Aaron Thomas

4 days ago | wral.com | Aaron Thomas

A kitten thrown from a moving vehicle is in recovery Monday night, thanks to a Good Samaritan who took action after witnessing the act. Kenzie Tison said she was on her way to visit her boyfriend last weekend when she saw the driver of a black Honda Pilot throw the orange kitten out the window on Tryon Road in Raleigh. “He was coming full speed this way and chunked him out the window right behind this fence,” Tison said. She was in disbelief at the driver’s actions. “It was very disgusting to me.

1 week ago | wral.com | Aaron Thomas

As most Americans celebrate a day off for Memorial Day, it is a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice for families who have lost service members in the line of duty. For a Moore County family, it’s day of remembrance honoring the life of Army Specialist Christopher Harris. His mother, Sue Kolean, spoke with WRAL News about the day her son was killed by a suicide bomb in Afghanistan in 2017. “You never dream it’ll be your child and I know every parent thinks that,” Kolean said.

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Aaron Thomas

A large home was lost to fire Monday afternoon in Wake County, on Cyprine Court. Fire trucks and other emergency vehicles from Garner, Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina lined the road while neighbors gathered in the street to watch firefighters battle the blaze from the ground. A crane stretched from the firetruck into the air over the two-story residence, with water blasting onto the roof. Another hose was pointed at a neighboring home, in an attempt to keep the fire from spreading.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Aaron Thomas

A new study is providing insight into Raleigh’s growing social scene, highlighting the city’s successes and areas in need of improvement. The Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) presented the Sociable City Assessment to Raleigh City Council members earlier in the week, focusing on vibrancy and nightlight in two locations: Glenwood South and Fayetteville Street. Jason Smith, owner of Cantina 18 restaurant in the Village District, has taken note of the rapid growth in recent years.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Aaron Thomas

A person is in the hospital Wednesday after they were shot outside a Walmart in Roanoke Rapids. According to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, the shooting happened in the parking lot of a Walmart on Premier Blvd. Police told WRAL News they received a report of shots fired around 5:10 p.m. and found a person with gunshot wounds when they arrived. The person is in the hospital and is in "stable" condition. A viewer captured video of the large police presence during heavy downpours.