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Attulah Walker's Maytag stovetop unexpectedly turned on and exploded while she was asleep, causing significant damage to her kitchen and prompting concerns about safety. 

Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

A grandmother's Maytag oven exploded while she slept. It was almost like somebody set a bomb on when the manufacturer wanted help. She called Keely Glass that shattered all throughout five on your side. Fixed it and what you need to know tonight at six.

Maytag oven explodes: How 5 On Your Side helped a local grandmother

Selma mayor says viral traffic stop played role in police officer's dismissal

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Breast cancer survivor and mom of NBA stars thanks Coach K for unwavering support

Debbie Jones, a mother of two former Duke basketball players, faced a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis. With the guidance of legendary basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and a strong commitment to early detection, Jones successfully battled cancer.

Man caught on video removing, ripping up Harris-Walz signs outside Raleigh early voting site

Caught on camera: Man rips Harris-Walz signs

Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

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Another abnormally warm day ahead before a weekend cool front arrives

Next system moves in on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024

Residents enjoy scary good time during Halloween on Franklin Street

Man dressed as Batman on Franklin Street

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According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 1300 block of Atomic Drive in Spring Lake.

Man killed on Atomic Drive in Cumberland Co; deputies accuse Fayetteville man of killing him

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Police said the investigation is ongoing and the juvenile is at the hospital with "non-life-threatening injuries."

Juvenile stabbed a GoRaleigh bus station in downtown Raleigh, police say

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Poole Road.

Police investigating shooting on Poole Road; one person injured

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According to authorities, the fire was behind a building on the 1100 block of West Chapel Hill Street at Carroll Street in Durham.



Fire out in Durham, authorities investigating the cause

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According to Fayetteville detectives, investigators arrested 19-year-old Sierra Chambers and charged her with felony accessory after the fact in connection to the June 7 death of Zion Gibbs.


Deadly shooting of 7-year-old boy: Fayetteville police charge woman as accessory after the fact

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Mmende Msombo, 24, of Raleigh, was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree forcible sex offense, first-degree kidnapping and sexual battery.

Man charged with raping 16-year-old in Raleigh gets no bond

Mmende Msombo, 24, of Raleigh

Gov. Roy Cooper and Eric Church spent time on Thursday in the North Carolina mountains, where the country music star is working to build 100 homes for Hurricane Helene survivors.

Country star Eric Church wants to build 100 homes for Helene survivors

Gov. Roy Cooper tours Banner Elk with country star Eric Church 

People should make sure their pets have a current rabies vaccination, Wake County health leaders said.

Bat found inside Raleigh home tests positive for rabies

Wake County Public Health has issued a rabies notice after a rabid fox bit a child in a Raleigh neighborhood.

Newly-released 911 calls provide a glimpse into mall-goers reactions when a group opened fire Saturday in a parking deck at Crabtree Valley Mall. 


'No excuse': Macy's employees' cars hit by bullets in 'cowboy-style' gunfight at Crabtree

Car hit by gunfire at Crabtree

Neighbors are concerned after a school bus crashed into a house Wednesday in Durham's Trinity Park neighborhood.



Durham residents push to convert busy 1-way streets to 2-way after crash

A school bus crashed Wednesday afternoon in the backyard of a home near the intersection of Urban Avenue and North Gregson Street.

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From superheroes to tiny treats, Halloween costumes show creativity.

Silly, super, surprising: Share your Halloween costumes

Haley's first Halloween in Nashville

Discover over 85 exciting events in North Carolina this November, offering a diverse range of activities from holiday festivals to live music performances.


85+ events in NC to enjoy this November

A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists.



Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism

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My boss hates Halloween and every year, she struggles to find movies to watch that are in keeping with the spirit of the season but won't give her nightmares. I'm honestly tired telling her to watch the same movies every year, so I'm putting it in a list for easy reference. (Bosses like that, right?)

Like pumpkins more than Pennywise? Here are 15 Halloween movies for you

This Creepy Pennywise Balloon Lamp Is Perfect For The âItâ Fans In Your Life

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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It was a scary good time Thursday night for residents who flocked to downtown Chapel Hill.

