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Escaped murderer Ramone Alston was captured shortly before 2 a.m. Friday at a hotel on Cloverleaf Parkway in Kannapolis. Jacobia Crisp was arrested in Alamance County and charged with felony aiding and abetting a fugitive. 

Captured: Convicted murderer arrested after escaping 3 days ago, woman charged with helping him

GUYS. COMING UP IN A FEW MINUTES. >> BREAKING NEWS WITHIN THE LAST HOUR, WE'VE LEARNED THAT THE INMATE WHO WAS ON THE RUN FOR MORE THAN 3 DAYS IS BACK IN AUTHORITIES CAPTURED RAMONE ALSTON JUST BEFORE 2 THIS MORNING IN KANNAPOLIS. THAT'S ABOUT 30 MINUTES OUTSIDE OF CHARLOTTE WRAL'S. MONICA CASEY JOINS US LIVE FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. MONICA, A LOT OF RELIEF THIS MORNING AND OFFICIALS TELL US ALSTON WAS FOUND AT A HOTEL IN KANNAPOLIS. >> THAT'S RIGHT. ALL SON WAS CAPTURED JUST ABOUT 2 HOURS FROM WHERE HE IS SKI HERE IN HILLSBOROUGH, FBI, CHARLOTTE, SWAT AGENTS, KANNAPOLIS POLICE AND CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG POLICE MADE THAT ARREST. WE KNOW AUSTIN IS A CONVICTED MURDERER. HE ESCAPED TUESDAY AROUND 07:00AM FROM UNC HOSPITALS, HILLSBOROUGH CAMPUS, WHILE STILL IN HIS HANDCUFFS. MORE THAN 300 INVESTIGATORS FROM 19 AGENCIES WORKED THIS CASE. OFFICIALS SAY HE IS NOW BEING TAKEN TO A HIGH SECURITY UNIT IN THE STATE PRISON SYSTEM WHERE HE WILL RESUME HIS LIFE SENTENCE AND FACE NEW CHARGES FOR THIS ESCAPE. NOW WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HEARD LAW ENFORCEMENT SAY OVER THE COURSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION. IF YOU HELP ALSTON, YOU WILL FACE CHARGES AND NOW SOMEONE DOES JACOBY A CREST WAS ARRESTED IN ALAMANCE COUNTY. SHE IS CHARGED WITH FELONY AIDING AND ABETTING A FUGITIVE LIVE IN HILLSBOROUGH, MONICA. CASEY,

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Ramone Alston captured near Charlotte after 3-day manhunt

Harris to focus Raleigh speech on economic plan as she faces GOP attacks over grocery costs

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Cyclospora parasite illnesses have affected 28 NC counties, sickened more than 200 people

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'Can't get the image out of my head': Woman recalls escape after murder-suicide killed 6-year-old girl and girl's mom

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Raleigh teen dies in crash after police chase; car linked to armed robbery in Morrisville

Crash closes S. Miami Boulevard in Durham Thursday morning

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Yolanda Hill, the second lady of North Carolina, requested a further review of a state investigation alleging that her government-funded nonprofit owes at least $132,000 due to  improper billing.

Probe into nonprofit run by NC lieutenant governor's wife enters new phase in government, on campaign trail

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

According to Rocky Mount officials, City Manager Keith Rodgers will be taking "administrative leave," and Peter Varney will be sworn in as the Interim City Manager.

Rocky Mount city manager resigns, town says

Keith Rogers Jr. took office this week as the city of Rocky Mount's new city manager. Rogers takes over for Rochelle Small-Toney, who went on leave in January and retired in February.

According to Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson, a concerted effort to bring more officers to the GoRaleigh bus station near Moore Square has contributed to the downward trend in violent crime in downtown.



Police say violent crime down in downtown Raleigh, but more work is needed

Raleigh Police car. Photo taken in downtown Raleigh on May 22, 2021. 

According to the Raleigh Police Department, the shooting happened around 7:49 p.m. on Campanella Drive. Police said when officers arrived, they found a man with serious gunshot wounds. When officers rendered aid, the man became combative.

Man shot, transported to hospital after becoming 'combative' with police

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Natron Energy's planned facility would be one of the biggest eastern North Carolina economic development deals in recent years, and the latest to bolster the state's roster of clean-energy companies. State officials approved an incentives package worth up to $56.3 million.

Battery maker plans more than 1,000 jobs, $1.4B plant to Edgecombe County

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers responded to a crash around 9:38 p.m. at the Poole Road and Beverly Drive intersection. When they arrived they found the woman.

Woman seriously injured in crash Thursday night in Raleigh

Crash scene at Poole Road and Beverly Drive

School districts, students, teachers and parents are grappling with appropriate cellphone policies as the new school year approaches.

School districts grapple with cellphone policies as new school year approaches

Parent group to request cellphone ban in Wake County Schools Tuesday

According to Rocky Mount police, officers responded to a call around 12:30 p.m. on Albermarle Avenue and East Grande Avenue. Police said an individual at the Fleet Management tried to pour gasoline and ignite it.

Woman barricaded herself after trying to light gasoline on fire at Rocky Mount gas station, police say

Barricaded situation in Rocky Mount

Police said both of the people involved in the incident were younger than 18. 

One girl stabbed, another girl in custody in southeast Raleigh 

Stabbing scene at Fox Hill Circle in Raleigh

The Freedom Hill Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow students to appeal short-term suspensions, which last fewer than 10 days, and to stop suspending or expelling kids younger than fourth grade.

Education groups push to change school suspension rules in NC

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A plane made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Thursday morning.

Crews tow plane off runway after American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at RDU Thursday morning

Crews towing plane off runway after American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at RDU Thursday morning

Gymnastics is full of twists and turns, but the unfolding saga over which gymnast will officially take home the bronze in the 2024 Olympic women's artistic floor exercise final has been more complicated than anyone expected.

