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A man's body was found in the Neuse River on Saturday after an hours-long search in response to a drowning.

Man's body found in Neuse River after drowning

<p>GOING NBC AND PEACOCK. &gt;&gt; GOOD EVENING. THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M JULIAN GRACE. WHAT WE'RE STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS THIS EVENING. THE WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS RESPONDING TO A REPORT OF A POSSIBLE DROWNING ON THE NEUSE RIVER. THE REPORTED DROWNING HAPPENED IN THE AREA NEAR THE NEUSE RIVER GREENWAY TRAIL AND LOCH RAVEN PARKWAY. NOW, THIS IS THE AREA THAT MANY LOCALS CALL RALEIGH BEACH WRAL'S. CARLY HAYNES IS LIVE AT THE MEDIA STAGING AREA WITH THE SHERIFF SET UP EARLIER TODAY. AND CARLY, WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED? &gt;&gt; WELL, JULIAN, THIS IS AS CLOSE AS WE CAN GO AT THE MOMENT. BUT WE HAVE SEEN THEM EVACUATE THE BEACH AREA AS WELL AS THE WATERS. WE'VE SEEN A LOT OF CARS COMING OUT OF HERE. THERE ARE ALSO MULTIPLE AGENCIES WORKING THIS RIGHT NOW, THE WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AS WELL AS THE RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT. WE DID CATCH SOME PEOPLE WHO ARE COMING OUT TO DOWN BY THE BEACH A LITTLE EARLIER. THEY SAID THERE ARE BOATS IN THE WATER ACTIVELY SEARCHING FOR THIS PERSON RIGHT NOW. &gt;&gt; WE ALSO JUST SAW WAKE COUNTY BRING IN THEIR SEARCH AND RESCUE BOAT. AND KEEP IN MIND, THERE WAS A DROWNING ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO IN THIS SAME AREA. AND IN THAT INSTANCE, THE WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECOVERED THE BODY OF THE DROWNING VICTIM AFTER A 5 HOUR SEARCH. &gt;&gt; WE DID TALK TO NEIGHBORS WHO LIVE AROUND HERE. THEY SAY IN THIS PARTICULAR PART OF THE RIVER, SOME AREAS ARE DEEP SUMMER, SHALLOW. SO THERE ARE AWARE IT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND THEY WERE. SO IT DISAPPOINTED AND UPSET THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER PERSON NOW INVOLVED IN THE WATER SEARCH EFFORTS. WE DON'T HAVE MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT LED UP TO THIS AT THIS POINT AS WELL IS WHO WAS INVOLVED. WE ARE ASKING THOSE QUESTIONS AND WE'LL UPDATE YOU AS SOON AS WE GET ANY ANSWERS.</p>

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Man found dead from drowning in Neuse River

UNC edges West Virginia 2-1 to advance to College World Series

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Level 1 risk for strong storms in southern counties on Sunday

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Major police response near RDU, as large crowds, hundreds of cars gather on Aviation Parkway

Hundreds of people, cars gather on Aviation Parkway, prompting major police response

Long lines at DMVs offering new extended Saturday walk-in hours

Man shot in parking lot of Goldsboro Burger King

Man shot in Goldsboro Burger King parking lot

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A firefighter was injured while rescuing a tree trimmer who was struck up a tree in Raleigh on Saturday.

Raleigh firefighter injured while rescuing tree trimmer stuck in a tree

A man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Fayetteville early Saturday morning.

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into SUV without wearing helmet

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More allegations of teacher abuse at Wake County Schools. Two weeks after 5 On Your Side reported on an anonymous letter sent to a Wake County parent, another parent with the same letter has come forward.

Another parent gets letter alleging teacher abuse. 5 On Your Side asks school what happened

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A man shot another man in a Raleigh neighborhood near Poole Road on Saturday afternoon, according to Raleigh police.

Man shot in Raleigh neighborhood near Poole Road

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BOSTON (AP) â A soaring demand for food delivered fast has spawned small armies of couriers â and increasing alarm â in big cities where scooters, motorcycles and mopeds zip in and out of traffic and hop onto pedestrian-filled sidewalks as their drivers race to drop off salads and sandwiches.

Demand for food delivery has skyrocketed. So have complaints about some drivers

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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) â Israel on Saturday carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza in a heavy air and ground assault. At least 210 Palestinians, including children, were killed, a Gaza health official said.

Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, and 210 Palestinians are reported killed

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Saturday, June 7, 2024 -- One of the more unsettling things about our politics right now is the Republican Party's increasingly open embrace of lawlessness. Even as they proclaim Donald Trump's innocence, Trump and his allies revel in the frisson of criminality.

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Abundance of Jan. 6 Evidence Collides With Suspectsâ Right to Speedy Trials

A child was shot at a home on Danish Drive in Fayetteville just after midnight on Friday. The child was taken to the hospital. 

Drive-by shooting hits 7-year-old inside home, leaving him in critical condition

Fayetteville drive-by shooting

Goldsboro police said the shooting occurred at the Food Lion on E. Ash Street just after 1:30 p.m. Javon Langston, 18, died in the shooting.



18-year-old killed in shooting at Goldsboro Food Lion following argument

Goldsboro Food Lion shooting

A large police presence was seen on Limousine Drive in Raleigh Friday night.

