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Surveillance footage captured the dramatic scene as the car barreled down East Anderson Street, knocking down a light pole before slamming into the decades-old lawn mower business.



High-speed chase ends in chaos as car crashes into Selma store, Surf N Turf

AND STORM OUTLOOK. BE SURE TO WATCH WRAL'S MORNING NEWS STARTING AT 04:30AM. >> WE WANT TO SHOW YOU THE MOMENT. A CAR SLAMMED THROUGH A SELMA STOREFRONT ON JULY 4TH. TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SCREENS HERE TONIGHT. THE SURF AND TURF IS BOARDED UP AND CLOSED AS A RESULT OF THIS. >> THE OWNERS NOW WORKING TO PICK UP THE PIECES. WRAL'S WILL LEAD. AN ALI SPOKE WITH THE OWNERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE. WILLIE? THIS IS THE MOMENT WHEN A DRIVER BEING CHASED BY SUMMER. POLICE KNOCKED DOWN THE LIGHT POST AND CRASHED THROUGH SURF AND TURF ON EAST ANDERSON STREET ON THE 4TH OF JULY JOSEPH AARON, MATT PERCIVAL, THE SHOP FOR YEARS STORE, WAS CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY. THANKFULLY, ALL THE EMPLOYEES WERE OFTEN OUT OF THE BUILDING. >> THE OWNERS WERE SHOCKED TO SEE THE DAMAGE. IT WAS TOTAL CHAOS. I MEAN, EVERYTHING WITH OUR FRONT COUNTER WAS DESTROYED AND ALL THE PRODUCTS THAT WE'RE THERE, WE'RE JUST. >> EXPLODED PRETTY MUCH ALL OVER EVERYTHING. THIS IS 37 YEAR-OLD TYRONE JONES, THE MAN BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THAT GRAY HYUNDAI. YOU CAN SEE HIM ON THIS SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE JUMPING OUT OF THE CAR AFTER THE CRASH. THE OWNERS TELL ME HE WAS FOUND HIDING IN A BACK ROOM BEHIND A PILE OF TIRES. >> THAT HE WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY. JUST HEARTBREAKING. >> YOU KNOW, YOU PUT A LOT OF TIME AND EFFORT INTO THIS AND SOMEBODY JUST DESTROYS A MATTER OF SECONDS. JUST BEING. >> CARELESS SINCE THE CRASH, THE SMALL TOWN OF SOMA HAS RALLIED AROUND THE 2 BUSINESS OWNERS BRACE FOR THE COMMUNITY WITH A LOT OF CALLS A LOT. THEY REACHED OUT >> YOU KNOW, THEY DIDN'T REALLY GET TO A NEW ERA IN PIERCE ARE STAYING POSITIVE, BUT THEY TELL ME IT'S HARD TO SEE THE FRUITS OF THEIR LABOR DAMAGE DUE TO SOMEONE ELSE'S ACTIONS. THINK ABOUT IT. EVERYBODY DEALS. YOU KNOW, IN THIS WORLD. NOW EVERYBODY IS ALL ABOUT WE LOST A LOT OF OUR SENSE COMMUNITY AND CONCERN FOR THE PEOPLE WIN AND THAT SAID.

Car slams through Selma business after police chase 

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Fayetteville postal worker dies after spending hours in mail truck on 95-degree day

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'You should be ashamed,' Robinson tells reporters as he declines to answer questions

Mark Robinson declines to answer questions from reporters at the North Carolina General Assembly on July 10, 2024.

Lightning strike causes fire at Cary home 

Harris makes another NC visit as Biden faces pressure to drop out

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Holly Springs pellet gun shootings: Man maintains innocence, NAACP calls for investigation

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According to an arrest warrant from the Cary Police Department, 55-year-old Paul Fisher III intentionally put a dog in a hot car and left the dog inside.

Court docs: Man left dog inside hot car in Cary because it was 'acting up'

Cary police: Man charged with animal cruelty

The Raleigh municipal elections will be held Nov. 5, the same day as the general election. Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin is not running for re-election.

