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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 Jesus Narciso Alvarez-Alba, 31, faces numerous charges, including second-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping. 

<b>MONCURE, N.C.</b> — Chatham County sheriff's deputies have arrested a Wilmington man on charges of rape and kidnapping after he allegedly forced his way early Sunday into the home of a woman he knows.

Investigators said Tuesday that Jesus Narciso Alvarez-Alba, 31, was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, domestic criminal trespassing and violation of a court order.

He was jailed under a $100,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in Chatham County District Court in Pittsboro on July 29.

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Wilmington man charged in Chatham County rape

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A recent power shift in the North Carolina General Assembly has forced Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper to use more aggressive public tactics to preach his opposition to the GOP agenda.

With veto weakened and 2024 elections looming, Cooper steps to the bully pulpit

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Abortion Ban but Faces Override

Sunday morning brings scattered showers and cooler temperatures in the 50s.

WRAL Weather Alert Day over but showers continue Sunday; Memorial Day will be best day to get outside

Memorial Day weekend

The Fayetteville Police Department confirmed that three people died in a crash Saturday on Murchison Road, and another person is in critical condition.

Three dead, one seriously injured in Fayetteville crash on Murchison Road

Three dead in Fayetteville accident  

Triangle Food Guy has information about Sawmill Taproom's final day and a list of other restaurants that are opening in the area.

Foodie News: Longtime Raleigh restaurant closes its doors

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Police arrested a man accused of peeping over the women's bathroom stall at a grocery store but he's also banned from several other businesses.



NC man charged after peeping over grocery store bathroom stall

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Governor Roy Cooper has been hitting the road in recent weeks. He's traveling all across North Carolina, trying to whip up opposition to Republicans' plans at the legislature. It didn't work with an abortion bill that recently became law. So will he have any more success with his newest target?

Gov. Cooper traveling state to drum up public support against Republican legislation

We've only had smartphones for about a decade, and already social media use for young people is practically universal. During that same decade, the number of teens with clinical depression more than doubled. WRAL's On the Record discusses the connection between social media use and mental health.

On the Record: Social media's impact on children

Our Pet of the Day is the 15-week-old Zahara. This sweet girl is adventurous, and will need some extra attention because she's quite the escape artist. Zahara does well with other dogs, and with consistent training, she will make the perfect addition to a loving family. To learn more about her, visit goldenrescuenc.org.

Pet of the Day: May 28

We have new information Sunday morning. Police confirmed the identities of the people involved in a deadly crash in Fayetteville Saturday afternoon.

Police identify victims of deadly crash on Murchison Road in Fayetteville

Top leaders indicated they could be on the verge of a framework Saturday night to end the crisis. It would raise the debt ceiling -- essentially a self-imposed credit limit. The question is: For how long would it be increased? And how would government spending be capped? And will a deal pass with so little time left until potential economic disaster?

Debt ceiling: Top leaders work toward solution

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NASCAR's origins are traced back to the Prohibition era and bootlegging liquor in Wilkes County.

Everything you need to know about NASCAR and its history in North Carolina

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Grimsley High School is coming off of a runner-up finish in the N.C. High School Athletic Association's 4A state playoffs. It took an all-time rushing performance from an all-time rushing team to take out the Whirlies. HighSchoolOT had a chance to see one of the Whirlies' spring football practices this week. Here is what we learned.

Spring Football Practice Report: Grimsley

Faizon Brandon, Grimsley High School

Carolina Hurricanes players returned to PNC Arena on Friday to gather their things, speak with coaches, and look to the summer ahead. It's the latest the players have conducted these annual exit interviews since 2019, when they fell in the Eastern Conference Final against the Boston Bruins, but still falling short of the ultimate goal of lifting the Stanley Cup. 

Hurricanes players reflect on abrupt end to season in Stanley Cup Playoffs

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — As Elizabeth Holmes prepares to report to prison next week, the criminal case that laid bare the blood-testing scam at the heart of her Theranos startup is entering its final phase.