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

An afternoon fire drill at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School created a scene of chaos for student Isabella before gunshots were heard Wednesday afternoon. "Everyone was really confused," she said.

<b>PARKLAND, FL</b> — An afternoon fire drill at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School created a scene of chaos for student Isabella before gunshots were heard Wednesday afternoon. "Everyone was really confused," she said.

Her mom Julia frantically tried to reach her daughter at the high school. Julia and Isabella were reunited and spoke to WPTV's Michelle Quesada.

Isabella said, "I saw some bodies and it wasn't good."

Mom and daughter reunited after Florida high school shooting

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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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

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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

Five North Carolina firefighters are among more than 200 fallen heroes being honored and remembered this weekend.

Five NC firefighters to be honored among 226 fallen heroes nationwide

Firefighter in a burning building. (This is a generic photo, not a photo from the scene).

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in North Carolina using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of March 2024.

These NC cities have the most expensive homes in North Carolina

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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 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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MIAMI (AP) — Airport security officers in Miami found a slithering surprise last week — a bag of snakes hidden in a passenger's pants.

Snakes almost on a plane: TSA discovers a bag with small snakes in passenger's pants

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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.