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57-year-old Emmanuel Gbedee was found shot and killed in the back seat of his car on Holly Grove Rd in Benson on Sunday.

Family mourns loss of father killed while driving for Uber, 18-year-old suspect charged

<p>WE'RE STILL TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANY CHARGES WERE FILED OR IF ANYONE WAS HURT. &gt;&gt; NEW TONIGHT, AN ARREST IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF A DURHAM UBER DRIVER. POLICE SAY 57 YEAR-OLD EMMANUEL BD WAS KILLED BY AN 18 YEAR-OLD PASSENGER. WRAL'S WILL LEAD AN ALI JOINS US NOW LIVE AFTER SPEAKING WITH BEATY'S FAMILY. WILLIE, THEY ARE DEVASTATED. &gt;&gt; YES, LENA, THE BEATY FAMILY JUST WANT TO KNOW WHY THEY TELL ME PEOPLE OFTEN WORRY ABOUT PASSENGER SAFETY WHEN IT COMES TO RIDESHARE APPS LIKE UBER AND LYFT. BUT DRIVERS ALSO NEED TO BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT WHO'S RIDING IN THE BACKSEAT. &gt;&gt; A FAMILY GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A BELOVED FATHER, HUSBAND AND PROVIDER. 57 YEAR-OLD EMMANUEL BEATY WAS FOUND SHOT AND KILLED IN THE BACK SEAT OF HIS CAR ON HOLLY GROVE ROAD. IN BENSON ON SUNDAY, BEATY WAS DRIVING FOR UBER WHEN HE PICKED UP 18 YEAR-OLD TRAYVON BROWN WHO TODAY WAS CHARGED WITH BT'S MURDER. &gt;&gt; IT WAS HEARTBREAKING. IT CATASTROPHIC. IS THE TRAGIC SITUATION. SOMETHING THAT I NEVER EXPECTED OR NEVER THOUGHT THAT WOULD COME CLOSE TO OUR HOUSEHOLD. BE DECENT. EMANUEL JUNIOR DESCRIBED HIS DAD AS A PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY. HE TELLS ME THE DAYS FOLLOWING THE SHOOTING HAVE BEEN ESPECIALLY HARD FOR THE FAMILY WHO ARE PREPARING TO CELEBRATE BEATY'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH HIS WIFE. SO THIS HAS JUST BEEN. TERROR. YOU KNOW, NOW THAT WE HAVE TO PIVOT IN PLANNING FOR SOMETHING THAT WAS CELEBRATORY TO NOW, SOMETHING THAT IS DEVASTATING. HE SAYS HIS FATHER SAW THE BEST IN EVERYONE, BUT ALWAYS PRIORITIZE SAFETY. &gt;&gt; HE NEVER COULD HAVE IMAGINED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN WHEN HE PICKED UP THAT 18 YEAR-OLD? &gt;&gt; I CAN'T EVEN THINK THAT BAD EVEN CROSSED HIS MIND WHEN HE PICKED UP THAT THAT YOUNG MAN, YOU KNOW, IT IS PROBABLY DID NOT CROSS HIS MIND AT ALL. IN A STATEMENT TO WRAL IN COOBER SPOKESPERSON SAYS OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY FOR MISTER BEATTY'S FAMILY AND LOVED ONES AS THEY GRAPPLE WITH THIS UNTHINKABLE LOSS. &gt;&gt; WE'VE BEEN THE RIDERS ACCOUNT AND ARE SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH THEIR INVESTIGATION AS THEY WORK TO BRING THOSE RESPONSIBLE TO JUSTICE. THE BT FAMILY HOPE THAT IF BROWN IS CONVICTED, THAT HIS TIME BEHIND BARS LEADS TO REFLECTION AND GROWTH, THERE'S SO MUCH LIFE THAT IS AHEAD OF AN 18 YEAR-OLD. &gt;&gt; AND THIS DID NOT HAVE TO BE YOUR STORY. &gt;&gt; TRAYVEON BROWN IS BEING HELD IN THE JOHNSTON COUNTY DETENTION CENTER WITH NO BOND. THE BEATY FAMILY TELL ME THEY STILL PLAN TO CONTINUE ON WITH THEIR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. BUT NOW WHAT'S GOING ON OR EMANUEL'S LIFE AS WELL AS THE</p>

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ROME (AP) â Pope Francis fell Thursday and hurt his right arm, the Vatican said, just weeks after another apparent fall resulted in a bad bruise on his chin.

Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs office said Thursday his Cabinet wonât meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs down, accusing the group of reneging on parts of the agreement in an attempt to gain further concessions.

Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas drops new demands

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A Triangle radio personality said his family is enduring a recent health scare and is asking fans and listeners for prayers.

MIX Mornings host asks for support after pregnant wife suffers aneurysm

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Hillsborough police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in connection with the deadly shooting of two people on the evening of Dec. 29 in southern Hillsborough.

19-year-old arrested for double murder in southern Hillsborough 

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WASHINGTON (AP) â Worries about everyday expenses helped return President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. But with his second term quickly approaching, many U.S. adults are skeptical about his ability to bring down costs.

Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows

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Spring Dawson-McClure, a North Carolina voter, discovered her ballot was being challenged due to a minor clerical error, sparking concern over a broader legal battle involving over 60,000 voters


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The principal of East Wake Magnet High School, Stacey Alston, is stepping down following a yearlong WRAL investigation into the mishandling of assaults on students with special needs.


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The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink.

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Durham police have arrested and charged a man Wednesday in connection with multiple business robberies.

Durham police arrest man linked to armed robberies at Shoe Show and BP Station

With more than 200 people dead â 104 in North Carolina â Hurricane Helene is the deadliest U.S. hurricane in decades.


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The first weeks of 2025 have seen a whirlwind of ups and downs. The holidays are looking pretty sweet, though.


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"My office is hearing from dozens in WNC who have been kicked out of their hotels tonight, despite FEMA's announcement yesterday that they were extending Transitional Sheltering Assistance through January 25," Senator Ted Budd said on X Tuesday evening.

Dozens in western NC kicked out of hotels Tuesday despite FEMA extending deadline, officials say

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In his Jan. 14 confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced scrutiny over his level of experience and personal conduct.

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Post-election lawsuits over a disputed race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat are getting complicated as the ballots of 60,000 voters are challenged. Here's what you need to know.

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Winter temperatures are upon us, and "white flag" shelters are open for the homeless community and others who need a safe place to escape the cold. 


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This former Panther Creek High School student, Richard Basile, graduated college in just one year after earning 70 college credits before stepping foot on NC State's campus through the state's Career and College Promise (CCP) program. 

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A ceasefire agreement has been established between Israel and Hamas.

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Police investigate deadly shooting in Hope Mills

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He left his LA-area home to cover the wildfires. But the flames were barreling toward his front door

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A family-run burger and soda bar is about to open its fifth location in the Triangle.

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After a year-long investigation into a teacher assaulting students with special needs at the school, WRAL News learned the principal of East Wake High School has stepped down.

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

North Carolina's $208 million Energy Saver NC program launches Thursday, offering rebates up to $8,000 for heat pumps to cut energy costs, reduce emissions and improve public health.

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Wyatt Blanton, a project manager at Blanton's Heating and Air, said his company has more customers asking about heat pumps because they're environmentally friendly and can save money.

Holly Hill Children's Hospital in Raleigh has stopped accepting new child patients until further notice, following a recent investigation by state surveyors.

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty answers viewer questions about cold winter weather, bird flu and the lottery.

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The adoptive sister who admitted dismembering her brother's body described him as very malnourished before he died.

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Democratic incumbent Justice Allison Riggs received more votes than Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin, based on initial election results and two recounts. At last count, Riggs had 734 more votes than Griffin. But the North Carolina State Board of Elections hasn't certified the race yet.

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