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A Harnett County gas station clerk was shot and killed Saturday night, an employee who works there told WRAL News.


Gas station employee killed in Harnett County shooting, customer injured

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Storms with damaging winds possible Sunday afternoon

Weekend storm threats for Sunday, May 4, 2025

Child dead in Sunday afternoon shooting, Durham police say

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Man who battled NC State to get Poe Hall independently tested dies of cancer

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Report: Bill Belichick seeking outside PR help for new book, UNC football

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DRAUGHON DRAWS: Gov. Stein forced to walk the plank on the Board of Elections

Recall alert: Salmonella contamination prompts tomato recalls in 14 states, including NC

Recalled tomatoes from H&C Farms

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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities threatened sensitive student data for millions of North Carolina students. Here's how it happened, how victims can protect themselves from identity theft, and why experts say a threat could still exist.

A hacker's ransom: Inside the cyberattack that compromised NC student and teacher records

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Since October, the school's windows have borne signs that read, "Unsafe." The water rose so high, it destroyed multiple areas of the building.


No time to say goodbye: Hurricane Helene shuts down Valle Crucis School

According to a Facebook page from the RDU, John Brantley III passed away on Friday. He was 82 years old.


John Brantley III, longtime director of RDU, passes away, airport says

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Three people were shot overnight at a party in a southeast Raleigh neighborhood, police confirm.


Three people, including juvenile, shot at party in southeast Raleigh

Three people shot at party in southeast Raleigh

A person was killed Sunday morning in a Fayetteville shooting.


Person killed in shooting near Fayetteville apartment complex

Teen arrested for shooting, killing 14-year-old boy in Sanford

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) â Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio

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Animals like deer and bears often try to cross the road in certain areas, including Interstate 40. The Kiewit I-40 bridges project is part of a long-term project working to install wildlife accommodations to reduce animal -- particularly bear -- collisions.


NC installing 'wildlife guards' on I-40 to offer safe passage for bears

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) â President Donald Trump is circumspect about his duties to uphold due process rights laid out in the Constitution, saying in a new interview that he does not know whether U.S. citizens and noncitizens alike deserve that guarantee.

Trump, in a new interview, says he doesn't know if he backs due process rights

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(CNN) -- The average car buyer doesn't think about where the parts in their vehicle come from - but automakers do.

Another round of auto tariffs just went into effect. They could change the industry forever

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The Hurricanes advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after beating the New Jersey Devils in five games. Here's what day each game will be played in the series against Washington. 

Here's the full schedule for the Carolina Hurricanes-Washington Capitals Eastern Conference Semifinal

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It didn't begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving âStar Warsâ have an inescapable gravity.

Here's why May the 4th is celebrated as Star Wars Day across the galaxy

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Strawberry farms in the Triangle are now open and ready for strawberry lovers to come and fill up their buckets.



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

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From festivals to live music, this May is going to be busy!


140+ events to check out in NC this May

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The Gipson Play Plaza at Dix Park will hold its grand opening in June.


Gipson Play Plaza to open in June

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details on new restaurants opening in the area, including the return of Red Hot & Blue to Raleigh.


Foodie News: BBQ restaurant gets closer to returning to Raleigh

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A free summer concert series is coming back to downtown Raleigh.

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

Live After 5 is a four-part summer music series held in City Plaza on the third Wednesday of each month, May through August.

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Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is now home to the longest zipline in the country.


Longest zipline in the US opens in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

More people using 'buy now, pay later' loans for groceries, essentials

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Florida manatees are starving to death

Caught on cam: Dispute over cake topper turns violent

On cam: Woman blames mail carrier for dog's death

Trump tells NBC he's 'okay' with short-term recession

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Passenger killed in rollover crash in Sampson County, driver faces charges

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Wake Forest police holding Bar-B-Que Benefit to support sergeant's wife diagnosed with breast cancer

Eden dumptruck driver charged in deadly April crash & public works superintendent fired, city says

Brunswick County issues burn ban as Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire grows to 800 acres

Amid lawsuits & accreditation fight, embattled St. Augustine's University graduates its latest class

Visa crackdown leads international students in the US to reconsider summer travel

Nation/World

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot in major counterterror operation

Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?

