Gina Benitez
WRAL NEWS in NC
Raleigh, NC, United States
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Murder charge dropped in Zebulon decapitation case
Authorities have dismissed a murder charge against a Franklin County teen accused of beheading his mother in March, saying he isn't mentally competent to stand trial. → Read More
Authorities respond to fully involved fire at Cary home
Crews from at least seven Wake County fire units responded to a fully-involved fire at a Cary home Thursday night. → Read More
Soft beds, full bellies: Triangle shelters welcome dogs from Puerto Rico
Close to 80 pets from Puerto Rico will be arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Thursday evening to escape the destruction. → Read More
Rep. Price: 'Full-fledged response' needed in Puerto Rico after Maria
A small, local movement is taking off and giving back to Puerto Rico in a time of dire need. → Read More
Raleigh native living in Puerto Rico pleads for hurricane aid from public
A Raleigh native who now lives in Puerto Rico has launched a new organization to help provide some relief to hurricane victims on the island. → Read More
WakeMed to ban children from visiting newborn siblings
Starting Oct. 1, children under 12 won't be able to visit their moms or newborn siblings at WakeMed as a result of a new hospital policy. → Read More
'Happy to be home:' Irma turns Raleigh couple's dream Caribbean vacation into nightmare
A Raleigh woman, who was in St. Thomas when Hurricane Irma hit, is safe and back home after Hurricane Irma turned her dream vacation into a nightmare. → Read More
Sanford businesses working to rebuild after Friday storms
When severe storms ripped through the area on Friday, Sanford became one of the hardest-hit areas after at least two microbursts touched down and left a trail of destruction behind. → Read More
Residents cleaning up after brief, strong storms rip through Smithfield
Johnston County residents were cleaning up Thursday after strong winds damaged some homes and businesses Wednesday night. → Read More
Orange County Schools trains staff to help students with addiction
Ahead of the new school year, Orange County school leaders are making sure their staff is aware of the growing problem with substance abuse. About 75 staff members took part in a seminar on Wednesday at Gravelly Hill Middle School in Hillsborough. → Read More
Raleigh Beer Garden to give away 500 pairs of eclipse glasses at viewing party
Some people are heading to the North Carolina mountains and other areas to catch the best glimpse of the solar eclipse, but many are staying in the Triangle. → Read More
Clear the Shelters: Adoption fees waived at area shelters Saturday
Adoption fees will be waived at 12 area shelters on Saturday as part of the nationwide Clear the Shelters initiative. → Read More
Latest: Durham police say no permits issued for evening protests
In a recorded message to employees, Durham County closed office buildings and sent workers home early on Friday. All employees were instructed to leave for the day, take their belongings and avoid downtown. → Read More
Durham County offices close early amid rumors of protests
Amid rumors that white supremacist groups plan to demonstrate in Durham, the Durham County Sheriff's Office on Friday issued a statement reminding citizens that protests require a legal permit and any demonstrators must abide by the law. → Read More
Latest: Hundreds of protesters march in downtown Durham; offices, shops close
In a recorded message to employees, Durham County closed office buildings and sent workers home early on Friday. All employees were instructed to leave for the day, take their belongings and avoid downtown. → Read More
Durham sheriff's office warns those who would protest: Abide by the law
Amid rumors that white supremacist groups plan to demonstrate in Durham, the Durham County Sheriff's Office on Friday issued a statement reminding citizens that protests require a legal permit and any demonstrators must abide by the law. → Read More
Raleigh real estate agents highlight Triangle homes on new HGTV show
The Raleigh real estate market will soon be in the national spotlight thanks to a local couple who are hoping to shed even more light on the great homes in the Triangle. → Read More
Behavior manager helps prepare Durham dogs for adoption
Juli Vetere has been the animal behavior manager at the Animal Protection Society of Durham for just four months, but she is filling a position the shelter has never had before. → Read More
Authorities recover body in Falls Lake
Authorities recovered a body from Falls Lake on Saturday, the morning after crews suspended a search for a man who was seen struggling in the water. → Read More
Playing a role, Raleigh actress finds she's linked to Canadian crimes
A Raleigh woman learned this week that police in Saskatoon, Canada, have been looking for her for months in connection with a major investigation involving bomb threats and suspicious packages. → Read More