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The City of Raleigh confirmed Thursday night that the fireworks show at Dorothea Dix Park was shorter than planned and will not be rescheduled.

City of Raleigh confirms shortened Dix Park fireworks show, will not reschedule 

ANYONE WAS HURT OR IF THEY WILL HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE ELSE AFTER THE FIRE, THE CROWDS OF FOLKS THEY GATHERED AT DIX PARK LAST NIGHT DID NOT GET THE FIREWORKS SHOW THAT THEY IMAGINE THEY WERE IN FOR BECAUSE RAIN DELAYED AND CREATED MASS CONFUSION THERE. WRS. KELSEY COFFEY JOINS US LIVE NOW FROM DIX PARK THIS MORNING. >> KELSEY, THOSE ORGANIZERS SAY THE RAIN ALSO COUPLED WITH SOME TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES, MADE THINGS HARD FOR THEM. >> JEFF, THIS MORNING, WE'RE REACHING OUT TO CITY LEADERS TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT. A HUGE CROWD LEFT THIS SECTION OF DIX PARK LAST NIGHT. YOU'RE LOOKING AT VIDEO NOW OF THAT MASS EXODUS. HEAVY RAIN MOVED THROUGH THE AREA JUST BEFORE 9.30. THAT'S WHEN SOME PEOPLE THOUGHT THE PARK WAS BEING EVACUATED AND LEFT CREATING A TRAFFIC JAM >> IT WAS TRYING TO GET TO THEIR CARS AND LEAVE ANYTHING ON MY 3RD UBER RIDE RIGHT NOW THAT I ORDERED A UBER DRIVER IS NO ERRORS BIG. THE LAST GUY HE'S LIKE, I JUST PICKED UP A LOT OF PEOPLE. I WAS LIKE I JUST GAVE YOU $50 LIKE PADDLING AND THEY THEY WEAR. YOU KNOW, IF I DID. >> DESPITE THE RAIN, THE SHOW DID GO ON BUT ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE CITY LATER RELEASED A STATEMENT SAYING THE SHOW WAS CUT SHORT DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES EARLIER THE CITY CREATED TO SIGN UP LINK FOR TEXT ALERTS ABOUT THE SHOW. NOW WE CHECKED ON THAT AND THEY DID NOT SEND ANY NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT THE WEATHER OR DELAYS. THEY ALSO DID NOT OFFER ANY UPDATES ON SOCIAL MEDIA. SO WE'LL KEEP YOU UPDATED ONCE WE HEAR FROM CITY LEADERS. BUT FOR NOW, THE CITY SAYS THEY WILL NOT RESCHEDULE THE SHOW. KELSEY COFFEE, WRAL

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Duke Energy says power won't be restored until Friday afternoon after crash causes widespread outage in Durham

More than 1,800 without power after crash brings down powerlines in Durham

Boy missing, rip current dangers extend through Friday at NC beaches

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3 killed, 8 injured after truck strikes group celebrating July 4 in New York City

3 dead and 8 injured after truck strikes group celebrating July 4 in Manhattan park

Person shot in Durham neighborhood on Glenbrook Drive, police say

Person shot in Durham neighborhood on Glenbrook Drive

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Lcpl. Julian "Duke" Brown had every chance to see Schultz-Peters on the beach but got distracted and chose to drive on the beach without checking for people and objects, according to the lawsuit.

Officer got 'distracted' and ran over woman at Myrtle Beach, lawsuit claims

Woman dies after being hit by police truck at Myrtle Beach

Friday, July 5, 2024 -- As Donald Trump barrels through his third presidential campaign, many of the young activists and thinkers who have risen under his influence see themselves as part of a movement to reclaim the values of Western civilization. Their ambitions are driven by their version of Christian values, with larger families and fewer immigrants -- an aesthetic landscape with more classical architecture, a revived conservative art movement and men wearing traditional suits..

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The North Carolina Museum of History is getting a makeover. Get a look at what's still open and what is yet to come.

NC Museum of History makeover: What's changing, what's planned 

Bicentennial Plaza 

Dozens of people from all over the world will be able to call themselves Americans this Fourth of July after a naturalization ceremony at the State Capitol. So what does a citizenship test entail? 

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The latest data from the CDC shows roughly 40 million Americans do not know how to swim. 

Hispanic, Black people more likely to die from drowning  

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Apex leaders on Thursday said that the hack that knocked the town network offline was an attempted ransomware attack, but the town has yet to get any demands.

