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Leo Reeves died from a deputy-involved shooting at a home in Harnett County on Wednesday. He was 31 years old and leaves behind two children.

Sheriff: Harnett deputy fatally shot knife-wielding man after domestic disturbance call

SAID IT'S UNCLEAR WHAT CAUSED THE LINES TO COME DOWN. >> A MAN IS DEAD AFTER BEING SHOT BY A HARNETT COUNTY DEPUTY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE HARNETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. FAMILY MEMBERS IDENTIFIED THE MAN AS 40 YEAR-OLD LEO REEVES. AUTHORITIES HAVE ALSO RELEASED THE NAME OF THE DEPUTY INVOLVED IN THE SHOOTING. WR IS CHELSEA DONOVAN IS ON THE SCENE WHERE IT HAPPENED IN LILLINGTON. CHELSEA. >> THIS IS A TERRIBLE SITUATION. RENAE WE JUST GOT DONE SPEAKING TO THE EX-WIFE OF LEO REEVES, HE LEAVES BEHIND 2 CHILDREN. WE UNDERSTAND YESTERDAY THAT HE WAS SHOT IN THE CHEST AT THIS HOME HERE ON NEAL'S CREEK ROAD. WE DO KNOW THAT HE WAS HAVING A MENTAL EPISODE OF BREAKDOWN. HE HAD BEEN KNOWN TO USE ALCOHOL AND DRUGS AFTER THE PASSING OF HIS MOTHER. JUST HEARTBREAKING TO HEAR THEIR THOUGHTS. THEY BELIEVE THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS USED, BUT NOW WE KNOW FROM HARNETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, THEY SAY THAT 40 YEAR-OLD LEO REEVES HAD A KNIFE AND HE WAS THREATENING THE 9-1-1. CALLER IN HIS HOME, WHICH WE UNDERSTAND WAS HIS CURRENT GIRLFRIEND. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS DEPUTY CALVIN JOHNSON WAS DISPATCHING RESPONDED TO THE CALL WHEN DEPUTY JOHNSON ARRIVED HERE, REEVES PULLED OUT A KNIFE, THEY SAY AND AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO DE-ESCALATE THE DEADLY FORCE SITUATION, DEPUTY JOHNSON FIRED HIS GUN AT THE SUSPECT IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP HIM FROM ADVANCING TOWARDS HIM WITH HIS KNIFE. NOW, DEPUTIES DID PERFORM MEDICAL TREATMENT UNTIL EMS ARRIVED. BUT REEVES DIED AT THE HOSPITAL. WE CAN SEE JUST FROM FIRST GLANCE YEARS, WE'RE STAYING BACK TO GIVE THIS FAMILY PRIVACY. I CAN COUNT ABOUT 4 DIFFERENT BULLET HOLES IN THE SIGHTING OF THIS HOME. NOW, WE SHOULD MENTION DEPUTY JOHNSON. HE'S 40 YEARS OLD. HE'S BEEN WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE JUST ABOUT 6, 7 MONTHS. NOT THAT LONG. BUT HE'S GOT ABOUT A DECADE OF PREVIOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE AHEAD OF THAT. SO RIGHT NOW THE FBI HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN TO INVESTIGATE THAT STANDARD PROTOCOL. >> AND OF COURSE, THAT DEPUTY RIGHT NOW IS ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE WITH PAY THAT TOO, IS STANDARD PROTOCOL. WE SHOULD MENTION WE WILL HAVE AN INTERVIEW WITH THE EX-WIFE OF LEO REEVES AND WE'LL BRING THAT TO YOU ONLINE IN OUR LATER

Leo Reeves

Harnett deputy shooting: Man killed leaves behind 2 children, was having mental episode

ICE agents arrest suspected member of violent Venezuelan prison gang in Raleigh

Handcuff DNA fingerprint arrest 

Suspected gas leak dismisses East Wake High School, all students safe

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RTI International layoffs hit NC due to US freeze on foreign aid

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Most North Carolinians support Stein, Lumbee recognition and legalizing pot, new poll shows

N.C. Gov. Josh Stein announced Helene aid plan

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Washington (CNN) -- The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial views on vaccines and public health policy.

Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary

Pressed by Lawmakers, RFK Jr. Fumbles Details of Key Health Programs

A new EPA report warns that PFAS in biosolids may contaminate water and food. In North Carolina, past use as fertilizer threatens drinking water in the Triangle, leaving communities without clear solutions.

Forever chemicals in sewage sludge: A growing contamination crisis

The EPA Promotes Toxic Fertilizer. 3M Told It of Risks Years Ago.

An inmate at Neuse Correctional Institution died Tuesday morning, according to a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.

Inmate dies Tuesday at Goldsboro prison, officials say

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Madeline Vernon died from flu complications at the age of 9. Health officials confirm the current flu season is at a 15-year high.

9-year-old Randolph County girl dies from flu complications, flu cases increasing

Madeline Vernon died from flu complications at the age of 9.

Critics fear the bill will pit patients and advocacy groups against one another. Supporters say North Carolina's medical costs are already sky-high and this will prevent health insurance from becoming even more expensive.

NC Senate votes to limit how many treatments health insurance companies can be required to cover

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President Donald Trump is enjoying his highest approval rating in the state since 2018 due to voters' financial outlook, a new Meredith College poll shows. But approval or disapproval of Trump's proposals -- ranging from calls to make Canada to dismantling the U.S. Department of Education -- ran along stark partisan lines.

Economy key to Trump approval in NC, but some policies lack widespread backing, poll shows

U.S. Orders Federal DEI Efforts to Shut Down by Wednesday Night

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 -- Donald Trump has deputized a questionably legal extragovernmental actor. Elon Musk's mission is not just to dismantle the federal government, but to demoralize it.

TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM: Look past Elon Musk's chaos. There's something more sinister at work

Look Past Elon Musk's Chaos. There's Something More Sinister at Work.

Power lines are hanging in the roadway near Aviation Parkway and Globe Road.

Power lines stretched across Globe Road, hundreds still without power near RDU

Thousands without power near RDU Thursday morning due to downed power lines

Fayetteville police detectives have charged and arrested a woman for her involvement surrounding the homicide of Samori Husamudeen in December of 2024.

Warrant: Mother of alleged shooter removed shell casings from scene

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According to court documents, Tracy Ellixson was charged Wednesday with communicating threats after telling his wife that he was going to kill her, assault by pointing a gun at his wife, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and false imprisonment.

Person County commissioner charged with communicating threats, pointing gun at wife, documents say

Person County Commissioner Tracy Ellixson

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There are some lovely Valentine's Day offers this year for roses, floral bouquets, bonus gift card promotions, restaurant meals, retail deals and more! 

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On Feb. 10, 2015, Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha and Razan Abu-Salha were shot and killed by their neighbor in what prosecutors called a hate crime against Muslims.

10 years ago, three Muslim students were murdered by their neighbor

Deah Barakat (left), Yusor Abu-Salha (middle) and Razan Abu-Salha (right)

North Carolina mandates 58 types of medical coverage that health insurance must pay for. Republican state senators are backing a bill to ensure that list will never grow larger, citing concerns over rising costs.

NC Senate looks to stop expanding health insurance mandates for millions, including state employees

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It was easy to spot fake weather photos/memes in 2014. Now, AI has made it more difficult.

AI in weather photos poses greater concern 11 years after Raleigh's 'Snowpocalypse'

Photo of Glenwood Ave on February 12, 2014 courtesy of Lindsay Webb

A new EPA report warns that PFAS in biosolids may contaminate water and food. In NC, past use as fertilizer threatens drinking water in the Triangle, leaving communities without clear solutions.


Nearly 30 women reported to North Carolina State University that artificial intelligence was used to produce sexually explicit images featuring their photos, according to a search warrant.


Warrant: NC State sorority photos used in AI-generated sexual images posted online

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If your child is old enough to be online - they're old enough to be a victim of a crime. The FBI is issuing a warning about the rise of what's known as "sextortion."

FBI warns of rise of 'sextortion' among youth

FBI warns of rise of 'sextortion' 

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Wake County gets boost from hotel, visitor spending

Wake County tourism sees boost

Meredith College poll shows North Carolinians divided on President Trump

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Fake license plate scam: Lillington driver billed for toll road she never drove on

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Visitors spending big at Wake County hotels, restaurants, Visit Raleigh says

Registered sex offender arrested after being on Douglas Byrd High School campus in Fayetteville

Elon Musk calls for the US to 'delete entire agencies' from the federal government

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Russia rejoices at Trump-Putin call as Zelenskyy rejects talks without Ukraine present

Hamas says it will free 3 more hostages as planned, paving the way to resolve ceasefire dispute

Judge removes key legal hurdle for Trumpâs plan to trim federal workforce with deferred resignations

A driver plows into a demonstration in Munich, injuring 30 people

Support Durham's vibrant community and economy by joining the "Love Durham" campaign, a new initiative running through April.


