Published: 2020-05-26 20:39:17Updated: 2020-05-26 20:39:17Local NewsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — Where is the line between freedom of speech and words that promise or incite violence?The rhetoric in the debate over how and when to resume business and social activities in North Carolina has steadily ratcheted up in recent weeks. It may have reached a fever pitch over the weekend, when the husband of ReOpenNC co-founder Ashley Smith talked about resorting to violence in an online video."Are we willing to kill people? Are we willing to lay our lives down? We have to say yes," Adam...…Published: 2020-05-26 20:39:17Updated: 2020-05-26 20:39:17Local NewsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — Where is the line between freedom of speech and words that promise or incite violence?The rhetoric in the debate over how and when to resume business and social activities in North Carolina has steadily ratcheted up in recent weeks. It may have reached a fever pitch over the weekend, when the husband of ReOpenNC co-founder Ashley Smith talked about resorting to violence in an online video."Are we willing to kill people? Are we willing to lay our lives down? We have to say yes," Adam...WW…

Published: 2020-07-06 08:54:00Updated: 2020-07-07 04:03:35Go Ask MomTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — At least two Raleigh day camps have alerted parents that their children may have been exposed to COVID-19.On Monday, Camp Outer Limits at the Northwest Cary YMCA released this statement to parents:"We immediately notified parents of children in camp at this location. In addition, staff initiated our deep cleaning protocols to disinfect the areas the day camp has been using."YMCA staff told WRAL they found out about the camper’s positive case Monday. The camper was at the Y the week of...…Published: 2020-07-06 08:54:00Updated: 2020-07-07 04:03:35Go Ask MomTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — At least two Raleigh day camps have alerted parents that their children may have been exposed to COVID-19.On Monday, Camp Outer Limits at the Northwest Cary YMCA released this statement to parents:"We immediately notified parents of children in camp at this location. In addition, staff initiated our deep cleaning protocols to disinfect the areas the day camp has been using."YMCA staff told WRAL they found out about the camper’s positive case Monday. The camper was at the Y the week of...WW…

Published: 2020-04-21 10:43:00Updated: 2020-04-24 10:35:44Local NewsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL Reporter — An inmate at Neuse Correctional Institution has died of COVID-19 complications. This is the first coronavirus death of an individual in custody of the Neuse Correctional Institution, and the second death of an inmate at a North Carolina State Prison.The Goldsboro facility has the largest coronavirus outbreak in the prison system, with a cumulative total of 465 reported cases, up from 458 just three days ago. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on April 18, 2020. He was...…Published: 2020-04-21 10:43:00Updated: 2020-04-24 10:35:44Local NewsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL Reporter — An inmate at Neuse Correctional Institution has died of COVID-19 complications. This is the first coronavirus death of an individual in custody of the Neuse Correctional Institution, and the second death of an inmate at a North Carolina State Prison.The Goldsboro facility has the largest coronavirus outbreak in the prison system, with a cumulative total of 465 reported cases, up from 458 just three days ago. The patient tested positive for COVID-19 on April 18, 2020. He was...WW…

Published: 2021-03-24 11:53:00Updated: 2021-03-24 13:49:01Local NewsTags:— A New Jersey man has been charged in connection with a riot in downtown Raleigh last summer when people outside the State Capitol.Alan Francis Chorun, 53, of Maplewood, N.J., was charged with felony inciting to riot. He was released on $25,000 bond and is due in court on April 15.A 75-foot obelisk in the west side of the Capitol had statues on either side of it, and a crowd threw straps around each statue during a June 19 riot and pulled them down. Both statues were then dragged down nearby streets and eventually...…Published: 2021-03-24 11:53:00Updated: 2021-03-24 13:49:01Local NewsTags:— A New Jersey man has been charged in connection with a riot in downtown Raleigh last summer when people outside the State Capitol.Alan Francis Chorun, 53, of Maplewood, N.J., was charged with felony inciting to riot. He was released on $25,000 bond and is due in court on April 15.A 75-foot obelisk in the west side of the Capitol had statues on either side of it, and a crowd threw straps around each statue during a June 19 riot and pulled them down. Both statues were then dragged down nearby streets and eventually...WW…

Published: 2021-03-10 17:32:00Updated: 2021-03-12 00:15:54Local NewsTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter, & Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — People with chronic health conditions that put them at higher risk from coronavirus, such as high blood pressure, obesity or diabetes, will soon be able to be vaccinated against the virus.Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that they, along with the homeless and prison inmates, will be eligible for vaccinations as of March 17, .North Carolina is one of 13 states that hasn't yet started immunizing people with pre-existing conditions, but Cooper...…Published: 2021-03-10 17:32:00Updated: 2021-03-12 00:15:54Local NewsTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter, & Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — People with chronic health conditions that put them at higher risk from coronavirus, such as high blood pressure, obesity or diabetes, will soon be able to be vaccinated against the virus.Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that they, along with the homeless and prison inmates, will be eligible for vaccinations as of March 17, .North Carolina is one of 13 states that hasn't yet started immunizing people with pre-existing conditions, but Cooper...WW…

