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Two people were shooting at each other Thursday near Durham's American Tobacco Campus, according to police.



Mayor reacts to 2 shootings near Durham's American Tobacco Campus in a week 

<p>ITS STORES AND THE REASON BEHIND THE DECISION. &gt;&gt; RIGHT HERE ARE SKY 5 VIDEO IS RIGHT OVER THE AMERICAN TOBACCO CAMPUS IN DURHAM, WHERE A SHOOTING NEARBY LED TO A CAMPUS WIDE ALERT. SCHOOL EVACUATIONS, MAJOR LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE THERE. GOOD AFTERNOON TO YOU. I'M JEFF HOGAN. &gt;&gt; AND I'M RENEE CHOU. THIS HAS PLAYED OUT WITHIN THE LAST HOUR OR SO INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED CONTINUES TO COME IN WR AS MONICA CASEY IS LIVE AT AMERICAN TOBACCO WITH WHAT SHE'S LEARNED FROM THOSE AT THE SCENE. MONICA. &gt;&gt; WE'RE RUNNING ABOUT 3,000. PEOPLE ARE ON THIS CAMPUS. THERE ARE MANY BUSINESSES THAT HIGH SCHOOL. THERE WAS A SHOOTING NEAR THE CAMPUS HERE. THAT PROMPTED AN ALERT JUST BEFORE 10 THIS MORNING THEN AN INCORRECT 9-1-1. CALL FOR AN ACTIVE SHOOTER AT THE HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH THESE DOORS. THAT PROMPTED A LOCKDOWN OF THE SCHOOL. NOW WE ARE TOLD BY AMERICAN TOBACCO MANAGEMENT THAT JUST BEFORE 10 2 PEOPLE EXCHANGED SHOTS OVER IN THE AREA OF JULIAN CARR STREET. THAT'S NEAR JACKIE ROBINSON. THE CAMPUS ISSUED AN ALERT AND THE SCHOOL WENT INTO LOCKDOWN. DURHAM POLICE WERE ALREADY HERE ON SCENE WHEN THAT INCORRECT 9-1-1, CALL OF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER AT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL. &gt;&gt; CAME IN. THEN STUDENTS EVACUATED THE SCHOOL AS LAW ENFORCEMENT SEARCHED INSIDE AND DID NOT FIND THE SHOOTER. NOW, IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN HERE, WE HAVE OBTAINED SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS OF PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THE SHOOTING NEAR HERE TODAY. YOU CAN SEE 2 DIFFERENT MALES, ONE WITH A BACKPACK. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT LIKE THIS. &gt;&gt; IN A WEEK LAST THURSDAY AROUND 06:00PM. A MAN WAS SHOT IN THE 300 BLOCK OF WEST PETTIGREW STREET AND THEN RAN ON FOOT OVER TO THE BUS STOP WHERE HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY POLICE IN A VAT CASE FROM LAST WEEK. POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR A BLACK HONDA ACCORD. ALSO IN THAT CASE THAT SHOOTING PROMPTED ANOTHER CAMPUS WIDE ALERT HERE AT AMERICAN TOBACCO. ALL RIGHT, MONICA CASEY AND LIVE THERE ON</p>

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Gas leak prompts evacuations in Durham on Angier Avenue 

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Parent sues Kraft Heinz over heavy metals in Lunchables

Consumer Reports investigation finds heavy metals, high sodium in Lunchables

After more than 20 years in business, Glenwood South restaurant announces closure

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FBI, Fayetteville police building timeline in years-long disappearance of missing adopted siblings

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Soak up the sun but beware: Level 1 risk for severe storms Friday 

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NEW YORK (AP) â Jury selection in Donald Trump âs hush money case encountered setbacks Thursday as two previously sworn-in jurors were excused â one after backtracking on whether she could be impartial and fair and the other over concerns that he may not have been truthful about whether he had ever been accused or convicted of a crime.

The Latest | 2 more jurors seated in Trump hush money case, bringing total back to 7

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Part of US 74 in Scotland County was closed on Thursday while crews responded to a boat that caught on fire underneath a bridge.

Boat fire closes part of US 74 in Scotland County

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A group of people were caught on video in Asheville pulling bear cubs out of a tree -- all to take a few selfies.



