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JetZero to hire 14,500 people at new North Carolina factory

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 15:59


The state approved more than $1 billion in economic incentives to lure California jetmaker JetZero to North Carolina. The company plans to build its fuel-efficient all-wing aircraft at a new $4.7 billion dollar factory in Greensboro. WRAL's Jack Hagel explains one of the biggest job-creating commitments in our state.

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Solved: 5 On Your Side helps man get knee surgery

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 9:52


A Triangle man's doctor recommended knee surgery but was denied coverage for the procedure by his insurance. 5 On Your Side stepped in to help him get the procedure approved. WRAL's Keely Arthur explains how she did it and the steps you can take if you end up in a similar situation.

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State law changes possible after WRAL Investigates farm parties

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 12:11


WRAL has been investigating huge farm parties for more than a month. State lawmakers say they're now looking at changing the state's agritourism law to close a loophole that allows them. WRAL Investigates Sarah Krueger explains.

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Johnston County family goes viral with surprise after hospital stay

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 9:19


Brittni Evans recorded her older son's reaction to seeing his younger brother back home after nearly two months in the hospital. The video has since reached hundreds of thousands of people on social media. WRAL's Carly Haynes talked to the family.

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WRAL Investigates looks into cell phone policies at local high schools

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 17:23


North Carolina lawmakers and school boards want to restrict cell phones in schools -- and there’s robust debate over how to do it. WRAL found that not all school policies are keeping kids off of their phones. WRAL Education Insider Emily Walkenhorst shares what's working and what's not after a trip inside three local high schools.

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Governor Stein announces a new council to explore legalizing THC products for adults in North Carolina

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 27:17


In an exclusive interview with WRAL's Lena Tillett, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein called for statewide regulations to legalize THC-intoxicating products and announced the creation of a new state advisory council to explore methods to legalize products containing THC. We share their full conversation here.

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How the new NC DMV commissioner plans to fix problems at offices across the state

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 9:39


Long wait times, lack of staff, and inefficiency -- these are ongoing problems at the North Carolina DMV. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher shares how the new NC DMV commissioner plans to fix it.

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What's next for the Carolina Hurricanes?

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 20:01


The Carolina Hurricanes postseason run ended in the Eastern Conference Final, leading to questions about whether the franchise has the talent and the playing style to win the Stanley Cup. WRAL’s Brian Murphy and Pat Welter breakdown the Canes' postseason success and what comes next in a big offseason for the team.

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Local research into postpartum depression and the experience for both men and women

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 16:04


Doctors say more research is needed on perinatal depression -- that's the updated way to refer to postpartum depression. Just like there’s a stigma around talking about women experiencing this, there’s new research into men experiencing it, too. WRAL’s Chris Lovingood shares that research, plus the first-hand experiences of a local mother and father.

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Why Durham County jail safety issues led Sheriff Birkhead to as for more money

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 14:24


Durham County's sheriff says his detention center is understaffed and aging as inmate assaults become more frequent. He took those concerns to county leaders who will allocate more funds to address some of the problems. WRAL's Monica Casey explains how what's happening in Durham County compares to others in the Triangle.

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Rocky Mount Police warns parents after toddler shoots self with teenage uncle's gun

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 7:26


A two-year-old is in critical condition after shooting themselves with an unsecured gun that belonged to their 17-year-old uncle. Officers say the teen had two guns--one of which was reported stolen 50 miles away. WRAL's Aaron Thomas explains what we know about the investigation so far.

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Campbell family remembered a year after their deaths in Garner Memorial Day crash

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 9:57


It's been a year since Tyler, Susan and Miles Campbell were killed in a crash on U.S. 70 in Garner. A man charged with drinking and speeding behind the wheel still has not stood trial. WRAL's Carly Haynes talked to Tyler Campbell's mother about their legacy.

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New 911 calls shed light on a dangerous and chaotic farm party in Orange County

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 12:28


New 911 calls are revealing the dangerous situation at a party earlier this month in Orange County. WRAL has done numerous stories on this growing issue of “farm parties," including a 2,000 person party that resulted in charges against the owner. WRAL investigates’ Sarah Krueger shares the latest.

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Mike Pence parts ways with Trump on tariff policy in Raleigh

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 11:01


Former Vice President spoke about tariffs and free trade at a round table discussion in Raleigh Monday. He drew a contrast with his economic vision compared to President Trump's in his second term. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher talked one on one with Pence.

