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Loved ones say they've been trying to protect 22-year-old A'Naya Stancil from her 30-year-old ex-boyfriend for a while, but early Tuesday morning she was injured when he broke into her home and opened fire. 

Three shot when ex-boyfriend tries to shoot woman, co-worker tries to protect her, family says 

<p>POLICE ACTIVITY IN THAT AREA. &gt;&gt; THANKS. WELL, YOU'RE MONITORING THAT. WE'RE LOOKING INTO THIS RIGHT HERE. 3 PEOPLE INJURED IN A SHOOTING IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY THIS MORNING. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 3 O'CLOCK IN HOPE MILLS ON DRY POINT LANE OFF OF LEGION ROAD WRAL IS WORKING TO LEARN THE EXTENT OF THE VICTIMS INJURIES. WE'RE TOLD THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE SINCE CLEARED THE SCENE. THE MAYOR IS NIKOLA</p>

Three people shot Tuesday morning in Cumberland County

1 woman, 2 men shot in Cumberland County home in exchange of gunfire 

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Bring the umbrella â, expect off-and-on rain all day Tuesday, Wednesday

Hour-by-hour rain in the Triangle on Tuesday, May 14

'How could you just abandon somebody like that?': Blind Raleigh woman stranded by Uber driver at wrong location

Uber driver leaves blind passenger abandoned more than a mile away from destination

Search for driver continues after 150-mph chase that ended in 4-car crash in Cumberland County

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8 dead, at least 40 injured as farmworkers' bus overturns in central Florida

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Check stubs, fake receipts, blind loyalty: Cohen offers inside knowledge in Trump's hush money trial

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: N.C. Senate's turn to address antisemitism's definition

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Right now, driver's ed enrollment can take up to five months in Wake County. School leaders will talk about ways to reduce this backlog on Tuesday.

Wake County Schools facing 5-month driver's ed backlog

Wake County Schools working to decrease driver's ed backlog

NEW YORK (AP) -- Trailing by a goal with 20 minutes to go and their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes weren't discouraged. They knew they could turn the game around.

Hurricanes score 4 in third period, rally to beat Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 to avoid elimination

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FBI data shows car thefts targeting dealerships are soaring. They've almost tripled since 2018. Some Triangle-area dealerships have experienced it firsthand.

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

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Colleen Brown who is a PhD student at UNCW in the aquatic ecology laboratory says they found oxygen levels as low as 5% in the area where the fish were found.

Hundreds of dead fish found in lake with 'extremely low' oxygen levels, cause unknown

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Many of the primary elections this year were crowded races with numerous candidates. That caused the need for runoffs in primaries where no candidate won at least 30% of the vote.

Unfinished business: GOP primaries to be settled in NC runoffs. What you need to know

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Voters will choose between attorneys Kelly Daughtry and Brad Knott in the runoff for the reconfigured 13th Congressional District. Daughtry suspended her campaign after former President Donald Trump endorsed Knott. 

North Carolina congressional runoff highlights Trump's influence in GOP politics

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Republican Brad Knott is expected to win the Republican nomination for the Triangle-area 13th Congressional District seat after being endorsed by his competitor, Kelly Daughtry, who ended her campaign this month. 

Knott, now endorsed by competitor, poised to win GOP congressional nomination 

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

According to the Danville Police Department, officers received a tip of prior animal abuse at a pet grooming store on Hairston Street in Danville. In the complaint, a video showed the employee, identified as 22-year-old Cassidy Gill, striking a dog in January and February. The video in the complaint was shared with other social media accounts, including PETA.

Roxboro woman filmed hitting dogs arrested, charged with animal cruelty in Virginia

Photo of woman accused of animal cruelty at pet grooming salon

The UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees voted to move $2.3 million from diversity and inclusion programs to public safety.

UNC-CH board removes DEI funding from next year's budget

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A Spanish teacher at Warren County High School recently found herself in a tough spot after her insurance company, MetLife, denied her claim for a tooth implant.

5 On Your Side resolves teacher's dental bill after insurance incorrectly charges her more than $1,000

5 On Your Side helps local teacher after dental insurance incorrectly charges more than $1,000

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NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know about North Carolina's second primary election on May 14, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

Here are some practical strategies to support your child as they manage anxiety and the fear of leaving home for college.

Launching with confidence: Helping your scared child prepare for college 

Helping your scared child prepare for college

"I never felt as alone and as vulnerable as I did yesterday," Kamille Richardson said. "It's the first time where I really felt like my life can be in danger because I'm blind."

