A local veteran, stuck with a $6,000 tax mistake, only to be roadblocked and laughed at by his tax service. That’s when he turned to 5 On Your Side for help. How WRAL saved him thousands, and the add-on protection guarantee worth every penny.

On WRAL at 6: A $6,000 tax mistake! How WRAL's Five on Your Side saved a veteran thousands and the add-on protection worth every penny.

The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

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<b>RALEIGH</b> — Police officers in northeast Raleigh say a gas leak there is now under control.

Construction workers hit a gas line, causing authorities to close  Southall and New Hope Roads.

Natural gas leaked for about 45 minutes, which caused a terrible smell in the area.

The fire department confirms that a vapor cloud was spotted in the neighborhood.

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Raleigh Police Close Roads After Gas Line Ruptures

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Six earthquakes have hit the same area of western North Carolina within the past two weeks -- all within a mile of each other.

Six earthquakes hit western NC in two weeks

"The Weld," a $700 million mixed use project near Dix Park in Raleigh, has lined up financing and construction has begun, the companies announced Monday.

$700 million mixed-use project near Dix Park secures financing

A new campaign to protect children from rising rates of gun violence will launch Monday afternoon.

Gov. Cooper launches campaign to protect children from gun violence

WASHINGTON (AP) — A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble fighter jets before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jets caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.

No survivors found after plane that flew over DC, led to fighter jets scramble crashes in Virginia

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The Womack Army Medical Center made history with the birth of their first Fort Liberty baby.

Fort Liberty welcomes 1st baby 

Dr. Kevin Stewart with UNC-Chapel Hill joins WRAL News to talk about a recent string of earthquakes in western North Carolina.

UNC professor talks recent stretch of earthquakes in western North Carolina

The FAA is investigating a deadly plane crash that prompted military intervention. Four people were on the plane that went down near a forest in Virginia. This map shows its flight path.

FAA invesitgating flight that prompted military intervention, left 4 dead

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence and showcase their clients' passion in vivid colors. 

Cary Salon boosts clients' self-confidence in a colorful way

Alfa Jae Salon in Cary is known for hairstyles that instill self-confidence

Prince Harry is set to become the first royal to take the witness stand in more than a century this week. This is part of a lawsuit that accuses the publisher of British tabloids of phone hacking and other unlawful acts.

Prince Harry to become 1st royal in centuries to take witness stand

There's a new study on a potential medical breakthrough for the tens of thousands of patients with brain cancer in the U.S.

New brain cancer treatment is game changer

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Seventy-First High School's Anthony Quinn Jr. was set to be one of the top returning rushers in the 3A classification this season. Quinn Jr. announced on Friday that he is transferring to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School of northern Georgia and reclassifying to the class of 2024. Rabun Gap plays with North Carolina private high schools in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association.

Seventy-First all-state RB Anthony Quinn Jr. announces transfer to Rabun Gap

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Crest High School 3-star wide receiver Javarius Green has received a verbal scholarship offer from the University of Alabama. The son of former NFL player Willie Green stands at 5-foot-11 and weighs 193 pounds. He is ranked as the No. 16 class of 2024 prospect in North Carolina by On3 and Rivals.

Crest's Javarius Green, a UNC target, receives offer from Alabama

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An Independence Patriot will become a Virginia Tech Hokie. 3-star safety Quentin Reddish announced his commitment to Virginia Tech on social media on Sunday evening. Reddish is ranked as the No. 24 class of 2024 prospect in North Carolina by On3.

Independence 3-star DB Quentin Reddish commits to Virginia Tech

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Cardinal Gibbons High School rising junior offensive tackle Jack Sheehan has received a verbal scholarship offer from East Carolina University. Sheehan is the son of Michael Sheehan, who played at ECU under head coach Steve Logan. Jack measures at 6-foot-6 and weighs 295 pounds.

Cardinal Gibbons tackle Jack Sheehan offered by East Carolina

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North Carolina football legends Ken Huff and Julius Peppers will be on the 2024 ballot for induction into the National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame.