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The family of Tyrone Mason, who was killed in an October 2024 chase and crash, will hold a news conference Thursday after an announcement that the two troopers involved will not be charged.


Family of Tyrone Mason to speak out against Wake DA after learning troopers lied, won't be charged

TIME REPORTING IN DURHAM, ALLEY CAT OF OUR WRAL NEWS. >> TODAY WE'LL HEAR FROM THE PARENTS OF TYRONE MASON, A MAN WHOSE DEATH LED PROSECUTORS TO DROP 180 CASES BASED ON POSSIBLE FAULTY REPORTING BY STATE TROOPERS WRS KELSEY COFFEE IS AT THE WAKE COUNTY DA'S OFFICE IN KELSON. NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST THE TROOPERS INVOLVED IN THAT CRASH THAT KILLED MY SON. >> YES, JEFF. IN A FEW HOURS WE'LL HEAR FROM TYRELL MASON'S FAMILY, CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEYS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. THEY'RE PUSHING FOR ANSWERS HERE AT THE OLD WAKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LATER THIS MORNING. MASON DIED IN THIS SINGLE CAR CRASH BACK IN OCTOBER. TODAY'S RALLY COMES AFTER THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY DECIDED NOT TO CHARGE THE TROOPERS INVOLVED IN THIS CASE. NEWLY RELEASED BODY CAM VIDEO FROM RALEIGH POLICE SHOWS TROOPER GARRETT MACARIO LYING TO OFFICERS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. WE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ABOUT A SEARCH WARRANT FROM THIS CASE. IT SHOWS SERGEANT MATTHEW MORRISON MACARIO'S TOLD TROOPER MACARIO THAT THE TRAFFIC INCIDENT WAS RPD IS PROBLEM. SERGEANT MORRISON DIDN'T HOLD TRUE FOR MACARIO NOT TO TELL RPD OFFICERS THAT HE TRIED TO STOP MASON BEFORE THE CRASH. DISTRICT ATTORNEY LORRIN FREEMAN SAYS EVIDENCE INDICATES MACARIO OWNED UP TO BEING A PART OF A CHASE WHEN HE TALKED TO OFFICERS THAT NIGHT IN A STATEMENT SHE WRITES, OUR THAT LYING IS NOT A CRIME. ABSENT SOMETHING ELSE. THOSE TROOPERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE ALMOST 200 CASES INVOLVING ONE OR BOTH MEN HAVE BEEN DISMISSED. THAT RALLY IS SCHEDULED TO START THIS MORNING AT 10 O'CLOCK KELCEY COFFEE. WRAL, NEWS LIVE IN RALEIGH.

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Court appearance scheduled for Fayetteville mother accused of murdering adopted children

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

Person shot Wednesday night in Durham, sheriff's office says

Shooting investigation on Ellis Road in Durham County

Two 18-year-old Raleigh men arrested after chase injured Wake County deputy

Two 18-year-old Raleigh men, Britton Thomas Jr. and Adrian Williams, face charges after a chase on May 11 injured a Wake County sheriff's deputy.

What is WeChat and why is it being used by criminal organizations for fentanyl trafficking?

âItâs So Essentialâ: WeChat Ban Makes U.S.-China Standoff Personal

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The Florida Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the third consecutive year. 

'That's the standard': Hurricanes eliminated by Florida in Game 5 of conference final

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Rodney Crawford was found guilty of murder in the death of Nicole Bullock, his ex-girlfriend. He received a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole in Durham County court.

Guilty: Man sentenced to life in prison for killing ex-girlfriend in Durham hotel room

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump's signature set of economic policies that have rattled global financial markets, frustrated trade partners and raised broader fears about inflation intensifying and the economy slumping.

Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the NB.1.8.1 strain is particularly prevalent in the eastern Mediterranean and western Pacific regions, though some cases have entered the United States.


US changes vaccine policy for expecting moms as new variant makes its way into country

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North Carolina is among the top states in the country for clean energy technology, but changes at the federal level could slow down that boom.

Federal spending cuts could pull the plug on NC's clean energy boom 

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has published an online map showing the proposed locations of the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations funded through a federal program. 

WASHINGTON (AP) â Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy.

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

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A recent Consumer Reports investigation unveiled alarming levels of lead in popular cassava-based products, which are often marketed as gluten-free and paleo-friendly options.

