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Authorities have identified Samuel "Sam" Poloche,  Joshua Eyer and William "Alden" Elliot as three of the four law enforcement officers who died in Monday's shooting in Charlotte.

Gov. Cooper orders flags at half-staff to honor 4 officers killed in east Charlotte shooting

8 officers shot, 4 killed: Charlotte police, Gov. Cooper share updates

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

30 people taken into custody during pro-Palestine protest at UNC-Chapel Hill 

Police begin removing pro-Palestinian protestors at UNC-Chapel Hill

Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 and raises threat of jail in hush money trial

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Principal of North Wake College and Career Academy dies, school closed Tuesday

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'The broods have arrived:' Millions of cicadas buzzing through North Carolina in rare emergence

The bug has arrived 

Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

North Carolina Legislative Building 

Warm, cloudy Tuesday on tap ahead of evening showersð§ï¸

Rain chances Tuesday

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NCHSAA Board of Directors holds first day of spring meeting

The Carolina Hurricanes host the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-1 lead in the series.



Hurricanes look to close out Islanders in Game 5

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024 -- Beware strongmen who engage in magical thinking.



PAUL KRUGMAN: Trump is flirting with quack economics

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LONDON (AP) â A man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers in a east London suburb Tuesday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four others, British authorities said.

Sword-wielding man attacks passersby in London, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring 4 others

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Around 8:30 p.m., a Fairmont police officer was attacked by a suspect with a knife. The officer shot and killed the suspect after being stabbed multiple times. 

Person shot, killed by Fairmont police officer after stabbing

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The Wake County school board will discuss at least four different budget proposals Tuesday that all include varying plans for raising employee pay next year.

Higher pay for Wake school employees on the table Tuesday

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Prices range from around $20,000 and up for these kit homes, but what's included varies widely. Some are just frames, others include enough to enclose the house, and there are prefabricated options that are more complete.

The truth behind the tiny homes some major retailers are offering

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Lawrence Levon Jones was a leader of a Raleigh-based drug organization that sourced drugs from Los Angeles, California, and Newark, New Jersey, according to the Department of Justice.

Raleigh man sentenced to 40 years for role in cross-country drug operation

Raleigh man sentenced in drug trafficking bust

A Fort Liberty Army Major was convicted of smuggling guns to Ghana in barrels of rice and home goods, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Fort Liberty major found guilty of smuggling guns to Ghana in barrels of rice 

A resident expressed his concerns after a string of car break-ins early Sunday morning at the Peak of Nichols Plaza Apartments.

Apex resident feels violated after string of car break-ins at apartment complex

On Sunday, April 28, 2024, someone broke into five vehicles at the Peak of Nichols Plaza Apartments at 900 Doverside Drive in Apex.

It was Friday afternoon in a western suburb of Omaha, Nebraska, and Roger Slatten had just left for work when he got a phone call that would change his life.

Nebraska brothers sucked out of their home by a tornado survive to tell the tale

Royce Slatten, left, and Roger Slatten

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Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Billie Eilish is hitting the road.

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila is closing its Hillsborough Street location in Raleigh, owners announced on Facebook.



Gonza Tacos y Tequila closing Hillsborough Street location

Gonza Tacos y Tequila restaurants serve a variety of food that represents the Mexican culture

Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farmsð

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COPA's owners said they've been struggling to survive post-pandemic, and they are in desperate need of legal assistance.

Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

A free summer concert series is coming back to downtown Raleigh!

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

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A deadly tornado outbreak caused widespread damage, leaving millions on alert for severe storms stretching from Missouri to Texas. 



