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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety identified the four juveniles who escaped as Quadarius H., Jayden W., Eric M., David B. The department did not provide their last names.

Four juveniles escape Edgecombe Youth Detention Center in Rocky Mount

WITH A SIDE KICK. >> BACK HERE IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER WITH SOME BIG BREAKING NEWS IN THE PAST 10 MINUTES, WE HAVE LEARNED THAT OFFICIALS ARE SEARCHING RIGHT NOW FOR 4 JUVENILES WHO ESCAPED FROM THE EDGECOMBE YOUTH DETENTION CENTER OUT NEAR ROCKY MOUNT. TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICTURES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, QUAD AREA SAGE, JADEN W ERIC M AND DAVID BE ALL REPORTED MISSING ABOUT 3 AND A HALF HOURS AGO HAVING ESCAPED FROM THE DETENTION CENTER. OFFICIALS SAY THEY ARE CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY AND ALSO TO PUBLIC SAFETY OR WHAT THEY CALL A HISTORY OF UNPREDICTABLE BEHAVIOR. WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS. IF YOU HAVE ANY

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety identified the four juveniles who escaped as Quadarius H., Jayden W., Eric M., David B. (from left to right). The department did not provide their last names. Photo courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.

Four escape from Edgecombe Youth Detention Center

Cyberstalking case expands: Lee County man arrested for targeting sheriff, 14 others

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Frost possible overnight, Friday expected to be sunny and warmer

Frost advisory Oct. 17-18, 2024

Presidential campaigns ramp up focus on NC in final weeks of election

High-Stakes Debate for Harris and Trump Is Hours Away

Opening night of the North Carolina State Fair draws huge crowds

Tens of thousands of people went to the North Carolina State Fair's opening night on Thursday.

Hundreds rescued in western NC by highly-specialized helicopter teams

NCHART, or Helo-Aquatic Search & Rescue

Two men hospitalized after shooting in Durham's McDougald Terrace community

Two men were shot Thursday at the McDougald Terrace community in Durham. No one is in custody.

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The State Highway Patrol said no one was injured in the crash. The driver of the car involved is facing charges.

Harnett County school bus crash: 50 students on board, no one injured

Fifty students were on board a Harnett County school bus crash Thursday, but no one was injured, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.

Burlington police arrested Khlimolene "Kymo" Star Oilouch, 44, for second-degree murder in connection with the death of her 21-year-old son, Max Lyar Oilouch.

Mother arrested, charged with second-degree murder of 21-year-old son in Burlington

Halifax County deputies are searching for two suspects, Dashan Taylor and Tyquan Brown, in connection with the murder of Lamar Lashley.

Weldon man shot and killed in Halifax County, two suspects identified

Halifax County deputies are searching for two suspects, Dashan Taylor and Tyquan Brown, in connection with the murder of Lamar Lashley. Photos courtesy of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office.

Two window cleaners were shot dead in Hope Mills, leading to a high-speed chase and the death of a K-9 and the suspected shooter, Desmund Moore.

Suspect accused of killing two workers in Cumberland Co. killed in chase, shootout in Surry Co.

Desmund Louis Moore

UNC Health, Duke Health and WakeMed Hospitals tell WRAL News that things like Gatorade and Pedialyte are being used more often to help conserve available IV fluids for the most critical patients.


NC hospitals innovate with Gatorade, Pedialyte amid IV fluid shortage post-Hurricane Helene

Gatorade, sports drinks on shelves

A threat that prompted a code red lockdown Thursday at Rolesville High School was unfounded, but it forced students and parents to spend two hours waiting anxiously for the "all clear."

'Really scared': Rolesville High parents, students wait 2 hours for lockdown to end

Rolesville High School lockdown

Use of the popular Shibumi Shades will still be limited at Myrtle Beach for now, WMBF reports. 



Myrtle Beach to recommend continued ban on popular Shibumi beach shades

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An employee at the nursing home which was the center of a WRAL investigation last month was convicted of assaulting a resident.  

