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According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, deputies are searching with K-9 units in the South River Road and Joe Collins Road area for 49-year-old Eric Shane Stone.





Deputies searching for man in Harnett County who escaped arrest in Lee County, sheriff says

<p>&gt;&gt; DESTINY. HENDERSON, WRAL NEWS, DURHAM. &gt;&gt; THIS IS BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER JUST A FEW MINUTES AGO, WE LEARNED NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THAT SEARCH GOING ON RIGHT NOW IN HARNETT COUNTY. THE SHERIFF AND HARNETT COUNTY WAYNE COATS TELLS WRAL NEWS THE SUSPECT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR RIGHT NOW JUST WEST OF LILLINGTON IS THE MAN WE TOLD YOU ABOUT YESTERDAY. WANTED FOR ALMOST HITTING A DEPUTY WHILE FLEEING ARREST ERIC STONE. THIS WAS NEWS THAT WE BROKE LAST NIGHT IN OUR 10 O'CLOCK SHOW ON FOX, 50 POLICE WERE TRYING TO ARREST HIM YESTERDAY SANFORD ON A SERIES OF WARRANTS OUT OF HARNETT COUNTY. THEY SAY THAT HE JUMPED INTO A CAR AND WHILE TRYING TO FLEE ARREST ALMOST HIT ONE OF THOSE LEAK COUNTY DEPUTIES, SHERIFF COATS AND HARNETT COUNTY TELLS US THAT ONE OF THEIR CARS SPOTTED HIM TODAY ON COOL SPRINGS ROAD STONE APPARENTLY JUMPED AND RAN INTO THE WOODS. AND RIGHT NOW THEY'RE ON THE GROUND AT SOUTH RIVER ROAD AT JOE COLLINS ROAD AND A HELICOPTER IN THE AIR TRYING TO FIND STONE. THIS IS A PICTURE OF THAT SCENE RIGHT NOW WILL LEAD AN ALI IS THERE</p>

Lee County sheriff: Man almost hit deputy while fleeing arrest 

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The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.

Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

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Simone Biles led Team USA to its fourth Olympic team gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

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Health officials and lawmakers have warned consumers about the opioid-like effects of tianeptine. But stores are technically still allowed to continue the sale of the drug -- for now.

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC. Why is it still on shelves? 

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Raleigh police have discovered a human trafficking and prostitution ring in northwest Raleigh, according to a search warrant obtained by WRAL News. The warrant states that one victim was beaten, held captive, and threatened not to go to authorities.

Warrant: Victim describes escape from human trafficking ring in northwest Raleigh

Raleigh police have discovered a human trafficking and prostitution ring in northwest Raleigh, according to a search warrant obtained by WRAL News. 

North Carolina firefighters have been deployed to help fight wildfires in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Colorado.

North Carolina firefighters are on the frontlines as wildfires burn in American West

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Amazon is responsible under federal safety law for hazardous products sold on its platform by third-party sellers and shipped by the company, a U.S. government agency ordered Tuesday.

Amazon is responsible for hazardous items sold by third-party sellers, US agency says

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Durham police discovered the body of 41-year-old Ira Henderson on Tuesday afternoon.

Motorcyclist found dead in Durham identified as missing man 

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U.S. grabbed the backstroke bronze as NC State's Katharine Berkoff touched third in 57.98.

NC State swimmer now has medal to match her dad

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A verdict could come Wednesday in the case for Henderson Atwater, a Holly Springs man charged in a series of pellet gun shootings from 2020.

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A gas leak on Tuesday closed a portion of Wendell Falls Parkway and forced nearby residents to seal their homes.

Gas leak blocks Wendell Falls Parkway, residents asked to seal homes

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Simone Biles finished the the qualification round at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at the top of the leaderboard in the all-around (59.566) with the highest score that any gymnast has earned in an international competition this Olympic cycle. 

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Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles because of a hood issue that could increase the risk of a crash.

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From interactive museums to captivating outdoor adventures, the Triangle offers an array of family-friendly activities that combine entertainment with learning. 

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WRAL News confirmed Vice President and front runner for the Democratic nomination Kamala Harris will bring her pick for vice president to Raleigh next week.

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Fullsteam Brewery will close its flagship location on Rigsbee Avenue in Durham this fall and shift the space into a production facility.

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