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Johnston County deputies said a man shot and killed his wife at their home on Monday.

81-year-old man charged with murder after wife found shot to death at Johnston County home

>> GOOD MORNING. I'M DESTINY. PATTERSON, YOU'RE WATCHING WRAL NEWS. PLUS, WE START WITH BREAKING NEWS. JOHNSON COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE CHARGED A MAN WITH HIS WIFE'S MURDER. TAKE A LOOK. THIS IS OUR WEATHER TO OUR WEBSITE. WRAL DOT COM. DEPUTIES SAY ROGER PRESTON CALLED AUTHORITIES STATING THAT HE SHOT HIS WIFE, SANDRA PRESTON. SHE WAS 77 YEAR-OLD YEARS OLD. ROGER PRESTON IS BEING HELD AT THE JOHNSON

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81-year-old man charged with wife's murder in Johnston County

Spring fever and 70s: A taste of spring arrives less than a week after a snowstorm

3-Day high and low temperature forecast for Tuesday through Thursday

Medical helicopter crashes near Wilmington, three people sent to the hospital

Medical helicopter crashes near Wilmington

Report: UNC hires alum, NBA agent as first men's basketball general manager

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Family offers $25,000 reward for help finding Fayetteville Green Beret missing for nearly a month

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Car crashes off of bridge in Raleigh

Crash scene on New Hope Road in Raleigh

Soaked with sewage: Homeowner left with big bill after sewer backup into home

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If you're shopping for a new ride, Consumer Reports has you covered with its highly anticipated annual list of the best cars, trucks and SUVs for 2025

A look at Consumer Reports' top cars of 2025

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A Wake County sheriff's deputy made his debut on NBC's "The Voice" Monday night.

Wake County deputy turns two chairs on NBC's 'The Voice' Monday night

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Funding cuts threaten scientific progress, warns UNC biologist Catherine Lohmann. Her research on sea turtles' magnetic navigation highlights the urgent need for continued investment in science.


Funding cuts threaten scientific innovation: 'We may never recover'

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Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that President Donald Trump's administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program arenât expected to save the government any money, the administration's own data shows.

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings

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Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 --I cannot recall a moment in which a president broke free of the bounds of law and morality so quickly and comprehensively. Trump has endorsed Russian propaganda, switched sides in the Ukraine war, threatened our closest allies, attacked the constitutional order and begun imposing a two-tiered system of justice.

DAVID FRENCH: Trump has one idea

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House Bill 87 aims to eliminate or severely restrict student access to cellphones during class.

Lawmakers to discuss new policy banning cellphones in NC schools Tuesday

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A Vance County deputy fatally shot Johnny Mayfield after Mayfield repeatedly threatened the deputy with a broken glass bottle and lunged at him, according to Sheriff Curtis Brame. Mayfield had outstanding warrants and a history of violent offenses.

'I'm going to kill you': Man lunged at NC deputy with bottle before deadly shooting, sheriff says

A Vance County deputy shot and killed a man Saturday in Henderson.

Raleigh residents can meet the candidates for police chief at a community forum Monday at Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts.

Meet the three finalists for Raleigh police chief

Finalists for Raleigh's next chief of police 2025

NC State graduate Michelle Kirchner is one of thousands of federal employees to lose jobs under the Trump administration. She was fired from her USDA job on Valentine's Day.

NC State graduate one of many scientists hit by federal workforce cuts

NC State graduate Michelle Kirchner found out she was fired from her USDA job on Valentine's Day.

Three American women were found dead over the weekend in a beach resort in Belize, police said Monday, and officials were investigating the deaths as possible drug overdoses.

3 American women found dead in a Belize hotel may have overdosed on drugs, police say

Belize Turns to Its Coral Reef to Escape Debt Trap

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This week, get news on a new diner coming to the Smoky Hollow development in downtown Raleigh, a new restaurant inside Morgan Street Food Hall and more!


Foodie News: New diner opens in downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow

Midwood Smokehouse near downtown Raleigh's Smoky Hollow development

The Scotland Neck Police Department is warning people about a pack of dogs that has been on the loose and terrorizing people and pets in town for several weeks.


Keep an eye out: Pack of wild dogs terrorizing pets in Scotland Neck

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In a heartfelt interview with NBC News, the parents of professional golfer and Raleigh native Grayson Murray, who tragically took his life at the age of 30, share their son's struggles with mental health and addiction.

Raleigh golfer Grayson Murray's parents share his mental health struggles

Grayson Murray's parents share his mental health struggles

The bill would direct members of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein's cabinet -- including the Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and the Secretary of the Department of Adult Correction -- to enter cooperation agreements with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency by Aug. 1.

NC Republicans want to require agencies under Stein to work with immigration officials

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Two people were found shot to death in the parking lot, deputies said. The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase into Rowan County.

3 dead, including gunman, after shooting outside Cabarrus County Social Services office

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New car prices are at record highs and there's fear that President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could cause prices to rise even more.


Auto tariffs could raise car prices even higher

Backyard chicken businesses surge amid egg shortage 

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Passenger speaks about haze in Delta plane

TikTok helps diagnose rickets disease in child

Denny's becomes latest chain to add egg surcharge

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Wake school board to discuss remote learning policy Tuesday

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Fort Bragg conducting 'prescribed burn' in Hoke, Harnett counties Tuesday

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Ask the Meteorologist: Was our recent stretch of cold, snow due to the "polar vortex?"

