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Students told WRAL News they heard multiple gunshots. 


Shots fired on Shaw University campus, man in custody, police say

<p>THE CROWN JEWELS. &gt;&gt; I'M DAN HAGGERTY WITH BREAKING NEWS FROM THE WRAL LIVE CENTER AFTER SHOTS FIRED ON THE CAMPUS AT SHAW UNIVERSITY AND A MAN IN CUSTODY. ALL OF THIS HAPPENING IN AND AROUND THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BUILDING AS WE WE TAKE A LOOK HERE AT LIVE IMAGES AS THAT PARKING LOT IS SHUT DOWN. WE SHOULD SAY NO ONE WAS SHOT, BUT WE'RE LEARNING A LOT MORE ABOUT HOW THIS ALL TRANSPIRED AGAIN, ONE MAN WAS TAKEN AWAY IN CUSTODY AFTER A SHIP FIRING SHOTS TAKEN AWAY IN AN AMBULANCE. OF COURSE, POLICE THERE WITH THE SUSPECT AS WELL. THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIES BUILDING AGAIN IS CLOSED. THEY STUDENTS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. WE KNOW THAT AT ONE POINT, THE MAN WAS INSIDE. WE DON'T KNOW IF THAT WAS BEFORE OR AFTER THE SHOTS WERE FIRED. HE ALSO ENTERED THE MOSQUE THAT IS ON THE SECOND FLOOR. WE HAVE CREWS AT THE SCENE. WE WILL HAVE THE VERY LATEST ON THIS BREAKING</p>

Shots fired at Shaw University, man in custody

Firearm brought to Shaw University campus, person in custody 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

Clear and cool tonight; chance of rain comes Wednesday afternoon

Tuesday evening will be pleasant, April 23, 2024

North Carolina Central University students charged in on-campus shooting, more arrests expected

One person shot at NC Central residence hall, lockdown lifted

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

Amazon in Smithfield

Durham police make fifth arrest in October homicide of 19-year-old man

Morrisville chief opens up about homicide investigation

DRAUGHON DRAWS: 'Trying' times for Donald Trump

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Several officers with the Durham Police Department and deputies with the Durham County Sheriff's Office are gathering at Barbee Chapel Road in Durham. Barbee Chapel Road is closed between Mill Chapel Road and Farrington Mill Road as they investigate.

Large law enforcement presence closes road in Durham

Barbee Chapel Road law enforcement presence

Police are investigating after officers found a 13-year-old dead early Monday morning in a Raleigh apartment.

13-year-old girl shot to death in Raleigh apartment attended Ligon Middle School

Crowd gathers outside Raleigh apartment complex where 13-year-old was shot and killed.

After 85 years, Fredrick Douglass Elementary School in Elm City is getting a new building. 

Former students remember 85-year-old Fredrick Douglass Elementary School amid rebuild

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Welcoming warmer weather means saying hello to what winter left behind in our yards and gardens - messy garden beds, dead plants, leftover fall leaves, sticks and limbs all need attention.

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

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(CNN) -- The total solar eclipse has come and gone, but sky-gazers have reason to keep looking up -- a meteor shower will peak this week right before a full moon rises. The bright orb may steal some of the Lyrids' thunder, but experts have some tips on how best to view the celestial spectacle.

Look up: April's full moon, the pink moon, visible this week

VinFast Auto announced Tuesday it officially signed agreements with 12 new dealers in the U.S., including a dealership in Greensboro.



VinFast dealership coming to Greensboro months after Leith VinFast opens in Cary

VinFast unveils site plan for Chatham County auto plant

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) -- Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm.

Diver pinned under water by an alligator figured he had choice: Lose his arm or lose his life

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday as the Senate moved ahead on long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv desperately needs to stall gains being made by Russian forces in the war.

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden

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DETROIT (AP) â The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest.

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

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A man was taken into custody Tuesday after an hours-long standoff in Fayetteville.



On cam: Man in custody in Fayetteville after hours-long standoff 

Standoff: Fayetteville police surround shed while attempting to arrest suspect

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Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods, so purchasing separate flood insurance is crucial in North Carolina, especially in high-risk areas.

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

The film has a heavy focus on dogs, and crews have permission to have dogs on the beach while they work.

Crews get set up to film 'Merv' starring Zooey Deschanel in Kure Beach

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WRAL's 5 on Your Side examines some products that can make your home more environmentally friendly for under $50.

5 on Your Side: Environmentally conscious products that can save you some green

Earth Day everyday: Celebrating the clean technologies that protect the environment

This is North Carolina's first-of-its-kind event dedicated to creating a space for music lovers to connect over full album listens, artistic expression, and good vibes.