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EPA Scales Back PFAS Protections, Drawing Backlash in North Carolina

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 13:39


On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it is rolling back part of a rule meant to limit the toxic 'forever chemicals' in your drinking water. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin explains the change.

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Bill Belichick talks to WRAL for the first time about UNC football

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 8:41


Bill Belichick talked to WRAL in his first interview with local media this week. He talked to WRAL's Brian Murphy about the burst of attention on the UNC football prgram, why he opted to get back into the game and his expectations for the season. 

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WRAL obtains emails that show UNC's Cunningham got death threats after NCAA bracket was set

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 10:26


University of North Carolina Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham's email inbox was full of angry West Virginia University fans in the days after Selection Sunday. Cunningham, also the chairman of the selection committee for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, oversaw the decision to leave the Mountaineers out in favor of the Tar Heels. WRAL's Brian Murphy explains what we learned from these newly-released emails.

WRAL Daily Download
How scammers could try to profit off cars flooded by Hurricane Helene

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 9:41


Experts estimate that 23,000 cars, trucks and SUVs were flooded in North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. As those cars go to auction, they could fall into the hands of scammers looking to profit off those vehicles at your expense. WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong explains the warning signs to look out for.

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300 local middle schoolers were exposed to porn over Snapchat

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 10:13


A letter sent to parents by the Alston Ridge Middle School principal reveals that 300 students saw porn through a Snapchat group chat. WRAL's Heidi Kirk shares what happened and reaction from concerned parents.

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WRAL's Brian Murphy explains what's going on with Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 13:51


On Wednesday, Bill Belichick released a statement saying it was a 'false narrative' that his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, was steering an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning. The couple works closely professionally and their personal relationship has gotten attention since before Belichick became UNC's Head Football Coach. WRAL Investigative Sports Reporter Brian Murphy explains.

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Bartender at troubled StarBar faces misdemeanor charges for selling alcohol after hours

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 11:43


StarBar has been the center of criticism for years. WRAL News has previously reported on issues and violence at the Raleigh bar. The most recent incident was a shooting earlier this month outside the nightclub. As the ALE investigation continues and more criminal charges expected, WRAL's Shaun Gallegher catches us up on how we got here.

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Crossing Borders: Immigration and Division in North Carolina

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 12:22


Wednesday at 7:30p.m. WRAL's latest documentary which takes viewers inside the immigration debate airs. The documentary follows people who have been directly impacted by current immigration laws and the changes to their enforcement since President Trump began his second term. WRAL documentary reporter Cristin Severance shares how it's all playing out in North Carolina.

WRAL Daily Download
Triangle Catholics mourn Pope Francis

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 9:51


Tributes are pouring in from around the world after Pope Francis died on Easter Monday. He was the first Latin American pontiff and many North Carolinians shared their own stories about him. WRAL also found out what happens next to name a new pope.

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WRAL Investigates looks into the timeline to a local mother's murder trial

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 17:32


WRAL Investigates has extensively covered the case of Avantae Deven -- the woman arrested last June after being accused of murdering two of her adopted children. WRAL's Chris Lovingood explains when her murder trial could begin.

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Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 8:10


Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

WRAL Daily Download
Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 8:40


Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

WRAL Daily Download
Trial begins for man accused of murdering his child's aunt during a custody exchange

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 8:10


Opening statements began in the trial of Dorian Thomas, a Johnston County man, charged with killing his child's aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Steinhoff was shot while accompanying her sister on a custody exchange at Thomas' home in March of last year. WRAL's Chelsea Donovan walks through what played out in the courtroom.

WRAL Daily Download
Afghani asylum seekers living in Raleigh told to 'leave immediately' or be deported

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 11:49


Apostles Church in Raleigh has welcomed about 25 people who came to the U.S. after the Taliban took over. In the last week, they got an email from the Department of Homeland Security informing them that their temporary protection in the country is expiring. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to one man about his story.

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What happened to Caitlin Hodges? Remains found in Wayne County identified as missing Illinois woman

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 12:15


The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says human remains found late last year have now been identified as 29-year-old Caitlin Hodges who went missing in July.Hoges was living with her boyfriend in Goldsboro at the time of her disappearance. WRAL's Heidi Kirk talked to Hodges' sister and friend about the investigation.