Aging infrastructure, PFAS contamination drive $265 million in NC water projects

Former U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn is more than 6 months late on fine payment, FEC says

NC lawmakers advancing bill to raise unemployment benefits an extra $100 per week

Trump says Canada and Mexico tariffs are 'going forward' with more import taxes to come

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Denny's reportedly adds egg surcharge amid rising prices and bird flu shortages

Hegseth says he fired the top military lawyers because they weren't well suited for the jobs

The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster â who has had plenty to say about the agency

Judge rejects immediately restoring AP's access to White House but urges government to reconsider

Steve Martin announced that he and Martin Short have to reschedule their sold-out show in Durham, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22.

Martin Short & Steve Martin's sold-out Saturday show in Durham rescheduled for October

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Weekend best bets: Raleigh Blues Fest, chili cookoff

Chili Cook Off & Ugly Sweater Party

Photos: Pets enjoy the snow

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The top 7 best cities to live in North Carolina

Raleigh skyline from Boylan Street. Photo taken May 22, 2021. 

Smothered and covered in love: Raleigh Waffle House offers romantic dinner for Valentine's Day

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Out & About

Fact check: Mace says people 'either have XX or XY chromosomes'

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Fact check: Is the State Department about to pay Tesla $400 million for Cybertrucks?

Fact check: How much USAID funding goes to people in need?

Fact-checking Warren's claim about RFK Jr.'s work on vaccine lawsuits

Fact check: Did JD Vance provide 'furnished apartments' for Helene victims?

NC State grad one of many scientists hit by federal workforce cuts

NC Capitol

Statewide wins, Harris' loss, and getting off the mat: NC Dem chair talks first term, new priorities

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Feb. 20

Clayton wins second term as NC Democratic Party chair

In Depth with Dan mailbag: Answering viewer questions about NC Supreme Court race, Fort Bragg name change

Education

Wake County school board to discuss remote learning policies

Thoughts on NC schools? Superintendent schedules public forums across the state

Wake school board to discuss remote learning policies after third winter storm of the season

Columbus County Schools substitute teacher suspended after allegedly calling students racial slurs

Durham County delays: Large employers haven't had fire inspections in years

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Chatter and rumors about ICE went on for days at school of Texas girl who died by suicide

Raleigh woman discovers grandmother was a slave, wants to clear inaccuracies with her story

DOT prioritizes key routes as 400 trucks tackle winter road conditions across multiple counties

Snow days or remote learning? Parents see benefits, shortcomings of both

RJ Davis, Seth Trimble lead North Carolina to 96-85 victory over Florida State

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NC State football player, seeking to play another year, sues NCAA in latest eligibility challenge

Men's basketball: Duke moves to No. 2 behind Auburn; preseason No. 1 Kansas out of Top 25

Women's basketball: UNC up to No. 8, NC State climbs to No. 9 after dramatic win against Notre Dame

Panthers will not re-sign longtime linebacker Shaq Thompson

Antonio Watson returns to Knightdale High, leads alma mater back to glory days 

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Interactive 2025 NCHSAA boys & girls basketball state playoff brackets

T.C. Roberson starts the year off No. 1 in HSOT statewide baseball rankings

South Caldwell leads HSOT statewide preseason softball rankings

Surprise! Davie County repeats 4A wrestling tournament championship in unlikely fashion

A simple, noninvasive calcium score test can help detect heart disease early, especially for those without symptoms.


CT for calcium another way to understand cardiac risk

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North Carolina faces mounting expenses from a third winter storm. It comes as state lawmakers debate how much to allocate to Hurricane Helene recovery.

Winter storm costs pile up as NC grapples with Helene recovery

Before 2025, North Carolina's last snow accumulation came on Jan. 29, 2022. 

Expensive, busy year for NC weather response efforts

Raleigh's winters are warming, with snowfall down 36% in 30 years. Despite recent storms, fewer cold nights and more mixed precipitation signal a shift toward shorter, milder winters.

Raleigh's winters are warming: How climate change is altering NC's winter storms

More mixed mess, less snow: How climate change is altering NC's winter storms

The Triangle's last measurable snowfall was on Jan. 29, 2022.

When 5 On Your Side asked how much an Avery County couple got from their home insurance provider, they answered, "Zero. They hadn't looked at the property, nothing, they just made that decision."

Insurance denials complicate western NC recovery after Helene

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5 On Your Side investigates the cost of flood insurance

Restaurant Ratings: Wang's Kitchen, KFC and Ruby Tuesday

Flood insurance not an option for many homeowners left paying for Helene damage

Scammers exploiting chaos caused by Helene

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Durham County years behind in fire inspections of large employers

After WRAL documentary exposes failures in foster care, NC lawmakers promise change

North Carolina lawmakers push for child welfare reform after WRAL documentary 

'Happens in seconds:' FBI warns of rise in 'sextortion' targeting kids as young as seven

Investigations

Donald Thompson: Five red flags that your workplace lacks psychological safety

Grace Ueng: Six strategies to take back your time

Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone

Microsoft says it has created a new state of matter to power quantum computers

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Fabric and craft retailer Joann to go out of business and close all of its stores

Elizabeth Holmes fails to overturn her Theranos fraud conviction

New round of Apple expansion investments could put RTP site back in play

Apple to spend $500 billion to expand in US, including NC data center

Business

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Pet of the Day: Feb. 23, 2025

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8-year-old BMX star from North Carolina joins Team USA

Pet of the Day: Feb. 21, 2025

Amanda Lamb: Why aren't we talking about it?

Sleds are scarce in Raleigh ahead of winter weather: Find out where we tracked some down

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