Deadly tornado outbreak has millions on alert

Dozens taken into custody during pro-Palestine protest at UNC

Mountain lion feasts on family's turkey

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Live video: Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters at UNC-Chapel Hill

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'I can be a citizen in society': New call center for people reentering society takes more than 100 callers on first day

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Edgecombe County testing 'substance' found on dollar bill after overdoses double in 2 weeks

Man facing manslaughter charges in Cumberland County fatal stabbing turns himself in

1 dead from crash along I-95 near Four Oaks

US-64 reopened after overturned dump truck caused traffic delays

EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause cancer

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Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm

Chinese scientist who first published COVID sequence stages protest after being locked out of lab

Trial starts in conspiracy-fueled case of girlfriend charged in Boston police officer's death

Winner of $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot is an immigrant from Laos who has cancer

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

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Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

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Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

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Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

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NC must offer gender-affirming care to transgender state employees and their family members, court rules

Biden to visit North Carolina this week, his third trip to the state this year

Powerful Republican insider seeks state audit of group that got $500 million from GOP lawmakers

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 25

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Wake County teachers, bus drivers holding walk-in protests Tuesday morning

'Public crisis:' Wake educators plan rally to demand pay increase in face of rising cost of living

Save Saint Augustine's: Demonstrators rally in hopes of keeping university open

Brain Game playoffs: Chapel Hill High School vs Broughton High School

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

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Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

Seeking QB after Maye, UNC adds former backup via transfer portal

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NCHSAA approves membership for 3 new schools, conference changes

Battle Tested: Shyheim Battle's NFL draft story 

Panthers prioritize offense in well-balanced NFL Draft class

NFL draftees, signees from NC State, UNC, Duke, other local schools

Softball Rankings: South Caldwell moves to No. 1, five teams join statewide Top-25

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Watch Live: NCHSAA Board of Directors holds first day of spring meeting

D.H. Conley closes out non-conference slate with win over Bear Grass Charter

Blake: Which way, NCHSAA? The two routes for realignment coming up

State playoff brackets set for boys, girls lacrosse; First round scheduled for Wednesday

Researchers have created a new blood test that could lead to earlier intervention for those with osteoarthritis.

Blood test detects signs of osteoarthritis 8 years before X-ray

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Priced out of the housing market ... why not buy a home on Amazon?! 5 On Your Side looks at the hidden costs and regulations behind the housing trend. Can kit homes actually save you money?

On WRAL at 6: Tiny homes for sale online! ð  5 On Your Side looks at hidden costs and regulations

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Social workers, providers and people who have lived with substance use disorder all gathered to discuss the grasp the opioid crisis has on Robeson County and methods for addressing it.

Robeson County group mulls over how to spend $15M toward opioid crisis

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For several years, Robeson County consistently ranked in the top 10 counties in the state for opioid overdoses. Until recently.

With 27 initiatives funded and functional, Robeson sees overdoses halved in two years

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether the social media TikTok will be better off being owned by an American company. A new measure gives the Beijing-based parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. If it doesn't, TikTok will be banned.

TikTok ban: Is the app better off on American soil?

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WRAL Investigates learned that distracted driving is the cause of more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.



Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

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Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

USDA says it is testing beef for H5N1 bird flu virus

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine and Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine

5 On Your Side: Check your credit report for errors 

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RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

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Guest column: Grandma is excited for the new iPads and you will be too

Affluent Americans are driving US economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts

Chuck Hester: âCurateâ networking to make meaningful bonds

Pryon CEO says southeast needs to set regional standards for AI

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Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives

Tesla's stock leaps on reports of Chinese approval for the company's driving software

Supreme Court will hear case claiming CBD product got trucker fired

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Prenatal nutrition: What to eat when you're pregnant 

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Go Ask Dad: Invisible ink?

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

Free summer concert series coming to downtown Raleigh

Top Amazon deals: Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for shower only $29.99 w/coupon, Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush & 6 brush heads only $11.98 w/coupon

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Walmart Flash Deals: Garage 4-Shelf Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), Dreo Tower Fan for $56.99, RENPHO HEPA Air Purifier for $59.99

List of top grocery deals valid April 24-30

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $14 (72% off)

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