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A 26-year-old man from Johnston County has more than seven cases pending against him for allegedly taking people's money for handywork that was never finished.


Johnston County handyman accused of taking thousands and not finishing the work

NEWS COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. >> ONE FORCE OF THE WARNING PEOPLE OF A SCAMMER HITTING PEOPLE IN JOHNSTON AND WAKE COUNTY. 26 YEAR-OLD CAMERON HARRISON HAS MORE THAN HALF DOZEN PENDING CASES AGAINST HIM FOR TAKING MONEY FROM PEOPLE FOR HANDIWORK, BUT HE NEVER FINISHED WRAL. SHAUN GALLAGHER JOINING US NOW. SEAN, YOU SPOKE TO ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO HIRED HAIRSTON FOR WORK. YEAH, SHE HOPPED ON THE NEXTDOOR APP BECAUSE SHE WAS TRYING TO GET SOME WORK DONE ON HER HOUSE HERE BEHIND ME AND CAMERON HARRISON'S THE ONE WHO RESPONDED CHARGING HER $300 THAT NOW SHE THINKS SHE WILL NEVER GET BACK TO HIM AND WAS LOOKING FOR A HANDYMAN TO FIX A GAP BETWEEN HER CHIMNEY AND A ROOF. BUT NOW SHE'S HOPING THE BLOW THE ROOF OFF ON HAIRSTON. HE HAS 7 CURRENT CASE IS PENDING FOR OBTAINING PROPERTY BY FALSE PRETENSE AND ARREST WARRANTS SHOW. >> HE HAD A SIMILAR STRATEGY EACH TIME GIVING AN ESTIMATE FOR SIMPLE HOME REPAIRS OR OTHER HOUSE WORK AND NEVER RETURNING TO FINISH THE JOB. COURT RECORDS TOTAL MORE THAN $4,000. HE'S ACCUSED OF STEALING FROM PEOPLE. AND WHILE OMENS LOSSES IN THE END OF THE WORLD FOR HER, HER GOAL NOW IS TO MAKE SURE NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT BY THIS. AND IT'S WHY SHE'S SPEAKING OUT AND WARNING OTHERS. I FELT. >> SO STUPID. I FELT TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF. I'M NOT SOMEBODY WHO LIKES TO BE TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF AND ITS PEOPLE SAY DON'T TICK HER OFF. SO I STARTED DOING RESEARCH. I STARTED POSTING ON NEXT DOOR. I POSTED SOMETHING AND HE CONTACTED ME AND HE SAID, PLEASE TAKE THAT DOWN. I SAID NOT UNTIL I GET MY MONEY. >> AND TAKING IT INTO OUR OWN HANDS. NOW LAW ENFORCEMENT IS URGING PEOPLE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PHOTO BECAUSE THERE COULD BE OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO WERE DEFRAUDED BY HAIRSTON, HIS CURRENT PENDING CASES ARE IN BOTH JOHNSTON AND WAKE COUNTY. SO TAKE A GOOD LOOK TO SEE IF HE SOMEBODY WHO YOU'VE INTERACTED WITH. AND IF YOU HAVE OR IF YOU DO RECOGNIZE HAIRSTON, WHETHER YOU'RE IN WAKE JOHNSTON OR ANY OTHER COUNTY AROUND HERE, YOU'RE ASKED TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LET THEM KNOW IN RALEIGH. SHAUN GALLAGHER,

Johnston County man faces charges after not completing handyman work

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New video shows extent of Jordon Hudson's influence over Belichick's media projects before UNC hire

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Beautiful weather for the 2nd day of the NC State Fair, rain possible later in the weekend

Weekend outlook for Oct. 17-19

Raleigh to see more weekend traffic ahead of 1st full day of NC State Fair, 2nd day of Billie Eilish

Sky 5 flies over the NC State Fair 2025

Trump and Zelenskyy hold talks, with US leader showing hesitance to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

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Bolton pleads not guilty in Justice Department case accusing him of sharing government secrets

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Raleigh rethinks how to grow as flooding, heat and traffic worsen

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Why did almost all the tropical systems stay offshore? There are a couple of factors that played a huge role in steering storms out to sea.


Why have Atlantic tropical systems stayed offshore this season so far?

Atlantic season so far

"No Kings" returns to the Triangle on Saturday, Oct. 18, for a second wave of protests.

'No Kings' movement reignites in the Triangle with a weekend of protests

Utahns protest the actions of Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Raleigh Police are investigating a late-night shooting at New Bern Avenue and N. Raleigh Blvd. Evidence markers and crime scene tape surrounded the area.


