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A 20-year-old Fort Liberty soldier has been charged with unlawful firearms trafficking and making false statements to the government.

Fort Liberty soldier charged with trafficking firearms, accused of lying about ties to white supremacy group

<p>HOSPITAL BUT IS EXPECTED TO BE OKAY. &gt;&gt; I'M BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. ALL NEW AT 5.30, A FORT LIBERTY SOLDIER IS FACING FEDERAL CHARGES THIS EVENING. 20 YEAR-OLD KAI LEIGH, A MIX WHO ALSO GOES BY KAI BRAZILTON. HE'S FACING CHARGES OF FIREARMS TRAFFICKING, INCLUDING SELLING 2 STOLEN WEAPONS. ACCORDING TO PROSECUTORS. ALSO MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT TO THE GOVERNMENT SAYING THAT HE WAS NOT PART OF A GROUP THAT WAS DEDICATED TO HER, THROWING THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THE SOUTHERN POVERTY, POVERTY LAW CENTER IS REPORTING THAT MIX WAS A MEMBER OF THE NATIONALIST HATE GROUP PATRIOT FRONT. NOW, IF CONVICTED, HE COULD FACE 30</p>

Fort Liberty soldier charged with firearms trafficking

Fort Liberty soldier faces federal charges 

Outer Banks erosion: Rodanthe homeowners face the cost of changing coastline

House collapses on Cape Hatteras, beach closures issued

'Not the right approach': Robinson seeks to shift his public perception on abortion

Josh Stein (left) and Mark Robinson (right) are running for North Carolina governor in November's election.

Police investigating 14 car break-ins at Raleigh hotel

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Refreshing! A taste of early fall expected Tuesday through Saturday morning

Nice day to be outside Tuesday 

Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC's Day 1

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Woman charged with aiding convicted murderer's escape could face more than 3 years in prison

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Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 -- North Carolina should return the $1.7 billion a year in federal education funds it gets. What kind of wisdom is that from Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Michele Morrow, who wants to be state Superintendent of Public Instruction?

Editorial: Robinson and Morrow fail to learn lessons of the past

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

Colten Lee Redmond, 28, of Fuquay-Varina, has been charged with one count of felony secret peeping.


Fuquay-Varina man arrested for secretly recording woman in restroom

Fuquay-Varina man charged with secretly recording woman in restroom 

More than 30 people have signed up to speak at Tuesday's Raleigh City Council meeting. The majority of speakers plan to voice their thoughts about the future of the Red Hat Amphitheater.

Dozens to speak about relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater Tuesday

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On Tuesday morning, state education leaders will receive an update on the status of driver's education.

Driver's education backlog in NC under review Tuesday

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The Raleigh Police Department arrested three juveniles on Monday in connection with a fatal shooting on Highgate Place.

16-year-olds and 15-year-old charged with murder in Highgate Place shooting 

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Thousands of North Carolina families are in limbo as they were promised money in the form of school vouchers from the state, but that money's now caught in a political tug-of-war even though the House and Senate both support expanding the voucher program.

Back to school: NC ranks low on public school spending, but sent $180 million to private schools

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The Durham Police Department is investigating a suspicious death of a man on Monday afternoon.

Durham police investigate suspicious death of man

The Sunshine Protection Act has yet to pass through Congress. Here's what it would be like if we never changed the time.

The sun now sets before 8 p.m. Will we ever do away with the time change?

Sunset over eastern Tennessee

A 29-year-old died from his injuries sustained during Saturday's shooting, Wake Forest police said. Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.

Man dies after shooting on Wait Avenue in Wake Forest

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When the moon turns full near the point in its orbit that's closest to Earth, we get a supermoon that's a little bigger and a lot brighter than your average full moon.

Look up at the night sky for the first of four supermoons

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The 2024 annual school supply sales and school clothing deals are in full swing and there are some great deals to be found! Check out the list of impressive buys at multiple stores starting at 15 cents this week. 

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

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Winnie joined the zoo's band of Hamadryas baboons when she was born on June 16.

North Carolina Zoo welcomes Winnie the baboon

Dana Jackson went to Haiti on July 1 and was supposed to return on July 26 and there are conflicting stories surrounding the details of her death.

'Manipulated and lied to': Charlotte woman mysteriously dies at Haitian Vodou retreat

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In 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law that requires schools provide access to menstrual products in bathrooms regularly used by students in grades 4 to 12.

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

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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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On Tuesday, people will share their thoughts about plans to move Red Hat Amphitheater. This is their chance to share their opinion before a final vote in September. 

