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No injuries reported after house catches fire in Fuquay-Varina, officials investigating cause

The Fuquay-Varina Fire Department is investigating after a home on Banks Road caught on fire. Property records show the home belonged to 43-year-old Aaron Deuel, a man arrested in March on several charges, including weapons of mass destruction.

Officials investigating a massive house fire in Fuquay-Varina

The Fuquay-Varina Fire Department is investigating after a home on Banks Road caught on fire on Wednesday afternoon. Officials said no one was at home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.

'A no brainer:' Wake County theater teacher said donating kidney to colleague was easy decision

A Fuquay-Varina Middle School teacher is donating a kidney to someone who's battled renal disease for years - the school's assistant principal. Their friendship takes on new meaning through her generosity.

"Weather Alert Day" Blonde Ale takes home 2nd-place prize at Hops for Hope

Hops for Hope has raised enough money to fly 2,500 children and their families round trip for medical treatments in the last nine years.

Chris Michaels, WRAL meteorologist

Forecast calls for 100% chance of beer! WRAL, Fainting Goat Brewing team up for 'Weather Alert Day' ale

On Thursday, Fainting Goat Brewing in Fuquay-Varina will launch "Weather Alert Day" beer.

Chris Michaels, WRAL Meteorologist

20-year-old motorcycle driver dies in Fuquay-Varina crash, police say

The Fuquay-Varina Police Department identified 20-year-old River Jackson as the motorcyclist who died in a crash on Coley Farm Road.

Fuquay-Varina teen identified after body found in Florida pond

Authorities in Florida have identified a body found in a retention pond as Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old from Fuquay-Varina.

'This is horrible': Body found in Florida retention pond identified as Fuquay-Varina missing teen

The family of a missing Fuquay-Varina teen shared in a post on Facebook, the missing 18-year-old's body had been found. Manatee County Sheriff's office in Florida confirmed his identity. The cause of death is still unknown.

Body found in Florida pond near search area for 18-year-old Fuquay-Varina man

Authorities have found a body in a Florida retention pond, near where missing Fuquay-Varina teenager Giovanni Pelletier's phone was last pinged.

More testing needed on body believed to be NC teen who disappeared in Florida, medical examiner says

A medical examiner on Sunday said the body believed to be Giovanni Pelletier, who went missing from Charlotte County, Florida, showed no signs of foul play, but needed further testing to confirm the body is him.

State spending plan calls for larger DMV site in Fuquay-Varina

North Carolina's new spending plan includes provisions for four new DMV offices.

Driver screams at cyclist on Fuquay-Varina road

A viral TikTok video captured a heated confrontation on Oakridge Duncan Road in Fuquay-Varina, where a man was recorded yelling and cursing at a cyclist.

Road rage: Man caught on camera yelling at cyclist in middle of road in Fuquay-Varina

A viral TikTok video captured a heated confrontation on Oakridge Duncan Road in Fuquay-Varina, where a man was recorded yelling and cursing at a cyclist.

Gas leak in Fuquay-Varina closes US 401

A gas leak closed US Highway 401 at Ten Ten Road in Fuquay-Varina.

Intersection of Ten Ten Road and US 401 reopens after crews contain gas leak; repairs still underway

The intersection of Ten Ten Road and U.S. Highway 401 is open Tuesday morning after a gas leak led to power outages and evacuations Monday.

Seeing snow along NC 55 in southern Wake County

WRAL meterologist Aimee Wilmoth talks about what she's seeing heading down NC Highway 55 on Wednesday morning as bands of snow start to fall in southern Wake County.

Ask the Meteorologist: What causes a halo around the moon?

Several viewers reached out with pictures and questions about a halo around the moon Monday night.

WRAL Meteorologist, Chris Michaels

Fuquay-Varina man claims his iPhone exploded in his pocket 60 days after he bought it

Fuquay-Varina resident Jonathan Allen claims his iPhone exploded in his pocket on Jan. 15.

Woman, man found dead in Fuquay-Varina murder-suicide

The Fuquay-Varina Police are investigating a shooting on Saturday that resulted in two deaths.

Fuquay-Varina officials approve land sale and incentives for downtown development

Town officials on Tuesday agreed to sell 2.5 acres near Town Hall and offered up to $3.3 million in economic development incentives to a developer who plans a mix of apartments, shops and parking.

WRAL News staff

Fuquay-Varina land deal could yield dense mix of shops and apartments near town hall

A successful Triangle developer appears close to hatching plans for apartments, shops and hundreds of parking spaces in downtown Fuquay-Varina.

Fuquay-Varina land deal could yield dense mix of shops and apartments near Town Hall

HMP Holdings is working on a deal to pay the fast-growing town $3.4 million for a 2.5-acre assemblage adjacent to the John W. Byrne Municipal Building. Officials are considering economic incentives for the company as part of a proposal to build a mixed-use development.

Jack Hagel, WRAL News

Fuquay-Varina tries to recover from tornado as Tropical Storm Debby arrives in NC

Tropical Storm Debby is set to hit North Carolina, with flooding as a major threat. The storm comes just days after an EF-1 tornado damaged Fuquay-Varina.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Tornado touched down in Wake County Saturday, authorities say

The tornado touched down in Fuquay-Varina at 5:28 p.m., and it ended just a few minutes later at 5:31 p.m., the NWS said.

WRAL staff

Wake County deputies respond to reported stabbing in Fuquay-Varina

Police are investigating a reported stabbing in a Fuquay-Varina neighborhood Monday morning, authorities said.