North Carolina's craft breweries showcased their talent on the global stage, clinching 11 medals at the prestigious 2025 World Beer Cup. Held at the Indiana Convention Center during the Craft Brewers Conference, this celebrated event saw fierce competition with over 8,000 entries from 49 countries.


North Carolina breweries win big with 11 medals at 2025 World Beer Cup in Indianapolis

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Weekend best bets: Ham and Yam, Marbles food fest and more

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Ava Gardner Museum loses federal grant for preservation efforts

The Ava Gardner Festival runs from Oct. 7-9 in Smithfield.

Out & About

Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said? 

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Fact check: Is the U.S. headed for the 'largest tax increase in American history'?

Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

Explainer: Why is the bond market so important for the economy?

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 1

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Here's how NC wants to limit DEI in state government

Political power shift on NC Elections Board takes effect

NC bills progess to allow approved people to conceal carry in private schools

NC bills would allow concealed handguns for teachers, parents and others in private schools

Durham Public Schools names Middle College High School literary educator its teacher of the year

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Cary P.E. teacher wins WCPSS' Teacher of the Year award, district says

New Catholic high school coming to Triangle in 2028, Cardinal Gibbons says

2025 Triangle graduation guide: NC State, UNC, Duke and more announce commencement details

How schools are graded would change under bill passed by House

Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers

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Costly gas mix-up damages over 50 cars: How 5 On Your Side got them repairs for life

As exonerated man enjoys freedom, NC Innocence Commission on the chopping block

Resolution reached in cases related to deadly crash involving UNC students, football players

More oversight for dentists? The changes that NC lawmakers are considering

Welter: Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson's relationship with UNC is still a love story, but the honeymoon's over and I'm afraid of the twist

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Sovereignty reigns in 151st Kentucky Derby, outdueling favorite Journalism in the slop

NC Courage get back-to-back wins with 2-0 road victory vs. Utah

Canes sign Frederik Andersen to 1-year extension

Second-half goals lift North Carolina FC over Pittsburgh Riverhounds

By the Numbers: The top returning rushers in 3A

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HighSchoolOT's playoff projections for NCHSAA spring sports

By the Numbers: The top returning quarterbacks in 3A

Wesleyan Christian builds postseason momentum in weather-shortened finale

Despite no 'home' field for three years, No. 12 Grimsley baseball making history as playoffs begin

As measles cases surge across the nation, North Carolina hospitals are on high alert, preparing for potential outbreaks in areas with low vaccination rates.


NC hospitals in state of standby, preparing as measles threat grows

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Durham County District Attorney's Office employee Josiah Wilkerson pleaded guilty Thursday to DWI and driving without insurance.

Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill to ban state agencies from engaging in pro-diversity efforts under the umbrella of diversity, equity and inclusion. It now goes to the Senate.

NC House passes ban on DEI in state agencies

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Most of the cases related to the January 2024 crash that killed University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Molly Rotunda have been resolved in court, including one as recently as Tuesday.

Cases resolved related to deadly crash involving UNC students

NC House passes ban on DEI policies in state agencies

Find out the apps to look for and tips to help keep your child safer online.


Keeping your child safe online: How to check their devices and what apps to look out for

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Restaurant Ratings: IHOP, Taste of China and Golden China

5 On Your Side gets repair coverage for drivers after fuel mixup

Recall: Ninja Foodi pressure cookers can cause burns

What to look for in your child's cellphone to make sure they are safe

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Man wrongfully convicted fighting to save Innocence Commission

State lawmakers seek more accountability for North Carolina Dental Board

'Somebody is going to get killed': College parties in Durham County field prompt neighbors' concerns

College parties in quiet fields: WRAL Investigates who's responsible when your neighborhood turns into a nightclub

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When machines talk back: The rise of agentic AI in a world of physical devices

Mike Walden: Tariff discussions could turn economic outlook from concern to optimism

David Gardner: Is bureaucracy bad for business?

You decide: Who controls the Federal Reserve

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They Help Companies Set Prices. Tariffs Are Making It Trickier.

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again, this time until May 2026

Wall Street extends its gains to a 9th straight day, reclaiming losses since tariff escalation

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Max follows Netflix: New $7.99 fee for sharing accounts with family outside your home

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Festival offers kids a chance to explore healthy eating, hands-on classes

Alzheimer's care: Showing up

Advice for graduates: Understand it's but a step toward your greater purpose

Canes' top-line tailgating environment shines during playoffs

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