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Apex leaders on Thursday said that the hack that knocked the town network offline was an attempted ransomware attack, but the town has yet to get any demands.

No leads in ransomware attack: Who, why knocked Apex network offline

<p>TONIGHT. CARLY HAYNES, WRAL, NEWS LIVE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY &gt;&gt; AND WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS AND APEX THE STATE'S CYBER SECURITY TASK FORCE IS RESPONDING TO SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE TOWN'S COMPUTER SYSTEM IN APEX. THE POLICE CHIEF TOLD WRAL 9-1-1, SERVICES ARE STILL WORKING. HE HAS OFFICERS ON PATROL, BUT SOME EMPLOYEES HAVE TO USE HAND IT TO HIM RIGHT THERE. MATERIAL. NOW, IF YOU VISIT THE TOWN OF APEX, THIS IS WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO SEE ON THE HOMEPAGE. IT SAYS NETWORK OUTAGE AFFECTING UTILITY PAYMENTS AND THE PERMIT SYSTEMS. WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN THE EXTENT OF THE HACKING.</p>

Town of Apex hit by cybersecurity incident, impacting utility payments   

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Knightdale celebrates July 4th with bike parade, water fun

Knightdale July 4, 2024 bike parade

Officer got 'distracted' and ran over woman at Myrtle Beach, lawsuit claims

Woman dies after being hit by police truck at Myrtle Beach

4th of July scorcher: Feels-like temps could reach 104, small chance for showers Thursday night

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Car hits EMS truck in Raleigh, driver arrested near WRAL after chase 

Car hits EMS truck in Raleigh, driver arrested after chase

Warning for boaters: Drinking on the water can be deadly 

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TULUM, Mexico (AP) â Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the Grenadines before rumbling past the Cayman Islands early Thursday and taking aim at Mexico's Caribbean coast. At least nine people were killed.

Hurricane Beryl churns toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean

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More than 30,000 Ford Mustang drivers need to have their vehicles taken to the dealer for a steering-related safety concern.

Ford recalls more than 30,000 Mustangs for steering issue

Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, 210,000 North Carolinians were living with Alzheimer's in 2020. Hundreds of thousands more provide unpaid care to loved ones with dementia.

Alzheimer's drug could make big difference to hundreds of thousands of families

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Climate change is driving hotter and drier conditions that is causing lawns to turn brown. The good news? Proper care can help grass bounce back.

Red, white and brown? Lawn tips for a hot and dry July Fourth

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A man is charged in the June 20 stabbing death of another man on Calvary Drive in Raleigh.



Man charged in June 20 stabbing death in northeast Raleigh

Ernesto Torres-Torres, 37

Avantae Deven is accused of murdering two of her adopted children and forcing another child to help dismember one of the bodies. The arrest warrants also detail the horrific abuse suffered by the children.

Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

Around 1:20 a.m., a car drove off the road and overturned near Cleveland Road just outside of Smithfield. A state trooper said this crash involved a stolen car.

Man dies after crashing stolen car in Johnston County, trooper says

Man dies in crash involving stolen car in Johnston County, trooper says

An 18-year-old man from Ohio died after being pulled from the ocean at Nags Head on Wednesday.

18-year-old dies after being pulled from water at Nags Head

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Troopers said the car crashed into a home, going completely through the building. It appears the woman suffered a medical emergency before crashing, according to troopers.

SUV crashes into Moore County home, goes completely through building

The crash happened Wednesday on U.S. Highway 1 at the corner of Branch Trail.

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Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Dozens of people from all over the world will be able to call themselves Americans this Fourth of July after a naturalization ceremony at the State Capitol. So what does a citizenship test entail? 

Could you pass a US citizenship test? 

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with freebies and offers including a free doughnut, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Fourth of July 2024 freebies & deals

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North Carolina's State Capitol hosts a July 4 ceremony that includes a naturalization ceremony for 30 new citizens, a reading from the Declaration of Independence, a wreath laying and a performance by the Raleigh Concert Band.

