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.



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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

Cumberland County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a former Harnett County Fire and Rescue worker with soliciting a child on the Internet to commit sexual acts.

SANFORD, N.C. — Cumberland County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a former Harnett County Fire and Rescue worker with soliciting a child on the Internet to commit sexual acts.

James Burgess Fearon Jr., 53, of 2505 Brooks Drive in Sanford is charged with sending unsolicited nude photos and videos to an undercover officer posing as a 14-year old girl.

Fearon allegedly asked the girl to meet him in a Spring Lake parking lot to engage in sexual activities. Fearon was arrested shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday by members of the Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team as he waited for his victim.

Fearon is charged with one felony count of soliciting a child by computer to commit sexual acts.  He was held in the Cumberland County Detention Center but was later released under a $5,000 secured bond, according to police.

His first court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday in District Courtroom 2B.

Fearon was charged in the state of New Hampshire in 1989 for sex offenses against a child and was sentenced to five years probation.

Sheriff’s Detectives were assisted by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Harnett County Sheriff’s Office, SBI agents and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

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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 

Michael Jordan

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. 

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

Some North Carolina lawmakers want to add a broad new definition of antisemitism to state statutes. Some say it's needed because state law doesn't clearly define the term. Others say the proposal could ban political criticism of Israel.

As NC lawmakers consider antisemitism bill, critics worry about free speech

North Carolina State Legislative Building 

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

Johnston County school bus involved in hit-and-run crash near Webb Mill road, driver identified

School bus involved crash in Johnston County near Webb Mill Rd

Friday, May 3, 2024 -- Whether it is failing to stand up to phony claims of election fraud, ignoring efforts to subvert justice and democracy or showing a reluctance to disavow dangerous and violent rhetoric of party nominees, it is the good of the Republican Party first. What's best for the nation or the state is, at best, a distant second.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department holds a processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer. 

Watch live: Processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer

Watch live: Processional and memorial service for fallen officer Joshua Eyer, who died in Charlotte last week

Emergency responders in Cary a rescue woman trapped on her front porch after the porch collapsed. 

Cary crews rescue woman trapped on front porch

Cary rescue woman trapped on front porch

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

'Hats off': Charlotte bar trolls Panthers owner David Tepper again

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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.

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A new driver's license office opened Friday in Tarboro, filling a need in eastern North Carolina.



New DMV: Tarboro opens new driver license office, fills gaps in eastern NC

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All NFL fans hope that one great draft class will make everything better. Is this the one for the Panthers? Probably not.