Introducing 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together  

 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together 

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Follow these steps to ready your yard for outdoor fun in the spring and summer.

Get lawn and garden in spring shape

NC superintendent candidate to discuss school safety at town hall event

Elizabeth Gardner delivers forecast from Durham Bulls' stadium

Dozens forced to leave homeless encampment off highway near Raleigh-Garner border

South Carolina man pulled to bottom of river by alligator 

Unrest at Columbia University amid Passover

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Unit of home builder PulteGroup to create 157 jobs in Chatham County, state officials say

Counselor for Wake County Schools arrested, charged with stealing

Century-old weeping cherry tree holds unique history in Wake Forest

Man grazed by bullet in southeast Raleigh 

Chicago woman convicted of killing, dismembering landlord, hiding some remains in freezer

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Jeep maker Stellantis to lay off an unspecified number of factory workers in the coming months

Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 race

Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space

Trump called this visa 'very bad' for Americans. Truth Social applied for one

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Protect the planet: 10 simple ways to help the environment in your daily life

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

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Behind the scoop: Two Roosters ice cream is among best in the country

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Refill, reuse: Durham business fights climate change with soap

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

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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

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

New poll shows dissatisfaction among independent voters

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Lengthy waits for mental health care in NC are violating constitutional rights, lawsuit claims

State Health Plan ask for public's help in lowering cost of weight-loss drugs

Matt Judge named executive director of North Carolina Republican Party

Tight fight for president, Stein's lead widens in governor's race, new NC poll finds

NC environmental education plan announced on Earth Day

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NC students to learn about environmental issues through Earth Day-inspired plan

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

Pellet gun confiscated at East Cary Magnet Middle School

MARY ANN WOLF: Building relationships via 'Bring Your Legislator to School Day'

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

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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

New poll shows Trump with slight lead in NC, Robinson and Stein battling it out

Higher employee pay will be key to running Wake schools smoothly, superintendent says

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

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Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

Transfer portal tracker: UNC's Trimble returning to Tar Heels; NC State lands second Louisville transfer

Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

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Top returning NCHSAA football stat leaders in 2024: 3A Sacks & Takeaways

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Softball Rankings: Red-hot Piedmont surges as multiple top teams fall in statewide polls

No. 2 Morehead continues to roll with win over Rockingham County

The 2024 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Basketball Team

Girls Soccer Rankings: Familiar names are back in the statewide top 25; five join area code top 15s

The funding aims to empower households across the state, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities, to leverage the benefits of affordable and reliable solar energy.

North Carolina's Solar for All initiative receives $156 million grant from EPA

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Gov. Roy Cooper announced new funding for communities across the state to get access to solar energy.

State worker raises, Medicaid, child care, private school vouchers and more could be part of the 2024 budget debate as the short session kicks off April 24.

With $1 billion budget surplus, NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 session

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Siemens will get more than $18 million in tax credits for expanding transformer manufacturing in Charlotte, as one of the 35 projects announced in the first wave of investments from the U.S. Department of Energy.

NC gets federal clean investment money

Clean energy investments bring jobs, economic growth to NC

In North Carolina, white people have the best health outcomes; Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations fare the worst.

Study reveals role of race in health outcomes

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More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.

12 people a day died from drug overdoses in North Carolina, 2022 data says

Woman shows faces of those who died from overdoses in NC

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5 on Your Side: Popular Earth Day buys

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

FBI warns about toll text scam in NC

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WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

'He is dangerous': Lawyers seek release of body cam footage involving Warrenton police sergeant accused of improper force

WRAL Investigates a $2 million payout from a local government after a police chase turned deadly.

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VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Report urges fixes to online child exploitation CyberTipline before AI makes it worse

Tom Snyder: Tiny tech promises more accessible, individualized health care

Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000

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Triangle-area businesses putting focus on health equity in the workplace

GoFundMe expands into Mexico as part of for-profit crowdfunding platform's international growth

Generative AI Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR

The world's largest 3D printer is at a university in Maine. It just unveiled an even bigger one

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Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

Guest column: A daughterâs AI exploration and the device that could restore language for those with dementia

FAFSA frustrations mount for incoming students, families needing aid

Exceptional children light up the stage at the 40th Annual Very Special Arts Festival 

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Macy's Flash Sale today: 50-65% off shoes for adults & kids on April 23

Top Amazon deals: Russell Athletic Men's Moisture Wicking Tees only $4.76 (53% off), Ring Doorbells & Cameras up to 44% off, Drawer Organizer 25 Pc Set only $15.29 w/coupon (57% off)

Walmart Flash Deals: Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Garage Shelving Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), 3 Piece Hardshell Lightweight Luggage Set only $89.99 (reg. $299)

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