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A Fayetteville woman says she was raped by the person who delivered her groceries through Instacart late last month.

'Be careful: ' Woman says man delivering groceries through Instacart raped her in her home

<p>WILL FORCE GRACE. THANK YOU. ONLY ON WRAL. A FAYETTEVILLE WOMAN SAYS SHE WAS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY HER INSTACART DELIVERY PERSON. SHE TELLS AND DROPPED OFF HER GROCERIES AND THEN PUSHED HIS WAY INTO HER DOOR. THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED THEY ARE ALSO INVESTIGATING THIS. &gt;&gt; WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES, TALK TO THE VICTIM ABOUT WHAT SHE REMEMBERS FROM THAT TERRIFYING NIGHT. CARLY. WITH INSTACART. YOU CAN GO ON AN APP AND GET ASSIGNED A SHOPPER WHO WILL PICK UP. &gt;&gt; AND DROP OFF YOUR GROCERIES FOR YOU. THE WOMAN WE SPOKE WITH SAID SHE'S BEEN USING THIS SERVICE FOR MORE THAN A YEAR DUE TO HER MOBILITY ISSUES THAT TELLS US SHE WON'T BE ANY MORE. AND INSTACART DELIVERY STARTING LIKE ANY OTHER TOWARDS TERRIFYING FOR A FAYETTEVILLE WOMAN. &gt;&gt; TRAUMATIZED, I GUESS TRAUMATIZED. WE'VE PROTECTED HER IDENTITY. &gt;&gt; SHE WAS IN HER HOME. A ROSE HILL ROAD WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. SHE TELLS US AN INSTACART SHOPPER DROPPED OFF OR GROCERIES. THAT SAID HE'D BE RIGHT BACK AROUND 15 MINUTES LATER, HE RETURNED TO GRANT IT. &gt;&gt; HE KNOCKED TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THEN YOU JUST PUSH HIMSELF THAT. &gt;&gt; SHE SAYS HE THEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED HER. THE VICTIM CALLED 9-1-1 AND DID A RAPE KIT. &gt;&gt; FEEL DISEASE. I HAVEN'T TAKEN ENOUGH FACTS TO AND THAT I CAN GET THE FILTER OFF OF ME. &gt;&gt; WRAL REACHED OUT TO INSTACART ASKING IF THE COMPANY WAS AWARE IN A STATEMENT INSTACART SAID OUR HEARTS ARE WITH THE SURVIVOR OF THIS HORRIFIC CRIME. WE ARE COOPERATING CLOSELY WITH THE FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, WHICH IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE ASSAULT AND IT'S SUSPENDED. THE ASSOCIATED SHOPPER ACCOUNT WERE ALSO IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SURVIVOR TO OFFER RESOURCES DURING THIS INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TIME. &gt;&gt; SO I WAS STAYING WAS PAYING FOR A SERVICE THAT I JUST WANT MORE WOMEN, ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE SINGLE. THE MORE CAREFUL. I MEAN, I DIDN'T SEE THE RED FLAGS. &gt;&gt; AND THE WOMAN TOLD US SHE'S BEEN ASSIGNED THE SHOPPER MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE, BUT EACH TIME THE MAN CAME TO HER DOOR, IT WAS NOT THE PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTACART ACCOUNTS. BACK TO YOU. PROBABLY</p>

WRAL reporter Carly Haynes interviews a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a man delivering groceries through Instacart. 

Woman describes terrifying experience of delivery driver sexually assaulting her

Shooting on Campsite Drive near Wendell sends one to hospital

Man hospitalized after Wake County shooting 

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FBI: Minivan new clue in Moore County substation attack; $100,000 reward 

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Surge in car break-ins on UNC-Chapel Hill campus raises concerns among students

Police search for suspects wanted for car breakins

'No support': Delvin Ferrell's family calls out need for 'culturally competent support' to prevent youth violence

'Keep Delvin's name alive:' Family speaks out after 15-year-old killed in stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School

Before Rosa Parks: Black veteran shot to death for refusing to sit in segregated section of bus in Durham

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A 17-year-old and two adults face charges after shots were fired during an argument at a Chatham County home.



Rifle, truck used as weapons in Chatham County fight, sheriff's office says

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WRAL News spoke with family members of a man killed in a hit-and-run near Fort Liberty.


70-year-old man killed near Fort Liberty; $10,000 reward in hit-and-run

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You may have problems with your radio or GPS on Friday because of a geomagnetic storm coming from space.

Geomagnetic storm on Friday could disrupt cell phones, GPS, satellites

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Santa Claus and his wife visited the Newborn Critical Care Center at UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill to spread early holiday cheer. They brightened the day for parents, their babies, and the center's nurses, doctors, and other staff.

Santa and Mrs. Claus spread holiday cheer at UNC Children's Hospital NICU

Kendrick Scott, the Wake County Public School System senior director of safety and security, spoke about school safety days after police a fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh High School.

Wake school safety leader lists ongoing safety efforts, but mum on fatal stabbing

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Stepping into Angus Barn at Christmas time is one of Raleigh's most memorable holiday experiences. The glitzy, twinkling wonderland has grown each year since the tradition began around 20 years ago - culminating in over 20,000 decorations and weeks of work from Santa's elves.

