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According to the Raleigh Police Department, at least eight vehicles and four buildings were shot at beginning on Monday.

'Something hit my legs': 911 calls detail four-day span of I-40 shootings in Raleigh

CHANCES FOR PART OF OUR HOLIDAY WEEKEND. WOW, GOOD TO HAVE YOU WITH US. WE HAVE SO MUCH NEW INFORMATION TODAY THAT WE NEED TO TALK A STRING OF SHOOTINGS IN RALEIGH. THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE AT 7 O'CLOCK. >> I'M DAN HAGGERTY. THE SUSPECT ANDREW GRAINY WAS IN COURT TODAY. WE LEARNED A LOT OF THINGS WE LEARNED IT WAS AN NC STATE STUDENT. WE LEARNED HIS CELL PHONE WAS A BIG PART OF HOW INVESTIGATORS CAUGHT UP TO HIM AND WRAL OBTAINED 9-1-1, CALLS FROM A FEW OF THOSE 12 SHOOTINGS THAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK. WE'RE GOING TO UNPACK ALL OF THESE THINGS FOR YOU TONIGHT. BUT LET'S START WITH THAT COURT APPEARANCE. GRAINY FACES ONE ASSAULT CHARGE AND 11 COUNTS OF FIRING A WEAPON AT A DWELLING OR VEHICLE. HE WAS GIVEN NO BOND. SO HE STAYING IN JAIL. THE CHARGES MEANING FACES MANDATORY PRISON TIME ARREST RECORDS SHOW THAT OFFICERS MATCHED SHELL CASINGS AT THOSE SHOOTING SCENES TO A GUN THEY FOUND AT GREENIES PROPERTY. TALK A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THOSE SHOOTING SCENES SPECIFICALLY THAT WE HAVE SEEN POP UP OVER THE LAST 4 DAYS. WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES HAS SOME MORE DETAILS ON THAT. CARLY. WELL, DAN, WE RECEIVED SOME 9-1-1, CALLS AND THOSE CALLS LED US TO THIS COMPLEX ON SCHOYER LANE. >> WHEN WE GOT HERE, WE SAW A BULLET HOLE EVIDENCE MARKER CLEAR AS DAY RIGHT NEXT TO THIS WINDOW. AND WE SPOKE WITH THE PERSON WHO WAS INSIDE THIS HOME. SHE SAID SHE WAS SITTING IN THIS CHAIR AT THE TIME THE BULLET CAME FLYING THROUGH HER APARTMENT. >> SHE ANYTHING WORKING. PEOPLE ARE FAR MORE OKAY. >> YEAH, I WORK FROM HOME. I WAS IN THE MEETING AND I HEARD LIKE, LIKE THE BIG EXPLOSION AND THEN BUT BY FEMA HOLDERS OR NOT, I DIDN'T REALLY REALIZE WHAT HAPPENED. >> THE BULLET MISSED HER BY JUST INCHES FLYING RIGHT OVER HER HEAD. AND JUDGING BY THE ANGLE, IT LOOKS LIKE IT CAME FROM THE ROAD RIGHT OUTSIDE AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. SHE HADN'T HEARD ABOUT THE I-40 SHOOTINGS AROUND THE AREA. SO SHE HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON. I WAS JUST LIKE I DON'T KNOW WHERE THIS IS COMING FROM. I DON'T KNOW. THEY'RE SHOOTING SOME MORE. >> SO I WENT TO MY BEDROOM AND I CALLED THE POLICE FROM THERE. I WAS AFRAID THAT THERE WERE MORE AND THAT WAS MY MAIN CONCERN THAT IT WAS LIKE ONGOING FIRING. >> AND SHE TOOK THIS PHOTO OF THE BULLET THAT LANDED IN THE CORNER OF HER KITCHEN. >> BEFORE FORENSICS TOOK IT AS EVIDENCE. AND WE'VE BEEN GOING AROUND TO ALL OF THESE DIFFERENT SCENES. ALL OF THESE DIFFERENT HOMES THAT WERE HIT. WE FOUND THAT ALL OF THEM ARE JUST WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF ONE

911 calls released from string of 12 shootings aroud Raleigh

Bullet recovered from a home on Shire Lane

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Seeking third straight win, NC State hosts Duke in final home game of season

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Gun, ammo and electronics seized from home of NC State student charged in series of shootings

Judge Debra Sasser determined on Friday in court that authorities would continue holding Andrew Graney (pictured) on no bond.