Caught on camera: Nursing home employee charged with assaulting resident

Abuse at a nursing home caught on camera: WRAL Investigates the conditions inside the local facility

State election director Karen Brinson Bell said turnout for the first day of voting was tremendous statewide, even in storm-ravaged western North Carolina.

Eager voters expected to set record for early voting in North Carolina

Early voting site in Raleigh

MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (AP) â The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran and enlisted National Guard member was calling for taking up arms against police and government officials in his own country.

His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it. More like him are doing the same

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Your favorite WRAL-TV reporters will be at the fair each day. Here is the schedule. Be sure to stop by!

Visit WRAL at this year's State Fair!

Get ready for a jam-packed weekend with our picks including the State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter and more! 

Weekend best bets: NC State Fair, Sabrina Carpenter

How Much Blush Is Too Much?

There are several ways to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair. Hear from winners on the best ways to do it.

Elephants, dragons and Sonic the Hedgehog: How to win the big prize stuffed animal at the North Carolina State Fair

Caleb Phillips (left), Jameson Johns (middle) and Matt Phillips (right) won a stuffed elephant on Monday at the North Carolina State Fair.

NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

Early voting starts Thursday. See your ballot and make a plan to vote.

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How has Hurricane Helene impacted the NC mountains ahead of North Carolina's peak fall leaf color season? Will we still be able to see fall color in the mountains this year? WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner explains.


Fall colors in NC: Helene devastates mountains. What does that mean for leaf season?

Fall colors in NC 2024

The 2024 North Carolina State Fair is a beloved annual tradition, offering something for everyone. From thrilling rides and delicious food to educational exhibits and live entertainment, there's always something to enjoy.

Your ultimate guide to the 2024 North Carolina State Fair  

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Thursday marked the opening night of the North Carolina State Fair. It runs through Oct. 27.

First night of North Carolina State Fair draws large crows

50 students on board school bus involved in Harnett County crash

Man charged with 15 counts of cyberstalking in Lee County

Team Trump bus tour makes stop in Raleigh

Team Trump bus tour making stop in Raleigh

Two people shot in Durham, no one in custody

Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz, Former President Bill Clinton make campaign stop in Durham

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Former President Bill Clinton, Tim Walz rally in Durham and Winston-Salem as early voting kicks off

UNC system institutions waiving application fees for western NC students in hurricane-affected counties

As weather threats increase, NC lab tests new methods to protect the grid

Car have a funky smell? 5 On Your Side's tips to remove odors

Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports

Nation/World

Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

Universal will open fourth Orlando theme park next May

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs âfundamental reformâ

Harris and Trump say America tanks if they lose. So why the exuberance at their rallies?

'Outer Banks' creator has new project set in Wilmington

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Inspectors check 158 food vendors before start of NC State Fair

Fair food checked for safety before you indulge

Lenovo Center urges concert-goers to leave early due to State Fair traffic

Dave Chappelle to play Durham Oct. 21

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Out & About

Fact check: No, North Carolina's post-Helene election changes are not signs of 'cheating'

Politifact

Fact check: Trump falsely claims Cooper blocked Helene aid to western NC

Fact check: Democrat's ad says Republican Ashlee Adams 'campaigned for Mark Robinson and his radical agenda'

The future of fact-checking & how people can combat misinformation

Fact check: Is government seizing North Carolina lithium after Helene?