July 4 celebration at NC State Capitol with music, wreath laying and more

No fireworks, no problem: Families celebrate the Fourth early

A day in the life of Olympic swimmer & gold medalist Katie Ledecky

Biden works to reassure Dem leaders after poor debate

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On cam: Lightning strikes ground near young campers

Texas alligators relocated ahead of Hurricane Beryl 

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Man shot in east Raleigh neighborhood, person in custody

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Hurricane season 2024: Hurricane Beryl heads toward Mexico, increases rip current risk along NC coast

End of watch: Deputy Ned Byrd and Officer Gabe Torres honored in July 4 event 

Fort Fisher to re-create lost parts of fort, including underground tunnel

Fallen tree causes Durham crash and road closure on Cornwallis Road

Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to 'normal' for athletes and fans

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AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that?

British voters pick a new government against a backdrop of economic malaise and deep pessimism

Former Boeing inspector alleges 'scrap' parts ended up on assembly lines

From Fourth of July fun to outdoor concerts, this weekend is filled with fun! 

Weekend best bets: Enofest, food truck fun

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Find family fun year-round at these Raleigh indoor playgrounds, trampoline parks

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Live music ahead: 100+ big concerts in North Carolina

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NC Chinese Lantern Fest tickets go on sale

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Buried treasure: Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

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Fact check: Did a federal court just rule vaccine mandates unconstitutional?

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Fact check: Is Donald Trump 'against mail in voting?'

Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

NC Democrats divided over Joe Biden's presidential candidacy

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NC Republicans call on election officials to testify about treatment of third-party candidates

Pfizer anticipates 'transition plan' in Sanford following failed clinical trial

Cooper signs vaping registry, farm bills; vetoes two others

Biden picks NC solicitor general for Fourth Circuit appeals court

IRS files $1.1 million lien against Saint Augustine's University

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Expansion of NC private school vouchers stalled

Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

UNC System provides guidance after DEI policy repeal

FDA approves drug shown to slow effects of Alzheimer's disease

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Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

NC students: The teacher shortage hurts us

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Major League Cricket to play matches starting Friday in Morrisville

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Kemba Walker to join Charlotte Hornets coaching staff

Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff lead the Olympics entry list

NC State alum Abby Lampe on a roll after second cheese rolling victory 

102 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

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UNC among the first 5 schools to offer new Rolesville RB Amir Brown

Thomasville picks Bradley George to take over storied football program

Lejeune selects Aaron Wells as its next head football coach

What to know about Deontre Pittman, the new head football coach at Northwest Halifax

WRAL anchor/reporter looks at the growing popularity of cricket.

In Depth with Dan: Is cricket the next big thing in NC?

The U.S. Senate has raised concerns about the care provided to children at facilities owned by Universal Health Services. The company owns Holly Hill Hospital.

US Senate issues scathing report on mental health companies, including Holly Hill Hospital's owner

'Warehouses of neglect:' US Senate report highlights allegations of neglect, abuse at Holly Hill Hospital's parent company

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Multiple North Carolina Democratic members of Congress are also now weighing in on President Joe Biden and what he needs to do if he plans to keep running for reelection.

'He needs to step up': Some top NC Democrats raise concerns over Biden

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Understaffing, inexperienced employees, underreported escapes, worries about patient safety-- all concerns from two former high-ranking employees of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh.

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

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WRAL 5 On Your Side shows several ways to protect your car from a break-in.

How to protect your car from a break-in

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Hatch Baby recalls nearly 1 million sound machine adapters

5 On Your Side: What to buy in July 2024

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5 On Your Side: Protect your vacation from severe weather 

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Former Holly Hill employees share concerns about patient safety, citing escapes and understaffing

Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

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Bionic leg links to brain waves to restore natural walking speeds and steps

Grace Ueng: Transformative leadership: Lessons from symposium and life

Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave

Mike Walden: NCSU Index shows NC's economic strengths compared to national indicators

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Japan's Nikkei 225 index hits a record high close of 40,913.65

China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia

Federal Reserve minutes: Inflation is cooling, but more evidence is needed for rate cuts

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