Raleigh police investigate Friday night shooting and stabbing on Limousine Drive

Heavy police presence on Limousine Drive in Raleigh Friday night

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A Raleigh grandmother said she keeps pinching herself after a $728,048 jackpot win



Raleigh grandmother celebrates $728,048 jackpot win

A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before they spread to much of the continental U.S.

Headed for the East Coast: Giant flying spiders that can stay in the air for miles and eat butterflies

Giant flying spiders spreading across East Coast

A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

WRAL Documentary uncovers the types of gangs operating in the state, the crimes they're committing, and how a recent change in North Carolina law is making it easier for gangs to recruit children.

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

The state's second highest court ruled Wednesday that N.C. State University must allow independent investigators in Poe Hall to test the building.

Court rules NC State employees can conduct independent testing of Poe Hall 

Poe Hall at NC State University 

June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Triangle! 

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

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The city of Metropolis, Illinois is welcoming fans near and far to take part in its Superman Celebration this weekend.

City celebrates the many talents of Superman

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Soldiers return to Fort Liberty after long deployment to Middle East

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Large police presence on Limousine Drive in Raleigh 

Golfer survives heart attack on north Raleigh golf course; Cardiologist credits AED

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Family desperate for answers in fatal Fayetteville hit-and-run 

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

Golfer survives widowmaker heart attack, cardiologist credits AED

Moore County mother faces murder charge after toddler's death

'Sextortion' crimes increasing against teenage boys, authorities say

Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie

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Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked

Takeaways from Hunter Biden's gun trial: His family turns out as his own words are used against him

Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here's what to do if you're at risk

Clarence Thomas, in Financial Disclosure, Acknowledges 2019 Trips Paid by Harlan Crow

Enjoy the outdoors and live music with family and friends this summer at these special concert series.

Where to find outdoor music in the Triangle this summer

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

Foodie News: New coffee shop has plans for Chapel Hill

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Weekend best bets: Kane Brown, Niall Horan and lots of live music

Country Music Will Talk About the Hurt, but Not the Politics

Gigantic parks in the Triangle: Tour 3 playgrounds in Cary, Apex and Wake Forest 

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NC hosts official Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony 

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

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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?

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Fact check: Biden says inflation 'was 9% when I came to office'

On The Record: What America's border policy means for voters in North Carolina

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 6

State Health Plan raises premiums for 26,000 NC members

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NC tax revenue from sports betting eclipses $40 million since March launch

WRAL employee, parent goes over letter alleging teacher abused child

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Future of Poe Hall: Significant changes being considered

New health standards will come to NC schools in 2025

Edgecombe County weapons detection system finds gun at school ceremony

Weapons detection system flags gun at Edgecombe County awards ceremony

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

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

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

Wake County leaders pass $2 billion fiscal year budget: Here's what it means for homeowners, school system

NC Courage beats Soccerhead 5-3 to advance to semis at The Soccer Tournament

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Bobrovsky makes 32 saves as the Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Dornoch pulls off an upset to win the first Belmont Stakes run at Saratoga Race Course at 17-1

Bulls beat Stripers 7-3

NCFC falls 2-1 to Louisville City

Head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

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Havelock 3-star Jonathan Williams commits to East Carolina

Mallard Creek DL Chaz Knox commits to Elon

2-time state champion basketball coach Jim Baker leaves Central Cabarrus for Cannon

2024 North Carolina high school basketball coaching changes

More money could be coming to the community to combat gun violence. The news comes as North Carolina is seeing an increase in how many people have died from shootings so far this year. 

Lawmakers request more funds for gun violence as NC sees bump in shooting deaths

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North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin testified before House lawmakers Thursday on wait times, unfilled positions and delays for new licenses.

NC DMV head claims glitch behind lengthy delays impacting 350,000-plus people

Congresswoman Deborah Ross and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser visited a water treatment plant in Raleigh to discuss plans to remove toxic forever chemicals from drinking water.

State, federal officials tour Raleigh water plant to learn about PFAS-removal upgrades

Congresswoman Deborah Ross (left) and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser (right) visited a water treatment plant in Raleigh to discuss plans to remove toxic forever chemicals from drinking water.

As complaints mount over long waits, DMV head questioned by NC lawmakers 

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The CPI shows food prices haven't increased too much but prices are going up in other places which trickles down to people feeling squeezed in other places.

About half of North Carolina parents report struggling to afford food 

Biden Takes Aim at Grocery Chains Over Food Prices

Food affordability is a hot topic of discussion among consumers who are feeling the crunch at the grocery store.

More parents say they can't afford groceries due to rising prices

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Jeep Wagoneer earns Top Safety Pick, other large SUVs fall short

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Enormous win: NC State grad student can do own testing inside Poe Hall

NC State says Poe Hall PCB testing results coming in next few weeks 

Fort Liberty soldier charged for death of his infant daughter

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US employers added a robust 272,000 jobs in May in a sign of sustained economic health

Workers at Samsung Electronics walk out for the first time ever

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Cybersecurity career opportunities outpace supply: Report

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Vanna White says an emotional goodbye to Pat Sajak on 'Wheel of Fortune'

Construction beginning for new casino resort in Kings Mountain

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