WRAL Daily Download
Raleigh leaf pickup: City leaders consider changes to collection program

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 8:03


People living in Raleigh could see changes to the city's leaf pickup program. Raleigh leaders met Tuesday to discuss potential changes to leaf pickups due to the city's increasing population, which has led to increased demand. WRAL reporter Shaun Gallagher spoke with WRAL's Mark Bergin to discuss the changes city leaders are considering. Web story: https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-city-council-possible-leaf-pickup-changes-discussion-april2025/

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Global Alert News 4.9.25

Global Alert News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 56:12


Thunderstorms trigger catastrophic flooding across the middle of the US. Tornadoes forming Saturday mark the 10th day in a row with tornadoes somewhere in the country” (CNN). “One-in-1000-year' Flash Flood Warning For Midwest And South US; Millions Evacuated!” (WION News). The report continues: “Millions of people have been evacuated as torrential rains overwhelm cities and infrastructure. Emergency services are working to rescue those trapped by rising waters, with widespread damage reported. The unusual intensity of the floods has left many regions facing unprecedented challenges.” And from WRAL news, “Weather whiplash takes us from 90 degrees to the 30s”. Climate engineering and climate chaos are inseparable, what will it take before populations wake up, look up and stand up to what is taking place in our skies?

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Republican Jefferson Griffin wins NC appeals court challenge contesting 65,000 ballots

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 13:58


Thousands of North Carolina voters could soon have their 2024 ballots thrown out after a state Court of Appeals ruling Friday. The case could flip another seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court to Republicans months after the election. WRAL's Will Doran explains where the case goes from here.

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Raleigh-Durham Startup Week showcases the Triangle's entrepreneurial spirit

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 19:22


WRAL’s Mark Bergin spoke with NC State’s Entrepreneurship Clinic Director Haley Huie about the preparations before Raleigh-Durham Startup Week. The free event is held from April 7-11 throughout the Triangle. Raleigh-Durham Startup Week helps showcase the region’s entrepreneurial community through workshops, networking and keynote speakers. It's expected to draw about 2,500 attendees. Huie explained how there’s something for everyone at Raleigh-Durham Startup Week, from people trying to get into the startup industry to established founders looking to grow their companies.

WRAL Daily Download
Why is the I-440 construction taking so long?

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 8:19


The project to widen I-440 was supposed to be done in 2023 but now it's been delayed until the end of this year. Drivers say it creates headaches for their commute. WRAL's Aaron Thomas looked into what slowed the project down.

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Duke vs. Houston in Final Four: Will Cooper Flagg lead Duke to a national championship?

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 21:50


WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez previewed Saturday night's Final Four game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Houston Cougars. Star freshman Cooper Flagg leads Duke, but it was the Blue Devils' defense that helped propel the team to the Final Four. Bergin and Fernandez discussed why Duke is considered the favorite to win the national championship. Plus, they shared how the Blue Devils match up against a Houston team with lots of basketball experience. Last, the guys discussed which team – Auburn or Florida – would be a more favorable championship matchup for the Blue Devils if they beat Houston.

WRAL Daily Download
Are NC DMV waits getting longer?

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 12:00


WRAL has been tracking long wait times and appointment shortages at the state's DMV for years. With the deadlines for Real ID's coming up, that wait could become even longer. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur explains other factors contributing to the problem and possible solutions.

WRAL Daily Download
What we know about Wolfspeed's new CEO

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 6:15


A Durham-based semiconductor company has a new leader. This comes months after Wolfspeed eliminated hundreds of positions, the majority of which were in North Carolina. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher shares what we know about Robert Feurle.

WRAL Daily Download
Why is help in Western North Carolina taking so long? An Ashe County woman shares her story

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 10:03


Six months after Hurricane Helene, some people in Western North Carolina are still without basic necessities. 100 miles from Asheville, volunteers are still helping residents in the Fleetwood community in Ashe County. WRAL's Willie Daniely talked to a woman who still doesn't have running water.

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Sweet 16: Duke men's basketball team faces familiar foe in Caleb Love

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 17:24


WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss how Duke will play Arizona on Thursday night in the Sweet 16. Arizona guard Caleb Love used to play for North Carolina. Love's 3-pointer in the 2022 Final Four eliminated Duke from the tournament and ended legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski's career. If Duke wins, the Blue Devils will play the winner of Alabama and BYU in the Elite Eight. Bergin and Fernandez discussed how Duke has its best team in years, whether any other Duke players deserved to make the All-ACC first-team and whether the Blue Devils would put in 5'8" guard Spencer Hubbard again.

