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Multiple people were shot in Red Springs on Friday near the intersection of Pearsall Road and Children's Road.

Shooting in Red Springs leaves multiple injured, including 6-month-old 

<p>TO PEOPLE. LAURA LESLIE, LIVE FOR US AT REYNOLDS COLISEUM. THANK YOU. &gt;&gt; BRIAN SHRADER IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER 10 MINUTES AGO, WE CONFIRMED THAT A 6 MONTH-OLD BABY HAS BEEN SHOT IN ROBISON COUNTY. ONE MINUTE SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHERE THIS HAPPENED. &gt;&gt; IN THE RED SPRINGS COMMUNITY ON PEARSALL ROAD NOT TOO FAR FROM WICKER DRIVE THE SHERIFF AND ROBERTSON COUNTY SAYS THAT A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS INVOLVED IN ALL OF THIS. AND HE SAYS THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE SHOT. THE 6 MONTH OLD BABY IS ALIVE. WE HAVE LEARNED THAT AT LEAST ONE GUNSHOT VICTIM HAD TO BE FLOWN TO THE HOSPITAL. WRL'S CARLY HAYNES IS ON OUR WAY TO THE SCENE. WE'LL GET A LIVE UPDATE FROM HER WHEN SHE GETS THERE. MY GOODNESS.</p>

Robeson Sheriff: Death investigation near Red Springs  

Salisbury Amber Alert canceled for 2 missing children

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Dump truck hit sign over I-440 in Raleigh, slowing traffic for close to 1 hour

Damaged sign over I-440 blocks traffic in Raleigh

Two seriously injured in Lumley Rd and Commerce Blvd crash 

Christina Koch holds home state dear; hopes to inspire future explorers

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Win or lose, tax bill will come for new sports bettors in NC

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'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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Students at Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh are safe, police said, after reports of a person with a firearm prompted a code red lockdown.



'No threat': No gun found at Enloe High School, students reunite with parents

Code red lockdown at Enloe High School due to potential threat 

The group called "UNC Students for Justice in Palestine" says they're behind a pro-Palestinian tent encampment. They say they are joining the nationwide movement, protesting the war in Gaza.

Students call for peace at pro-Palestinian tent encampment at UNC  

Palestine flag at UNC encampment

For several years, Robeson County consistently ranked in the top 10 counties in the state for opioid overdoses. Until recently.

With 27 initiatives funded and functional, Robeson sees overdoses halved in two years

Opioid crisis in Robeson County

COPA's owners said they've been struggling to survive post-pandemic, and they are in desperate need of legal assistance.

Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

The rest of the week looks dry and mild. Temperatures will stay in the 70s until Sunday, which has a high of 80 degrees.



Pleasant week ahead, Sunday heats up with high of 80Â°

Canes watch parties Saturday afternoon

Dennis Draughon, Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Millions more taxpayer dollars for private schools, but not much more for quality public education

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Millions of taxpayer dollars for private schools, but not so much for quality public education

Credit report errors are the top consumer issue filed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shares how to check the accuracy of your report.

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

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Dylan Beard was blown away when the Today Show's Craig Melvin gave him a special surprise alongside his squad of supporters.

Wake Forest Olympic hopeful gets $20,000 toward dream from Today Show

Dylan Beard 

NC State football coach Dave Doeren will make more than $5.5 million in 2024.

More years, more money in new contract for NC State's Doeren

Coach Dave Doeren becomes the winningest coach in program history

Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. It's the latest clean-energy recruiting win for commerce officials, who approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs in Pitt County 

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The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

Here is the list of hurricane names for the 2024 hurricane season.

List of 2024 hurricane names

List of hurricane names 2023

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

Dreamville Festival 2022

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival and Spring Daze in Cary are just a few of the festivals happening this weekend.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Sierra Ferrell and Steep Canyon Rangers are among the headliners for this fall's IBMA Bluegrass Live! event, organizers announced Wednesday. 

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

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Biscuit Belly, a fast-casual breakfast concept revolving around large biscuit sandwiches, will open on Tuesday, April 30.



Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

Biscuit Belly

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The Salisbury Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 2 missing children Friday night.

