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A chase that started with a vehicle going 113 mph on Interstate 40 ended with three people evading authorities in Chapel Hill Saturday morning. Shots were fired at a responding trooper during the pursuit.

NCSHP trooper shot at during chase through Chapel Hill, authorities searching for 3

LUNCH AND DINNER. AS WE CLOSE THIS HOUR, WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES HERE. STARTING WITH THIS JUST IN TO OUR NEWSROOM. STATE HIGHWAY PATROL ARE SEARCHING FOR 3 SUSPECTS AFTER A HIGH-SPEED CHASE EARLY THIS MORNING. TROOPERS SAY AT AROUND 2.30 THIS MORNING THE ATTEMPTED TO STOP A CAR GOING 113 MILES PER HOUR ON I-40 WEST IN ORANGE COUNTY. THE VEHICLE WAS CONFIRMED TO BE STOLEN AS A DRIVER IN OR CHAPEL HILL. PEOPLE BEGAN SHOOTING AT TROOPERS HITTING SEVERAL PARKED CARS IN AN APARTMENT COMPLEX ON TIMBER HOLLOW COURT. 3 PEOPLE THEN JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR WEARING SKI MASKS. WERE AUTHORITIES LOST THEM? NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THIS SITUATION. AND ANYONE WITH INFORMATION

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High-speed chase ends in Chapel Hill after shots fired at trooper

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22-year-old woman hit and killed on I-95 in Johnston County

Fatal I-95 crash in Johnston County

Crash shakes Hoke County neighborhood, driver leaves scene after slamming into home

 Missing Endangered Alert out for Cary man

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Troopers suspended, cases dismissed amid questions about credibility

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In front of a sold out crowd before the Pride's basketball game against Sanderson, Leesville Road retired Berrios' No. 8 jersey, hanging a banner on the wall for all future Leesville Road students to see.

No goal was too big for Braxton Berrios: His Leesville Road legacy is now cemented

Leesville Road retires Braxton Berrios' jersey (January 24, 2025)

A Raleigh woman, Jill Rohner, gave her first public account after her ex-husband, Antonio Rodrigues, fatally shot her partner, John Rowe, and then died in a shootout with police.

Raleigh woman describes harrowing night ex-husband killed her partner, died in police shootout

Raleigh police respond to Tuesday night shooting in the Renaissance Park neighborhood.

Israelâs military says it wonât complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday as outlined in its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah militants.

Middle East latest: Israel says it won't complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by Sunday

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration.

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary

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For the second straight year, the Carolina Hurricanes are taking a significant swing to bolster a perennial playoff team.

Hurricanes acquire Rantanen from Avs, Hall from Blackhawks in 3-team trade

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Poor shooting doomed NC State in another ACC loss on Saturday afternoon against SMU.

NC State falls to SMU 63-57 in fourth-straight loss

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The ad was paid for by a group tied to former North Carolina Republican Gov. Pat McCrory, who's leading efforts to help improve trust in elections among fellow conservatives.

'Stop this attack': New ad features NC Republican challenging GOP-backed effort to toss ballots

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Police officers responded to a shooting near a food truck on Highway 55 on Friday afternoon. A man died from his injuries.

Man dead from Durham shooting at food truck, suspect charged with murder

Officers respond to shooting at Durham food truck 

LOS ANGELES (AP) â President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering âgetting rid ofâ the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation's central organization for responding to disasters.

Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas

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Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson is calling for the community's support and prayers for Master Officer Max Gillick, who remains in critical condition following a heroic act in a domestic violence incident.


Raleigh chief asks for prayers, says officer was shot protecting victim of domestic violence

Max Gillick was hospitalized after a shootout on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Raleigh's Renaissance Park neighborhood.

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Find out the winners of the tenth-annual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards, which honors your local favorites in over 100 categories.


Winners announced: 2024 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards

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The blizzard of January 2000 was a once-in-a-lifetime winter weather event for the Triangle at a unique point in time where the uncertainty of a new century brought on fresh challenges.

Y2Snow: Unexpected blizzard 25 years ago brought the Triangle into the 2000s

Jan. 2000 snow in the Triangle

There have been few studies that have been able to take a comprehensive look at how these medications, which include Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, may change a person's overall health.

Popular GLP-1 medications may have health benefits that extend beyond weight loss and blood sugar control, a new study finds

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A Durham couple reflects on how the historic snowstorm of 2000 became the unexpected catalyst for their enduring relationship.

Durham couple celebrates 24 years of love sparked by the historic 2000 snowstorm

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North Carolina's culinary scene shines as Triangle area chefs and restaurants secure spots as semifinalists in the prestigious James Beard Awards, often dubbed the "Oscars of Food."


Triangle chefs named semifinalists for national James Beard honors

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NEW YORK (AP) â Six planets grace the sky this month in what's known as a planetary parade, and most can be seen with the naked eye.

