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When Andrew Graney's mugshot first appeared on the news, many of his former classmates were shocked that the suspected I-40 shooter was someone they knew.

'Just a little quiet': Former classmate concerned of suspected I-40 shooter's mental health a year earlier

LOCAL NEWS, WRAL NEWS COVERAGE. YOU CAN GO. >> GOOD EVENING AND THANK YOU FOR JOINING US. I'M KEELEY ARTHUR. TONIGHT. WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE N C STATE STUDENT AND HOW OTHER STUDENTS RAISED CONCERNS ABOUT THE I-40 SHOOTING SUSPECT'S MENTAL HEALTH AS RECENT AS LAST YEAR. WRAL'S CARLY HAYNES TALK TO FORMER CLASSMATES ABOUT THE 23 YEAR-OLD ANDREW GRAINY AND CARLY, YOU'RE LEARNING A LOT OF NEW INFORMATION ABOUT WHO EXACTLY THIS PERSON IS. >> IN CHILE, THEY TELL ME THEY NOTICED A CHANGE IN HIS BEHAVIOR. SO THEY REPORTED IT TO CAMPUS PREVENTION SERVICES. AND THIS IS RIGHT AROUND THE TIME MENTAL HEALTH WAS TOP OF MIND. FIRST, 8 STUDENTS. >> WHEN A MUG SHOT WENT UP OF THE I-40 SHOOTING SUSPECT CLASSMATES WERE SHOCKED. IT WAS THE SAME PERSON THEY ONCE KNEW. >> I WOULD HAVE NEVER GUESSED THAT THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN SOMETHING ELSE GOING ON BECAUSE HE JUST SEEMED LIKE MAYBE IF NOT SHY, JUST A LITTLE QUIET. THERE'S A LOT OF FOLKS LIKE THAT. A FORMER STUDENT COOPER FIRST GOING BY KEVIN. >> SAW ANDREW GRAINY FREQUENTLY AT A FRIENDS MOVIE NIGHT. KEVIN RECALLS EARLY LAST YEAR WHEN GRAINY SENT CONCERNING MESSAGES AND A GROUP CHAT SIGNALING A DECLINE IN HIS MENTAL HEALTH. ANYTHING THAT MIGHT HAVE INDICATED VIOLENCE OR THAT HE WAS THINKING ABOUT VIOLENCE, NOTHING LIKE THAT OR NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. YOU KNOW, WHEN AND IF. >> YOU KNOW, IF THERE WERE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING, I THINK IT WOULD'VE BEEN OUT OF, YOU KNOW, OUR CONCERN FOR ANDREWS HEALTH, NOT INVOLVEMENT OF OTHER PEOPLE'S HEALTH AND WELLBEING. >> THAT'S WHY KEVIN SUBMITTED AN NC STATE CARES REPORT REQUESTING THE SCHOOL DO A WELFARE CHECK. KEVIN DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED FROM THERE. THE LAST TIME HE SAW GRAINY WAS EARLIER THIS SUMMER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT DRIVES SOMEONE TO DO THIS >> AND, YOU KNOW, I HOPE THAT HE GETS THE KIND OF HELP THAT HE NEEDS AND THAT EVERYONE AFFECTED COMES OUT. ALL RIGHT. >> AND WE DID REACH OUT TO NC STATE PREVENTION SERVICES, ASKING THEM IF THEY HAD RECEIVED ANY ADDITIONAL REPORTS AND HOW THEY DECIDE WHETHER TO BRING IN MORE AUTHORITIES.

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FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump

FEMA Fires Employee for Telling Milton Relief Workers to Skip Houses With Trump Signs

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Piecing life back together after Helene, one mud-splattered photo at a time

A woman posted on Facebook about photos she found after Helene ravaged the Appalachian Mountains. The photos belonged to Kayla Ward, who lived eight miles away in Jonesborough, Tennessee. 

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

Bullet recovered from a home on Shire Lane

Former Wilmington Police officers claim department leadership creating toxic environment

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Registered sex offender arrested, was on campus of NC School of Science and Math

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Live Blog: Duke takes 19-12 lead at NC State into 4th quarter 

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Fluoride in water, reproductive care and funding for Medicare could face changes under a second Trump administration.

Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

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

According to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, Mark Thomas Paz and several co-workers at the Walmart in Monkey Junction were trying to stop a man from stealing from the store when that man pulled a gun and shot Paz, killing him.

'Died a hero:' Family remembers Walmart clerk killed trying to stop shoplifter

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 The city sends specialized vacuum trucks through residential neighborhoods in 12 zones throughout the winter months to collection the leaves.

Rake this weekend: Raleigh leaf collection starts Nov. 12

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Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 -- Donald Trump has won the presidency but I don't believe he will deliver on his promises. Like other self-interested autocrats, his remedies are designed to exploit problems instead of solving them. He's surrounded by oligarchs who want to loot the system instead of reforming it. 

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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

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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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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.

See, share: Fall color across North Carolina

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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?

'CONDEMNED' sign on the door of 109 Old Fox Trail in Durham

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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

Caught on cam: Volunteers climb cliff to rescue baby goat

Look, it's Spiderman! Window washers dress in superhero costumes to provide smiles at children's hospital

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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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Fourth person arrested in 2022 stabbing death of Raleigh man

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

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

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

US will appeal judge's ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penalty

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Monkeys that escaped a lab are a species used for human research since the 1800s

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

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

Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave

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

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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

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

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Josh Stein announces transition team to governor's office

Biden speaks for first time since Trump elected 47th president of the US

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Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson

Durham School of the Arts breaks ground on new building

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Durham Public Schools considers solutions to school bus driver shortage

Durham Public Schools considering solutions to school bus driver shortage

Students can't choose pass/no pass for core NC high school classes, state board votes

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

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Fayetteville State alum reflects on long career in public service, embraces successor

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

NC voters 'chose a more positive way forward' in state schools race, Green says

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No. 9 North Carolina's second-half rally comes up just short at No. 1 Kansas

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

UNC field hockey beats Boston College for 27th ACC tournament title 

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Providence claims first girls tennis title, defeats Cardinal Gibbons for 4A dual-team championship

Bishop McGuinness rolls to 1A girls tennis dual-team title over Roxboro Community

Pine Lake Prep takes 2A dual-team girls tennis title over Research Triangle

Triumphant return: Pisgah beats County Clash rival Tuscola in first post-Helene game at Memorial Stadium

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.

Mo Green elected state superintendent in tight race

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

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North Carolina voters are choosing between Democrat Josh Stein and Republican Mark Robinson to succeed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who won two terms.

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Incumbent Democrat Don Davis is running against Republican Laurie Buckhout.

NC District 1 could tip national balance of power

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Five elections could mean some new board members, but they may not lead to a switch from the board's Democratic lean to Republican one.

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

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

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Wolfspeed laying off hundreds. Company confirms most will be in NC

While you sleep, Wilmington startup senses, suggests for better health

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Frustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with Trump

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First Walmart Black Friday sale starts Monday, Nov. 11 and the deals sneak peek has dropped!

Macy's Sale through Nov. 10: Down Alternative Comforters in ALL SIZES only $19.99 (reg. $110), 3-Piece Comforter sets only $21.99, Sheet sets starting at $8.99, Women's Slippers only $10.99, Jewelry up to 70% off, Star Money

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