Thousands come to Chapel Hill for Halloween on Franklin Street

Selma police officer dismissed after internal investigation

Sky 5 flies over fire scene in Durham

Tar Heel Traveler: Ghost of the Vance Hotel

Breast cancer survivor thanks Coach K for support during treatment

Fayetteville police search for suspect in fatal hit-and-run crash

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Josh Stein sues tree removal businesses, alleges they charged western NC couple $25,500 after Helene

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Hit-and-run: Woman on mobility scooter killed crossing street, police looking for driver

Algae bloom closes boat access to Wake Forest Reservoir

Second water main break in Raleigh in 2 days shuts down part of Fenton Street

Candidates swarm swing-state North Carolina in final push ahead of Election Day

Prosecutors say lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to 'hijack' criminal case to fight civil claims

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Triplets are becoming less common in the United States. Here's why

Voting rights groups worry AI models are generating inaccurate and misleading responses in Spanish

The Fedâs favorite inflation index just cooled again

Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors

The first weekend of November is filled with holiday shopping opportunities, plus the final food truck rodeo at Durham Central Park for the year!



Weekend best bets: Durham Food Truck Rodeo, holiday fairs

Durham Food Truck Rodeo

Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Music for the Mountains concert

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'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Christmas tree farm in western NC

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Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

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Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

Fact check: Did Washington Republicans vote against FEMA funding?

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Caught on camera: Man seen ripping up Harris-Walz signs at Raleigh early voting site

New WRAL News Poll shows the economy is top of mind for NC voters

Republicans, Democrats agree on one thing: Economy is driving their vote

Late-deciding voters could determine NC's next attorney general, WRAL News Poll indicates

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

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Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

Where to build new E.E. Smith High School? Cumberland County community debates new location

NC superintendent race remains narrow as Election Day approaches, WRAL News Poll finds 

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

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WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor charges for deadly mistakes

Mailing in your ballot? Changes for 2024 election you need to know

Voter ID required: Get ready to show photo proof before you vote in NC

Raleigh mayor race: Affordable housing, public safety top issues for city's next leader

Roslovic, Svechnikov each score twice to help the Hurricanes rout the Bruins 8-2

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Eric Phoenix runs for TD, throws 2 TD passes to Caden High; SC State beats NC Central 24-21 

NC State emerges from open week hoping to start late-season surge in home game with Stanford

Welter: I won't judge NC State's 79-75 exhibition win over Lees-McRae, but my eyebrow is raised

Manny Diaz returns to his old Miami home when Duke takes on the fifth-ranked Hurricanes

(1) Marvin Ridge continues perfect run into 4A title with sweep of (3) Reagan

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Live volleyball brackets: Updates from Regional Finals

(1) J.H. Rose rallies against (2) West Carteret to move to 3A title, claim East regional

(5) Cardinal Gibbons downs (2) D.H. Conley for 4A East regional, heads to state title

(3) Perquimans gets revenge against (1) Falls Lake Academy, advances to 1A state title

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley explains how Republicans are trying to win North Carolina's 16 Electoral College votes.

RNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

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Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein continues to lead Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by double digits in the race for North Carolina governor, a WRAL News Poll released Wednesday shows.

WRAL News Poll shows NC governor's race has largest gender gap on ballot

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

On Wednesday, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are making a late push for support in the tight race in North Carolina. Harris is coming to Raleigh while Trump will speak in Rocky Mount.

Presidential candidates rally in NC as Election Day nears

Voters fill out their ballots during the early voting period.

Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison explains how Democrats are trying to win North Carolina's 16 Electoral College votes.

DNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

The board won't consider a districtwide policy for a few months but will consider focus group and survey feedback on whether the district needs uniform restrictions across schools on cellphones.

'We can do better': Wake school board leaning toward cellphone policy, but not before public input

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Five of the nine Wake school board seats are up for election, meaning new faces could help oversee the state's biggest school district. 

The majority of the Wake school board is up for election this year. Here's who's running

Wake County Board of Education meets to address school safety, test scores and more

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60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

Poll workers' mistake: Voters get wrong ballot, allowed to vote again

5 On Your Side: Are sugar alternatives healthy?

Voter ID required, but if you forget, there are options

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Nebraska man charged with human trafficking victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor consequences for deadly errors

1,700 fire safety violations: Wake County schools cited for failing to inspect fire alarms, sprinklers

Wake Schools safety violations uncovered in WRAL investigation sound alarms for student safety

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'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

Greg Behr: Bluey offers lessons for effective community relations

Grace Ueng: Cultivating happiness hygiene â small habits, big results

SpaceX's true achievement: Cost reduction opens up room for extraterrestrial innovation

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'Wind phones' offer new way for grieving family, friends to connect with deceased loved ones 

US economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter on strength of consumer spending

Baxter could restart some IV lines by weekâs end in McDowell County

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Trick-or-treat safety tips: Drivers, darkness the biggest threats for kids this Halloween 

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Steps to discovery: Reflecting on unfilled dreams, aspirations and the year ahead

Go Ask Dad: Bobbing for joy

A concerned mother: What my teen's school didn't tell me 

Alzheimer's: There are angels in this world

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