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A coach pushed an umpire during a Little League game in Wilson Monday night and the umpire responded by hitting the coach several times with his mask.

Adults fight at Little League game: Video shows coach's shove, umpire swinging mask at him

SUPPORT FROM BOTH TRUMP AND BIDEN. >> PYRE AND THE COACH CAME TO BLOWS AT A BASEBALL GAME. THIS WAS NO ORDINARY GAME. IT WAS A STATE TOURNAMENT FOR LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYERS. WRAL'S ERIC MILLER HAS THE SHOCKING VIDEO AND HE JOINS US LIVE IN WILSON WHERE THIS FIGHT HAPPENED OVER THE WEEKEND. ERIC? >> WELL, JEFF, THAT FIGHT BROKE OUT LAST NIGHT RIGHT HERE AT HOME PLATE NEAR WILSON'S GILLETTE. BASEBALL COMPLEX. THIS GAME GOING FROM 12 YEAR-OLD SWINGING A BAT. THE GROWN MEN SWINGING THEIR FISTS. JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO RIGHT HERE. THIS IS THE 5TH INNING >> THIS IS A GAME BETWEEN SURE, BILL AND THE BULL CITY LITTLE LEAGUE OUT OF DURHAM THAT YOU'RE EVIL. COACH APPROACHES THE HOME PLATE UMPIRE. THE UMPIRE SAYS THE COACH SHOULD BE EJECTED FOR USING PROFANITY. THE COACH THEN SHOVES THE UMPIRE DURING THE BRAWL. THAT FOLLOWS A SECOND UMPIRE GETS INVOLVED WITH AT HOME PLATE UMPIRE SWINGING HIS MASK AS A WEAPON. FINALLY, YOU CAN SEE THAT UMPIRE RESTRAINED ON THE GROUND AFTER ANOTHER COACH GETS INVOLVED. WE'VE REACHED OUT TO WILSON POLICE HERE. THEY TELL US OFFICERS DID COME OUT HERE LAST NIGHT, BUT NO REPORT WAS FILED. WE'VE REACHED OUT TO BOTH CHERRYVILLE AS WELL AS THE TOWN OF WILSON TO ASK WHAT, IF ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION MIGHT BE TAKEN AGAINST THE COACHES INVOLVED AGAINST THE UMPIRES AS WELL. WE'RE STILL WAITING FOR THOSE DETAILS. WE'LL BRING YOU THAT INFORMATION AS SOON AS WE GET

Adult fight at Little League game

Little League tournament turns into brawl in Wilson

Sweltering again: Tuesday marks third-straight day of heat alerts for Triangle, Sandhills

Heat advisory for Tuesday, July 16

RFK Jr. can run for president in North Carolina, but elections officials deny Cornel West

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Republican convention focuses on immigration a day after a bandaged Trump makes triumphant entrance

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Top 10 hottest: Summer (so far) is sizzling across much of the state

RDU has hit 100 degrees nine times so far this summer

President Joe Biden says it was a 'mistake' to say he wanted to put a 'bull's-eye' on Donald Trump

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17-year-old is NC's youngest Black person to earn private pilot's license

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 -- Whatever anyone might think about the mechanical legal issues before the N.C. State Board of Elections members, one thing should be clear: Democracy is best served when they are able to do their jobs without fear of ridicule, intimidation or reprisal.

DAMON CIRCOSTA: Let's turn down the temperature on elections law disputes

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WMBF News reports police arrested a Virginia woman in Myrtle Beach after she allegedly drove a car onto the beach on Tuesday.



Reports: Car plows onto Myrtle Beach, beachgoers run away in fear

Car plows onto Myrtle Beach, beachgoers ran in fear

Fuquay Gun & Gold owner Clay Ausley said it's not unreasonable to believe that even at 20 years old, Thomas Matthew Crooks could have been proficient at using an AR-15.



Gun shop owner says many shooters capable of hitting target 150 yards away

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Court documents showed the children were left in a car parked unattended in an unshaded area "during peak heat hours." Around that time, WRAL meteorologists reported a heat index of 100 degrees.

Wake County mom accused of leaving kids in a hot car, feels child abuse charges excessive

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In a notice to investors, the company said it would invest $136 million in to build a 133,000-square-foot expansion at its site in Mebane.


Hi-Chew candy maker Morinaga creating 200 jobs, building second Mebane factory

Candy maker bringing 204 jobs to Mebane, a $136 million investment

Before hunting for deep discounts on Amazon Prime Day, 5 On Your Side is warning you about the pitfalls to watch out for while you shop and after.

How to guard against scammers this Prime Day

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A teenager died from drowning at Ocean Isle Beach on Sunday after getting caught in a rip current.

Teen drowns at Ocean Isle Beach after getting caught in rip current

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Members of the group are expected to request the ban Tuesday at a meeting of the Wake County Board of Education

Parent group wants Wake to ban cellphones in public schools

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Police posited signs throughout the town, saying female alligators sitting on their nests can be aggressive and could feel threatened if approached.

Keep your distance: Sunset beach police warning residents to stay away from alligator nests

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Durham police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed early Tuesday morning. 



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It's been the hottest summer on record at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, and there are more places in North Carolina close to joining that club.



