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

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur obtained an email from an associate dean that showed the administration had concerns about what employees were being exposed to more than a decade ago.

Records reveal concerns over NC State's Poe Hall go back decades

NC State University's Poe Hall

A former Fayetteville mayor died Tuesday morning. Wilbur Clark served as mayor from 1963 to 1965.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — A former Fayetteville mayor died Tuesday morning.

Wilbur Clark served as mayor from 1963 to 1965.

Clark, 94, was also a state highway commissioner. He was credited with building the U.S. 401 bypass.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

A service is planned for Thursday morning at Highland Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville.

Former Fayetteville Mayor Dies

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

Trevor Elijah Jordan Grice of Smithfield 

St. Augustine's University asked students to move out by April 3, 2024, and switched to remote learning. That is the latest attempt to save money in an ongoing financial crisis at the school.

St. Augustine's in crisis: A timeline to its loss of accreditation and financial struggles

Saint Augustine's University filing lawsuit after accreditation terminated

A homeowner reportedly shot and killed a man who was on his property in Moore County on Friday night.

Trespasser shot, killed after encounter with homeowner in Moore County, officials say

Police car crime scene night

This weekend will be wet -- with potential for heavy rain and even flooding in parts of the state.

Scattered showers could bring heavy rain to parts of NC

Wake Tech Commencement 

Saturday, May ,4 2024 --  In the reality show that is Donald Trump's life, his Manhattan criminal trial is a reunion where supporting players return and relive memorable moments. Hope Hicks, once one of Trump's closest aides, riveted the audience and blinked back tears during her testimony.

MICHAEL GRYNBAUM: Hope Hicks reluctantly confronts man she 'totally understands' in court

Hope Hicks, former communications director for President Donald Trump

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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Tuesday and Friday Mega Millions Drawing.

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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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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.

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.