The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

The Republican-run House voted 231-192 early Sunday to avoid a partial government shutdown next week but also delay President Barack Obama's health care law. See how North Carolina representatives voted below.

<h2>The Republican-run House voted 231-192 early Sunday to avoid a partial government shutdown next week but also delay President Barack Obama's health care law. See how North Carolina representatives voted below.</h2>

Second District Congresswoman Renee Ellmers

Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (official portrait)

N.C. 2nd Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-4531Vote: Yes

1st District Congressman G.K. Butterfield

G.K. Butterfield

N.C. 1st Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-3101Vote: No

Walter Jones

N.C. 3rd Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-3415Vote: Yes

Congressman David Price

N.C. 4th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-1784Vote: No

Virginia Foxx

N.C. 5th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-2071Vote: Yes

Rep. Mike McIntyre

N.C. 7th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-2731Vote: Yes

Howard Coble (small)

N.C. 6th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-3065Vote: Yes

Mel Watt

N.C. 12th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-1510Vote: No

Richard Hudson

N.C. 8th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-3715Vote: Yes

9th District Congressman Robert Pittenger

Robert Pittenger

N.C. 9th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-1976Vote: Yes

10th District Congressman Patrick McHenry

Patrick McHenry

N.C. 10th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-2576Vote: Yes

Mark Meadows

N.C. 11th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-6401Vote: Yes

George Holding

N.C. 13th Congressional DistrictPhone: 202-225-3032Vote: Yes

How they voted: NC reps on government shutdown

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A woman was arrested on drunk driving charges after crashing head-on into a state trooper early Sunday morning in Sampson County.

Woman charged with DWI after car crashes into state trooper's vehicle head-on

State trooper involved in head-on collision with woman arrested for drunk driving

A death investigation is underway at Harnett Correctional Institution after Erik Ramsey, 29, was found unresponsive in his cell.

Inmate found unresponsive in his cell, prompting death investigation in Harnett County

Erik Ramsey

A 28-acre wonderland of exotic and rare plants from all over the globe is opening for visitors - for this weekend only.

'Only place on earth': 28-acre wonderland of rare plants hidden near Raleigh opens this weekend

Juniper Level Botanic Garden opens acres of rare plants for two weekends only. Image courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Durham police are investigating two separate hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians that happened this weekend.

Durham police offer reward for help solving two hit-and-run crashes overnight

Police car crime scene night

Three people were seriously injured in a major accident on State Hwy 96 Saturday night.

Three people hospitalized after T-bone crash sends two cars careening across intersection, into a ditch

Three seriously injured in Johnston County T-Bone accident

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Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday Powerball drawings, as shown live on WRAL.

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The second round will begin with Games 1 & 2 at Madison Square Garden, before coming to Raleigh for Games 3 & 4. 

Hurricanes, Rangers open playoff series; NHL releases complete schedule

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Brian Hernandez Jr. will need a minute to digest his signature victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. The outspoken owner is 0 for 7, although he is perhaps best known for his two champions that never made the starting gate.