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Security footage showed three people using a forklift to break into a Youngsville gun range, stealing multiple guns.

Thieves use forklift to steal pistols, long guns from Youngsville Gun Club

>> NUMBER ONE SOURCE FOR LOCAL NEWS. THIS IS WRAL. >> NOW AT FIVE-THIRTY THIEVES CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE VIDEO. LOOK AT THAT. USING A FORKLIFT TO BREAK THROUGH THE DOORS AT A LOCAL GUN SHOP AND THEN THEY PULLED BACK PAID DOWN AND THEY RUN RIGHT INSIDE. THANKS SO MUCH FOR JOINING US. I'M LENA TILLETT QUITE THE MOVE. I'M DAN HAGGERTY. THANKS FOR BEING WITH US. THIS IS THE YOUNGSVILLE GUN CLUB RANGE WRAL'S. JULIAN GRACE SPOKE WITH THE OWNER OF THE SHOP TODAY. JULIAN POLICE HAVEN'T ARRESTED ANYONE YET, BUT THIS THE SHOP OWNERS THINKING THAT THEY WILL >> YEAH, THAT'S BECAUSE THAT VIDEO IS VERY DESCRIPTIVE. THE SHOWS ALL THE DAMAGE THAT THE SUSPECTS LEFT BEHIND. AND THAT SET, THOUGH CREWS HAVE ALREADY PATCHED THINGS UP AND THEY'RE HOPING THAT VIDEO LEAST POLICE TO THE SUSPECTS INSIDE THE GUN CLUB IN RANGE. CUSTOMERS ARE FIRING AWAY. WHILE OUTSIDE CLEANUP EFFORTS ARE IT. >> THIS AFTER POLICE SAY 3 SUSPECTS ROLLED INTO THE PARKING LOT IN A FORKLIFT AROUND ONE 17 WEDNESDAY MORNING. MOMENTS LATER THEY PRESSED THE GAS AND SMASHED RIGHT THROUGH THE BUILDING. LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE DAMAGE LEFT BEHIND THE SUSPECTS USED A FORKLIFT TO BUS RIGHT THROUGH THIS DOOR, SHATTERED GLASS AND THEN 10 THIS FRAME. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? YOU CAN SEE THE 3 SUSPECTS GO INSIDE WHERE POLICE SAY THEY TOOK SEVERAL PISTOLS AND LONG GUNS. YOU CAN PREPARE FOR A LOT OF THINGS. YOU CANNOT PREPARE FOR SOMEONE STEALING A FORKLIFT AND RUNNING IT THROUGH A STEEL CAGE AND BREAKING AND ENTERING INTO YOUR BUSINESS. THAT'S JASON GLADWELL. HE OWNS THE RANGE. HE SAYS HIS SECURITY SYSTEM. >> HAS THE ABILITY TO RECORD VERY PRECISE DETAILS. WE DO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU KNOW, WHAT THEY DID. WE'VE GOT AN AMAZING SECURITY SYSTEM. SO WE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT THEY DID, HOW LONG THEY WERE TRACKING EVERYTHING. SO WE'VE GOT A VERY GOOD RECORD OF. >> WHAT'S IN THE STORE. WHAT'S NOT IN THE STORE? THE DETAILS THAT ARE LEFT UNANSWERED ARE WHO ARE THESE MEN? WHERE ARE THE GUNS? AND WHERE DID THEY GET THE FORKLIFT? WE'RE GOING TO SHARE A LOT OF THE VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF EVERYTHING IN AND HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL BE ABLE TO KIND OF HELP US OUT WITH IDENTIFY WHO THEY ARE. IF THEY HEAR ANYTHING. >> SO THE PUBLIC MAY HAVE A LITTLE GET A LITTLE SIS TENSE IN CALLING IN WITH THAT CRITICAL TIP TEAMS. GLADWELL SAYS HE'S PLANNING ON OFFERING A REWARD FOR ANYONE WHO HAS INFORMATION THAT COULD LEAD

Thieves caught on video using forklift to break into Youngsville gun range

Tensions, cancer cases mount as NC State faces legal challenges over Poe Hall

NC State University's Poe Hall

17-year-old killed in Durham shooting, 1 of 5 people shot in span of hours

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Four officers killed in Charlotte had 8 children, 'loved their work'

Officers killed in Charlotte shooting

A day after police confront protesters, UNC examines best practices for tense situations on campus

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Clear skies and patchy fog overnight, with near-90 degree heat on Thursday

Rain chances Wednesday 

COLUMN: Sheryl Sandberg screams back at the silence

Women Press for Broader Condemnation of Sexual Violence in Israel on Oct. 7

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Families who lost loved ones to the drug are urging North Carolina lawmakers to require all schools to carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses.

Families push NC leaders for Naloxone in all schools

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More than 50,000 applicants didn't receive an Opportunity Scholarship to attend a K-12 private school next year, after eligibility was opened to all incomes and current private school students.

$248M more for private school vouchers? Committee favors funding final 54,000 applicants left out

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Data shows the number of crashes along the stretch of the I-440 Beltline between Wade Avenue and U.S. 1 is on the rise.


Put down the phone: More crashes along I-440 widening project in Raleigh, data shows 

Multi-car crash reported on I-440 in Raleigh

Several local hospitals, including Duke's University, Regional and Raleigh hospitals, UNC's Rex and Holly Springs hospitals and WakeMed in Raleigh and in Cary got A grades in an independent hospital ranking report.

Duke, UNC Rex and WakeMed get A grades from hospital ranking service 

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NEW YORK (AP) â Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul's first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.

Prosecutors seek September retrial for Harvey Weinstein after rape conviction was tossed

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County officials are considering annual cash grants for an unidentified company that is expected to create "a substantial number of new, permanent jobs" in the town of Selma, according to a meeting notice.

