE GOVERNOR'S DESK WHERE HE WILL EITHER VETO IT, SIGNED IT OR LET IT PASS WITHOUT A SIGNATURE. CARLY HAYNES, WRAL NEWS LIVE IN RALEIGH. &gt;&gt; SO THIS IS HOW WE GOT TO THIS POINT. THE BILL WAS FILED TO BAN MASK-WEARING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY FOR HEALTH REASONS ON MAY. 7TH ON MAY 15TH, THE STATE SENATE VOTED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE BAN. THEN ON MAY 21ST, THE HOUSE REFUSED TO TAKE UP THE BILL WITHOUT A MEDICAL EXEMPTION. YOU FAST FORWARD TO JUNE 6, THE STATE SENATE APPROVED A COMPROMISE BILL WHICH ALLOWS EXEMPTIONS AND INCLUDES CAMPAIGN FINANCE</p>

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Cancer patient says she was harased for wearing mask in public

NC residents question housing developers' plans after unearthing major archeological find

Dozens of homes are already nestled along the intercoastal waterway in Carteret County's Cedar Point, between Jacksonville and Emerald Isle. After the developers dug up bones, the multi-million dollar project to continue building was halted. 

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NC House votes to ban 'gas station heroin' citing worries about minors abusing it

NC Lawmakers take steps toward banning 'gas station heroin', send letter to FDA

State budget 'Plan B' announced as negotiations break down between House, Senate

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SBI identifies 24-year-old man shot, killed by deputy in parking lot at UNC Health Johnston

Police respond to deputy-invovled shooting at hosital

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Thursday, June 13, 2024 -- If President Joe Biden wants to make sure democracy is defended from tyrants, he should emulate former President Ronald Reagan: the Gipper's leisurely travel style.

MAUREEN DOWD: Go slow, Joe

Biden Straddles the Patriotic and the Political in Speech at Normandy

"I'm just here, I'm just here for the moment, I'm here for the opportunity, I'm here for the championship, and I'm going to give it everything that I've got," said Raleigh native Carter Jenkins.

McGowan, Jenkins make U.S. Open debuts

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A server told the investigator that a customer became "belligerent" when they confronted him about drinking alcohol in the restaurant. 

Myrtle Beach Waffle House server attacked by 'belligerent' customer

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The man charged with killing Allisha Watts in July will remain in jail under the same bond. James Dunmore appeared in court on Wednesday in Charlotte, where a judge denied his request to reduce his $1 million secured bond.

Man charged in Allisha Watts' death to remain in jail while waiting for trial

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According to Cary police, a homeowner on the 600 block of King Fork Road found a possible grenade while landscaping in their backyard.

Possible grenade removed from backyard of Cary home, police say

Landscaping crew outside of Cary home

This will be the first time people can hop on a train from Raleigh and Cary to get to Pinehurst for the U.S. Open.

Raleigh, Cary train stations prepare for thousands of fans heading to US Open 

Train making first trip Thursday morning from Raleigh to Pinehurst for US Open

Pinehurst only has about 4,500 hotel rooms. The area relies on short-term rentals to accommodate the influx of people during a massive event like the U.S. Open.

Short-term rental market in Pinehurst could be hindered by ordinance

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Christopher Weeks, the agent responsible for booking the headliner for the 2024 BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival, has signed a legal agreement to repay the city $37,000 for his failure to book singer Monica for the event last month. 

BimbÃ© booking agent to repay $37K to city of Durham 

Headliner of BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

Brycen Mabe, a football player at Pinecrest High School, was killed Thursday in a crash, according to multiple sources. He was a passenger in the car. 



Pinecrest High School football player killed in crash

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House Bill 1024 would establish a statewide towing commission to enforce the rules for non-consensual tows. 



NC lawmakers take step to crack down on towing companies

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The state's chief archeologist says the Native American site in Carteret County's Cedar Point is the most significant find he's seen in 30 years. 

NC builders unearth major archeological find. Lawmakers want to help them build over it

North Carolina flag flies over state capitol

Here are some interesting facts and figures about the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

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Two bills have been filed in North Carolina to address predatory towing, which includes establishing a towing commission and giving the attorney general the power to set the towing rules.

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

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This isn't your typical "gift guide" because these gifts are more about making memories rather than buying something he'll forget about five years from now.

Gifts from the heart: Father's Day 'gift' guide

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Things are starting to heat up in the tropics, with WRAL meteorologists watching systems in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane season 2024: Three systems have 20% chance of developing in the Atlantic

Tropical outlook for Thursday, June 13

Virginia health officials are investigating reports of illness connected to Lake Anna after multiple families said their children became very ill after swimming in the lake over Memorial Day weekend.