Here's who is running for Raleigh mayor, city council, Wake County school board

Decision 2024 WRAL News election coverage

Doctors warn that splashing water isn't enough to cool an infant in extreme heat. It's best to move the child indoors to an air-conditioned space to cool down.

Splashing won't do: Doctors warn infants need air conditioning during heatwaves

Heat concerns for infants and young kids 

A modern oceanfront home on Figure Eight Island has sold for what's believed to be a record-breaking $13.9 million.

Historic sale in NC: Here's what $13.9 million gets you on Figure Eight Island

A home along Beach Road South on Figure Eight Island sold on July 3 for $13.9 million, breaking the record for the most expensive home sold in the history of North Carolina. Photo courtesy of J. Long Custom Homes.

As Saint Augustine's University fights to keep its accreditation, the university plans to start the fall semester on time and in person.

Saint Augustine's University plans to start fall semester in-person on August 19

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A 25-year-old pedestrian was killed Tuesday night when a driver sped past a deputy and hit the man, according to Fayetteville police.



Driver arrested after man killed in hit-and-run crash in Cumberland County

Person killed in hit-and-run crash in Cumberland County, driver arrested after chase

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) â Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that theyâre confident that Boeingâs space capsule can return them safely, despite a string of vexing breakdowns.

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) â A defense attorney told jurors Wednesday that the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was an âunspeakable tragedyâ but that â Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting.â

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial starts with witnesses recalling chaotic set shooting

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The shelter said a rescue group was her only option for survival. Luckily, Sydney is now safe and sound, thanks to Dochas N Gra Animal Rescue in South Carolina.

SC rescue group saves dog from euthanasia after being abandoned in dumpster in Cumberland County

Dog abandoned in dumpster to be euthanized unless rescue group steps in, Cumberland County Animal Services says

Experts with the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University are now forecasting 25 named storms and a dozen hurricanes.

Hurricane season will be more active than first predicted, experts say

2024 hurricane season forecast

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Fifth Third Bank is accused of opening fake accounts, charging customers $12.7 million dollars in illegal, worthless fees and even getting customers cars illegally repossessed. 


Fifth Third Bank opened fake accounts, got customer cars illegally repossessed, CFPB report says 

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A new study has found that tampons contain metals such as lead and arsenic, raising concerns about their potential effects on women's health. 

Toxic chemicals found in tampons, study finds

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Donate money, order supplies from Amazon or simply drop them off to help Wake teachers stock their classrooms.

Give money, supplies to help stock Wake County classrooms

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A look at key dates on the 2024-2025 school calendar for traditional schools in and around the Triangle.

2024-2025 traditional school calendars for Wake, Durham, Orange, Cumberland and Johnston counties

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Sadfishing is when teens post online and fish for sympathy and attention. 

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

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Cary firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday night that was caused by a lightning strike. 

Lightning causes house fire in Cary   

Heat concerns for infants and young kids  

In Depth with Dan: Answering questions about the presidential debate

Historic sale in NC: Figure Eight Island home sells for $13.9 million

Saint Augustine's University plans to start fall classes Aug. 19

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson declines to answer reporter questions, says 'you should be ashamed'

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5 On Your Side: Strategies to manage cooling costs as energy bills climb 

NC correctional officer arrested: Seizure of cocaine, firearms and cash 

Construction materials delivered to Clayton family. 5 On Your Side helps the confused homeowner

Brevard man gets prison time, fine for Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

Man tries to smuggle 100+ snakes into China in his pants

Nation/World

House passes GOP bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, boosting election-year talking point

Las Vegas hits record of fifth consecutive day of 115 degrees or greater as heat wave scorches US

Biden looks to union leaders for support as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats

Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl

Until recently I thought that Jellystone Park was just something in the Yogi Bear cartoons. Then, I found out that there are a series of parks in the country that offer everything from cabins to RV and tent sites. 



