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First responders provided CPR to the child, who was found in the pond, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office.







3-year-old boy dies Saturday after falling into Wake County pond a day earlier

TALK ABOUT WHO HAS A FROST ADVISORY COMING UP. >> WE'RE GOING TO BE A THANK YOU FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M JULIAN GRACE. WE HAVE SAD NEWS TO UPDATE YOU ABOUT. AND IT INVOLVES A CHILD PULLED FROM A POND YESTERDAY NEAR WAKE FOREST. WE'VE NOW LEARNED THAT THAT LITTLE BOY >> HAS DIED. GRAY'S HOLLAND IS IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER WITH WHAT ELSE WE LEARNED ABOUT THIS TRAGIC ENJOYING THIS IS A REALLY SAD UPDATE IN THIS STORY. A 3 YEAR-OLD BOY DIED FROM HIS INJURIES AFTER FALLING INTO A POND YESTERDAY. SKY 5 WAS OVER THAT SCENE IN WAKE FOREST. THIS WAS A WATER TREATMENT PLANT. >> ON HASN'T READ WAY. YOU SEE IT THERE. THIS HAPPENED ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THAT'S WHEN FIRST RESPONDERS CAME THERE LOOKING FOR THIS LITTLE BOY, THEY FOUND HIM IN THE WATER, PERFORMED CPR AND THEN HE WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. SHERIFF WILLIE ROWE ISSUED A STATEMENT THIS AFTERNOON SAYING ON BEHALF OF OUR OFFICE, I EXTEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE STAND ALONGSIDE THEM AND THE COMMUNITY AS THEY NAVIGATE THIS LOSS. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THAT THIS

3-year-old boy who fell into Wake County pond Friday has died

Child pulled from body of water in Wake Forest

Two wanted in armed robberies near UNC campus

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Cold night on tap with frost possible in the morning; next rainmaker arrives Tuesday

Frost advisory between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say

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Recovery continues for western NC nearly three months after Hurricane Helene

Drone view of Asheville, North Carolina

Driver crashes into utility pole in Raleigh, brings down traffic lights during chase with Highway Patrol

Chase, crash in Raleigh

Driving program holds teen driving safety event in Cary

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An 18-year-old accused of shooting and killing a 17-year-old in Orange County was arrested Friday in North Carolina.

Orange County murder suspect arrested in Winston-Salem after months-long investigation

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Deputies said a 66-year-old woman was struggling to load her groceries into her car at a Walmart on North Brightleaf Boulevard in Johnston County when a man helped her place them in her car.


Men on the run after following woman home from Walmart and robbing her, deputies say

Person's of interest in Johnston County armed robbery

Multiple players for both teams got entangled in the brawl, which is under review by the conference. 

Postgame brawl between NC Central, Howard under review by MEAC

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Two friends who live in Boone made a discovery that heartened a former Appalachian State student decades after she lost her wallet.

Boone friends find woman's lost wallet 40 years later while cleaning up Helene damage

Friends find former Appalachian State student's lost wallet decades later

Jake Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Mike Tyson as the hits didn't match the hype in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion in his first sanctioned pro bout in almost 20 years.

Jake Paul beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype

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Democrats and Republicans on the Wake County Board of Elections disagreed on whether they should count ballots cast by people who legally voted early but then died before Election Day.

Wake County to count ballots of 3 dead voters, in possible violation of NC election rules

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TOTOWA, N.J. (AP) â Patrons at Murph's Tavern are toasting not just Donald Trump's return to the presidency but the fact that he carried their northern New Jersey county, a longtime Democratic stronghold in the shadow of New York City.

From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White House

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The network says the defamation case doesn't belong in state court  because the company isn't based in North Carolina and it alleges that a separate North Carolina-based defendant was "fraudulently joined" in the suit. 

CNN wants federal court to take up Robinson defamation case 

Lt. Gov. mark Robinson at a Raleigh church

According to a spokesperson from the Attorney General's office, it is "concerned" about the allegations against the university's board and "is looking into those allegations further."

Attorney General's Office looking into allegations against Saint Augustine's board of trustees

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

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This week offers the return of a de-light-ful holiday tradition and a unique, interactive concert.



Weekend best bets: Chinese lanterns return and Ben Folds takes your requests

Elephant at the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest on new restaurants opening in our area.


Foodie News: Pet-friendly dining in North Hills and a new Raleigh restaurant

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Here are the best museums to visit in Fayetteville.

Best museums to visit in Fayetteville

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After months of construction, Marbles Kids Museum is unveiling photos of its renovated courtyard space. 



