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On Wednesday night, a Raleigh woman, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear for her safety, received threatening messages from someone alleging to be a member of a criminal organization.


Raleigh woman shaken after receiving messages demanding money, threatening dismemberment

CHANCES FOR THE WEEKEND. WAKE UP WITH OUR MORNING NEWS. BEGINNING AT 04:30AM. >> NEW TONIGHT SHAKEN AND SCARED. A RALEIGH WOMAN IS SPEAKING OUT AFTER RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES FROM SOMEONE CLAIMING TO BE PART OF A CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION. THE MESSAGES SAY, QUOTE, I'M A HIT MAN. I HAVE STRICT ORDERS TO ELIMINATE RATS LIKE YOU AND ENDS WITH PAY OR WE ELIMINATE WHO THE BUREAU'S. REALLY. DAN LEE IS LIVE AT THE RALEIGH POLICE DEPARTMENT. THE SPEAKING WITH THE WOMAN WHO RECEIVED THOSE THREATENING MESSAGES WILLING. >> JERROLD, IMAGINE YOU'RE ENJOYING YOUR EVENING WITH FRIENDS AND YOU GET A TEXT MESSAGE THREATENING YOUR LIFE UNLESS YOU PAY UP THE WOMAN I SPOKE TO TONIGHT SAYS SHE HASN'T SLEPT SINCE. >> ON THE HIT MAN WHO MANAGES THIS OPERATION. I'VE STRICT ORDER TO ELIMINATE RATS LIKE YOU. THAT'S THE OPENING LINE. A RALEIGH WOMAN RECEIVED FROM AN UNKNOWN NUMBER SAYING THEY WERE A MEMBER OF A CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION. THE VICTIM CHOSE TO KEEP HER NAME AND IDENTITY ANONYMOUS OUT OF FEAR OF THE MESSAGES SHE RECEIVED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT. IT'S JUST BEEN IN THE BACK OF MY HEAD. >> I'M I'M STILL LIKES. VERY AWARE OF MY SURROUNDINGS. LOOKING AROUND LOCKING MY DOORS LIKE I STILL FEEL SCARED. THE CENTER USE PROFANE LANGUAGE AND THREATENED TO SEND MEN AFTER THE VICTIM. IF SHE DID NOT MAKE A DEAL. >> SHE THEN RECEIVED THESE PHOTOS, ONE SHOWING A PERSON HOLDING A GUN AND ANOTHER OF A DISMEMBERED BODY. SHE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE POLICE. THEY'VE RECEIVED MESSAGES LIKE >> BEFORE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN COMING IN WITH SIMILAR TEXT MESSAGES. SIMILAR PICTURES AND TO IGNORE IT, REPORT IT. I'M AND DON'T CLICK ON ANY LINKS. OFFICERS TOLD THE WOMAN THE SCAMMERS COULD BE LOCATED ANYWHERE. SOME OF THE TEXT MESSAGES ARE LOCAL. >> I'M BUT A LOT OF THEM ARE COMING FROM PEOPLE IN OTHER COUNTRIES LOOKING FOR MONEY. THE WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RECOMMENED NOT RESPONDING TO QUESTIONABLE MESSAGES FROM STRANGERS. >> DON'T SEND ANY CASH IN THE MAIL AND DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE UNLESS YOU KNOW WHO IT IS. ON THE OTHER SIDE. >> WHEN YOU'RE SCARED, YOU FREEZE UP, YOU MAKE BAD DECISIONS. JUST TAKE A BREATH. GO TO THE POLICE RIGHT AWAY. THE VICTIM WE TALKED TO WANTS OTHERS TO BE AWARE AND DON'T HESITATE TO REPORT. >> THE FBI RECOMMENDED IF ANYONE RECEIVE SIMILAR TEXT MESSAGES REMAIN CALM, COLLECT AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE AND REACH OUT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. AS FAR AS THIS CASE, WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO RALEIGH. POLICE ARE WORKING TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT

Woman shaken after threatening text messages from alleged cartel

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American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport gate. Passengers evacuated on slides

Passengers evacuated from airplane that caught fire in Denver

Flagg injures left ankle in Duke's ACC Tournament victory, 'long shot' to play Friday vs. UNC

Cooper Flagg is helped back to the locker room after injuring his ankle in the first half of Thursday's game against Georgia Tech.

North Carolina outlasts Wake Forest, advances to face Duke in ACC Tournament semifinal

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Spring surge: 70s and 80s on tap before storm chances this weekend

Weekend outlook: March 14-March 16

Man arrested after 100-mph chase, crash in Raleigh at South Saunders Street near I-40 

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From Raleigh mental hospital to homelessness: Families say loved ones were put out on the streets

Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh has stopped accepting new child patients until further notice, following a recent investigation by state surveyors.