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions 

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Jessica Nieto-Hernandez, 11, was last seen around 2:50 a.m. near Roffler Street wearing a black sweatshirt, shorts and sneakers.

Wake deputies join search for 11-year-old last seen overnight

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A former Raleigh police officer has filed a collective lawsuit against the city claiming he and others were not paid for the overtime hours they worked.

Lawsuit: Raleigh officer claims he was not paid for overtime 

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Kara Mae Khan, a 10-year-old girl who lives in Raeford, will make her big screen debut this weekend in 'The Shift.'

Sparks fly for Raeford girl making her big screen debut in 'The Shift'

Raeford girl earns role in sci-fi movie

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Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

The restaurant, which is located at 428 S McDowell St., will close after service on Dec. 23. 

Ashley Christensen to close popular pizza restaurant in downtown Raleigh

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The holidays are here and that means it's time to look for the best decorations and holiday light shows. There are so many places to see Christmas light displays in North Carolina.


Places to see the best Christmas lights in NC

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Another year, another season, a reprise of last year's column: More of Go Ask Dad's rules for the most wonderful time of year when we prop a pine tree beside our hearth (but not too close to the fireplace).

Go Ask Dad's (More) Rules for Decorating the Christmas Tree

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This first weekend of December is filled with parades, tree lightings and performances! 

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The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday night, leaving one person injured.

Man hospitalized after Wake County shooting  

Wake deputies search for missing 11-year-old

'Tree of like' candlelight vigil held in downtown Raleigh 

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Downtown Goldsboro vintage bridal store frozen in time, opens this weekend

$10,000 reward offered in deadly hit-and-run on Fort Liberty 

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Goldsboro's beloved Sallie's Bridal and Formal reopens after 3 years with massive sale

Wilson apartment complex remains empty with no developer to renovate

Look for detours in downtown Raleigh Sunday morning

Part of Glenwood Avenue closed Saturday for water main repair 

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times is charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

Nation/World

Israelâs war with Hamas resumes with airstrikes in Gaza after a weeklong truce ends

House votes to expel Santos from Congress in historic vote

5 reasons why COP 28, the UN climate talks, are worth your attention

Nearly 2 months into the war, many Israelis have no idea if their relatives are dead or alive

Foodie News: Brazilian steakhouse opening soon in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

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Illuminate Art Walk returns to downtown Raleigh with giant 'Talking Heads'

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Fact check: Kevin McCarthy says U.S. 'never asked for land' after wars

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Fact check: Did U.S. send money to Iran, funding groups that attacked Israel?

Fact check: Are half of American high schoolers unfamiliar with the Holocaust?

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Fact check: Biden compares lost farmland to 'the size of Minnesota, North and South Dakota combined'

Medicaid expands, governor picks new state auditor

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Another loss for NC Supreme Court justice seeking to stop ethics probe

After 14 years, billions to flow as 600,000 qualify for Medicaid insurance in NC

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Southeast Raleigh teacher says she tried to stop deadly stabbing but got trapped behind crowd of students filming 

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Duke University receives $100 million; largest single award in school history

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Southeast Raleigh High School has higher rate of arrests, criminal acts than other NC schools

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Mathew Barzal has goal and 3 assists, Islanders outlast Hurricanes 5-4 in OT

NC State's strong finish means more money for Doeren. And Wolfpack assistants, too.

No. 1 South Carolina rallies from 11 down to beat No. 24 UNC 65-58 in ACC/SEC Challenge

NC State QB Morris to enter transfer portal

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Late touchdown lifts Hickory past Dudley in 3A western regional championship

Tarboro runs through West Columbus, advances to 7th straight state championship game

NCHSAA football state championship schedule set

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Programs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and in Charlotte use modern slang to communicate a timeless message: Drugs can kill.

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Downtown Raleigh is showing signs of a rebound. Crime is down and businesses are reporting an increase in sales.

Downtown Raleigh businesses see rebound as crime rates drop

Private security begins patrolling parts of downtown Raleigh today

The National Conference on Active School Threats-East is convening in Raleigh, just two days after police say a teenager stabbed two fellow students, killing one of them, at Southeast Raleigh High School.

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Data shows that Southeast Raleigh High School, site of student's stabbing death on Monday, has a far higher rate of criminal acts and arrests than the rest of Wake County or the state of North Carolina.

Southeast Raleigh High School students three times more likely to experience violence

NC State is gathering health information from people with cancer who work at Poe Hall, emails show. The university closed the education building in November after testing found the presence of PCB chemicals, which can cause cancer. 

NC State asking Poe Hall employees about cancer cases, emails show

In at least six school systems in our area, students are screened when they walk through their school doors. Wake County is not among those.

More NC schools get weapons detectors, Wake County not among them

More NC schools get weapons detectors, Wake County not among

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Fayetteville police officer arrested, charged with several crimes

After deadly stabbing, some Wake students wish schools would use metal detectors 

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Is Epic Games ever going to build HQ at razed Cary Towne Center site? Mum is the word

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