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Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams will address a series of issues facing the Bull City on Wednesday, including a recent rash of shootings.

Durham mayor to talk outbreak of shootings, unease among citizens

<p>WILL EXPLAIN WHAT CAUSED THESE BACKUPS THAT STRETCHED FOR MILES. &gt;&gt; 4 PEOPLE SHOT 3 DIFFERENT INCIDENTS IN 2 PEOPLE ARE DEAD. DURHAM POLICE ARE TRYING TO BRING A SWIFT END TO THE VIOLENCE AND SOLVE THESE CASES. &gt;&gt; THIS STRING OF VIOLENCE HAS HAPPENED OVER THE LAST 3 DAYS, LEAVING MANY IN THE COMMUNITY SHAKEN 2 OF THOSE INCIDENTS HAPPENED IN THE SAME PLACE AND MOST RECENTLY IN AND THAT'S WHERE WE FIND WRAL'S MONICA CASEY. MONICA, WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT THESE INVESTIGATIONS? &gt;&gt; WELL, THIS MOST RECENT SHOOTING HAPPENED AROUND 9.40, THIS MORNING HERE IN THIS EAST, DURHAM COMMUNITY DOWN OVER THIS WAY. THAT IS THE INTERSECTION. &gt;&gt; THE HOLLOWAY AND BRYCE TREATS DURHAM POLICE TELL US ONE PERSON WAS SHOT HERE AND THAT PERSON WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON THE SCENE. BY THE TIME THE MS HAD ARRIVED. THIS IS A PRETTY LARGE CRIME SCENE. WE'RE DEALING WITH YOUR DURHAM. POLICE HAVE HOLLOWAY'S STREET CLOSED DOWN MUCH FURTHER IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. A LOT OF TRAFFIC IMPACT HERE RIGHT NOW. THIS IS THE SECOND FATAL SHOOTING IN DURHAM TODAY JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT EARLY EARLY THIS MORNING, POLICE RESPONDED TO 2 PEOPLE SHOT OVER ON LED THEM STREET. ONE ADULT MAN WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN A PRIVATE VEHICLE WHEN POLICE GOT TO THAT SCENE, THEY FOUND ANOTHER MAN. THEY'RE DEAD. WE SPOKE WITH THE WITNESS OVER THE PHONE WHO SAYS HE SAW MULTIPLE PEOPLE SHOOTING AT EACH OTHER. &gt;&gt; YEAH, I THINK WE ARE OUT HERE SO THEY THINK. TO YOU. THANK GOD THESE PEOPLE GOING BY. IT'S SIMPLE SIGNAL TO FACE. &gt;&gt; NOW, SUNDAY NIGHT AROUND 6 O'CLOCK. ANOTHER PERSON WAS SHOT IN THAT SAME AREA OVER ON LEBANON STREET. THAT PERSON HAD NON LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. DURHAM POLICE HAVE NOT TOLD US OF ANY ARRESTS IN ANY OF THESE CASES AS OF RIGHT NOW, WE ARE ALSO WORKING TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION ABOUT</p>

Rash of Durham shootings leaves 3 dead, 5 injured

Durham police respond to shooting

Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Amazon Cautions That When the News Gets Nutty, People Shop Less

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

Wednesday, Thursday offer up the coolest weather we've seen since March

Hour-by-hour forecast for Wednesday, 11/13/2024

Man carjacked while dropping off delivery in Hoke County, juvenile detained after chase in Fayetteville

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Man arrested after dog walker finds homicide victim's body

Dog, Rottweiler, pet, animals

'No business being in this monkey business': Documents show South Carolina lab has long history of animals escaping

Monkeys, primates, animals

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HMP Holdings is working on a deal to pay the fast-growing town $3.4 million for a 2.5-acre assemblage adjacent to the John W. Byrne Municipal Building. Officials are considering economic incentives for the company as part of a proposal to build a mixed-use development.

Fuquay-Varina land deal could yield dense mix of shops and apartments near Town Hall

Downtown Fuquay-Varina

The Kinston Police Department has released new footage of a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 2-year-old girl. The girl's father has been charged with second-degree murder.

Father arrested in hit-and-run death of 2-year-old daughter in Kinston

35-year-old Rashaun Wade

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 -- A lot of bright red lines have been crossed since Donald Trump occupied the big White House. Restoring them, and "making America great again," will require more subtle and sophisticated uses of force and coercive diplomacy than the isolationist Trump ever contemplated.

THOMAS FRIEDMAN: Trump had it easy the first time

Trump Had It Easy the First Time

Inflation moved in the wrong direction last month.

Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

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Heads up for drivers in Raleigh: Get ready for new overnight closures near a few I-440 ramps this week.

I-440 bridge construction begins Wednesday morning 

I-440 bridge construction

WASHINGTON (AP) â President-elect Donald Trump stunned the Pentagon and the broader defense world by nominating Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary, tapping someone largely inexperienced and untested on the global stage to take over the world's largest and most powerful military.

Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience

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This is part of a new pilot program to promote accessibility and encourage more people to explore the downtown area.

Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

Eating outside in downtown Raleigh. 

Federally licensed enrolled agents will be taking your calls, answering questions about everything from adjusting your withholding to dealing with penalties and changes to tax law.

Tax Pros on Call: Experts take your questions today

Tax Pros on Call Wednesday

WRAL News spoke with multiple neighbors, including Jennie Stipe, who explained that Aqua North Carolina, their water provider, had come out last Wednesday to flush the pipes.