'Love Durham' campaign wants people to show their pride

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Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

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Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Fact check: Did Trump's firing of aviation officials make the plane crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

Fact check: Trump says Biden kicked 2,000 Helene victims out of temporary housing

NC Senate votes to limit coverage requirements for health insurance companies

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Saving for retirement could become easier for contractors, gig economy workers under new NC bill

NC cancels economic incentives for Durham power technology company, others 

North Carolina legislators fleshing out details on $500M more proposed for Hurricane Helene relief

New NC program offers guidance for substance abuse treatment

Educators demand county bond to fill school facility gaps

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Wake schools eyeing potential impacts of new tariffs on HVAC, construction costs

How Wake County schools plan to roll out digital panic button

Lizard Lick Elementary? Wake school board weighs future east Wake school names

'Time equals life': Safety advocates hope Wake schools panic button will save lives

State board warns of people posing as dentists, performing work in sheds, garages and homes

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Her parents were injured in a Tesla crash. She ended up having to pay Tesla damages

Public records reveal Durham County district attorney comes to the office roughly half of work days 

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Six Tar Heels invited to NFL Combine, but not UNC's All-American guard

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Flagg scores 27, No. 3 Duke extends home win streak to 14 with a 78-57 win over California

What's in a name? For NC State, $5M to endow the athletic director position

Panthers Playbook: What can Carolina learn from Eagles' Super Bowl run?

NC State loses ninth straight game: Wolfpack routed by Louisville

Lincolnton's L.J. Smith making the most of return from injury as his recruiting and record-scoring pace accelerate

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Kavi Gibson of Cary Academy wins Gatorade award for boys cross country

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The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners has seen a recent increase in unlicensed individuals posing as dental professionals, often advertising low-cost services on social media and performing procedures in unsanitary and unsafe locations.

State dental board warns of people posing as dentists

According to a commission report, the changes in 2023 cost about $6.37 million. It is unclear how much it will cost to change the name back to Fort Bragg. WRAL News spoke to Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin on Tuesday, who said he anticipates the change back to Fort Bragg will cost a similar amount.

Back to Fort Bragg: Here's how much it could cost to rename Fort Liberty

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is proposing $1.07 billion for Hurricane Helene relief. State House leaders reviewed a proposal for half that amount on Tuesday.

 Helene relief: NC House lawmakers discuss details of $500 million plan

A file photo of Hurricane Helene damage in western North Carolina.

After a car crash involving his 2024 Jeep Wrangler, Dylan Hollander faced an unexpected battle with the other driver's insurance company over repair costs.

Jeep owner fights for higher quality replacement parts after crash

Wake County family battles insurer over $10K car repair costs after Jeep crash

Utilities, including Duke Energy, seek EPA rollbacks on coal ash cleanup and emissions rules. Advocates warn it risks public health, especially in North Carolina communities already exposed to toxic pollution.

Duke and other utilities push to weaken EPA rules on coal ash, greenhouse gas emissions

Exposed coal ash in Chapel Hill

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Keycard data reveals spotty attendance for Durham County DA

NC State students demand PCB testing on campus

NC State student government to vote on call for more PCB testing on campus

Lawsuit calls for changes to NC's foster care system

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Steve Rao: Wake County can lead the AI revolution

Mike Walden: Expect AI to transform NC's economic powerhouses of tobacco, textiles, technology

Donald Thompson: Your engagement strategy is failing. Get the data to fix it

Tom Snyder highlights data, uncertainty in 2025's State of the Region

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US eggs prices hit a record high of $4.95 and are likely to keep climbing

5 high-paying City of Raleigh jobs to consider

US inflation heats up to 3% for first time since June

Volunteers are now tracking what's already been lost in the USAID freeze

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Gas prices rising in seasonal trend; new inflation report to be released Wednesday morning

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

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