Multiple children hospitalized after swimming in Virginia lake 

8-year-old twins hospitalized after swimming in lake

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Two locals, Carter Jenkins and Michael McGowan, will be playing for the first time in this year's U.S. Open.

Local players to make US Open debut

Local players competing in US Open for first time

Local WWII veteran returns home from trip to Normandy

Raleigh, Durham solving fewer violent crimes

Inside the bill that oculd change the future of campaign finance, NC politics

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Raleigh native and WWII vet returns after 80th D-Day commemoration in France

Thousands of dollars left on the table as Durham crimes go unsolved, tip rewards go unclaimed

Sendoff a nice tribute for Triangle-area swimmers hoping to make a splash at Olympic trials

Shots fired into building in west Raleigh, no one injured

After rare flash flood emergency, Florida prepares for more heavy rainfall in coming days

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Fired SpaceX employees sue the company for wrongfully terminating critics of CEO Elon Musk

Trump is returning to Capitol Hill to meet with Republican lawmakers, a first since Jan. 6 attack

Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit of last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seeking reparations

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors

Museums, splashpads and storytimes are great free or cheap options for family fun this summer in the Raleigh area. 

Free (or cheap) things to do in the Raleigh area this summer with your children

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List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

After 14 years in business, Beyu Caffe to close downtown Durham location

Support local restaurants during Black Business Week 

Where to find outdoor music in the Triangle this summer

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

Father's Day Deals 2024: Restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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Following plea for help, Durham restaurant files for bankruptcy 

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

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Fact check: Does Trump want to repeal the ACA, as Biden says?

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Fact check: Trump denies calling for Clinton to be locked up

Fact check: Biden says violent crime 'is near a record 50-year low'

Fact check: Is Chief Justice Newby removing judges who were elected to their positions?

8 questions about Trump's guilty verdict and his presidential campaign, answered

Archaeological find raises questions about NC development

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High school students should have to pass US citizen test, group says

Lottery hits $1B milestone for digital instants as gambling boom in NC accelerates

Bill would require NC doctors to tell patients about overdose treatments

Conservative group wants high school graduates to pass US citizenship test

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Advocates for the poor rally for child care funding in Raleigh

Political group pushing to require high schoolers to pass citizenship exam

Jay-Z's Roc Nation to drum up support for private school vouchers in Philadelphia

Bill would alter appeal process for NC deaf and blind school admission

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'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

'Absolutely disingenuous': Health expert critical of second Poe Hall PCB report

2024 U.S. Open guide: How to watch, getting tickets and where to park

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Golfers, fans come to Pinehurst for one of the hottest U.S. Opens on record

State Board of Education bans athletes at public NC high schools from profiting off NIL

Bulls hit 5 solo home runs, knock out Knights 7-0 

Southern Pines native Michael McGowan leans on lessons from the late Peggy Kirk Bell and mother at U.S. Open

Providence Day takes No. 1 in final girls soccer rankings for 2024; Asheville and Jacksonville among area code leaders

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Former NC State player Scott Wood named head basketball coach at Broughton

Vote Now: HSOT Honors spring sports awards

Cannon School takes No. 1 in final boys lacrosse rankings for the 2024 season

Cardinal Gibbons takes No. 1 in final girls lacrosse rankings for the 2024 season

The agent responsible for booking the headliner for the 2024 BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival has signed a legal agreement to repay the city $37,000 for his failure to book singer Monica for the event last month, the city announced Wednesday.

Multi-million-dollar housing development could be built on ancient Native American village

The North Carolina House Environment Committee voted in support of a bill that would put the responsibility of cleanup costs for drinking water on PFAS manufacturers.

NC bill would make companies responsible for costs of forever chemicals cleanup

NC House bill would make PFAS polluters pay to clean up drinking water

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To curb the violence, North Carolina hospitals with emergency departments will be required, by law, to have armed security around the clock, unless they get an exemption.

Increase in hospital violence results in law enforcement requirement in NC

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Keeping ticks out of your yard

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5 On Your Side: How to choose healthier cookware

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Concerns grows about high-speed pursuits after five chases in seven days

WRAL employee, parent goes over letter alleging teacher abused child

Future of Poe Hall: Significant changes being considered

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Donald Thompson: How effective leaders can build relationships and achieve outsized success

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Proposed plant could mean another 815 jobs for Cumberland County

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More than 15,000 Amazon contract drivers file legal claims asking for compensation for overtime and unpaid wages

The Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high for seventh-straight meeting

Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain

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Hundreds of child care centers could shut down by end of the month

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