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NC State faces a significant housing shortage, with thousands of students unable to secure on-campus housing, forcing them to seek increasingly competitive and expensive off-campus options.

NC State faces housing crunch: Students struggle for fall 2025 accommodations amid growth

Ahmad Paige, 35, is charged with embezzling $64,928.77 from 100 Black Men of Triangle East.

NC man charged with embezzling nearly $65K from youth mentoring nonprofit

Gavel, court, justice, books

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) â Two federal judges handed down orders requiring President Donald Trump's administration to rehire thousands, if not tens of thousands, of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies Thursday, slowing down for now the president's dramatic downsizing of the federal government.

Two judges in mass firings cases order Trump administration to rehire probationary workers for now

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David Bohmerwald, 63, faces up to 20 years in prison.

Raleigh man pleads guilty to exporting technology to China without a license

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On Thursday, March 6, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) denied the school's appeal of its decision to revoke the school's accreditation.


Saint Augustine's alumni group meets following decision to deny school's accreditation appeal

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More than 100 million people in the U.S. will be in the path of an intense March storm starting Friday as the sprawling multi-day system threatens fires, blizzards, tornadoes, and flooding as it tracks eastward across the Great Plains.

March megastorm may bring blizzards, tornadoes, flooding and even fires across much of US

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Two teenagers were shot on Thursday morning in Oxford, according to police.


2 teens shot in Oxford; 1 suspect in custody as search for another resumes

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Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, called for restrictions on cellphone use in schools, a $4 billion school construction bond and many other education initiatives during his State of the State address. On Thursday, leaders weighed in on the ideas.

Cellphones, a statewide school bond: Stein's education proposals meet agreement, resistance

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State Rep. Erin ParÃ© rejected an invitation from Apex officials to attend the town's legislative breakfast, citing profane voicemails and lewd emails purportedly sent by a town employee.

NC lawmaker rejects Apex's invitation after 'inappropriate' emails, profane voicemails from town employee

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North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin, a Republican who is locked in a legal battle over last year's election results, says his family has received death threats as part of a hate-mail campaign. His opponent has also been the target of violent threats, according to her campaign. Authorities are investigating. 

Marshals probe alleged death threats against NC Supreme Court candidate Griffin 

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Whether you're in the mood for music, shopping, food, camping, fitness or arts and crafts, festivals in NC offer something for all ages and interests.

2025 North Carolina Festivals guide: State Fair, BBQ and lots of music ahead this year

2025 North Carolina Festivals guide

Check out these restaurants with the best outdoor dining in Raleigh!

The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

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The storm impacted North Carolina on March 13 after a low formed in the Gulf of Mexico on March 12. It raced to the northeast and brought wind, snow and even storm surge to our state.

The March 1993 storm of the century brought 50 inches of snow, 93 mph winds to NC

1993 Storm of the Century snowfall totals in NC

Why Friday morning's total lunar eclipse might shift from Clemson orange to Wolfpack red or Virginia Tech maroon -- and the best times to see it.

Why Friday morning's total lunar eclipse could turn the Moon deep red

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WRAL and 5 On Your Side is partnering with the North Carolina Society of Enrolled Agents to connect people with federally licensed tax professionals that can answer their questions about filing taxes.

Tax Pros on Call: Plan now, save later

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Every year on March 14 (3/14), Pi Day is celebrated by many restaurants with deals on dessert pies and pizza pies! Read on for the growing list of tasty offers for 2025. 

Pi Day 2025 deals on March 14

The Fresh Market Pies, Cary, NC

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No injuries were reported after an American Airlines flight made an emergency landing and caught fire Thursday at the Denver International Airport.

American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport

Gov. Josh Stein wants phone bans, bigger investment in public schools

Tar Heel Traveler: Helene photo essay

The impacts of long covid 5 years since the pandemic

Families claim Holly Hill Hospital put loved ones out of the streets

18-year-old man arrested after 100-mph chase, crash in Raleigh

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Employee shot at Spring Lake Subway, woman charged

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EPA rollbacks could threaten NC drinking water, climate protections

Henderson police officer acted lawfully in shooting DoorDash driver outside Bojangles, DA says

NC plan lets factories keep dumping toxic chemicals in drinking water

School bus and SUV crash in Raleigh, no injuries reported

Columbia University says it expelled some students who seized building last year

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Columbine victim's death from health problems related to 1999 school shooting ruled a homicide

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to partly allow birthright citizenship restrictions

Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed

Trump administration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing

Weekend best bets: St. Patrick's Day, Pi Day and Lil Wayne

St. Patrick's Day Parade Raleigh (March 16, 2019)

A Place at the Table founder named WRAL VCA Business Leader of the Year

Maggie Kane, founder of A Place At The Table has now moved operations outside during the coronavirus pandemic. 