On cam: NC group pulls bear cubs out of tree for selfies 

An 81-year-old Ohio man is charged with murder after he shot a female Uber driver he mistakenly believed was working with a scammer and attempting to extort him, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office.

81-year-old charged with murder of Uber driver he mistakenly believed was a scammer, police say

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A Fort Liberty soldier was sentenced to more than three years in prison for allegedly stealing thousands in a romance scam.



Fort Liberty soldier charged with stealing thousands in romance scams 

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Thursday, April 18, 2024 -- How out of step is U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop of Charlotte with the nation, North Carolina and even most of his fellow Republicans? A look at last week's key votes in the U.S. House of Representatives offers a clear and dramatic illustration.

Editorial: Dan Bishop needs to represent constituents, not his ideological self-interest

The Republican Divide Plays Out in Conservative News Outlets

It was a brazen theft: thousands of gold bars and millions of dollars in bank notes stolen a year ago from Toronto's international airport.

Nine people, including an airline worker, arrested in $14.5 million gold heist

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More than 21% of North Carolina's four-year-olds enrolled in the state's pre-kindergarten programs during the 2022-2023 school year, up from the prior year but still below the state's pre-pandemic highs, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research.

North Carolina ranks 29th in public pre-K enrollment, new report shows

Durham County budget increases funding for pre-K students

The FBI is renewing its call for information related to three Lumberton women who were found dead within a four-block radius in 2017 between April and June.



FBI offers $75,000 reward, renews plea for tips in deaths of 3 Lumberton women

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A grand jury on Tuesday indicted Tevin Leach, 30, of Holly Springs, on a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend last month.

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The 40th Annual Very Special Arts Festival is a chance for exceptional children in Cumberland County Schools to take the stage and shine.

'This is their Super Bowl': 500 students take the stage for a 'very special' talent show

'This is their Super Bowl': 500 students take the stage for talent show in Cumberland County

Kraft Heinz Foods is being sued after a report about the heavy metal content in Lunchables. 



Each week, we'll post a new weekly table of prices for 11 staple grocery items to help you compare across multiple Triangle area stores.

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A disposable camera with photos taken in almost 25 years ago was found in a Pinehurst Resort storage closet. 

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Pinehurst Resort photos from 2000

Earth Day is observed on April 22 as a day to celebrate and encourage conservation efforts. Here are some ways you and your family can help the planet and community together.

Easy ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family

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There is so much to do and see in April, like Dreamville, Cary's Pimento Cheese Festival, the Harlem Globetrotters, Brewgaloo and much more.

60+ things to do in April

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The Durham Fire Department is responding to a gas leak involving a propane tank Thursday afternoon.

Gas leak delays buses, prompts some evacuations in Durham 

Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift's new album to drop Friday

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On cam: Taco Bell manager saves baby

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New vehicles assist more people to explore Grandfather Mountain

3 firefighters seriously hurt in Charlotte house fire

'We want to support you': NC educators wear purple & orange to support Parkland High School teacher after assault

Widespread 911 Outages Are Reported in Four States

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2 jurors dismissed from Trump hush money trial, 2 others added as selection proceeds at halting pace

Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden's climate law will help, an AP-NORC poll finds

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

There are so many events coming up this weekend, including live music and a barbecue festival.

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Strawberry picking near me: List of Triangle area u-pick strawberry farmsð

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The best outdoor dining spots in Raleigh

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Bojangles expands to the West Coast with first LA locations announced

Bojangles new logo 

Inside the artistry of NC music poster veteran Ron Liberti

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New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

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Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

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Fact check: Has crime 'skyrocketed' under President Biden?

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NC second lady says scrutiny of her nonprofit was political vendetta against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson 

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North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year

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'Stuff that will kill you': NC lawmakers push to ban 'gas station heroin'

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Trust Wallet, a cryptocurrency wallet company, has raised concerns about a potential scam involving an exploit for sale on the dark web.

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While home insurance prices have increased, there are ways to reduce costs.

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To make sure every community's voice is taken into consideration, the city has a new plan - a data-driven approach to identify, score and rank sidewalk projects. 

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Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 members who shared their experiences with pet insurance.

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