Voters expected to set record for early voting in North Carolina

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Tim Walz joins Bill Clinton for campaign event in Durham

 McCrory hopes to educate North Carolinians about voting process with new group

Multiple NC counties see absentee ballot issues

Cooper signs executive order to increase weekly unemployment benefits after Helene

Morrow makes comments about fighting after election

Education

App State student body president discusses students' return to campus after Helene devastation

Wake teacher who wore tutu for spirit week says it was a joke, mom calls it 'sexualizing'

Nash County Public Schools provides more resources to Spanish-speaking students as population grows

Expanded ESL support equals educational success in Nash schools

'It's really exciting': Police department using drone technology to improve emergency response

WRAL In Depth

Road closures continue throughout western NC: Find out what routes to avoid

Comparing flu, COVID, cold and RSV: Understanding the differences and how to protect yourself

Wake County mom says her son's classroom has no permanent teacher for school year

Environmental attorney accuses NC State of neglecting cancer risk in Poe Hall

UNC soccer captain Asha Means continues Carolina legacy started by her parents

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Could damage from Hurricane Milton bring Tampa Bay Rays to Durham in 2025?

Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately

Duke's Diaz: 5-1 Blue Devils 'control our destiny' entering home game vs. Florida State

Game on: App State to host first football contest after Helene on Oct. 26

Girls dual team tennis playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

HighSchoolOT

Watch No. 6 Mallard Creek vs. No. 5 Hough in the HighSchoolOT Game of the Week

Highlights: In return to action, Enka secures key wins over A.C. Reynolds and T.C. Roberson

Football playoff projections for the 2024 postseason

Predicted winners for all 180+ games in week 9 of the high school football season

As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, utilities across North Carolina and beyond face increasing challenges to maintain reliable and affordable electric service.

NC lab tests new methods to protect the power grid

Power pole and lines

"This has been the worst facility that I have ever seen in North Carolina..."  A local nursing home is at the center of a WRAL investigation. Only on WRAL at 6, an employee convicted of abusing a resident --all caught on camera -- and a former manager speaks out to WRAL. 

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the growth of downtown Raleigh.

The ups and downs of developing downtown Raleigh

Some North Carolina voters have reported receiving absentee ballots with both envelopes already sealed, likely caused by moisture and humidity from Hurricane Helene and other rain events.

Sticky absentee ballot issues: NC voters receive sealed envelopes due to Hurricane Helene-related moisture

Duke University Health System and UnitedHealthcare are in contract negotiations, with the current deal set to expire on Nov. 1, 2024.

Patients feel effects of hospital insurance contract negotiations

Patients worry as Duke Health, UnitedHealthcare contract set to expire

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WRAL Specialists

5 On Your Side: Easy way to rid your car of that funky smell

Colsen recalls nearly 90,000 tabletop fire pits after reports of serious burn injuries

5 steps to take if you're the victim of a data breach

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

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Feds charge 16 Fayetteville Hells Angels members in murder, attack

Bullets flying, hammers swinging in parking lot: 16 members of motorcycle gang face charges

Local police using a drone to keep streets safe

Classes to resume for colleges in UNC System in western NC

Investigations

LinkedIn's top 50 startups in America: How North Carolina can capitalize on its tech spotlight

Grace Ueng: Show her the money! Women are better bets

Girls in Quantum: Educational, opportunity non-profit started with a passion for STEM

Tom Snyder: Diversity of leaders, industry, geography a strength of NC tech businesses

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A full economic recovery in areas ravaged by Milton and Helene may happen faster than you think

Raleigh aims to revitalize downtown with new entertainment venues, free parking

What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?

Japanâs Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward

Business

Powerball

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Pullen Park Holiday Express ticket glitch disrupts sales

Family

NC State Fair kicks off Thursday

Tickets on sale for Marbles Kids Museum's holiday events

Go Ask Dad: A confession about going to the dentist

3 ways to calm Halloween nerves

Top Amazon deals: Fleece Bed Blankets starting at $13.67, Digital No-Touch Forehead Thermometer only $7.61, Apple Devices Charging Station only $13.29 w/coupon

SmartShopper

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through Oct. 20!

On a budget? Save money at the NC State Fair this year

New Swagbucks Team Challenge October 14-20

Wendy's Boo! Books are back with 5 free Jr. Frosty coupons for only $1

Tar Heel Traveler: Flower and Garden Show at the North Carolina State Fair

Tar Heel Traveler: Mixed Desserts

Tar Heel Traveler: Tart's Grocery

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