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Raleigh police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries. 

Raleigh police investigate shooting on Sinclair Drive, victim hospitalized with serious injuries

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Police investigate shooting in North Raleigh in area of Bivens Drive and Sinclair Drive

Raleigh police investigate shooting on Sinclair Drive 

Wake Forest man with TV and film credits arrested for indecent liberties with a child

North Hills restaurant Coquette reopens Sunday following deadly shooting

Coquette restaurant in Raleigh's North Hills

Retired Carrboro K-9 officer Turbo dies after recent cancer diagnosis

RDU to develop 136 acres of Lake Crabtree Park, impacting trails and lakefront

RDU plans to develop Lake Crabtree Park

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

Family with North Carolina connections lose their home in California wildfires

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A 22-year-old woman died after being hit by a pickup truck on Interstate 95 in Johnston County.

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

Fatal I-95 crash in Johnston County

Winter loosens its grip in the coming days. Temperatures rise to near 50 on Saturday and mid 50s for Sunday and Monday. We'll stay dry throughout the weekend.

Arctic blast lifts, giving way to pleasant, warmer days â

Temperature outlook Jan 31- Feb 4

Residents along Chason Road in Hoke County are shaken after a driver crashed into a home and fled the scene.

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

The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for a Cary man.

 Missing Endangered Alert out for Cary man

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Two North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers, Garrett Macario and Sgt. Matthew Morrison, have been suspended amid an investigation into their credibility, resulting in the dismissal of 180 DWI cases.


Troopers suspended, cases dismissed amid questions about credibility

 Sgt. Garrett Macario (left) and Sgt. Matthew Morrison

The family of 20-year-old Danyale Forbes is desperately seeking answers after her body was discovered in Marsh Creek in Raleigh. Her brother, Tim Forbes, suspects foul play despite the lack of a motive from authorities.

Brother of woman found dead in Raleigh creek seeks answers 

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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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

WRAL VCAs 2023

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

January 2000 'snow couple'

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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Raleigh police responded to reports of a shooting at Urban Air, but after investigating, they determined the noise was caused by fireworks, not gunshots.

Fireworks prompt police response at Raleigh trampoline park 

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

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On The Record: How home values, property taxes correlate and what homeowners need to know

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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 

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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

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

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

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?

Fact-checking President Donald Trump's Inauguration Day speeches

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

NC election lawsuit could lead to 'democratic backsliding,' scholars say  

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

How Trump's expected executive actions could impact North Carolina

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

Flagg, No. 2 Duke push past Wake Forest 63-56 to stay unbeaten in ACC

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RJ Davis and Seth Trimble rescue North Carolina in 102-96 OT win over Boston College

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

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

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

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.

WRAL Investigates: Dangerous tattoos and NC laws 

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.

NC impact on Trump's executive orders

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

Clean energy faces shift under Trump

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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

WRAL Investigates a neighborhood dispute

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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WRAL Investigates illegal drug tax in NC

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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Road to jobs worth $91K starts Friday

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

Leading with happiness: The science of thriving in work & life

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

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5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency

Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally

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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Photos: Snow day fun across NCâï¸

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

10 tips for consignment shops and sales - How you can get the most for buying and selling on Consignment

Go Ask Dad: Fist pumping toward higher ground

Amazon Deals: Emergency Flame Suppression Fire Blankets 2 Pk only $12.59 w/coupon, Wall Charger Surge Protector w/USB only $9.99 (47% off), Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber for cleaning showers only $19.99 

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