No leads in Apex ransomware attack

Town of Apex

A man is charged in the June 20 stabbing death of another man on Calvary Drive in Raleigh.



Man charged in June 20 stabbing death in northeast Raleigh

Ernesto Torres-Torres, 37

The Raleigh Police Department arrested a man involved in a domestic incident on Thursday afternoon after he barricaded himself inside a home.

Barricaded suspect in Raleigh domestic dispute taken into custody

Man barricades himself inside home, arrested by Raleigh police

Interstate 95 is the busiest highway on the East Coast. U.S. Highway 64 offers a straight shot from the Triangle to the Outer Banks. The two roads keep Nash deputies busy making sure drivers behind the wheel are road ready.

Holiday weekend checkpoints: Keeping drugs, drunk drivers off the roads

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A driver was arrested Thursday after police said he hit an EMS vehicle and led Raleigh officers on a chase.



Car hits EMS truck in Raleigh, driver arrested near WRAL after chase 

Car hits EMS truck in Raleigh, driver arrested after chase

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Each year, lifeguards along the Carolina coast rescue hundreds of people. The majority of those swimmers are those caught in rip currents.

What is a rip current? What to do if you feel the pull

Wrightsville Beach

From Fourth of July fun to outdoor concerts, this weekend is filled with fun! 

Weekend best bets: Enofest, food truck fun

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A church in Elizabeth City is waiting to hear back from State of North Carolina archaeologists on how to proceed after digging up potentially 300-year-old artifacts on its property.

Tree removal accidentally unearths centuries-old artifacts at North Carolina church

300-year-old artifacts unveiled at NC church playground

Jockey's Ridge hides a secret castle beneath its ever-shifting sands -- remains from a 1970s mini golf course that was swallowed long ago.

Buried treasure: Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

After more than 163 years, parts of Fort Fisher that had been destroyed by time will appear more complete than ever thanks to construction recreating a lost part of the fort.

Fort Fisher to re-create lost parts of fort, including underground tunnel

Fort Fisher will unveil a new Visitor's Center, new additions to the fort's earthworks and cannons.

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A mother in Texas is facing criminal charges after police say she left her children alone in a hot car.


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On cam: Pipe bomb explodes on deputy during search

Caught on cam: Teen stops runaway boat

Boy saves 6-year-old sister from dog attack

One person shot on Glenbrook Drive in Durham

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Man shot in east Raleigh neighborhood, person in custody

Dangerous heat: Get ready for outdoor summer fun days early 

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Warning for boaters: Drinking on the water can be deadly 

US added 206,000 jobs in June, indicating a slowdown in the economy

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Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted for alleged money laundering for undeclared diamonds from Saudi Arabia

2 women in Chicago and Cleveland police officer are among those killed in July Fourth shootings

Starmer vows 'government of service' for national renewal as he takes power after Labour landslide

Following a prank that left many fleeing the event last year, the Town of Knightdale celebrated the Fourth of July this year without fireworks. 

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Knightdale July 4, 2024 bike parade

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Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

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NC Democrats divided over Joe Biden's presidential candidacy

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NC Republicans call on election officials to testify about treatment of third-party candidates

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Cooper signs vaping registry, farm bills; vetoes two others

Biden picks NC solicitor general for Fourth Circuit appeals court

IRS files $1.1 million lien against Saint Augustine's University

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Expansion of NC private school vouchers stalled

Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit

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UNC System provides guidance after DEI policy repeal

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

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'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

'He needs to step up': Some top NC Democrats raise concerns over Biden

Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

Holly Springs senior William Ball to represent Team U.S.A. at powerlifting world championships in Malta

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Tides go off in the 9th beat Bulls 17-7 on Fourth of July 

Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to 'normal' for athletes and fans

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World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests

Corinth Holders' new football coach is former Beddingfield, Person leader Carl Smith

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UNC among the first 5 schools to offer new Rolesville RB Amir Brown

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Lejeune selects Aaron Wells as its next head football coach

WRAL anchor/reporter looks at the growing popularity of cricket.

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The U.S. Senate has raised concerns about the care provided to children at facilities owned by Universal Health Services. The company owns Holly Hill Hospital.

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

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Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

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WRAL 5 On Your Side shows several ways to protect your car from a break-in.

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Former Holly Hill employees share concerns about patient safety, citing escapes and understaffing

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Joel Hopkins claims his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April while under the care of a Royal Parking Inc. valet service in North Hills.

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Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

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Bionic leg links to brain waves to restore natural walking speeds and steps

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