Johnston officials considering economic incentives for window-and-door manufacturer

Selma businesses

The North Carolina Museum of History on Wednesday announced the museum and its exhibits are getting a major makeover. 



Raleigh's NC Museum of History closing for 2 to 3 years for makeover

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A small group gathered Wednesday in front of the Wilson County Courthouse as part of a community effort to remove a Confederate monument.



'Serves no purpose': Rally for removal of Confederate monument at Wilson courthouse

Confederate monument at Wilson County Courthouse

Current annual flu shots offer protection for roughly six months due to mutations in the virus and varying strains that circulate each flu season. Scientists predict a universal flu vaccine could increase protection by a few years form a single shot.

Fewer flu shots: Duke researchers working toward a vaccine that could last for years

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Democratic sheriffs in North Carolina's biggest counties say working with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials does more harm than good to public safety. Could it become an issue in the race for governor?

Where NC's governor candidates stand on making sheriffs work with federal immigration officers

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

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Lena Tillett and her husband are expecting a second child, a boy, in October 2024.

Lena's son will be a big brother

Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

Jellyfish clouds: Have you ever seen clouds in the sky with swooping "tails" that look like jellyfish? We asked WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth.



Ask the meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Ask a meteorologist: Why do some clouds look like jellyfish? 

Two Metro Division powerhouses will faceoff when the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers play in the second round. 

Hurricanes' D'Angelo, Pesce expected to be healthy for series with Rangers

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Read on for your guide to a May full of fun, which includes the Got to Be NC Festival, The Lion King at DPAC, outdoor markets, strawberries, a dessert festival and more! 


75+ things to do in May

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Billie Eilish is hitting the road.

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

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Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday vistied Wake STEM Early College High School in Cary to discuss careers in offshore wind.

Gov. Roy Cooper vistis Wake STEM Early College High School to discuss careers in offshore wind

Wilson group rallies for removal of Confederate monument

NC lawmakers advance hundreds of millions of dollars for school vouchers

Duke researchers look to create longer-lasting flu vaccine

Horse $$, training $, travel $: It can cost almost $1 million to enter the Kentucky Derby

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Biden to travel to North Carolina to meet with families of officers killed in deadly shooting

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Military branches dealing with lows in recruitment, challenges in attracting young people

New data reveals the most dangerous months on the road in North Carolina 

Garner's Scotty McCreery to give special performance on 'Kelly Clarkson Show' Wednesday

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Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor authentication, UnitedHealth CEO says

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson

US job openings fall to 8.5 million in March, the lowest level in more than 3 years

Federal Reserve says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum

Dueling Dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

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Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

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Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

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Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Cooper calls for change to tax law around gambling winnings

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Organizers say complaints about NC lawmakers' behavior during bourbon tour is 'overblown'

Some North Carolina abortion pill restrictions are unlawful, federal judge says

NC lawmakers resume push to force sheriffs to work with federal immigration agents

Bourbon tour scandal overblown, says conservative group that sponsored trip

NC lawmakers debate whether to increase funding for private school vouchers

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'It goes back to proactive peace': UNC committee holds emergency meeting after pro-Palestinian protests

Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout

Families of victims of fentanyl overdoses rally for education, Naloxone in schools

Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah. And why so many oppose it

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Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

NCHSAA basketball 'Final Four' format will return to Winston-Salem in 2025

NCHSAA increases pay for many officials, increases number of umpires for baseball & softball playoffs

Playoff preview: Title favorites, upset watch, and predictions for boys tennis dual-team playoffs

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NCHSAA holds press conference following spring board meeting

NCHSAA board adopts 'Big 32' realignment model, hears recommendations about playoffs & conference structure

Meet some of the top football players in Cabarrus County for the 2024 season

NCHSAA approves membership for 3 new schools, some conference affiliations change

A post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior -- including vomiting in a sink -- at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky. 



Frat house or state house? Social media post accuses NC lawmakers of drunken behavior

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A social media post on Reddit accused unnamed North Carolina lawmakers of drunk and disorderly behavior at a bourbon-tasting event in Kentucky.

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Researchers have created a new blood test that could lead to earlier intervention for those with osteoarthritis.

Blood test detects signs of osteoarthritis 8 years before X-ray

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Priced out of the housing market ... why not buy a home on Amazon?! 5 On Your Side looks at the hidden costs and regulations behind the housing trend. Can kit homes actually save you money?

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Art Pope, one of the most influential Republican Party insiders in North Carolina, wants the state to investigate NCInnovation. The group is backed by $500 million dollars in government funding. Pope questions its accounting despite previous financial reviews that found it in compliance.

Powerful Republican insider seeks state audit of group that got $500 million from GOP lawmakers

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For several years, Robeson County consistently ranked in the top 10 counties in the state for opioid overdoses. Until recently.

With 27 initiatives funded and functional, Robeson sees overdoses halved in two years

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CDC warns of multistate E. coli outbreak tied to recalled walnuts

5 On Your Side's April recall report

Ordering tiny home kits not as simple as it sounds

The truth behind the tiny homes some major retailers are offering

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Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

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Federal funds fuels semiconductor manufacturing research at NC State

NCBiotech program wins federal grant to expand biopharma job opportunities for NCâs military community

Asheville solar company gets $650 million investment

Guest column: Grandma is excited for the new iPads and you will be too

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Dave and Buster's is getting into the betting business

Google and Apple now threatened by the US antitrust laws that helped build their technology empires

No, the electric vehicle market isn't crashing. It just needs recharging.

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How to manage weight gain during menopause

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Prenatal nutrition: What to eat when you're pregnant 

Go Ask Dad: Invisible ink?

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