Burst pipes and mold: Holly Springs residents face severe water damage after routine maintenance by Aqua NC

Residents face severe water damage after routine maintenance by Aqua NC

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A driver died Saturday after authorities said she drove around the barricades on a closed section of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line.

Southern Pines woman dies after driving around barricades on I-40 near NC-Tennessee line

WRAL will have complete results as votes are counted in 400+ national, state and local races.

2024 election results: Presidential election, Congressional balance of power

Decision 2024

A contractor who abandoned four Fayetteville work sites was paid about $5.62 million for the projects, according to records obtained by The Fayetteville Observer. 

Contractor walked away from Fayetteville projects with millions

What 8 Workers Wore to Their Wall Street Construction Site

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched "Wicked" dolls.

Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on 'Wicked' movie dolls packaging

Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly list pornography website on packaging

Stepping into Angus Barn at Christmas time is one of Raleigh's most memorable holiday experiences. The glitzy, twinkling wonderland has grown each year since the tradition began around 20 years ago - culminating in over 20,000 decorations and weeks of work from Santa's elves.

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions 

Angus Barn at Christmas

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This week's Teacher of the Week always knew she wanted to work with young people. Tenika Jones said she found her calling in the classroom five years ago. 

Teacher of the Week: Tenika Jones

Human head washes ashore in south Florida

Human head found on south Florida beach

80-foot Christmas tree from Alaska makes its way through America

80-foot Christmas tree traveling through America

Crews working to complete bridge repairs on I-440 and Western Blvd. in Raleigh

Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

Shopping, grocery, high prices, inflation 

Newly released video shows what led up to deadly crash 

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Body buried in North Carolina carried to Tennessee by Hurricane Helene floodwaters

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FEMA administrator to speak at hearing about Helene response, claims that workers de-prioritized assisting victims who supported Trump

Wind damage from Helene could be worst since Fran and Hugo

NC gamblers bet more than $600 million on sports in October. Will state change the way winnings are taxed?

Calendar mismatches, commutes frustrate Wake parents facing reassignment

US government worker charged with leaking classified documents on Israel's plans to strike Iran

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Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood

John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a smooth transition of power

Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris

Each year, there are a few holiday pop-up bars that take Christmas cheer to a new level. Here is a list of ones in the Raleigh area the check out this holiday season. 

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Foodie News: Little Rey closer to opening at Raleigh Iron Works

Raleigh Iron Works rendering 

Holiday shopping: Discover unique local Triangle gift shops

DECO Raleigh ornament

Top holiday events in the Triangle: Tree lightings, parades, and festive markets await

Watch the tree lighting ceremony at Cary's Fenton as part of the 'Light the Square' event

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Lindberg pleads guilty to to role in $2B money laundering scheme 

NC Capitol

A fight over transparency at NC startup incubator, fueled by $500 million in tax dollars

NC's Morrow wants Trump to put her in charge of US education policy

Margins narrowing in NC Supreme Court race as officials finish tallying votes

More than 3,600 absentee ballots remain uncounted in New Hanover County

On WRAL at 6: A WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse.

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Wake school board vice chair announces Dec. 30 resignation

Wake County parents can share concerns over school reassignments Tuesday 

Charter school staff face charges after alleged assault of 5-year-old child with disability

NC high school students report getting anonymous racist text message

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

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Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

How did Donald Trump and Josh Stein both win NC?

Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson

No. 6 Duke deals with more cramping issues in loss to No. 19 Kentucky

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Oweh's big plays give Mark Pope his first big win for No. 19 Kentucky, beating No. 6 Duke 77-72

Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post

Green Level volleyball goes Orange for Reese Roper's battle with leukemia 

UNC women's basketball team fights past N.C. A&T in road victory

Cherokee stays atop HSOT's preseason 828 area code rankings for girls basketball

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Defending state champ Cannon School tops HSOT's preseason 704 area code rankings for girls basketball

Northern Guilford, Bishop McGuinness pace HSOT's preseason 336 area code rankings for girls basketball

South Central is No. 1 in HSOT's preseason 252 area code rankings for girls basketball

(13) James Kenan upsets defending 2A champion (4) Franklin Academy

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

Money

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has expressed disappointment in a WRAL Investigates story that examines the number of crimes committed in western Wake County by people from Durham.

Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Steve Slocumb, a North Carolina property owner, described the severe damage left by his former tenant, Avantae Deven, who is now charged with murdering her two adopted children.

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

WRAL goes In Depth to asnwer your elections and veteran benefit questions.

What is the Wake County soil and water conservation board?

WRAL Investigates has uncovered a troubling trend of rising crimes in Wake County linked to residents of Durham.

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty compares Raleigh's string of shootings compares to the 2002 "Beltway snipers" in Washington, D.C. and the 2003 shootings in Columbus, Ohio.

How Raleigh's string of shootings compares to 2002 'Beltway snipers' in DC, 2003 Columbus shooting, 

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Pros warn: Don't take TikTok tax advice

Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

5OYS helps extended warranty customer get replacement refrigerator 

5 On Your Side gets faulty fridge replaced

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Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

Abandoned for years: Why has the city of Durham not torn this house down?

Investigations

Donald Thompson: What do we do now? Psychological safety gives us all a path forward

Economic health checkup: Fairly good, but room for improvement

Guest column: Trump's return could unexpectedly accelerate AI innovation

Donald Thompson: Common leadership tools donât teach the critical art of engagement

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Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear

Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike

Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles

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US inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low

Family

Family honors WWII veteran's legacy as he turns 102

Photos: Thank you veterans!

Food Lion hit by cyberattack

The most common dog names in North Carolina

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