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Investigators found over 10,000 illegal pills, more than a pound of cocaine and nearly $70,000 in cash at the home of a Raleigh firefighter and his wife.



Raleigh firefighter, wife charged with drug trafficking in Glenwood South, both get $4 million bonds

<p>LOCAL NEWS, WRAL NEWS COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON. &gt;&gt; BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 10 O'CLOCK WRAL HAS LEARNED A RALLY FIREFIGHTER IS ONE OF 2 PEOPLE CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING DRUGS IN RALEIGH, NIGHTCLUBS. HEY, I'M GRACE HOLLAND. GOOD THURSDAY MORNING TO YOU. AND THANK YOU FOR STICKING WITH US HERE ON WRAL NEWS. PLUS, LET'S GET YOU OVER TO THOSE HEADLINES. 35 YEAR-OLD NICHOLAS BANISTER IS A SENIOR FIREFIGHTER WITH THE RALEIGH FIRE DEPARTMENT. YOU SEE HIM THERE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF YOUR SCREEN. HE AND 25 YEAR-OLD AMANDA AMANDA BANISTER ARE FACING SEVERAL CHARGES RELATED TO SUSPECTED DRUG TRAFFICKING IN DOWNTOWN AND ON GLENWOOD SOUTH STATE AND ALCOHOL. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS SAY THEY GOT A TIP THAT LED TO THE SEARCH OF THE BANISTERS HOME WHERE THEY UNCOVERED WHAT THEY</p>

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Raleigh firefighter, woman charged with selling drugs at nightclubs in Glenwood South

Man killed, driver charged with DWI after driving into Raleigh home

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Raleigh basking in sunshine Thursday, but showers may arrive after dark â

Cane watch parties forecast for Game 6 Thursday 

Canes hope momentous third period serves as turning point

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Saving the bees, tracking mosquitos and attacking cancer: NCInnovation approves first round of grants

ECU doctor working on drug that has potential to cure skin cancer

Vehicle flips in crash that closes Highway 54 near I-40

Crash at Highway 54/Farrington Road in Durham County

Moore County woman charged with strangling, abusing & kidnapping elderly man

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Thursday, May 16, 2024 -- The people of North Carolina deserve votes that count and elections that are more than coronations.

Editorial: Don't let NC elections become coronations

May 14, 2024 Runoff Primary voting

Members of the UNC Board of Trustees said Monday they would discuss the school's athletic budget during closed session Thursday. But at its meeting, the chairman said that was never the case.

Facing open meetings lawsuit, UNC board says it won't discuss athletics budget in closed session

Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

One family shared their story of loss at the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony in Fayetteville on Thursday morning.

Cumberland County families unite to honor officers killed in the line of duty

Cumberland County memorial service for fallen officers

Active shooter training could soon be required at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after a deadly on-campus shooting.



UNC shooting: New report suggests active shooter training after professor killed on campus

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For most of this year, the JN.1 variant of the coronavirus accounted for an overwhelming majority of COVID-19 cases. But now an offshoot variant called KP.2 is taking off. The variant, which made up just 1% of cases in the United States in mid-March, now makes up more than one-quarter.

There's a new COVID variant. What will that mean for spring and summer?

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Family members in North Carolina face numerous felony charges after several reports of counterfeit money from local businesses.



Family members charged with multiple felonies after counterfeit money investigation 

Teen arrested for shooting, killing 14-year-old boy in Sanford

The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.


NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons

Protestors gather in Graham 

A man has been arrested and charged Thursday by the Wake County Sheriff's Office for multiple counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

31-year-old Wake County man faces 12 charges of second-degree child sex exploitation

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PHOENIX (AP) â Blas Sanchez was nearing the end of a 20-year stretch in an Arizona prison when he was leased out to work at Hickmanâs Family Farms, which sells eggs that have ended up in the supply chains of huge companies like McDonaldâs, Target and Albertsons. While assigned to a machine that churns chicken droppings into compost, his right leg got pulled into a chute with a large spiraling augur.

US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?

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A survey shows, 29% of child care providers closed without federal funding. That's more than 1,500 programs gone, and nearly 92,000 slots for children could disappear.

Day without child care: NC providers close Thursday, rally to keep centers open

Hundreds of people participated in Thursday's "Day Without Child Care" rally in Raleigh.

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It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

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The bakery, which opened its first location in Cary 25 years ago, will open a semi-permanent pop-up in downtown Raleigh at 122 Glenwood Ave. on May 22. 

La Farm expands into Raleigh with two new locations

New at the N.C. State Fair this year

Voters cast ballots for candidates seeking the GOP nominations for lieutenant governor, state auditor and a Triangle-area congressional district.

2024 May second primary election results

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Scott Crawford's new venue, which is opening this weekend in Raleigh.