With all the things we have to fit into our day, finding extra time may feel impossible. But with a few time-saving hacks, you can carve out those precious extra minutes and make your day a little smoother.

Time-saving hacks for busy moms

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.

Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn

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Republicans will gather Monday to Thursday in Milwaukee, where they will officially anoint Donald Trump as their presidential nominee.

Full list of expected speakers at the Republican National Convention

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Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally Saturday that set off panic as a bloodied Trump was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried into his vehicle.

A timeline of the assassination attempt on former President Trump

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(CNN) -- Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire at a rally in Pennsylvania.

Long list of presidents have been shot or shot at

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The suspected gunman in the Donald Trump assassination attempt reportedly bought ammunition shortly before shooting.



Trump gunman bought ammo before shooting, source says

RNC celebrates Trump's vice president pick

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California couple falls victim to surrogacy scam, FBI investigating

Woman dropped by insurance due to car's make, model

Sizzling summer 2024 is breaking records

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'Live After 5' summer concert series pushes start time back due to heat

Wake school board will weigh changes to match new Title IX rules

Terminal 2 briefly evacuated at RDU after smoke detector activated

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Fayetteville Thursday for campaign event

Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car

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Six people are found dead in a hotel in downtown Bangkok, with poisoning a possibility

5 killed and dozens injured in Bangladesh in violent clashes over government jobs quota scheme

Retail sales unchanged in June from May, underscoring shoppers' resilience

JD Vance is a relative political unknown. He's been asked to help Donald Trump avenge his 2020 loss

The sunflowers at Dix Park are in full bloom and ready to be enjoyed. 




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Chasing waterfalls: Top 7 whimsical waterfalls in the Raleigh area

Lassiter Mill waterfall in Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh small businesses hope to attract big sales during Retail Week

Copperline Plant Company in downtown Raleigh

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Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

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What the Supreme Court's immunity ruling means for Trump's cases and future presidents

Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

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Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

Member of NC House Democratic leadership resigning for UNC System job

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Robinson touts Trump's economic policies in brief speech at Republican National Convention

'People in places that you wouldn't believe': NC law enforcement on what it takes to protect a presidential candidate

Blue Cross won't appeal loss of State Health Plan contract, now shifting to Aetna

NC delegates praise security at RNC, say mood is good

Parent group to request cellphone ban in Wake County Schools Tuesday

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From opioid addiction to recovery: A father's journey back to college

Affordable housing, growth, school safety top list of issues in Raleigh, Wake County 

NC should drop entry exam requirements for prospective teachers, State Board of Education recommends

Opioid overdose shuts down lungs, brain. Here's how Narcan is reversing fentanyl's grip on North Carolina

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'The Secret Service should have never allowed that': Former FBI assistant director raises questions about Trump rally security

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DHHS audit of mental health agency finds millions in payments to executives, law firm ahead of merger 

NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

Welter: UNC needs Jacolby Criswell to win the QB battle 

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US men's basketball team builds big lead then holds off Australia for 98-92 win in Olympics tuneup

SEC commissioner on expansion: '16 is our today, and 16 is our tomorrow'

A Mississippi judge removes 1 of Brett Favre's lawyers in a civil case over misspent welfare money

Havelock 3-star LB Donovan Darden commits to South Carolina

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Jamias Ferere scores 30 as West boys basketball team downs East in all-star game

Jasmine Felton records double-double as East beats West in girls basketball all-star game

Flag football will take a big step this fall as districts work together to align seasons, hold state playoff

NC high school MLB Draft tracker: Through 10 rounds, 13 players selected

According to a North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services inspection, which WRAL Investigates obtained a copy of, Holly Hill Hospital was cited for multiple standards of care. The inspection of the hospital was ordered after five teens escaped from the hospital over three days in March.



WRAL Investigates: Holly Hill violated standards of care that could've prevented patient escapes, inspection says

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Naloxone - or Narcan - which reverses the effects of an overdose is coming to every Wake County school this year. WRAL Investigates' Grace Hayba explains how it works to fight back against fentanyl. 

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Several North Carolina lawmakers shared their reactions after a shooting bloodied former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Shooting at Trump rally: NC officials demand accountability, offer prayers

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To minimize the risk of shark encounters, beachgoers are advised not to swim alone. However, shark bites are statistically rare.

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To minimize the risk of shark encounters, beachgoers are advised not to swim alone.

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a law making it permanent for restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic drinks for carryout or delivery.

To-go cocktails in NC: How does it work?

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Republicans stalling PFAS pollution rules could raise water bills in North Carolina

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On WRAL at 6: WRAL Investigates a lifesaving medication for a devasting epidemic

Garner businessman faces 9 counts of fraud in COVID-19 relief loans

Fayetteville postal worker dies after spending hours in mail truck on 95-degree day

NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing children was able to adopt

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VinFast adjusts deadline, not expected to begin production in Chatham County until 2028

Diversity's benefits in action in Morrisville's cricket coup

Smell, taste of steak on the grill perfected by chemistry

iPhone 17 Pro Max will be first to feature three 48MP cameras

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Hacker group claims it leaked internal Disney Slack messages over AI concerns

Micro, macro forces combine in VinFast's delay of plant planned in NC 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to confirm delay in Aug. 8 robotaxi unveil event to make design change

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