Published: 2020-06-22 16:09:00Updated: 2020-06-22 19:59:06Local NewsTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL reporter — The Confederate statues that stood outside North Carolina’s State Capitol are gone.Now, Frank Powell, a spokesman for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, says his group is contemplating legal action against the removal of the monuments.A 2015 law was passed to protect against removal of such monuments. In 2018, the North Carolina Historical Commission cited that law when it voted to keep the statues in place.What happened over the weekend ."We're just outraged and angry, especially at...…Published: 2020-06-22 16:09:00Updated: 2020-06-22 19:59:06Local NewsTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL reporter — The Confederate statues that stood outside North Carolina’s State Capitol are gone.Now, Frank Powell, a spokesman for the Sons of Confederate Veterans, says his group is contemplating legal action against the removal of the monuments.A 2015 law was passed to protect against removal of such monuments. In 2018, the North Carolina Historical Commission cited that law when it voted to keep the statues in place.What happened over the weekend ."We're just outraged and angry, especially at...WW…

Published: 2020-06-12 16:30:00Updated: 2020-06-12 18:38:12WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter — Since the late 1970s, more than 1,000 law enforcement officers in North Carolina have had their certifications revoked for criminal or unethical behavior. In many cases, the public never finds out why.Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police last month, the Minneapolis Police Department released partial records on Officer Derek Chauvin, who faces murder charges in Floyd's death, revealing a history of complaints.That information is leading to more calls...…Published: 2020-06-12 16:30:00Updated: 2020-06-12 18:38:12WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter — Since the late 1970s, more than 1,000 law enforcement officers in North Carolina have had their certifications revoked for criminal or unethical behavior. In many cases, the public never finds out why.Following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police last month, the Minneapolis Police Department released partial records on Officer Derek Chauvin, who faces murder charges in Floyd's death, revealing a history of complaints.That information is leading to more calls...WW…

Published: 2020-05-27 10:36:00Updated: 2020-05-27 19:19:50NC CapitolTags:By Travis Fain,WRAL statehouse reporter, & Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter — Gov. Roy Cooper's administration changed out the top leader in the state's unemployment office Wednesday in a surprise announcement.Assistant Secretary for the Division of Employment Security Lockhart Taylor, a career employee at DES, is out. Pryor Gibson, a former lawmaker who had been directing a rural development program for the administration, is the new assistant secretary, effective immediately.Taylor will "assume a different...…Published: 2020-05-27 10:36:00Updated: 2020-05-27 19:19:50NC CapitolTags:By Travis Fain,WRAL statehouse reporter, & Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter — Gov. Roy Cooper's administration changed out the top leader in the state's unemployment office Wednesday in a surprise announcement.Assistant Secretary for the Division of Employment Security Lockhart Taylor, a career employee at DES, is out. Pryor Gibson, a former lawmaker who had been directing a rural development program for the administration, is the new assistant secretary, effective immediately.Taylor will "assume a different...WW…

Published: 2020-04-15 15:28:00Updated: 2020-04-15 18:31:53WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporterNon-essential business in North Carolina were ordered to shut down March 30 in the effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. After the governor’s executive order, thousands of businesses across the state appealed to the North Carolina Department of Revenue in an effort to stay open."We’re one of the largest training facilities on the east coast. Last year, we were named actually one of the top ten facilities in the country," says Paul Smith, owner of Frontline Defense...…Published: 2020-04-15 15:28:00Updated: 2020-04-15 18:31:53WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporterNon-essential business in North Carolina were ordered to shut down March 30 in the effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. After the governor’s executive order, thousands of businesses across the state appealed to the North Carolina Department of Revenue in an effort to stay open."We’re one of the largest training facilities on the east coast. Last year, we were named actually one of the top ten facilities in the country," says Paul Smith, owner of Frontline Defense...WW…