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Despite Trumpâs Accusations, Democrats Have Largely Avoided âMedicare for Allâ

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Raleigh is moving forward with a $387 million expansion of its convention center, adding 300,000 square feet to accommodate the growing demand for event space. The project, which includes a new Omni Park Hotel and the relocation of Red Hat Amphitheater, aims to modernize the downtown area and enhance the city's appeal as a hub for large-scale events.

Here's what the expanded Raleigh Convention Center might look like

Raleigh is moving forward with a $387 million expansion of its convention center. Here is a rendering of how it might look. Rendering courtesy of the city of Raleigh.

According to the Johnston County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reported shots fired call on I-40. Deputies did not know where on the interstate it happened but told WRAL News the located the caller near N.C. Highway 210 near McGee Crossroads.

Johnston County deputies investigating alleged road rage incident Friday on I-40

Deputies on I-40 at N.C. 210

Saint Augustine's University plans to use its $7 million loan to pay past due and future payroll taxes and other debts, according to a document obtained by WRAL News.

Saint Augustine's University's $7 million loan comes with 26% interest, risk of loss of university property

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Republican Luke Farley won the 2024 election for North Carolina Labor Commission. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, didn't pick him to fill the vacancy left Wednesday after current Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson announced he quit.

After top NC labor official's sudden resignation, Cooper names a replacement

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NEW YORK â Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Friday that Iranian plotters had discussed a plan to assassinate Donald Trump before he was reelected as president this week.

Iranian Agents Plotted to Kill Trump, U.S. Says in Unsealed Charges

Police previously arrested three other people for the stabbing death of Keith Graham, 69, who were also charged with murder after police said they stabbed him on New Bern Avenue.

Fourth person arrested in 2022 stabbing death of Raleigh man

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The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year.

Hurricane season 2024: Rafael starting to weaken in Gulf of Mexico

Rafael continues to weaken as of Saturday morning

Several protests broke out in April and May around the country, including at one of the state's most famous.

Police release body camera footage from pro-Palestinian protests at UNC

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To thank veterans and current military members for their service, many businesses are offering free meals, restaurant deals, grocery store and retail discounts and more on Veteran's Day this year!

List of Veterans Day 2024 free meals and discounts

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There is a lot to do this weekend, including holiday markets, comedy, foodie festivals and more.



Weekend best bets: NC Comicon, BBQ and holiday events

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Apparently, this is a trend: Americans are decorating even earlier this fall as a way to cope with the stress of the election.


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Early sunsets, changing leaves and cooler mornings fill fall with color.

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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

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In Durham's Woodcroft neighborhood, a home has remained abandoned for more than a decade.

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

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Doctors are testing a new type of mammogram to detect breast cancer in women with dense breasts.

IV dye helps spot cancer quicker

IV dye added to mammogram can spot more tumors in dense breasts

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Voters point to economy as major motivator

Second Trump term brings questions for Medicaid, Affordable Care Act

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Large emergency response closes I-440 in Raleigh; traffic flowing again

Cold case arrest: Man charged in toddler's 1994 death

Fiery crash in Raleigh blocks I-440 at Glenwood Avenue for hours, traffic moving again

Crabtree Valley Mall shootings: Third arrest made after 'cowboy-style' gunfight 

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Democracy was a motivating factor for both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasons

Officials say Qatar has decided to suspend its mediation efforts on Gaza

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

'Let Them Fly:' Contest to compose new anthem for America

A new and unique indoor golf club experience is coming to downtown Raleigh this month.

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

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Holiday shopping: Discover unique local Triangle gift shops

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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

Journey to Space: New exhibit opening at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

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

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Josh Stein announces transition team to governor's office

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Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson

Printer issue left Wilson County voters waiting for hours to vote

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Durham Public Schools considers solutions to school bus driver shortage

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Some NC legislative races head toward recount with Democrats poised to break GOP supermajority

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Freshmen Flagg, Maluach lead No. 7 Duke to 100-58 rout over Army

Jayden Taylor, Ben Middlebrooks lead NC State in 81-72 victory over Presbyterian

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Fred T. Foard ends state's longest losing streak at 43 games, defeats West Iredell in OT thriller

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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.

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Democrat Mo Green appears to have topped Republican Michele Morrow in the race to be North Carolina's next public school leader, and Morrow has conceded the race to Green.

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Josh Stein will be North Carolina's next governor, defeating Republican challenger Mark Robinson.

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

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