WRAL Investigates disturbing accusations of abuse of children in crisis, and the billion-dollar company operating them, tonight at 6 on WRAL News.

 

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The damage and deaths wreaked by these storms in the past 60 years has become legendary in North Carolina's history. Where are the worst hurricanes in North Carolina?

Count down the most destructive hurricanes in NC history

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A missing 76-year-old Raleigh woman believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment was found safe Friday night. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — A missing 76-year-old Raleigh woman believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment was found safe Friday night.

The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons issued a Silver Alert for Dale Leslie at about 4 p.m. It was canceled just after 10:30 p.m.

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Silver Alert canceled for missing Raleigh woman

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WRAL News was told that 24 students were on board, ages 5 to 11. Two students were taken to WakeMed for femur fractures and facial lacerations. Seven other students were taken to a hospital in Smithfield.

2nd Johnston County school bus crash in 4 days sends 9 children to hospital

Several students injured in school bus crash in Johnston County

Deputies said they commanded the man to drop the weapon and raise his hands. However, they said the man refused to comply and instead fired two rounds. A deputy fired his gun, hitting the man.

Deputy shoots & kills man waving firearm at passing cars, authorities say

Grab your umbrella! The rain isn't over yet. We have potential to see thunderstorms and showers every day until the weekend.

Scattered storms to roll in Monday afternoon ⛈️ with severe threat for next several days

Rain chances Monday

The USGS website shows the earthquake happened just south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.


Earthquake rumbles near Charlotte airport, most recent in string of NC quakes

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Following a prank that left many fleeing the event last year, the Town of Knightdale has announced that it will celebrate the Fourth of July this year without fireworks. 

Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Knightdale Fourth of July festival ends at hands of prank

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Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas M. "Tommy" Weeks Jr.

Memorial service for Deputy US Marshal killed in Charlotte

Loved ones are gathering for a memorial service for Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks on Monday morning.

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The Carolina Hurricanes will look to get the power play unit going in Game 2 in hopes of evening the second-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.

Canes need special teams units to bounce back in Game 2 against Rangers

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Guard Deja Kelly, a three-time All-ACC first-team selection, will play her final college season at Oregon, she announced Monday.

Former UNC star Deja Kelly commits to Oregon; UNC women add transfer

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Hurricanes lose Game 1 to Rangers after third-period rally falls short

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Running back Rashaad Penny will reunite with head coach Dave Canales from their days with the Seattle Seahawks.

Panthers plan to sign RB Rashaad Penny, report says

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Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets to play in at least one major this year. He announced Monday on social media that he received an invitation to play in the PGA Championship next week.