5 On Your Side: Ingredient in gluten-free products contains high levels of lead

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Understaffing, aging infrastructure, and more inmate assaults are all issues plaguing the Durham County Detention Center. Sheriff Clarence Birkhead told WRAL the issues are not limited to Durham. 

Durham sheriff's budget requests focus on safety in detention center

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The offices will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from May 31 to Aug. 23. They will be closed on June 28 and July 5.


20 DMV locations have added Saturday walk-in hours

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In a few weeks each year, when the moon is new or full and closest to Earth, the coast experiences "king tides," also called perigean spring tides, which are the most extreme tides of the year.


'King tides,' heavy rain subside after causing 'perfect storm' on NC coast

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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.

Where can I find the best prices on grocery staples this week?

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Tuesday's cool weather was very rare for late May. In the past, has that meant a cooler summer?

Ask the Meteorologist: Is Tuesday's cool day a sign of things to come this summer?

Tuesday's high temperature was 65Â° in Raleigh

With an alarming average of 37 child fatalities each year due to heatstroke in vehicles, Consumer Reports issues a vital warning for parents and caregivers.


5 On Your Side: Hot car deaths are a year-round threat, how to be aware

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Four North Carolina middle schoolers will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee quarterfinals this week.

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Holly Springs Salamanders catcher Alexia Jorge is making history as the first woman in the Coastal Plain League.



'Any girl can do anything': Holly Springs Salamanders celebrate league's first female baseball player 

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Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the loss of the young couple gunned down outside Washington D.C.'s Capital Jewish Museum. The American Jewish Committee held a virtual memorial for co-workers and family to share their memories. 



Memorial held for couple killed outside Jewish museum in D.C.

Woman accused of hitting child who called her 'Miss Piggy' on plane

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Federal court blocks Trump from imposing bulk of his tariffs

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Hikers find black bear lounging on Florida trail

Florida man opens fire at golf course, arrested

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For the first time in more than a century, UNC won't host NC State in men's basketball game

2025 Wake County Schools graduation schedules with dates, times and live streams

Raleigh firefighters push for retirement benefit as city council reviews proposed budget

Wayne County expected to gain over 500 new jobs with manufacturing investments

Harvard holds commencement amid Trump funding cuts, threats to international students

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Chinese students anxious and angry after Rubio vows to revoke visas

Oil and gas have boomed in New Mexico. Its schools are contending with pollutionâs effects

Israel authorizes more settlements in the occupied West Bank. Strikes on Gaza kill 13, officials say

Caves and other mountain hideouts are being searched for fugitive known as 'Devil in the Ozarks'

June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Triangle! 

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Weekend best bets: Keith Urban, Greek Festival and more

Keith Urban rocks Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Scenic drives, waterfalls and no admission fee: This NC state park is one of the nation's best

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Here come the sunflowers: Raleigh plants thousands of seeds in Dix Park field

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Fact check: Would GOP bill strip Medicaid, health care from 13 million Americans?

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Fact check: Did Trump's transportation secretary vote against air traffic control upgrades?

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Fact check: Jeffries says 20% of veteran households use food stamps

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Proposed cuts to NC state income taxes could lead to budget cuts, economists say

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Trump DOJ sues North Carolina over election claims similar to Jefferson Griffin lawsuit

Turkish manufacturer to bring 216 jobs to Goldsboro

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students

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Wake schools wrestling with AI policy as tech's presence grows in classrooms

Dr. Eric Bracy named new superintendent of Cumberland County Schools starting July

Wake schools leaders ironing out details of cellphone policy

Paying more for less? NC lawmakers propose UNC System tuition increases, budget cuts

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With extreme weather squeezing yields, new climate-resilient crop varieties using marker-assisted breeding and artificial intelligence mapping promise farmers steadier harvests.

Climate-resilient crops help NC farmers beat weather stress

A newly hired WRAL employee almost fell victim to a scam after posting about her career move. The scam, an apparent text message from a station manager, shows the increasing sophistication of fraudsters who exploit social media platforms to target professionals at all levels.


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Ryan O'Donnell created Your Case Plan, an app designed to connect people involved in a foster care case.

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Donald Hughes, the vice chair of the political action committee, resigned after he said he uncovered alleged discrepancies between bank statements and campaign finance reports.

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Eastern North Carolina, particularly the U.S. Route 301 corridor, has experienced a significant increase in tornado activity over the past six years.

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Former foster dad creates app that could help North Carolina's broken foster care system

SBI investigating case involving Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People 

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Attention VCs: Making the case for the Triangle as Silicon Valley of the East

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