Everything to know about the controversy over Jordan Chiles' Olympic bronze medal

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Clear the Shelters has successfully helped over 1 million pets find loving homes.

Adopt at a discount: Clear the Shelters celebrates 10 years of bringing pets home

WRAL News and NBC partnered with 11 local animal shelters for August's Clear the Shelters campaign.

The North Carolina Health Department is investigating more than 100 cases of illnesses that come from a parasite spread when people eat or drink food or water contaminated with feces.

What is the parasite, food-borne illness spreading in North Carolina?

Wake County Health Dept. investigating after at least 134 people infected from parasite 

While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 26 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students, while Wake County schools start their traditional calendar on Aug. 27.


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The city of Rocky Mount said the spill started on the morning of Aug. 8, 2024, at a manhole under the trestle on River Side Drive. According to the city, the sewer overflow was caused by "significant rainfall being experienced in the region."

Second sewer spill this month impacting Rocky Mount residents, Tar River

On Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, Sunset Park in Rocky Mount was flooded.

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Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Raleigh Friday for a campaign event. She'll be proposing economic policies that she'd push for if elected president, including a federal ban on corporate price gouging.

Vice President Harris to make campaign stop in Raleigh Friday

Dave Feely and the weight room staff create Duke football culture

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Violent crime down, car thefts up in downtown Raleigh so far this year

Woman barricaded herself inside home after trying to light city employees on fire, Rocky Mount police say

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Cooper, one-time VP candidate, to speak at Democratic convention in Chicago

Raleigh leaders address rise in homicides compared to 2023

'Voice of Eastern North Carolina' Carl Lamm dies at 97

Changes to road work, student arrival schedule make move-in day a breeze at NC State

Russian court gives 12-year treason sentence to Russian-American over $50 charity donation

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The collapse of an iconic arch in Utah has some wondering if other famous arches are also at risk

US arrests reputed Peruvian gang leader wanted for 23 killings in his home country

Ukraineâs swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities

Matthew Perry's death leads to sweeping indictment of 5, including doctors and reputed dealers

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Old North State Food Hall welcomes burger joint, The Blue Taco

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The Harry Potter film concert series to return to DPAC

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Fact check: Walz says violence crime was up under Trump

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Fact check: Vance says Walz left National Guard after being called to Iraq

Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

Did an Olympic sponsor pull support after the opening ceremony?

Trump rally shooting put scrutiny on Secret Service women. Here are the facts.

Cornel West, RFK Jr. on the ballot: Could it help Trump's chances in North Carolina?

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Former President Donald Trump holds campaign event in Asheville

NC schools superintendent candidates offer different visions of public schools

Harris leads Trump in new poll of NC, in drastic reversal

State superintendent hopefuls differ greatly in vision of public education 

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US colleges revise rules on free speech in hopes of containing anti-war demonstrations

Schools, parents debate banning cellphones in the classroom

1 in 4 NC students chronically absent from school

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Wake County asking eaters to remember weeks back in tracking parasite illnesses

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State revokes Raleigh child care facility's license following investigation

Biggest shakeup in a century set to hit real estate agents this week: Here's how they're preparing

Panthers, Jets scuffle in joint practice

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Manny Diaz enters first year at Duke: Can he build on Mike Elko's success?

Australian Olympic chief condemns 'bullying' online petition attacking Raygun's breaking credentials

How Duke wide receiver Jordan Moore went from an 'experiment' to a special player

UNC football: Can the Tar Heels be better without Drake Maye?

'Forever in our Hearts': Southwestern Randolph overcomes heavy hearts, pays tribute to late teammate with eight goals for No. 8

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

Homicides in Raleigh have increased by 78% so far this year compared to the same time frame last year, according to data from the Major Cities Chiefs Association Violent Crime Survey.

Raleigh leaders respond to increase in homicides compared to last year

Bertie Correctional Institution has a contract with UNC for specialty health care services, according to a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections.

Prisoner driven 150 miles to Hillsborough for medical care despite his connections to Orange County

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, spoke Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, at a rally held in Asheville for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at Trump rally in Asheville

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make a campaign stop on Wednesday in Asheville. Trump is expected to address a range of economic issues.

Donald Trump hosts rally in Asheville

Mo Green, the Democratic candidate for North Carolina superintendent of public instruction, answered questions on Aug. 13, 2024, in a one-on-one interview with WRAL capitol bureau chief Laura Leslie. 

Mo Green says Michele Morrow's calls for a Trump coup on Jan. 6 are 'disturbing'

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Year-over-year inflation reached its lowest level in more than three years in July, the latest sign that the worst price spike in four decades is fading and setting up the Federal Reserve for an interest rate cut in September.

Annual US inflation falls to 3-year low, clearing the way for the Fed to begin cutting rates

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5 On Your Side: New federal rules target hassle-free subscription cancellations

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What lies below: WRAL Investigates old landfill sites across NC that sit under playgrounds, businesses and more

WRAL Investigates the dangerous chemicals found in the soil of local parks

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Public and private come together to map NC's digital future at summit Thursday

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity

U.S. said to consider a breakup of Google to address search monopoly

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Stock market today: Wall Street leaps, and S&P 500 rallies 1.6% as US shoppers drive the economy

US unemployment claims fall 7,000 to 227,000 in sign of resiliency in job market

Harris to call for federal ban on price gouging to lower costs in economic policy speech in Raleigh

Americans are still shopping. They're just going to Walmart

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Many NC students are still missing weeks of school. How some school systems are trying to get them back in

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Safety strategies in Wake Schools focus of SRO summit Wednesday

Wake County Schools to address student safety, on-campus threats ahead of new school year

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