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Cooper, a longtime friend and political ally of Harris, was seen as a possible vice presidential pick in part because he has been able to win over moderates in a state that tends to vote for Republican presidential candidates.

'Wasn't the right time': NC Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration

COMING OUR WAY COMING UP IN A FEW MINUTES. CAN'T THANK YOU. >> THE LIST OF PICKS FOR KAMALA HARRIS. HIS RUNNING MATE IS NARROWING. GOVERNOR ROY COOPER HAS WITHDRAWN HIS NAME FROM CONSIDERATION COOPER SAYS THE TIMING WASN'T RIGHT FOR HIM NOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WRAL'S. LAURA LEVINE IS LIVE AT THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION IN RALEIGH THIS MORNING WITH WHAT THIS MEANS FOR US HERE, NORTH CAROLINA. GOOD MORNING, LAUREN. RENEE, GOOD MORNING. YES, SUCH A TURN OF EVENTS GOVERNOR COOPER. HE'S STILL THE GOVERNOR, RIGHT? HE WILL CONTINUE HIS DUTIES HERE. >> AT THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION IN STATE LEGISLATURE, HOWEVER, HE WILL INSTEAD NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE PRESSURE OF BEING ON A NATIONAL TICKET. POLITICAL ANALYSTS ALSO SAY, HOWEVER, IF KAMALA HARRIS WINDS, WELL, COOPER COULD GET A PRIME CABINET SPOT. I WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THIS VIDEO. YOU SEE THIS IS WHAT GOVERNOR COOPER SHARED ON X LAST NIGHT. HE SAID I KNOW SHE'S GOING TO WIN AND I WAS HONORED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE. HE WRITES, THIS JUST WASN'T THE RIGHT TIME FOR NORTH CAROLINA AND FOR ME TO POTENTIALLY BE ON A NATIONAL TICKET. WE SPOKE WITH CHRIS COOPER, A PROFESSOR AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ON THIS DECISION. >> IT HAD BEEN COOPER. IT WILL BE KEPT THE PRESSURE ON NORTH CAROLINA'S NO QUESTION ABOUT IT, RIGHT? IT WASN'T THE CASE. THE KUDOS AND FLED NORTH CAROLINA MAGICALLY BUT WOULD KEEP THE RESOURCES AND KEEP THE ATTENTION ON. KEEP THE PRESSURE AND >> ACCORDING TO NBC NEWS, A SOURCE CLOSE TO COOPER SAYS HE TOOK HIMSELF OUT OF THE MIX BECAUSE HE WANTS TO RUN FOR THE U.S. SENATE AND 2026 AND THAT HE NEVER INDICATED TO THE CAMPAIGN THAT HE WANTED TO BE VP. HE TOLD CARE IS AIDES THAT HE DID NOT WANT TO BE

Governor Roy Cooper withdraws name from VP consideration

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Redemption Tour: Biles, USA go for gold in team competition today

A Flying Restart for Simone Biles at Paris Olympics

Ex-husband of accused murderer Avantae Deven says hidden lockbox with multiple IDs made him leave her

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

'It's a violating feeling': Multiple cars broken into at West Raleigh apartment complex

Multiple cars broken into at West Raleigh apartment complex

5-year-old girl hit by SUV at Apex shopping center near Target 

5-year-old hit by vehicle in Apex parking lot at Beaver Creek Commons near Target 

Scattered storms late Tuesday precede another round of high heat

A wet July 

With DUI-related ejection from Army, deputy who killed Massey should have raised flags, experts say

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On Tuesday morning, people facing charges for their roles in a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are due in court. The defendants and some of their supporters plan to gather at the Chapel Hill Courthouse Tuesday morning. 

Pro-Palestinian protest at UNC: Supporters gathering Tuesday morning ahead of court appearance

Police begin removing pro-Palestinian protestors at UNC-Chapel Hill

The men's triathlon at the Paris Olympics will not go ahead as planned on Tuesday as pollution levels in the Seine remain too high.

Men's triathlon race postponed to Wednesday due to River Seine water quality

Triathlon swimming training canceled over River Seine water quality

Lee County deputies are searching for a man who fled the scene during an attempted arrest on Monday night.

