A local serial rapist evaded police for more than a decade. What WRAL uncovered after digging through court files and why leaders say it took so long to finally track him down.

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A Fayetteville woman says she was raped by the person who delivered her groceries through Instacart late last month.

'Be careful: ' Woman says man delivering groceries through Instacart raped her in her home

WRAL reporter Carly Haynes interviews a woman who says she was sexually assaulted by a man delivering groceries through Instacart. 

Our experts on parenting, frugal living and the best that the Triangle has to offer have scoured their sources and shopped the stores (and the internet) for the best suggestions for your holiday giving. No matter the age or interest, you'll find gift ideas here.

WRAL 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Arrest warrants have been issued for Rason Lamar Sparkman, 29, in connection with the June 27 robbery of the RBC Bank branch on Ramsey Street and Monday's robbery of the Wachovia branch on South McPherson Church Road.

<b>FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.</b> — Police were searching Wednesday for a man they say robbed two Fayetteville banks.

Police said they are also investigating whether Sparkman is involved in other crimes.

Two local bank robberies this summer remain unsolved, police said. A Wachovia branch on Morganton Road was held up on June 14, and a First Citizens Bank branch on Bragg Boulevard was robbed on July 26.

Anyone with information about Sparkman's whereabouts or about any of the robberies is asked to call the Fayetteville Police Department at 910-433-1856 or Crime Stoppers at 910-483-TIPS (8477).

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Man sought in two Fayetteville bank robberies

Rason Sparkman, Fayetteville bank robber

The mother of a 16-year-old killed two years ago during a Cumberland County home invasion is now searching for her eldest son.

'Someone was following him:' Mother fears missing son targeted by people who killed his younger brother 

If you see 25-year-old Evonte McNeill, please call Fayetteville police.

The intersection of North Carver Street and Pender Street is currently closed while the crash is being investigated.

'I need some help:' Officer trapped in overturned RPD cruiser taken to hospital after crash

RPD cruiser flips after crashing near New Bern Ave.

North Carolina's congressional districts were redrawn this year to intentionally discriminate against minority voters, claims a federal lawsuit filed Monday.

NC congressional districts are racially gerrymandered, new lawsuit claims

Anti-gerrymandering group discusses upcoming redistricting

The University of North Carolina announced Monday the results of an online survey that was launched after a deadly on-campus shooting.

Students, experts: UNC needs to get alerts out faster during on-campus emergencies 

Old Well at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

A Raleigh animal rescue group is asking for help from the public after one of its adoptable kittens went missing.

Animal rescue asks public's help finding 2 women after kitten with medical needs goes missing

Raleigh animal rescue asking for public's help finding 2 women who possibly stole kitten

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

All eight state finalists are at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte for a press conference ahead of the N.C. High School Athletic Association football state championships this weekend.

NCHSAA football state championship press conference

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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

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Former NC State quarterback MJ Morris detailed his decision to enter the transfer portal. He said he has heard from Baylor, LSU and Maryland so far.

MJ Morris: 'I still want to be here,' but NC State said it was moving on

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It is Arizona's turn to sit atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.

Arizona rises to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll; Gonzaga and North Carolina crack top 10, Duke tumbles

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With the College Football Playoff set and ready to roll with absolutely zero controversy of any kind, bowl matchups are slowly announced over the course of Sunday afternoon. Check back here for the updates on which games the Triangle teams will be playing in and who they will matchup against in the final games of their season.

Here's where NC State, North Carolina and Duke will play this bowl season

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The Soccer Tournament, or TST, will once again take place at WakeMed Soccer Park from June 5-10.



The Soccer Tournament returning to Cary, adding $1M women's tournament

The Soccer Tournament in Cary at the WakeMed Soccer Park  

UConn dropped to 17th in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday, its worst ranking in 30 years.

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