WRAL Daily Download
Two NC State Troopers are under investigation--what does that mean for their cases?

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 8:58


Nearly 200 cases tied to two North Carolina State Highway Patrol members have been dismissed. Many cases that led to convictions have not been re-examined and some are asking why. WRAL's Sarah Krueger explains what her investigation has revealed.

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Why NC's treasurer thinks the state pension plan could be more aggressive

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 10:39


North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner left a career in high finance to pursue one of the highest-pressure roles in state government. Briner oversees the state pension plan and the state health plan, which serve hundreds of thousands state government employees, retirees and their families. Briner recently spoke with WRAL’s Dan Haggerty about everything from investment strategies to coverage of weight-loss drugs. Haggerty offers highlights from their wide-ranging conversation.

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The reel truth about the great white shark caught on the Outer Banks

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 14:20


A video of fishermen releasing a great white shark on the Outer Banks went viral earlier this week. Many had questions about the legality of catching these sea creatures in the first place. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher met the men behind the video.

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No proof found for the Durham DA's claims of courthouse security system issues

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 10:44


Last month, WRAL Investigates reported that Durham's District Attorney swiped into the office on only about half of work days. She claimed that number was incomplete, in part, because of "issues with the courthouse's security system" -- That sparked concern from some, wondering if the building is safe! WRAL's Sarah Krueger investigates the DA's claims.

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Cooper Flagg's ankle injury + Why wasn't Duke the No. 1 overall seed?

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 24:19


WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discuss Cooper Flagg’s left ankle injury, which looms over the start of the tournament for the Duke Blue Devils. Duke expects to get Flagg back for the start of the NCAA Tournament.The guys also shared why Auburn was the No. 1 overall seed of the tournament despite losing three of its lats four games. Several talented teams will play this weekend at the Lenovo Center, including No. 1 seeds Duke and Florida along with back-to-back national champions Connecticut. The guys talked about which players to watch. Plus, Bergin and Fernandez talked about how the ACC only got four teams into the NCAA Tournament. Last, there is the possibility that Duke will play against Baylor’s Jeremy Roach, who played for the Blue Devils from 2020-2024. Plus, Duke could also play against Arizona’s Caleb Love in the Sweet 16. Love hit the 3-pointer that sealed the game for UNC in the 2022 Final Four against Duke.

WRAL Daily Download
WRAL 5 On Your Side investigation shows criminals can make it harder to find Apple AirTag trackers

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 11:08


A Louisburg woman says earlier this month, she got an alert that an unknown Apple AirTag had been with her for more than seven hours--but after several tries, she still hasn't found it. WRAL's 5 On Your Side has learned that criminals can disable the speaker designed to locate these devices, making them harder to find. Keely Arthur explains why this makes it harder for law enforcement and Apple to protect victims of this kind of stalking.

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ACC Tournament preview: Duke is No. 1 + Will UNC make the NCAA Tournament?

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 24:33


Duke is the No. 1 team in the country entering the ACC Tournament. WRAL's Mark Bergin and Louis Fernandez discussed Cooper Flagg's incredible season and Duke's historic scoring differential. Duke is vying to become the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Plus, the guys shared what North Carolina needs to do in the ACC Tournament to make the NCAA Tournament.

WRAL Daily Download
How 5 On Your Side got a $126,000 health insurance denial overturned

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 10:49


A local mom was stunned when her health insurance denied coverage for a $126,000 procedure. WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong explains how his team got the massive medical bill wiped away.

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Getting free legal answers with 'Lawyers On Call'

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 10:15


Free legal answers are just a phone call away! WRAL 5 On Your Side Producer Pritchard Strong shares more about Lawyers On Call, happening March 7th.

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Warrants say Spring Lake teen used Instagram to arrange meeting with man

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 6:28


A teenage girl who was the subject of one of two Amber Alerts last week made plans on Instagram to meet one of the suspects. Suspects in this case and another out of Siler City face kidnapping and human trafficking charges. WRAL's Willie Daniely talked to the Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center about how parents can protect their kids.

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Siler City kidnapping suspects in the U.S. illegally denied bond

WRAL Daily Download

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 7:54


The men accused of kidnapping and trafficking a Siler City teen were denied bond, with a judge saying they are public threats. Both men were in the country illegally and had previous run-ins with law enforcement. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains what comes next in the case.