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

Sara Martinez Diaz, 15, was reported missing after leaving Riverside High School on June 5. 

DURHAM, N.C. — A Durham teenager missing for almost two months was found safe Tuesday, police said.

Sara Martinez Diaz, 15, was reported missing after leaving Riverside High School on June 5. A month later, police issued a call to the public to help locate her.

Police did not offer any details about where Diaz had been or whether she had been in danger.

"Sara Martinez Diaz has been located and she is OK," Durham police spokeswoman Kammie Michael said in an email to the media.

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Durham teen, missing since June, returns home

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A Johnston County school bus was involved in a crash Friday afternoon according to the Highway Patrol. 

Suspect driver charged in connection of hit-and-run school bus crash in Johnston County

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Two years after 20-year-old Michael Jordan was killed by a stray bullet, no one has been found responsible.



20-year-old killed by stray bullet at Raleigh hotel: $5,000 reward offered 

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A motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries after a crash on Tom Starling Road in Cumberland County on Friday night.

Cumberland County motorcycle accident leaves rider seriously injured

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, family members, loved ones and community members gathered for an emotional processional and memorial for Joshua Eyer, one of four officers killed Monday in Charlotte when a man opened fire from a home as they were serving a warrant. 

'I will carry his love:' Wife shares tearful memories at memorial for officer killed in Charlotte 

Officer Josh Eyer, wife Ashley Eyer and their young son.

Tim Hall thought his late-night Doordash order might be delayed, but he never imagined he'd see a police officer at his door. 

Fuquay-Varina Police Officer delivers doordash order after arrest 

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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. 

Canes, Rangers start 2nd round series Sunday at 4 in NYC

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Guard RJ Davis averaged a career-high 21.2 points per game last season for North Carolina, which won the ACC regular-season title and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

UNC's RJ Davis, ACC player of the year, returning for fifth season with Tar Heels

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Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour is in the final year of his contract. He's led the Hurricanes to the playoffs in six straight seasons.

Waddell: Deal will get done, Brind'Amour wants to be 'Hurricane for life'

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Tiger Woods has accepted a special exemption into the 124th U.S. Open Championship. It will mark his 23rd appearance at the event.