Manhunt underway: Lee County deputies looking for suspect who fled arrest, nearly hit deputy

Lee County sheriff: Man almost hit deputy while fleeing arrest 

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical system has 60% chance of developing in the next week

Tropical Outlook July 30, 2024 

An autopsy report reveals a woman found dead last August at Jordan Lake was shot before she was dumped in the water. Her husband was charged with first-degree murder.

Autopsy: Apex woman found dead at Jordan Lake was shot; husband charged with murder

Chatham County Sheriff's Office has identified the woman's body discovered in Jordan Lake

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's campaign issued its first statement about state allegations that a group created and run by Yolanda Hill, the second lady of North Carolina, submitted claims for funding it should never have received.

Robinson campaign says investigation into wife's nonprofit 'politically motivated at its core'

NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved a state plan that would use federal funds to incentivize hospitals to help low- and middle-income families in arrears.



Feds approve NC plan to forgive medical debt for some families 

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Sharbrina McGee, a 26-year-old woman, and her 3-year-old son were reported missing in June after not being seen by their family for more than a month.

Jackson police search for missing woman and 3-year-old son

Sharbrina McGee and her son

A warrant reveals disturbing details about a child being slammed into a chair at a Wake County child care center. The allegations led to child abuse charges for Ramona Fiorillo, who lost her job at Cornerstone Learning Center.

Warrant: Wake County child care employee slammed child onto chair, bruised child's cheeks

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New testing of Poe Hall at N.C. State University began on Monday. Attorneys working on behalf of those who developed cancer after spending time in Poe Hall made a deal with the university to allow independent testing of the building.

New Poe Hall testing begins. What it could look like and how we got here

Poe Hall testing begins

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Simone Biles finished the the qualification round at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games at the top of the leaderboard in the all-around (59.566) with the highest score that any gymnast has earned in an international competition this Olympic cycle. 

Simone Biles shines in Olympics return

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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.

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"Bullwinkle died as wild as he lived," the Corolla Wild Horse Fund said. "He was in the prime of his life, and went from being a symbol of what it means to be wild and free to a tragic example of how irresponsible, reckless human behavior can cause pain, suffering, and irreparable damage to the herd in an instant."

Wild horse Bullwinkle euthanized after car hits him on NC beach

Wild horse Bullwinkle euthanized after car hits him on beach

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At $10 million for eight bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces and countless stories, the home owned by a Russian couple at the North Ridge County Club in Raleigh has had no takers after months on the market.

No takers at $10 million: Raleigh mansion, home of Russian criminal couple, will be auctioned to highest bidder

$10 million Raleigh mansion for sale once raided by FBI agents 

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A sheriff in Illinois is apologizing after one of his deputies shot and killed Sonya Massey in her own home. Calls are growing across the country for accountability after Massey's death. The deputy who shot her, Shawn Grayson, was fired from his job and now faces murder charges.

'We failed her': Sheriff apologizes to family of Sonya Massey

'We failed': Sheriff apologizes to family of Sonya Massey

Supporters of pro-Palestinian protest at UNC gathering Tuesday morning ahead of court appearance

Raleigh firefighters visit hero lifeguard

Cape Fear River kayaker found safe 

Multiple cars broken into at Raleigh apartment complex  

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Trained in the Triangle: BMX competitors from US, Canada roll into Olympics

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Wake Forest Police seek public's help in identifying suspects in multiple thefts 

NC's Tapper scores first, US women advance to rugby medal round

Back-to-school: Vaccine outreach begins for Cumberland County Schools families

Scammers exploit working from home to target job seekers

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election

Nation/World

NY judge hands former NRA head Wayne LaPierre a 10 year ban but declines to appoint monitor

Donald Trump says he 'probably' will debate Kamala Harris but 'can also make a case for not'

Landslides caused by heavy rains kill 70 and bury many others in southern India

Israeli military detains 9 soldiers over alleged abuse of a detainee at a shadowy military facility

 A new music festival with a familiar name is coming to downtown Raleigh in fall 2025. 