16-year-old charged for fatally shooting 53-year-old man on New Bern Avenue, Raleigh police say

Raleigh police investigate late-night shooting on New Bern Avenue

An SUV crashed into a utility pole and took down traffic lights at the intersection of Western Boulevard and Blue Ridge Road Friday morning.


Western Blvd intersection reopened during rush hour after crash pulls down traffic lights

Car into trees on Western Boulevard

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has a list of new restaurants opening in the Raleigh area.


Foodie News: Gourmet toast restaurant opens in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Raleigh police are investigating a shooting near New Bern Avenue after a gunshot victim showed up at Wake Med early Friday. Officers found shell casings on Thelma Street and are investigating if the incidents are linked.


Raleigh police investigate shooting near New Bern Avenue, walk-in gunshot victim at WakeMed

Raleigh police tapes off scene on New Bern Avenue after reports of a shooting.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) â Seth Jarvis scored his 100th and 101st NHL goals and added an assist, and the Carolina Hurricanes remained the NHL's only unbeaten team with a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.

Seth Jarvis scores twice and the Carolina Hurricanes stay unbeaten, beating the Ducks 4-1

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Republican North Carolina lawmakers released newly proposed congressional districts Thursday -- a move that seeks to protect or expand the GOP's control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

NC lawmakers unveil proposed congressional map in effort to maintain GOP control

voting map, redistricting

North Carolina faces a growing threat as drug-resistant bacteria cases surge, raising concerns among health officials. 

Drug-resistant bacteria on the rise in North Carolina

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North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi visited Saudi Arabia in the preseason. His visit was paid for by the hosts, UNC said.

Saudi Arabia hosted UNC's Lombardi on preseason fundraising trip

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi met with reporters Tuesday to discuss the Tar Heels' signees.

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North Carolina and first-year head coach Bill Belichick are 0-3 against Power 4 conference teams and haven't been competitive in any of the games.

Belichick says UNC is making progress. Struggling Tar Heels have chance to show it Friday.

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From the deep-fried fair food to the new attractions and rides, WRAL has all the information you need to know about the North Carolina State Fair.


North Carolina State Fair Guide 2025

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Read on for North Carolina State Fair tips for parents, especially those bringing young children.



2025 NC State Fair: Tips for families with children

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North Carolina could soon be the next state to require companies to share what they're doing with your data.

Bipartisan effort underway in NC to give you rights over what data companies collect and share about you

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A new Consumer Reports investigation uncovered a hidden risk in protein powders and shakes -- some of these supplements contain concerning levels of lead.


5 On Your Side: Some protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead

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Explore budget-friendly ways to enjoy the North Carolina State Fair this year, with tips on saving money on admission, rides, and attractions. 

On a budget? Save money at the NC State Fair this year

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Our Pet of the Day has a heartbreaking story.Meet Reba... this 7-year-old senior girl is fully grown at 50 pounds. Her owner passed away and she was left in the backyard. For a while, extended family came by to feed her then they just... stopped.Reba broke out that's when neighbor's realized she had been abandoned. She has medical issues that require her to be fed every 2-3 hours.
Reba's adoption fee is waived... to help her live out her Golden years... just contact the SPCA of Wake County.


Pet of the day: Oct. 17, 2025

NC Republican lawmakers release proposed congressional district map

AI homeless man prank sparks controversy on the internet

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Texas high school custodian receives life-changing gift, with help from the girls' volleyball team

TX CUSTODIAN GIFTED CAR

Police say Georgia parents tried to cover up baby's death

GA: POLICE: PARENTS TRIED TO COVER UP BABYS DEATH

Burial halted when another casket is found in the grave

LA: BURIAL HALTED WHEN ANOTHER CASKET FOUND IN GRAVE

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Speed believed to be the cause of crash that left one person dead in Cumberland County

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74-year-old man charged with shooting a person in the foot near Franklin Street in Chapel Hill

College remains a good investment for most in NC amid rising costs, new study shows

Fayetteville Tech contractors used tools that sounded like gunfire, college says

US cases of mpox came from international travelers. But health officials say risk remains low

Nation/World

Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire as delays in returning hostages' bodies fray nerves

An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar's president

Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He's shown little interest in doing so

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with the state of the NC State Fair and Billie Eilish at Lenovo Center for two nights.


Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Billie Eilish

Six of âThe Greatestâ Songs

Food and ride inspections begin at NC State Fair, which opens Thursday

NC State Fair media lunch tray

Beer in Raleigh: Your weekend brewery crawl guide

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Tickets for Pullen Park's Holiday Express sold out on Ticketmaster

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Foodie News: Stuffed pretzel shop opens in Raleigh

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SAS Championship adds free family fun event

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Out & About

Fact check: How many US residency spots are held by immigrants with H-1B visas?

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Fact check: Trump says small children get 80 different vaccines

Fact check: Do doctors recommend '80 different vaccines' for small children?

Fact check: Could Affordable Care Act health premiums rise 75% by next month?

Republicans release plan to redraw NC congressional map

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NC Attorney General sues EPA over canceled solar grants

NC sues Trump EPA over canceled solar grants for 12,000 families

Transgender state employees, family members in NC to lose some health coverage

Timeliness of NC food-stamp payments dipped below federal standards, state audit says 

New Data: College remains a good investment for most amid rising costs

Education

More layoffs proposed at the U.S. Department of Education. How could they affect NC schools?

NC schools to feel impacts of U.S. Department of Education cuts

Educators turn to state after feds cut 'Farm to School' program

NC isn't meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage

Moms who overcame addiction helping others through growing statewide network

WRAL In Depth

Man says he lost $200K to executives at center of WRAL investigation

Privatize NC's liquor sales? Leader of DOGE-style group wants to explore the cost

North Carolina child fatality group links social media algorithms, AI chat bots to suicide risks

NC State suit admits 'extensive' PCB contamination, stops short of linking cancer cases to Poe Hall

March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry

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Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

No. 12 Georgia Tech heads to Duke for battle of unbeaten teams in ACC play

Who should start? Panthers face tough decision with RBs Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard

'Morphed into something more': Marcus Ginyard returns to UNC under new role

NCISAA Soccer and Volleyball Playoff Scores

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Predictions and breakdowns for every NCHSAA volleyball bracket

Predicted winners for nearly 200 games in football week nine

Week 9 JV scores from across North Carolina

NCHSAA releases finalized volleyball playoff brackets

NC lawmakers push to make companies tell you what they're doing with your data

With the cost of flights up almost 10% in 2025, basic economy tickets can look appealing. WRAL News takes a look at whether the savings are worth it.

Don't Waste Your Money: Are basic economy airfares worth trying?

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is again slamming a proposal by Republicans to redraw North Carolina's Congressional map.

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein slams Republican redistricting plan

A new North Carolina voting law heads to trial ahead of the 2026 elections. Republicans say it's about election integrity. Critics say it'll throw legitimate ballots in the trash.

Voting rights advocates prep for federal trial over NC 'election integrity' law

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ICE confirmed Wilmer Fuentes Mejia is in the country illegally. Mejia was charged with hit-and-run and involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in Durham in September.

Deadly hit-and-run suspect was in country illegally, ICE says

A man said he gave CJF America's founder and  chief financial officer nearly $200,000 to invest, but now fears the money is gone after learning of criminal charges and allegations against the company's executives

Man claims he lost $200K to two men at center of WRAL investigation

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Your data privacy could be at risk if you sign up for retail loyalty programs

High levels of lead found in popular protein powders, new report finds

5 On Your Side: Take steps now to protect your home this winter

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Man's complaints about Durham road haven't led to action at city level

'It's a racetrack': Dangerous Durham road bothered man for years before deadly hit-and-run

Man charged in deadly Durham hit-and-run was in country illegally

Chapel Bill thrill to turmoil on the Tar Heels: UNC coach to face questions Monday

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Grant Hill's formula for winning at sports and life

A New Pulse for Factory Towns in Making the Weaponry of the Future

Grace Ueng: Here's what high-definition leadership looks like

Donald Thompson: Brianna Pinto aims to transform lives through soccer

WRAL TechWire

Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions

Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won't be the first to try to profit from it

Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients

NC-grown Gregory Poole Equipment to move headquarters to Garner, future of Raleigh site unknown

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Be wary of Halloween candy that look like weed edibles

Family

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

How Video Games Are Shaping a Generation of Boys, for Better and Worse

5 On Your Side: October is safe infant sleep month, how to reduce SIDS risk

Town of Zebulon brings back annual Christmas Parade

Amazon Deals: LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar only $26.54 (40% off), iPhone Charging Cords 3 Pk only $6.99 (53% off), LEGO sets starting at $5.18, Surge Protector Power Strip w/USB only $8.99

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