WRAL Voters' Choice Awards: Gourmet milkshake bar honored as best new restaurant

The Yard Milkshake Bar wins major honor first year in business

St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to downtown Raleigh Saturday

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Fact-checking President Donald Trump's address to joint session of Congress

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Trump, Vance and Zelenskyy's tense Oval Office meeting about Ukraine and Russia, fact-checked

Fact check: Would Tillis-backed bill raise your bank fees?

Fact check: Would SAVE Act disqualify voters who have changed their names?

Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

Asbestos removal at North Carolina legislature worries some state lawmakers

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NC Senate passes bill to undo Duke Energy climate goal, change rules for raising rates

North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address

NC lawmakers says Apex employee left voicemails filled with swear words

Survivors of domestic violence or child abuse need more state aid, police and prosecutors say

Hunt for housing dire for NC State undergraduate students

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Some universities are freezing hiring and laying off staff as Trump cuts federal funding

Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department

How US Department staff cuts impact NC students and families

Staff cuts: How US Department changes impact NC students and families

5 On Your Side helps clear Wake County mom's $126K medical bill

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Beware of this scam: NC won't send text about a toll bill

As NC's teacher pipeline dwindles, education colleges are getting creative

Dismantling DEI policies will hurt women in corporate America

Mother 'jumped through hoops' to get answers about crash that killed son

What Scheyer, Duke players said about Cooper Flagg, Maliq Brown injuries

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Schedule, matchups, tickets, TV & streaming info: NCHSAA basketball regional & state championships

Watauga's Kate Sears named Gatorade NC Player of the Year in girls basketball

March Madness: High Point student broadcasters' call of comeback goes viral

NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games

Harrison, Sharpe lead Reidsville back to 2A state finals, Bandys' playoff run ends

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North Wilkes takes out East Burke to advance to 2A girls basketball state championship game

Northwood returns to boys basketball state championship game after win over West Bladen

Southeast Alamance downs conference foe Seaforth to advance to first girls basketball championship game

2A regional preview: Players to watch and facts to know about each team

The EPA plans to roll back key environmental rules, including coal ash cleanup and climate protections, impacting NC's water and air. Critics warn it puts public health and climate action at risk.

EPA targets dozens of rules, rolls back environmental regulations

Hundreds gathered Wednesday in downtown Raleigh to protest federal layoffs and cuts administered by the Department of Government Efficiency and the Trump administration.

'Down with DOGE' rally draws hundreds to downtown Raleigh, protesting federal cuts

Protesters gathered Wednesday on Bicentennial Plaza in downtown Raleigh for a so-called Down With DOGE rally, which North Carolina Democrats organized.

Democrats organize anti-DOGE protest in downtown Raleigh

Democrats organize anti-DOGE protest

A bill moving through the North Carolina Senate would eliminate the 2030 carbon-cutting goal and expand utilities' ability to charge customers for power plants before they're built.

New NC bill aims to roll back state's climate goals

A new Consumer Reports investigation is raising concerns about synthetic braiding hair -- something used by countless people, especially Black people, including children.

Cancer-causing chemicals found in braiding hair, how it's affecting hairstylists and clients

Consumer Reports found potentially dangerous chemicals in synthetic braiding hair

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Protect yourself: BBB warns of those who pose as tax preparers

5 On Your Side: What do egg labels really mean?

Scam texts surge. Don't fall for it.

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Troopers' credibility in question after chase, crash

Durham parent raises concerns about school district's handling of threat

Durham parent criticizes district response after her daughter was named in school threat

Wake County deputy's accused killer extradited back to US

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Tom Snyder: Local leadership key to economic and climate resilience

ReFiBuy launches with $1.7 million to revolutionize ecommerce with AI

Mike Walden: Why is the "r word" back?

Grace Ueng: Stress is the price of a meaningful life

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US wine shops and importers say Trump's threatened 200% tariff on European wines would kill demand

US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices

Merck opens $1 billion vaccine manufacturing plant, expanding Durham site

Trump selects a new Tesla on White House driveway to show support for Elon Musk

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Durham family, community grieving death of 13-year-old girl

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Parents: First-grader forgotten at school was alone for hours

Discover the best indoor dog park in Raleigh, plus more dog-friendly places

New task force to dive into NC child care costs

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Tar Heel Traveler: NC musician describes Helene's impact on his work

Tar Heel Traveler: Featherheads owner in Chimney Rock Village says she's lucky after Helene devastation

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