Amber Alert: 2 children missing out of Salisbury, NC  

Having the hard conversations and planning for Healthcare decisions

Pro-Palestinian tent encampment forms on campus of UNC 

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine and Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine

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Dueling Dinos opens Saturday 

2 people badly hurt in 2 vehicle crash on Lumley Road in Wake County 

2 people badly hurt in 2 vehicle crash on Lumley road in Wake County 

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Taylor Swift-inspired English class coming to East Carolina University

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What's a ONEbox? Eastern NC counties roll out opioid epidemic fighting tool

Beacon Point clinic opens in southeast Raleigh, providing primary and specialty care services

Too tall: House on flatbed truck brings down powerlines, closing Wendell Falls Parkway

Eastover residents asked to boil water due to issues with main water line 

US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023

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Long flu season winds down in US

USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

#MeToo advocates vow the reckoning will continue after Weinstein's conviction is overturned

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about a new dining concept in Raleigh from S&P Hospitality.

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

Mami's Latin Style Rotisserie Chicken

Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

Brewgaloo

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

Gonza Tacos y Tequila closing Hillsborough Street location

Gonza Tacos y Tequila restaurants serve a variety of food that represents the Mexican culture

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Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

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Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

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

Bettors could be taxed even if they lose under NC laws

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Gov. Cooper announces major economic development deal in Greenville

State lawmakers try to advance Red Flag Law

Gun safety advocates again call on lawmakers to consider red flag law in NC

Students reunite with parents after gun threat at Enloe High School

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Enloe dismisses early, no gun found on campus

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Lockdown delays student pickup at East Cary Magnet Middle School

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

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State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

NFL Draft Day 2 Recap: Panthers make three trades, Payton Wilson to the Steelers

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Canes defensemen, Andersen deliver without Pesce, Carolina beats Islanders 3-2, take 3-0 series lead 

Panthers trade into the first round, draft Xavier Legette at No. 32 overall

Extra Effort Award: At Union High School "there will never be another" Ariyona Spearman

Scranton pulls away from Durham, 6-2

Orange grad Payton Wilson drafted in the third round by the Steelers

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These football players from North Carolina could be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft

12 N.C. prospects make 247Sports' national Top 247 rankings, including 3 in the top 13

Former West Meck player Delmar Glaze picked by the Raiders in the third round

Union Pines' girls lacrosse team finishes regular season undefeated with win at Middle Creek

Social workers, providers and people who have lived with substance use disorder all gathered to discuss the grasp the opioid crisis has on Robeson County and methods for addressing it.

Robeson County group mulls over how to spend $15M toward opioid crisis

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether the social media TikTok will be better off being owned by an American company. A new measure gives the Beijing-based parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. If it doesn't, TikTok will be banned.

TikTok ban: Is the app better off on American soil?

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WRAL Investigates learned that distracted driving is the cause of more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.



Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

A petition filed in civil court Wednesday alleges NC State may have destroyed or removed evidence inside Poe Hall. The university prevented attorneys and their independent investigators from entering the building and taking samples, according to the petition.

'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

Poe Hall at NC State University

Weight-loss medication Wegovy has quickly become a popular aid to weight management for many patients.



NC teens using Wegovy: Impact of weight loss medications on teens

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WRAL Investigates learned distracted is driving behind more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

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5 On Your Side: Check your credit report for errors 

Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam 

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

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RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

On the Record   Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

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Grace Ueng: Internal + external self-awareness = rare

Donald Thompson: Asking questions, actively listening are essential leadership skills

VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Guest column:  Fighting Parkinsonâs with AI, fueled by love

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TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

Ford's 1Q net income falls 24% as combustion engine unit sees sales and revenue decline

New Amazon facility delivers more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

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Free summer concert series coming to downtown Raleigh

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Deuling Dinos exhibit ready to welcome visitors this weekend at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

NCCU Strength Coach T.C. Carroll focuses on building men on and off the field

Is menopause hormone therapy right for you?

New air quality report raises concerns about ozone pollution in Raleigh, Durham

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Foreign firms say UK profits hit by Brexit vote, weak sterling