Published: 2020-04-08 18:49:00Updated: 2020-04-08 19:03:35WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL Anchor/reporterState health officials say Governor Roy Cooper​'s stay-at-home order is slowing the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in North Carolina. But it could also slam the brakes on road construction projects across the state.North Carolina collects $0.36 for every gallon of gasoline sold in this state. In the last fiscal year, stations sold more than 6 billion gallons in North Carolina.The gas tax generates about $2 billion dollars a year for the state's Highway Fund and Highway...…Published: 2020-04-08 18:49:00Updated: 2020-04-08 19:03:35WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL Anchor/reporterState health officials say Governor Roy Cooper​'s stay-at-home order is slowing the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in North Carolina. But it could also slam the brakes on road construction projects across the state.North Carolina collects $0.36 for every gallon of gasoline sold in this state. In the last fiscal year, stations sold more than 6 billion gallons in North Carolina.The gas tax generates about $2 billion dollars a year for the state's Highway Fund and Highway...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: 2020-08-17 09:34:00Updated: 2020-08-17 19:38:35EducationTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter, Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist, & Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer — A statewide online education system that students and teachers use for online learning went down Monday on the first day of school in North Carolina, with many districts holding only remote classes because of the coronavirus pandemic.NCEdCloud experienced technical issues for a few hours, returning to service by 11 a.m.The state Department of Public Instruction said Monday afternoon that...…Published: 2020-08-17 09:34:00Updated: 2020-08-17 19:38:35EducationTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter, Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist, & Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer — A statewide online education system that students and teachers use for online learning went down Monday on the first day of school in North Carolina, with many districts holding only remote classes because of the coronavirus pandemic.NCEdCloud experienced technical issues for a few hours, returning to service by 11 a.m.The state Department of Public Instruction said Monday afternoon that...WW…

Published: 2020-08-05 14:10:00Updated: 2020-08-05 22:26:51WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter — Protestors marched in Winston-Salem Wednesday after the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, responding to a judge's order, released two videos showing the events that led to the death of county jail inmate John Neville.WRAL News is part of a media collaborative that petitioned the court to release the video.According to the autopsy report, Neville, 56, died on Dec. 4, 2019, from a brain injury that was caused by positional and compressional asphyxia during prone restraint,...…Published: 2020-08-05 14:10:00Updated: 2020-08-05 22:26:51WRAL InvestigatesTags:By Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter — Protestors marched in Winston-Salem Wednesday after the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, responding to a judge's order, released two videos showing the events that led to the death of county jail inmate John Neville.WRAL News is part of a media collaborative that petitioned the court to release the video.According to the autopsy report, Neville, 56, died on Dec. 4, 2019, from a brain injury that was caused by positional and compressional asphyxia during prone restraint,...WW…

Published: 2021-02-23 17:17:00Updated: 2021-02-25 12:57:19Local NewsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — Coronavirus trends in North Carolina have improved so much in recent weeks that Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that a nightly curfew designed to limit the spread of the virus will end Friday.Cooper also is easing other pandemic-related restrictions, such as allowing bars to seat customers indoors for the first time in almost a year and allowing more fans at entertainment and sporting events."Today's action is a show of confidence and trust, but we must remain...…Published: 2021-02-23 17:17:00Updated: 2021-02-25 12:57:19Local NewsTags:By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor — Coronavirus trends in North Carolina have improved so much in recent weeks that Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that a nightly curfew designed to limit the spread of the virus will end Friday.Cooper also is easing other pandemic-related restrictions, such as allowing bars to seat customers indoors for the first time in almost a year and allowing more fans at entertainment and sporting events."Today's action is a show of confidence and trust, but we must remain...WW…

Published: 2020-12-01 18:22:00Updated: 2020-12-04 19:53:03Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter, Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter & Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter — Health officials are worried a large, three-day girls soccer tournament that kicks off Friday in Raleigh will contribute to the spread of coronavirus.At least 325 teams from 35 different states are expected to participate over the weekend, bringing hundreds of people to the WRAL Soccer Park on Perry Creek Road in Raleigh.When asked about the tournament, Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy...…Published: 2020-12-01 18:22:00Updated: 2020-12-04 19:53:03Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter, Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter & Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter — Health officials are worried a large, three-day girls soccer tournament that kicks off Friday in Raleigh will contribute to the spread of coronavirus.At least 325 teams from 35 different states are expected to participate over the weekend, bringing hundreds of people to the WRAL Soccer Park on Perry Creek Road in Raleigh.When asked about the tournament, Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mandy...WW…