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The shooting happened on Shaw University's campus at a homecoming celebration, police said. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in critical condition, according to police.

Man shot at Shaw University homecoming celebration after argument in parking lot, university says

<p>THAT'S ALL COMING UP WITHIN THE NEXT HOUR. &gt;&gt; CHRIS, THANK YOU. NEW THIS HOUR WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS. WE HAVE LEARNED A MAN SUFFERED A LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES AFTER BEING SHOT ON SHOW UNIVERSITY'S CAMPUS AFTER THE SCHOOL'S HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME. THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER WHICH SHOWS THE SCENE ON PERSON STREET AROUND 01:00AM THE VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN CRITICAL CONDITION. POLICE DO NOT HAVE A SUSPECT AT THIS TIME. AUTHORITIES ARE NOT ABLE TO SHARE WHETHER THE MAN</p>

Man shot at Shaw University after homecoming event

Man shot overnight at Shaw University homecoming celebration

North Carolina schools will have a new leader next year. Here's what you need to know

Mo Green and Michele Morrow are running for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction

More than 4.2 million North Carolinians cast early votes, toppling previous record set in 2020

Early voting in Cary

 Final NBC News poll: Harris-Trump race is neck and neck, with significant gender gap

High-Stakes Debate for Harris and Trump Is Hours Away

'This is our livelihood': Family looks to rebuild business after storage unit fire

Fire at storage unit in Raleigh

Chuba Hubbard runs for 2 TDs, Young leads winning drive as Panthers beat Saints 23-22

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'I didn't want anyone to get hurt': Man dead in shooting at Johnston County convenience store

Shooting scene in Johnston County

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Don't forget that sunrise will occur about an hour earlier on Sunday. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m., so we set the clocks back. This means you'll enjoy earlier sunrises and sunsets. 

Temperature turn-around: Seasonable Sunday before temperatures rise Election Day, beyond

Chilly night on Sunday, Nov. 3

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump zeroed in on the Sun Belt on Saturday as they embarked on one last weekend quest to sway every undecided voter in the battleground states. They pitched rival agendas on the economy -- and more -- that each insisted is what Americans want.

Harris and Trump campaigns focus on Sunbelt states, NC in final days before election

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A person died in an ATV accident at Busco Beach in Wayne County overnight, the sheriff's office said.

Person killed in ATV crash at Busco Beach, Wayne County Sheriff's Office says

Busco Beach has seen numerous ATV, drowning deaths over the years

Patty formed in the North Atlantic early Saturday morning. WRAL meteorologists are also tracking a system with a 90% chance of developing over the next seven days. It's expected to develop in the southern Caribbean.


Potential Tropical Cyclone 18 forms, could become a hurricane in a few days

Post Tropical Cyclone 18 Advisory

According to the Wake County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a report of a man walking into a hospital with a gunshot wound.

Woman arrested, charged with shooting man near Clayton

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According to the Raleigh Police Department, the shooting happened in the 5300 block of Big Bass Drive.

Woman & boy shot Sunday night in Raleigh

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According to police, 15-year-old Charlize Chandler was reported missing on Oct. 30 after she didn't return from school. Police said she was last seen in Raleigh.

Cary police asking for help locating teen who went missing days earlier

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More than 1 million North Carolinians are expected to head to the polls Tuesday to pick a president, governor, state superintendent, state legislature and dozens of other officials who operate federal, state and local government. Here's what you need to know. 

Election Day is Tuesday. What North Carolinians need to know as they head to the polls 

Voting in Raleigh

Orlando Harrisâ family pleaded with Missouri police to confiscate the 19-year-oldâs bullet-proof vest, ammunition and AR-15-style rifle. They knew his mental health was fragile after more than one suicide attempt. But the best officers could do in a state with some of the most expansive gun rights is suggest Harris keep the weapon in a storage unit.

Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options

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In the 2024 primary election, North Carolina officials were forced to throw out more than 1,100 people's ballots because the mail delivered them after the election.

Haven't mailed your NC ballot yet? You may need to vote a different way. Here are options

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Outdated FEMA flood maps labeled thousands of North Carolina homes as "low risk," leaving residents blindsided when Hurricane Helene flooded their communities. One survivor's story reveals why accurate flood risk data is more urgent than ever.


Outdated flood maps left NC homeowners vulnerable to Helene's fury

WRAL reporter Liz McLaughlin stands with homeowner Melinda Williams where her home once stood in Banner Elk, before floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed it

NC Voter Guide 2024: Everything you need to know for Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. Who's running, how, where, when you can vote.

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

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The first weekend of November is filled with holiday shopping opportunities, plus the final food truck rodeo at Durham Central Park for the year!



Weekend best bets: Durham Food Truck Rodeo, holiday fairs

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The person leaves a door hanger with a QR code that leads to a fraudulent ballot, according to the Raleigh Police Department.