Jellystone Park camping in Asheboro: What to know before you go

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Out & About: July 2024

Visit Hyco Lake in Person County

NCFC Youth Soccer celebrates 50 years in Triangle

Visit SoSi: Fun in Danville and Pittsylvania counties

Explore the pollinators exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences 

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What the Supreme Court's immunity ruling means for Trump's cases and future presidents

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Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

'Cheap fake' videos of Biden, Trump take center stage of 2024 election

On cam: Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's sharp outburst after declining to answer reporter questions

NC Capitol

'You should be ashamed': Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson avoids reporters questions

Robinson awards first-ever North Carolina Medal of Valor, a new honor for first responders

Constitution Party approved for NC ballots as GOP pushes for RFK Jr., Cornel West to be added too

NC Dems, GOP spar over third-party presidential candidates

Gastonia teen & musician banned from high school for performing at bars, school says

Education

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

Wake year-round schools start Monday with new safety measures in place

DHHS audit of mental health agency finds millions in payments to executives, law firm ahead of merger 

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NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

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

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

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

Campbell re-introduces former assistant Chris Marx as head baseball coach 

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UNC grad Gregg Berhalter fired as U.S. men's soccer coach after Copa America first-round exit

Team USA swimmers to depart Triangle Aquatic Center for Croatia

UNC's Omarion Hampton, Kaimon Rucker rated among top 100 players in 'EA Sports College Football 25' video game

Kawhi Leonard out for Paris Olympics, Derrick White named as replacement for Team USA

Reidsville running back Jariel Cobb commits to Air Force

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Millbrook 4-star Colt Langdon reclassifies to 2024, commits to Butler

NFHS announces 8 rules changes for track: Contact between athletes in first 50 meters will result in recalled race

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

Ardrey Kell's Ben Kirsch commits to Elon

The growing population means a growing need for geriatric specialists.

Hospitals feel effects of an aging NC population

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After nearly a decade in which more and more high school and middle school students surveyed for the semi-annual CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported feeling sad or hopeless, both metrics dropped. Fewer students reported those feelings when surveyed in 2023.

NC teens mental health is improving

The Federal Trade Commission cited WRAL 5 On Your Side's reporting in its lawsuit against a bill pay service accused of deceiving customers. doxo is a third-party bill pay service that touts itself as a single website where customers can make payments on multiple accounts, but the company often charges customers a fee to make those payments.

WRAL News cited in FTC lawsuit against bill pay service accused of duping customers

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will investigate how Avantae Deven, a woman accused of killing two of her five adopted children, was able to adopt them, WRAL Investigates confirms.

NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing children was able to adopt

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched an investigation into the disappearances and deaths of two children allegedly killed by their adoptive mother.

Deven murders: NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing adoptive children was allowed to adopt

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

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Strangers and construction deliveries show up on homeowner's doorstep after address mix up 

5 On Your Side; Saving on your summer electric bill 

Third-party bill pay company doxo accused of duping customers

NHTSA launches recall query into 94,000 Jeep Wranglers as loss of motive power complaints continue

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Millions of tax dollars going to a company accused of racism. WRAL Investigates why the state still hasn't taken action

Woman found dead on Creedmoor Road, Raleigh police investigating 

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

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

Investigations

Triangle Tweener Fund Q2 investments total $804k for 15 Triangle startups

âBetter, faster, cheaper:â How AI is reshaping career paths for new college graduates

U.S. plans up to $1.6 billion in funding for packaging computer chips

TruLab relocates to RTP, plans to hire 100 over two years

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Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan

U.S. Plans Up to $1.6 Billion in Funding for Packaging Computer Chips

'This is break glass in case of emergency stuff': Analysts alarmed by threats to US data gathering

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5 ways to a healthy, happy summer for your kids

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Tackle summer mess in three simple steps

New law provides $67.5 million to keep child care centers open

Expert tips for managing childbirth pain naturally

Go Ask Dad: On soiling the nest

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