Red Hat Amphitheater relocation in Raleigh under consideration Tuesday

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State leaders to give update on driver's ed backlog Tuesday

President Biden speaks at first night of DNC

Three teens charged with Raleigh murder   

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A closer look: Pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Why do homes keep collapsing at Rodanthe?

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NC elections board to vote on use of digital IDs for voting 

Man dead after shooting in parking lot of Halifax County housing complex

'It's our home:' Families celebrate progress, plans to reopen tornado-damaged middle school

Israel recovers bodies of 6 hostages from Gaza as Blinken tries to advance cease-fire deal

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George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress

Divers resume search for 6 missing when yacht sank off Sicily, including tech magnate Mike Lynch

A German court upholds the conviction of a former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, age 99

Wisconsin woman who said she legally killed sex trafficker gets 11 years in prison

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.

Foodie News: Seaboard Station to get new entertainment venue featuring arcade games, bowling

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Channing Tatum movie filming this fall in Charlotte, extras needed

Channing Tatum Confirmed That âMagic Mike 3â Is Happening

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Weekend best bets: Concerts, comedy and more

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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 violent crime was up under Trump

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?

North Carolina State Board of Elections to vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's digital ID

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Why hundreds of millions of tax dollars were sent 868 private and religious schools across NC

NC hospitals agree to plan to relieve old medical debt for lower-income patients

Robinson, Morrow say they would turn down federal education dollars

Kamala Harris talks economic plan to help middle class 'get ahead'

NC schools running out of money to replace student laptops

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Update expected Monday on plans to restore middle school hit by tornado

After tornado, Wilson County students will return while damaged middle school is rebuilt

Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school

Most NC schools don't have funds to replace students' aging laptops

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to teen's murder

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Pay complaints mount at Saint Augustine's University, credit agreement announced up to $30M

School districts grapple with cellphone policies as new school year approaches

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

In Raleigh, Harris unveils economic plans to give Americans 'a real chance to succeed'

Duke names Texas transfer Maalik Murphy starting QB

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No. 24 NC State  is chasing a breakthrough moment

The Tar Heels faded in past 2 years with QB Drake Maye. Now they must fix that issue without him

Tyler Reddick wins rain-delayed NASCAR Cup race at Michigan, his 2nd victory of 2024

Manny Diaz aims to keep Duke's upward trajectory

The ultimate road trip for NC high school football fans in 2024

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Apex Friendship beats Chapel Hill to move to 3-0 on the season

Statewide Volleyball Rankings: Marvin Ridge, Ayden-Grifton, D.H. Conley climb into Top 10

Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Asheboro, Enka join HSOT Top 25

The Huddle: Freshmen to watch, new varsity teams, toughest schedules in 1A-3A

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur talked with administrators and teachers to find out who's making sure artificial intelligence is being used as a study guide and not as a way to cheat.

How AI will be used in NC classrooms for the 2024-25 school year

Laptops purchased during the Covid-19 pandemic have changed education. Some recent changes should give schools a little more time to find the money to keep them. 

There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?

Wake County Public School System laptops

A Bull City United worker has been charged with accessory after the fact in relation to the murder of 19-year-old Jeremiah Williams.

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to 19-year-old's murder

Saint Augustine's University is due to receive $7 million credit from Durham-based Gothic Ventures and up to $30 million total. The university is facing complaints from its faculty for delayed paychecks, with 29 complaints filed against the university since September 2023.

Pay complaints mount before new school year at Saint Augustine's University

There is no doubt that gang violence, gang crime, is a problem, both nationwide and in North Carolina. 

Stay out of gangs, be great: Raleigh's Ship Community Outreach offers positive environment for teens

33,000 gangs nationwide

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

What should we do about cellphones in schools?

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5 On Your Side big savings for back-to-school 

Salmonella in cucumbers linked to 22 illnesses in NC, hundreds nationwide

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages

5 On Your Side: Creating healthy back to school habits 

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Raleigh leaders respond to increase in homicides compared to last year

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

Convicted murderer escapes: Why authorities drove him 150 miles to Orange County

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Tom Snyder: Is RTP the next Silicon (carbide) Valley?

Businesses are already girding for next phase of the U.S.-China trade war

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

Donald Thompson: 5 ways leaders can keep Gen Z, millennials engaged in the workplace

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Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of 'overtourism' in the summer of 2024

7-Eleven targeted by Circle K owner for huge convenience store tie-up

US settles with billionaire Carl Icahn for using company to secure personal loans worth billions

AMD buying server maker ZT Systems for $4.9 billion as chipmakers strengthen AI capabilities

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