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Downed trees and power outages highlight stormy start to the holiday weekend in Wake County

WRAL meteorologists made Saturday a Weather Alert Day not only for the intense heat in the afternoon, but also for the elevated risk of storms in the late afternoon and evening. There were several severe thunderstorm warnings issued throughout the afternoon.

Man facing up to 45 years in prison if found guilty in Zebulon hostage situation

18-year-old Diego Rijo was arrested following a reported hostage situation early Monday morning on Channel Drop Loop in a Zebulon neighborhood.

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Four injured in wreck in Wendell

The wreck happened around 9 a.m. on Fowler Road near Edgemont Road and involved a gray SUV and a blue car.

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Warrants: Wendell woman ran unlicensed child care facility, failed to report child's death

Tamika Jones Fowler, 47, was arrested Thursday after Wendell police said she failed to report the death of a child in December 2024 to the Department of Health and Human Services, while also running an unlicensed child care facility.

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Millions of acid-spraying ants in Wendell Park prompt pest control response

Millions of native mound ants have taken over parts of Wendell Park, raising concerns for visitors. Experts say that while they don’t sting, they can spray acid that causes skin irritation, prompting efforts to reduce the population.

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Wendell leaders to consider hold on data center construction, possibly joining others in central NC

Leaders in the town told WRAL News that while there currently aren’t any plans to build a data center, they want to get a head of what’s expected to be rapidly growing facilities in the state.

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Wendell community shaken by repeated hate speech vandalism incidents in one week

Wendell residents are reeling after hate speech defaced a local building. As cleanup begins, fresh graffiti surfaces, prompting local leaders to voice outrage.

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'True Christmas miracle': Wendell woman detained by Border Patrol returned to North Carolina

Fatima Velasquez-Antonio landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Tuesday afternoon. She said that she is excited to be home in time to be with her family for Christmas, after being held at a detention center in Georgia for over a month.

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Wendell Elementary students safe after firefighters respond to school

Students were unable to return to classrooms, after-school programs were canceled and the school dismissed at its normal time.

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Evacuees can return home after gas leak closes roads, addresses along Wendell Falls Parkway

Evacuations were issued for addresses directly neighboring the leak area along the parkway. As of 9:49 a.m., the Town of Wendell has reopened the following streets to traffic as they and the NatGas company Enbridge continue to monitor the leak.

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Residents gather for protest of Wendell woman's detainment by Border Patrol

Video captured Border Patrol agents seizing Fatima Velasquz-Antonio on Nov. 18 at a construction site, where organizers say she worked. Protesters called for her immediate release.

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Outdoor fire caused by hot grease damages home on Family Manor Lane in Wendell

Wendell fire officials said hot grease poured in a grassy area behind a home caused a fire on Family Manor Lane on Sunday. Officials said crews were able to quickly put out the fire and no injuries were reported.

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ATF, Wake County deputies investigating explosion that started house fire near Wendell

According to deputies, the explosion happened around 9:50 a.m. in the 7200 block of Old Bunch Road near Doc Procter Road.

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Wendell police investigate chase, crash near Food Lion on Wendell Boulevard

Wendell police are searching for a person they say ran away from a police chase and crash Monday night.

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Fighting crime from the sky: Wendell police implement drone program to improve safety and efficiency

The Wendell Police Department is integrating drones into their public safety efforts, investing $20,000 in two drones to provide a vital second perspective, crucial for rapid responses in challenging conditions.

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Wendell police enhance safety with drone program to aid missing persons search

The Wendell Police Department is integrating drones into their public safety efforts, investing $20,000 in two drones to provide a vital second perspective, crucial for rapid responses in challenging conditions.

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WRAL Viewer captures lightning strike on camera

A Wendell woman captured a lightning strike on her doorbell camera. She said the lightning hit a tree and utility pole and seemed to come out of nowhere.

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5th person arrested in 2022 shooting that killed 'Lizard Lick Towing' star's son, paralyzed woman

Kievon Nicholson has been arrested in Philadelphia, becoming the fifth person charged in connection with the 2022 shooting that claimed the life of Alex Shirley and left Sophie Hagy paralyzed.

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Two men charged in connection to shooting in Wendell neighborhood

The Wake County Sheriff's Office arrested two men in connection to a shooting that left a man seriously hurt on Hodge Road near Wendell.

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Two Wendell Police officers hurt, man charged after crash on Wendell Falls Parkway

Two Wendell police officers are recovering in the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on Wendell Falls Parkway around midnight Thursday, according to police.

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Multiple cars broken into and shooting at homes in Wendell neighborhood, no injuries

Wendell Police Officers said a group of suspects were breaking into cars in a neighborhood, when they were startled by an unknown source and fled the scene. One person shot the weapon into homes, but no one was injured.

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