Blind Raleigh woman abandoned by Uber driver at wrong location

Siren will officially begin her career as a therapy dog at the Durham Police Department on Friday. 

Durham Police Department welcomes new therapy dog Siren

Durham Police Department therapy dog Siren

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about Scott Crawford's new venue, which is opening this weekend in Raleigh.

Foodie News: Scott Crawford's new basement bar opens

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A North Carolina woman said she's managing a financial headache after she left her credit card at a restaurant.



NC woman hit with charges after restaurant posts her credit card online 

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UNC board removes funding for diversity, equity & inclusion from 2024-25 budget

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Boliek, Clark on GOP ballot for North Carolina State Auditor

O'Neill and Weatherman square off for GOP lieutenant governor nomination

Durham County manager asks for nearly $67 million more in budget proposal for 2025 fiscal year

Wake DA: Officer justified in shooting man, no charges to be brought against officer

Both Biden and Trump want higher tariffs. Here's what voters need to know

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A town in western Canada prepares for a possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage in British Columbia

Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum â and snipes at Trump

AP Investigation: In hundreds of deadly police encounters, officers broke multiple safety guidelines

Cannes kicks off with Greta Gerwig's jury and a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep

The first Raleigh location of I Heart Mac & Cheese will hold its grand opening on June 3. 


Mac and cheese restaurant to open first location in Raleigh

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Childish Gambino announces Raleigh tour stop

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Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

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Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Juvenile justice rollbacks, harsher penalties on protesters new sex crimes laws advancing in NC Senate

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North Carolina Senate panel advances anti-mask bill

Polls open Tuesday morning for NC primary election runoff 

 Late paying your toll? NCDOT wants to increase fees by 50%

Vote-buying claims thrown out in NC election case

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'Just swing the bat and pray': Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds

Brain Game: Enloe Magnet High School versus Apex Friendship High School

NC State says it will process public records despite message indicating temporary pause

In Depth with Dan: Examining Raleigh's growing homelessness problem

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WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

WRAL Investigates why the truth about mental health hospitals remains hidden

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UNC trustees critical of Cunningham, to review athletic department amid budget concerns

Pinecrest's Carson Bertagnole hits hole-in-one at 4A state championship at Pinehurst

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Bronny James receives medical clearance to play in the NBA, AP source says

Rain, possible storms will impact spring sports playoff action this week

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Grace Christian baseball takes down Gaston Christian to advance to NCISAA 3A championship series

Third time's the charm: Orange's boys lacrosse team advances past Croatan into state championship game

(1) North Duplin run-rules (9) East Columbus in rematch of last year's East regional final

Green Hope's Lewis leads 4A golf after first day; Pinecrest has narrow lead in team standings

A contractor who committed 28 code violations during the building of a single home is back to work after a six-month suspension. 

Contractor back in business after license suspension; Chatham couple says he still owes them thousands

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Car thieves caught on camera. WRAL Investigates local crime rings targeting dealerships, and why their crimes could cost you money.

Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

Climate change is making hurricanes in North Carolina more dangerous and emergency response tougher. Officials are encouraging residents to prepare a kit with extra cash, medications, important documents, and an emergency food and water supply.

Climate change forces NC to adjust how it manages disasters

Forsyth County District Attorney Jim O'Neill and political strategist Hal Weatherman are competing to be the GOP's nominee for lieutenant governor, a platform that many have used to seek higher office.

NC lieutenant governor race heads to a runoff next Tuesday

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Why leaders are urging NC residents to start hurricane prep now

Homes, roads flooded in Myrtle Beach after Idalia hits

The Raleigh City Council has launched a $5 million pilot program to move people out of camps and into permanent housing.

In Depth with Dan: How Raleigh leaders are addressing the city's growing homelessness problem

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5 On Your Side resolves local teacher's dental bill after insurance denies claim

Contractor back at work after suspension for code violations

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Bojangles and Sinbad's Pizza and Seafood 

Federal agencies look into credit card reward programs after complaints

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Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

WRAL Investigates lack of transparency at mental health facilities

Mom of pool electrocution victim fights for tighter rules around electrical hazards

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Guest column: The day the (real) music died

Tech 'Jedi' Chambers channels his insight about AI strategy

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

Startup uses AI to authenticate in-demand, collectible sneakers

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Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?

Waymo is latest company under investigation for autonomous or partially automated technology

GOP attorneys general sue Biden administration and California over rules on gas-powered trucks

US airlines are suing the Biden administration over a new rule to make certain fees easier to spot

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Childcare rally planned in Durham on Monday evening

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