Published: 2020-07-26 22:28:00Updated: 2020-07-26 23:40:20Local NewsTags:— Leaders say a virtual town hall hosted by the Northern Orange NAACP was hacked on Sunday by white supremacists.The meeting was meant to create a safe space for members of the Black and Latinx communities to share their experiences.As it was going on, Mayor Jennifer Weaver said the call was suddenly interrupted by users she described as white supremacists.She says they shared racist pictures and audio while posting lewd comments under the names of various users.The NAACP said Sunday's attack is proof that it's time...…Published: 2020-07-26 22:28:00Updated: 2020-07-26 23:40:20Local NewsTags:— Leaders say a virtual town hall hosted by the Northern Orange NAACP was hacked on Sunday by white supremacists.The meeting was meant to create a safe space for members of the Black and Latinx communities to share their experiences.As it was going on, Mayor Jennifer Weaver said the call was suddenly interrupted by users she described as white supremacists.She says they shared racist pictures and audio while posting lewd comments under the names of various users.The NAACP said Sunday's attack is proof that it's time...WW…

Published: 2020-09-30 05:01:00Updated: 2020-09-30 23:30:33Local NewsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Adam Owens and Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporters — Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that coronavirus cases are stable enough in North Carolina to move the state into the next phase of reopening businesses and resuming social activities during the pandemic.The shift to , which will allow bars to reopen for outdoor seating and movie theaters and amusement parks to reopen, takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday."We're cautiously encouraged about where we are in this...…Published: 2020-09-30 05:01:00Updated: 2020-09-30 23:30:33Local NewsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Adam Owens and Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporters — Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that coronavirus cases are stable enough in North Carolina to move the state into the next phase of reopening businesses and resuming social activities during the pandemic.The shift to , which will allow bars to reopen for outdoor seating and movie theaters and amusement parks to reopen, takes effect at 5 p.m. Friday."We're cautiously encouraged about where we are in this...WW…

Tags:While the numbers are still high and concerning, North Carolina has reported fewer new COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations, which could indicate that our post-holiday spike is subsiding.Show TranscriptDO DECIDE TO CANCEL IN-PERSON EVENTS. THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ISSUED A STATEMENT ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO TAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. TODAY, OUR COVID-19 METRICS DROP ACROSS-THE-BOARD. WE LEARNED OF 6800 NEW CASES STATEWIDE, THAT IS LOWER THAN THE LAST THREE DAYS. NORTH CAROLINA REPORTS 67 NEW DEATHS IN THE LAST DAY. AS WE GET CLOSER TO 9000 DEATHS SINCE THE PANDEMIC BEGAN. AS FOR...…Tags:While the numbers are still high and concerning, North Carolina has reported fewer new COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations, which could indicate that our post-holiday spike is subsiding.Show TranscriptDO DECIDE TO CANCEL IN-PERSON EVENTS. THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST ISSUED A STATEMENT ENCOURAGING EVERYONE TO TAKE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. TODAY, OUR COVID-19 METRICS DROP ACROSS-THE-BOARD. WE LEARNED OF 6800 NEW CASES STATEWIDE, THAT IS LOWER THAN THE LAST THREE DAYS. NORTH CAROLINA REPORTS 67 NEW DEATHS IN THE LAST DAY. AS WE GET CLOSER TO 9000 DEATHS SINCE THE PANDEMIC BEGAN. AS FOR...WW…

Published: 2021-01-10 00:02:00Updated: 2021-01-13 16:38:46Local PoliticsTags:By Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter — A Raleigh woman is sharing the moment she, and hundreds of other North Carolinians, witnessed rioters breach the U.S. Capitol Building earlier this week.Wake County Republican Party chairwoman Donna Williams claims supporters of President Donald Trump weren't responsible for the attack.She recounted her experience in a letter emailed to other members of the party. She said she, and hundreds of other Wake County Republicans went to D.C. to show support for the president and thank him...…Published: 2021-01-10 00:02:00Updated: 2021-01-13 16:38:46Local PoliticsTags:By Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter — A Raleigh woman is sharing the moment she, and hundreds of other North Carolinians, witnessed rioters breach the U.S. Capitol Building earlier this week.Wake County Republican Party chairwoman Donna Williams claims supporters of President Donald Trump weren't responsible for the attack.She recounted her experience in a letter emailed to other members of the party. She said she, and hundreds of other Wake County Republicans went to D.C. to show support for the president and thank him...WW…

Published: 2020-10-30 00:44:00Updated: 2020-10-30 15:05:58Health TeamTags:By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter — , what’s behind the surge and which counties and age groups are behind the move?Wilson County is one of the hot spots that is being monitored in the state. Some residents are expressing concern, too. Many people continue to wear masks and practice social distancing, but cases continue to pop up.Wilson County has a population just over 81,000, and in that number, 576 people are the to be diagnosed with .“It is very surprising, I think most of the people here have good practices,"...…Published: 2020-10-30 00:44:00Updated: 2020-10-30 15:05:58Health TeamTags:By Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter — , what’s behind the surge and which counties and age groups are behind the move?Wilson County is one of the hot spots that is being monitored in the state. Some residents are expressing concern, too. Many people continue to wear masks and practice social distancing, but cases continue to pop up.Wilson County has a population just over 81,000, and in that number, 576 people are the to be diagnosed with .“It is very surprising, I think most of the people here have good practices,"...WW…