Raleigh Wide Open Festival announced for fall 2025

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'Uncle Ron don't play around': 'Hellboy' star reflects on acting career, hopes to return to the franchise

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New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Creative, costly cosplay on display at GalaxyCon Raleigh as industry continues to grow

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'Sailor Moon' voice actress describes secrecy, thrill of her job

Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon brings 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town

Out & About

Fact check: Were pink dolphins spotted off the North Carolina coast?

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Fact-checking Donald Trump's claims about Kamala Harris in Charlotte

With Biden out, how will Democrats choose a 2024 presidential nominee?

Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about immigration, the economy and more

Fallout from spreading election falsehoods: lawsuits, settlements and bankruptcy filings

Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration, NY Times reports

NC Capitol

'A Lumbee boy from Prospect': How Republican Jarrod Lowery ended up on the national stage

Nonprofit run by Mark Robinson's wife owes more than $132,000

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 25

Judge strikes down a North Carolina abortion restriction but upholds another

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

Education

Demolition begins at Swift Creek Elementary as Wake County schools renovate and rebuild

New testing starts Monday at NC State's Poe Hall

Demolition begins at historic Wake County school as part of improvement project to build new schools

Demolition begins Monday at Wake County elementary school

On the Record: Digging into the Deven case

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'Evil monster': Avantae Deven's ex-roommate says she starved her, beat her

In-Depth with Dan Haggerty: Project 2025 and more 

Dangerous trucks, dangerous I-95: 5 lives lost, trucker charged

Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors

Hall of Famer Julius Peppers drew motivation from working hot summers in North Carolina

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Japan surges past China for Olympics men's gymnastics team gold, Americans end drought with bronze

NC Courage sign captain Denise O'Sullivan through 2026

Carolina Hurricanes bringing back Martin Necas on two-year deal

Swimming roundup: Canadian teen takes gold; NC State swimmer advances 

NCHSAA expected to make NIL presentation to State Board of Education on Wednesday

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Top 50 returning NC high school boys soccer statistical leaders in 2024

Seventy-First leads the preseason rankings for the 910 area code

See who's changing classifications in the NCISAA for 2024-25

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Job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm. Scammers exploit the fact that hopeful employees will sometimes never step foot in a physical company space.

People falling victim to job scams 'daily'

After several deaths involving defective airbags, officials are warning owners and buyers to be wary. 

How scammers may have compromised a critical car safety feature

50 million airbags recalled after fatal outcomes

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about Project 2025.

In Depth with Dan: Examining Project 2025's big theme

In all, WRAL 5 On Your Side helped a family recover $1,169. It came after the family's Delta flight got canceled.

5 On Your Side gets family more than $1,000 refund for canceled Delta flight

Of the 22 major-party presidential tickets in elections since 1980, only five lost the vice-presidential candidate's home state.

History of VP picks: Do they tend to win their home states in presidential elections

Biden Appeals to North Carolina With Program to Replace Lead Pipes

More people, and more young people, are coming to WakeMed with injuries as a result of gun and other violence. A hospital program helps them deal with their trauma as they heal and after they return home.

WakeMed Violence Recovery Program helps heal bodies, minds communities

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Judge rules RPD must give cash involved in scams to Bitcoin ATM operators, not victims

Rock 'n Play Sleeper lawsuit: Fisher-Price settlement nears approval

Warnings about counterfeit replacement airbags after several deaths

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Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

WRAL Investigates new claims of abuse against woman charged with killing her adopted children

New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Cultivate connections to keep your remote team engaged

Mike Walden: Did COVID permanently change the labor market?

Grace Ueng: What makes us run

Lumos Technologies completes multimillion-dollar seed funding round

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A parody ad shared by Elon Musk clones Kamala Harris' voice, raising concerns about AI in politics

Federal Reserve is edging closer to cutting rates. The question will soon be, how fast?

McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash

Can money buy happiness? 5 tips to turn bucks into bliss

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Family

Youngsville farm offers safe space for neurodivergent families

Recall: Children can fall, choke in stroller for twins

Whooping cough cases on the rise: What to know, how to protect your family

Managing the differing methods of parenting 

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