Foodie News: Scott Crawford's new basement bar opens

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Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

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Raleigh man charged with child sexual exploitation 

Woman fighting to register her goose as emotional support animal

Iowa woman wants to register her goose as emotional support animal

What to know about the new 2024 COVID-19 variants

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Hundreds rally in Raleigh for day care funding increase

UNC Charlotte economist gives his NC economic forecast for 2024's 2nd quarter

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Billy Graham statue unveiled in US Capitol

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Diesel fuel leak shuts down I-540 WB ramp at Creedmoor Road in Raleigh 

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Shots fired into building in Raleigh, no injuries 

RDU sets single-day passenger traffic record for Mother's Day, graduation travel

Harnett County man shot, killed: $25,000 reward offered by Gov. Cooper

Lawyer for family of slain US Air Force airman says video and calls show deputy went to wrong home

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Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

Aid for Gaza will soon flow from pier project just finished by US military, Pentagon says

Driver said he smoked pot oil, took medication before Florida crash that killed 8 Mexican workers

Dow briefly tops 40,000 for first time but ends the day lower

Jaguar Bolera will open to the public on Sunday at 10 a.m. for brunch. 



Bowl, dine and craft at new restaurant at Raleigh Iron Works

Mexican creamed corn at Jaguar Bolera 

Monica to headline BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival in Durham

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Artsplosure to take over downtown Raleigh this weekend, rain could dampen event

Artsplosure celebrates 'all different forms of art'

Weekend best bets: Got to Be NC Festival, Artsplosure, Bimbe

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Wawa in NC: 10 stores by end of 2024; ð¥¨ 90 stores in 10 years

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Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

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Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Day without child care: Dozens of NC providers closing Thursday to rally

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NC bill moves to reverse juvenile justice reforms

NC Senate approves bill targeting AI pornography

NC wants to outlaw photos of children turned into nudes with AI

House Republicans seek tweaks to immigration enforcement bill

Eliminating DEI at UNC could impact dozens of jobs, programs

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UNC wants to renovate 'The Pit,' an iconic campus space

Parents push for statewide ban on 'explicit' books in schools

Teacher of the Week: Ryan Silva 

Removal of books with gay parents prompts federal complaint in Moore County Schools

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

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Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

5 On Your Side resolves teacher's dental bill after insurance incorrectly charges her more than $1,000

NC State says it will process public records despite message indicating temporary pause

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

'Broad respect': UNC interim chancellor defends Cunningham amid board criticism

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ACC commissioner Jim Phillips is holding out hope for a 'really good ending' despite league turmoil

NC State schedules non-conference games with ACC opponent for 2025, 2026

Netflix will carry NFL games on Christmas Day for 3 years, including 2 this upcoming season

Transfer portal tracker: NC State forward to return to Wolfpack

Dual-team tennis state championships postponed until Monday due to weather

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Union Pines storms past Croatan to advance to 1A/2A/3A state championship game

Brazeau home run lifts Wake Forest past Corinth Holders in 4A baseball playoffs

Wake Forest softball advances in playoffs with win over Corinth Holders

Statewide Scoreboard: Girls soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse playoffs

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety.

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Since 2018, there has been an almost 140% increase in cyclists dying along roadways all over North Carolina

Bicyclists ride in silence to remember 43 people who died on NC roads

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety. In 2022, 24 people were killed in pursuits in North Carolina -- half of whom were uninvolved bystanders. 

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

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Bicyclists take to streets for silent ride, bring attention to spike in deaths on NC roadways

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The geomagnetic storms need to be really intense, like on Friday, for the northern lights to be visible here and that short window of notice makes it nearly impossible to plan a trip around seeing them. 

If you missed the northern lights, don't fret. More sun 'burps' mean there could be another chance this year

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Republican Brad Knott won the GOP nomination for the 13th Congressional District seat, a victory that comes less than two weeks after being endorsed by competitor Kelly Daughtry, who suspended her campaign this month. The redrawn district heavily favors the GOP in November.

Knott wins GOP nomination in Triangle congressional runoff

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On WRAL at 6: Sewage spread across the living room: Local family left paying after Raleigh maintenance backfired

Grocery prices flat, overall inflation still high compared to pre-pandemic levels

NC State appeals decision to allow independent Poe Hall testing

NC Attorney General orders landlord to pay $25,000 in security deposits

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Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

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UNC Charlotte economist: Inflation improvements seem 'sticky'

Grace Ueng: Be the extra in ordinary!

Mike Walden: Is it 'greedflation' or something more keeping prices high?

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The US says Boeing violated a 2021 settlement. That doesn't mean the company will face charges

Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes

Walmart lays off hundreds of employees and requires others to relocate

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces departure from ChatGPT maker

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A day without child care:  NC providers planning to rally on Thursday

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Wake schools plans another contract to reduce months-long driver's education backlog

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