Published: 2021-01-04 06:11:00Updated: 2021-01-04 19:24:15Health TeamTags:By Sloane Heffernan and Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporters — Although North Carolina remains focused on vaccinating health care workers and residents and staff in long-term care facilities against coronavirus, some area counties are also starting to vaccinate people ages 75 and older.But the move, as well as the state's overall vaccine rollout effort, is causing confusion and frustration.The Wilson County Health Department, for example, is using some of the 800 doses of vaccine it has for seniors, but officials told people...…Published: 2021-01-04 06:11:00Updated: 2021-01-04 19:24:15Health TeamTags:By Sloane Heffernan and Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporters — Although North Carolina remains focused on vaccinating health care workers and residents and staff in long-term care facilities against coronavirus, some area counties are also starting to vaccinate people ages 75 and older.But the move, as well as the state's overall vaccine rollout effort, is causing confusion and frustration.The Wilson County Health Department, for example, is using some of the 800 doses of vaccine it has for seniors, but officials told people...WW…

Published: 2020-12-03 09:26:00Updated: 2020-12-04 12:46:38HolidayTags:By Amanda Lamb and Nia Harden, WRAL reporters — The town of Youngsville is hosting a Christmas parade on Saturday, defying state and local health officials' recommendations.Town officials acknowledged that local and state health officials advised them to cancel the parade, but because they had support from the community, they decided to move forward."We have received overwhelming support from the community to continue," town officials said in a statement. "Please know we do not take this decision lightly, and that we have...…Published: 2020-12-03 09:26:00Updated: 2020-12-04 12:46:38HolidayTags:By Amanda Lamb and Nia Harden, WRAL reporters — The town of Youngsville is hosting a Christmas parade on Saturday, defying state and local health officials' recommendations.Town officials acknowledged that local and state health officials advised them to cancel the parade, but because they had support from the community, they decided to move forward."We have received overwhelming support from the community to continue," town officials said in a statement. "Please know we do not take this decision lightly, and that we have...WW…

Published: 2020-11-03 20:20:00Updated: 2020-11-04 18:13:59@NCCapitolTags:By Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter — Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is on track to survive a tough re-election challenge in North Carolina, potentially protecting the Senate from a Democratic takeover.Tillis declared victory over Democrat Cal Cunningham late Tuesday, when he held a lead of about 95,000 votes with 99.8% of precincts reporting.By the time all precincts reported results early Wednesday, Tillis led by 96,000 votes. Unofficial results showed him with 2.64 million votes and Cunningham with 2.54 million...…Published: 2020-11-03 20:20:00Updated: 2020-11-04 18:13:59@NCCapitolTags:By Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter — Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis is on track to survive a tough re-election challenge in North Carolina, potentially protecting the Senate from a Democratic takeover.Tillis declared victory over Democrat Cal Cunningham late Tuesday, when he held a lead of about 95,000 votes with 99.8% of precincts reporting.By the time all precincts reported results early Wednesday, Tillis led by 96,000 votes. Unofficial results showed him with 2.64 million votes and Cunningham with 2.54 million...WW…

Published: 2020-11-05 16:45:00Updated: 2020-11-06 07:45:58Local PoliticsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — Kristin Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper's wife, is apologizing for a comment she posted on Facebook about a conservative group gathered outside the governor's mansion.The comment was deleted, but someone took a screenshot and sent it to Michelle Morrow, who organized the conservative voter rally at the State Capitol on Sunday."She said it wasn't her proudest moment, but that [she] could not tolerate pathetic clowns and what we were doing on the State Capitol," said Morrow. In the post,...…Published: 2020-11-05 16:45:00Updated: 2020-11-06 07:45:58Local PoliticsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — Kristin Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper's wife, is apologizing for a comment she posted on Facebook about a conservative group gathered outside the governor's mansion.The comment was deleted, but someone took a screenshot and sent it to Michelle Morrow, who organized the conservative voter rally at the State Capitol on Sunday."She said it wasn't her proudest moment, but that [she] could not tolerate pathetic clowns and what we were doing on the State Capitol," said Morrow. In the post,...WW…

Published: 2020-09-17 15:26:00Updated: 2020-09-19 06:34:53Local NewsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — A body found in rural Virginia is confirmed to be that of a Raleigh man who has been missing since last weekend. Raleigh police have charged a suspect in the case with murder.William Anderson "Andy" Banks Jr., 39, was last seen Saturday afternoon in the Woodburn Road area near Cameron Village. Officials say was meeting a potential buyer for his silver 2011 Range Rover Sport, whom he met through Craigslist, outside a closed K&W Cafeteria.There was evidence of foul play in Banks'...…Published: 2020-09-17 15:26:00Updated: 2020-09-19 06:34:53Local NewsTags:By Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter — A body found in rural Virginia is confirmed to be that of a Raleigh man who has been missing since last weekend. Raleigh police have charged a suspect in the case with murder.William Anderson "Andy" Banks Jr., 39, was last seen Saturday afternoon in the Woodburn Road area near Cameron Village. Officials say was meeting a potential buyer for his silver 2011 Range Rover Sport, whom he met through Craigslist, outside a closed K&W Cafeteria.There was evidence of foul play in Banks'...WW…