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The popular French restaurant Coquette, located in North Hills, is set to reopen on Sunday after a shooting that left one person dead, another injured, and the gunman taking his own life.

'They don't teach you how to deal with it': North Hills' Coquette reopens after deadly shooting  

BY HOUR. COMING UP IN JUST A BIT. >> WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR. CHRIS, THANK YOU. THE WEEKEND AFTER A CHEF OPENED FIRE ON A SERVER INSIDE A NORTH HILLS RESTAURANT. COQUETTE WILL REOPEN ITS DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ACCORDING TO A POST ON THE RESTAURANT'S FACEBOOK PAGE, THEY'LL BE OPEN TODAY FROM 04:00PM TO 09:00PM BY RESERVATION. ONLY THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED SINCE LAST FRIDAY. THAT'S WHEN EXECUTIVE CHEF GEORGE COLOM SHOT AND KILLED. 26 YEAR-OLD JONATHAN SHAFER BEFORE TURNING THE GUN ON HIMSELF. HE ALSO INJURED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE. THE MOTIVE IN

Coquette restaurant in Raleigh's North Hills

Coquette reopens Sunday after deadly shooting at North Hills restaurant

Chapel Hill man held captive by Hamas expected to be released Saturday, NBC reports

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Rising ICE raid rumors in Triangle heightens community fear

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Renaissance Park neighbors hold gathering for officer injured and man killed during home invasion

Community gathering held for Raleigh police officer Max Gillick and John Rowe

NC schools are struggling to hire special education teachers. Parents are filing complaints

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US, Colombia clash over deportations and raise tariffs in show of Trump's pledge to limit migration

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Woman shot Sunday night on Hillsborough Street, police say

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RDU has plans to develop one of Wake County's most popular parks - and says the federal government is making them do it. The plans would affect 136 acres of Lake Crabtree County Park, including nearly all of the 9.4 miles of bike trails, and a small sliver of lakefront.

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

RDU plans to develop Lake Crabtree Park

Saquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia's first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Washington

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After  brutal stretch of arctic-like temperatures, we're getting some relief later this week.

Chilly night after arctic blast gives way to pleasant, warmer days â

What we're tracking between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2.

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CHICAGO (AP) â Top Trump administration officials, including âborder czarâ Tom Homan and the acting deputy attorney general, visited Chicago on Sunday to witness the start of ramped-up immigration enforcementin the nationâs third-largest city as federal agencies touted arrests around the country.

Top Trump administration officials in Chicago for start of immigration enforcement crackdown

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A Wake Forest man was arrested and charged with indecent liberties with a minor, according to court documents.

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

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

Raleigh police investigate shooting on Sinclair Drive 

Frederick and Frances Caple, originally from the Carolinas, spent 58 years calling Altadena, California, home. That is, until January 7th, when wildfires forced them to leave everything behind.

Family with North Carolina connections lose their home in California wildfires

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) â President Donald Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip, potentially moving out enough of the population to âjust clean outâ the war-torn area to create a virtual clean slate.

Trump wants Jordan and Egypt to accept more Palestinian refugees and floats plan to 'clean out' Gaza

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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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Unverified reports of raids by ICE agents on social media are creating fear. Local leaders and organizations are sounding the alarm on the danger of spreading misinformation. Lora Lavigne explains how some groups are taking action.

ICE raid rumors spread fear in Triangle; advocates urge caution against misinformation

Parents file complaints as NC schools struggle to hire special education teachers

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Power outage impacts hundreds of Duke Energy customers in Raleigh 

Durham supermarket target of hoax ICE raid 

Carrboro police K9 Turbo dies after cancer diagnosis 

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 Missing Cary man found safe, police say

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

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

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

22 reported killed in Lebanon before agreement to extend deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw

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

Qatar says a deal is reached to release an Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into northern Gaza

The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding

China tells Rubio to behave himself in veiled warning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bomb squad finds 'suspicious items' in Raleigh shooting suspect's car: 2 men killed, officer shot

How Trump's expected executive actions could impact North Carolina

No. 14 Duke holds No. 18 Georgia Tech to five points in 4th quarter, earn a 55-50 ACC win

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Ta'Niya Latson scores at buzzer to send Florida State women past No. 13 North Carolina 86-84

No. 2 Duke plays NC State after Flagg's 24-point showing

Nelson scores in OT as Islanders rally to beat Hurricanes 3-2

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

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

The Lumbee Tribe has sought full federal recognition for years. Despite support from the previous three presidents, the tribe has been unable to get the legislative support it needs.

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

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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.

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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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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

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

WRAL Investigates who's working to keep dangerous trucks off the road

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

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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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Mel Gibsonâs âFlight Riskâ is No. 1 at box office, âThe Brutalistâ expands

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

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

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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

Amazon Deals: Non-stick 3-pc whisk set only $6.59, Rechargeable toothbrush w/8 brush heads only $9.98, Wall charger surge protector w/USB only $9.99, Electric shower spin scrubber only $19.99

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Top grocery deals valid January 22-28

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Walmart Deals: Immersion Handheld Blender only $14.99, Portable car tire inflator only $17.99, Car Battery Jump Starter only $39.99, onn. 65" Roku Smart TV only $298

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