How to glimpse a parade of planets in the January night sky

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Franklin County Early College and Green Hope High School square off in another challenging edition of Brain Game.

Brain Game: Franklin County Early College vs. Green Hope High School

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Braxton Berrios: Returning to Leesville Road is a special, full-circle moment

President Trump floats abolishing FEMA during visit to WNC 

Dog who spent years in shelters finally finds home

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3 juveniles in police custody after brief chase and foot pursuit in Durham

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Cary-based nonprofit picked to re-start Wake schools tutoring program for struggling readers

New Durham early college looking to fast-track health careers for local students

Mack Brown praises EA Sports for adding Tylee Craft to popular college football video game

Propane truck overturns in Moore County, driver airlifted to trauma center

Trump uses mass firing to remove independent inspectors general at a series of agencies

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The only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire holds

He's emboldened, he's organized and he's still Trump: Takeaways from the president's opening days

Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

Foodie News: State of Beer opens second Raleigh location

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

La Farm adds pizza to its menu at new Raleigh location

La Farm Bakery, celebrated for its artisan bread, is now serving up Neapolitan-style pizzas at its new location in north Raleigh.

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Fact check: Trump says U.S. is only nation with birthright citizenship

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Fact check: Does it matter that Donald Trump didn't put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office?

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Fact check: Are Helene victims required to pay taxes on damaged property?

Fact-check: Senate confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, attorney general nominee

Will President Trump's support make the difference for the Lumbee Tribe?

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Lawsuit over NC Supreme Court race hits slowdown

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2 North Carolina agencies announce end of diversity policies

Long wait almost over? Trump pushes for federal recognition of Lumbee Tribe

Nearby workers share reactions to possible developments around Saint Augustine's University

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Durham schools superintendent discusses how the district will make up a nearly $7 million shortfall

Durham Public Schools working on $7 million budget shortfall

Teacher of the Week: Sylvia Williams

Durham Public Schools needs an extra $7 million, board meeting postponed until next week

North Carolina has no required training hours to become a tattooing artist. We asked why.

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Rising breast cancer rates in younger women: A wake-up call for early detection

Raleigh police officer shooting: Looking into the suspect's criminal history

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'They can easily take a life': Unit focuses on tractor-trailer safety, issues nearly $10M in fines

SMU holds off a late NC State rally for a 63-57 win

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Labor Day weekend begins with NC State-ECU, ends with Belichick's UNC debut

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5-star basketball recruit Caleb Wilson announces commitment to UNC

Enloe Magnet High School's Chandler Telfaire flies high with Eagles

St. Pauls, Purnell Swett High Schools open up 17,500-square-foot indoor practice facilities

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Sudden rise is new for Northern Nash super sophomore C.J. Rosser, Jr. 

Robbinsville football coach & AD Dee Walsh to retire

Randleman picks David J. Diamont to take over Tiger football program

Former Carolina Panther Captain Munnerlyn named head coach at Chambers

Botched tattoos. Scars. Infections. WRAL Investigates why you need more training to cut hair than to ink someone's skin in North Carolina.

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Trump's "Drill, baby, drill" agenda, including exiting the Paris Agreement and halting wind leases, threatens North Carolina's clean energy goals and EV growth.

Trump's executive order to withdraw US from Paris Climate Agreement threatens NC

President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a series of executive orders during his first days back in the White House, hoping to make good on campaign promises on immigration and the border, manufacturing and energy, trade and social issues.

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President Donald Trump announced sweeping changes to energy policies on Monday.

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Drug dealers in North Carolina are supposed to prepay taxes on their drugs by purchasing drug tax stamps from the state department of revenue. Some argue the tax bills are double jeopardy for people already paying a price in the criminal justice system.

Former Raleigh firefighter and wife face $578,000 bill from NC's controversial illicit tax law

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Insurance rates are expected to increase for North Carolina homeowners.

NC homeowners to see 15% insurance rate hike over next two years

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings for Julian's Restaurant, Kiichi Ramen, and Ihop

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Millions of vehicles on the road have a a recall that hasn't been fixed

Don't fall for scam texts offering tax credits in exchange for personal information

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East Wake principal steps down after WRAL Investigation into assault of students with special needs

East Wake principal out after WRAL investigation shows he failed to report violent teacher

Holly Hill Children's Hospital pauses new patient intake

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Donald Thompson: Costcoâs DEI defense is a blueprint for business success and leadership excellence

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Guest column: Scale of Stargate project is astounding, could mean more than 40,000 jobs in NC

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Trump's stop in Las Vegas will focus on how he wants to eliminate taxes on tips

Fast food is a staple of American culture, but some of its workers struggle to survive

Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

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Get ready to shop and save: Kids Exchange consignment sale returns to NC State Fairgrounds

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Go Ask Dad: Fist pumping toward higher ground

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