Fraud alert: Raleigh police say person is falsely claiming that voting can be done using a phone

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the update on a new place for Q and a rooftop addition in Raleigh's North Hills.


Foodie News: BBQ lovers rejoice + a new outlook in North Hills

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Both Donald Trump and J.D. Vance made campaign appearances in North Carolina on Sunday. Both Trump's and Kamala Harris' campaigns are making stops in the state in the days leading up to Election Day. 

Trump, Harris campaigns make weekend stops in NC with days until Election Day

Pet of the Day: Nov. 3, 2024

City of Oaks Marathon brings record-breaking number of runners to Raleigh Sunday

City of Oaks Marathon brings thousands of runners to Raleigh Sunday

Vance and Trump Jr. speak at rally in Sanford

NC leaders will elect new leader of public schools Tuesday

Man dies in motorcycle crash, troopers believe alcohol was a factor

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Person killed in shooting on Sunshine Drive in Rocky Mount

Alcohol possible factor in deadly motorcycle crash in Johnston County, authorities say

'A beacon of hope': Biltmore Estate reopens after Hurricane Helene flooding, invites visitors to return

Powerball winning numbers for November 2, 2024 drawing, jackpot soars to $54 million

Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband's then-wife

Nation/World

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and US with 'a crushing response' over Israeli attack

What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran

Remains of naval aviators killed in Washington state training flight to return home

A new exhibit, "Journey to Space," opens Saturday, Nov. 2, at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.


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

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Five state parks reopen in western NC, including Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman

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Clocks 'fall back,' Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3

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Biltmore opens Saturday for first time since Helene with 28-foot-tall Christmas tree 

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Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

Out & About

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

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Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

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

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

More than one million voters expected to cast ballots on Election Day

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The biggest question in North Carolina: Can Democrats win?

Competitive NC race will help determine which party controls the U.S. House

Presidential candidates return to North Carolina for final weekend before Election Day

WRAL News Poll shows how much trust NC voters have in elections

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

Education

Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

Where to build new E.E. Smith High School? Cumberland County community debates new location

NC superintendent race remains narrow as Election Day approaches, WRAL News Poll finds 

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

NC voters trust election results, but partisan divides linger, WRAL News Poll shows

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Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

The majority of the Wake school board is up for election this year. Here's who's running

Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

Blaney gets shot at back-to-back NASCAR titles after controversial finish at Martinsville Speedway

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N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey

Former NC State linebacker Payton Wilson inducted to NC State football ring of honor

Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 win

Duke upset bid falls short in second half, lose to No. 5 Miami, 53-31

Gibbons extends 4A volleyball dominance by East champs, defeats Marvin Ridge in title match

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West Henderson claims sixth volleyball title, wins 3A title match over J.H. Rose

Polk County repeats 1A volleyball title, sweeps Perquimans

McMichael wins second volleyball title, downs Seaforth in 2A championship

Monroe 4-star DB Jordan Young picks Clemson over NC State

About 4,009,194 North Carolinians -- 51.2% of the state's 7.7 million registered voters -- had cast ballots as of Friday afternoon. 

Demographics show shift in who is voting early in NC

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is holding a campaign rally on Friday in Selma.

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks at rally in Selma

TamÃ¡s Meszerics keeps an eye on election security around the world, including the U.S.

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Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park where witnesses saw a man shouting at people waiting in line for early voting and tearing up campaign signs.

Caught on camera: Man seen ripping up Harris-Walz signs at Raleigh early voting site

Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park early voting site, where witnesses saw a voter shouting at several other voters and volunteers and tearing up campaign signs in support of Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

Man caught on video removing, ripping up Harris-Walz signs outside Raleigh early voting site

Caught on camera: Man rips Harris-Walz signs

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5 On Your Side: Updating home fire detection

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Chilango, Hardee's & Another Broken Egg

Biggest health information hack in US history impacts 100 million people

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

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Durham County ends Bull City United program

Bull City United discontinued: Durham County leaders terminate anti-violence program

Nebraska man charged with human trafficking victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor charges for deadly mistakes

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Mike Walden: For third month, NC leading indicators are lower

Wilmington's Artemis Immersive wins NC Tech award for groundbreaking 3D healthcare app

'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

Greg Behr: Bluey offers lessons for effective community relations

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Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

Headphones track brain waves as you listen

'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

Business

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Family

Sculptors turn massive pumpkin into work of art

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy

Trick-or-treat safety tips: Drivers, darkness the biggest threats for kids this Halloween 

'Wind phones' offer new way for grieving family, friends to connect with deceased loved ones 

Top Amazon deals: Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Vacuum only $99.99 (55% off), Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199.99 (reg. $329), Desktop Coffee and Tea Mug Warmer only $8.99

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List of National Sandwich Day Deals 2024 today, Nov. 3

Walmart announces THREE Black Friday Deals Events starting Nov. 11: See a sneak peek of the deals

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