Marbles unveils new courtyard space in downtown Raleigh

The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. and you can watch one of the Triangle's most cherished holiday traditions on WRAL.

The 2024 Raleigh Christmas Parade: What to know

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

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Car crashes are among the leading causes of death among teenagers in the United States, with distracted driving playing a major role. On Saturday morning, young drivers lined up in Cary to try and beat those odds.

Teen driving course in Cary highlghts distraction dangers

Human head that washed ashore belonged to missing swimmer

Head belonged to missing swimmer

Former homeless couple organizes Thanksgiving clothing and food drive

Former homeless couple starting food drive

Woman's lost wallet makes its way back to her 40 years later thanks to Boone friends

Lost wallet found while roommates clean up Helene debris

Shoplifter rescued after falling down 70-foot embankment in western NC

Alleged shoplifter falls down embankment while running from police

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Cases closed: Eating shrimp salad, parsley sickened more than 100 people in North Carolina

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UNC system leaders want to standardize how campuses respond to student protests

Man drove off highway with family in car, attempted to stab EMT who came to the rescue

Buy a Fraser fir, save a farm: NC Christmas tree growers rebuild after storm

Murders down this year in Wake, Durham counties

Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved 'Golden Girls' actor

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House elections produced a stalemate. Can Republicans figure out how to work with a thin majority?

Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse

Forget downtown or the âburbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

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Fact check: Do North Carolina officials 'keep' children of Helene victims who can't find shelter?

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 14

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Balance of power in NC legislature, Supreme Court on the line as counties finish counting votes

NC Treasurer Dale Folwell reacts to governor's race, future of NC Treasury

NC lawmakers could approve more Helene aid next week

State child health experts urge lawmakers to tighten safe gun storage laws

Guilty: Teacher who abused special needs students must seek anger management treatment

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Wake County schools making changes after WRAL investigation into alleged abuse

Wake County Schools knew of abuse allegations for 20 months before reporting to police, WRAL Investigates finds

Case dismissed against Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees

Judge rules SAVE SAU group can't make changes to Saint Augustine's University board

Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

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She was licensed as a foster and adoptive parent. Now she's charged with the murders of her two children

Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

No. 6 Duke routs Wofford 86-35 in bounceback game following first loss

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UNC looks for a fourth straight win against Wake Forest in ACC play

Canes place Seth Jarvis on IR

No. 10 North Carolina overwhelms American 107-55 with 64-point second half

UConn's Geno Auriemma ties NCAA Division I record with 1,216th win as No. 2 Huskies top No. 14 UNC

(12) Green Hope gets revenge, downs SWAC foe (1) Holly Springs in 4A fourth round

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New Updates: NCHSAA sets ADM numbers, giving early glimpse at upcoming realignment with 8 classifications

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Douglas Byrd boys basketball snaps 83-game losing streak that stretched across five seasons

Here are the start times for the 4th round of the boys soccer state playoffs

A group of attorneys said they will pursue justice for people who worked or studied in North Carolina State University's Poe Hall and believe chemicals in the building made them sick.

Legal action planned against NC State over PCBs in Poe Hall  

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Raleigh police have decided not to file charges against a man who went on a racist tirade and swung a shovel at utility workers in a north Raleigh neighborhood, despite the incident being captured on cellphone video and shared widely online.

'I'm gonna start swinging': Man won't be charged for tirade against utility workers

Caught on camera: Racist, verbal attack on utility workers in Raleigh

Caught on camera: Man goes on minutes-long racist rant against utility workers in Raleigh neighborhood

Even after wrongfully convicted people in North Carolina are exonerated, they aren't eligible for restitution for their time in prison unless also pardoned by the governor.

Gov. Roy Cooper pardons two men, making them eligible to seek restitution

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Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murders of two of her adopted children, was a licensed foster and adoptive parent for years, with no prior concerns reported by the agency overseeing her placements.

Child welfare service reveals how mother accused of killing children was able to adopt them

Wake County schools will make major changes to abuse allegations in response to a WRAL Investigation. 

WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse

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5 On Your Side's Restaurant Ratings: Torero's Restaurant, Mezeh Grill, San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

Recall: Hallmark Star Wars tree ornament due to mold 

Tax Pros on Call: Plan now, save later

Pros warn: Don't take TikTok tax advice

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Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

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Guest column: Trump's second term could spark an American health tech revolution

Grace Ueng: Life lessons from HBS and MIT: Finding happiness and perspective

Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Coastal startup community still NEW after almost a decade

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Boeing issues layoff notices to 400-plus workers as it begins drastic cuts

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market

Advance Auto Parts closing more than 700 stores across the US

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Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

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