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A man faces multiple assault charges, including child assault, after two women were stabbed Sunday morning in a Knightdale neighborhood.


Two women stabbed in Knightdale neighborhood, man charged with child assault

<p>&gt;&gt; WITH WHILE WATCH FOR. &gt;&gt; BACK NEW INTO OUR NEWS ROOM THIS MORNING. THE WAKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS IDENTIFIED THE MAN ARRESTED FOR A STABBING THAT SENT 2 PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITAL AND KNIGHTDALE DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO THAT STABBING ON RUTLEDGE LANDING DRIVE JUST AFTER 2 THIS MORNING. THAT'S WHERE THEY FOUND 2 WOMEN WHO HAD BEEN STABBED. BOTH WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. ONE WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. DEPUTIES SAY THE SUSPECT, 42 YEAR-OLD STEVEN 10 RETURNED TO THE SCENE AND CRASHED INTO AN IDEAL POLICE CAR. THAT'S WHEN HE WAS ARRESTED. AUTHORITIES SAY THE VICTIM AS SUSPECTS KNOW</p>

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Two women stabbed in Knightdale, man arrested

Man killed, several people injured in shooting at Elizabeth City State University, school says

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Bill Belichick's girlfriend shuts down question during interview promoting UNC coach's new book

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Monday to feature low humidity, sunshine and 70s before mid-week weather whiplash

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Fayetteville Dogwood Festival resumes after gunshots fired in area Saturday night

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North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

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Man hospitalized in Cary stabbing; police investigating

Stabbing scene on West Chatham Street in Cary

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) â Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Svechnikov scores 3 goals as Hurricanes beat Devils 5-2 to take 3-1 series lead

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The gulf between Gen Z men and women on political and cultural issues is far wider than it is in older generations.

NBC News poll: Young men and women are taking the 'gender gap' to staggering new levels

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WRAL's Opinion section was launched in 2016 by Capitol Broadcasting Company to raise awareness of important statewide issues, fostering meaningful discussions and encouraging civic engagement to drive positive change for North Carolinians. As part of this initiative, Dennis Draughon has served as the company's editorial cartoonist since 2017, bringing sharp visual commentary to the platform. With a 38-year career that began at the former Raleigh Times, Draughon has also contributed to The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Durham News, The Fayetteville Observer, and The (N.C.) Insider. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the 1993 Fischetti Award for Distinguished Achievement in editorial cartoons and the 1999 Golden Spike Award from the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. More recently, he received Editor & Publisher Magazine's EPPY Award for best editorial/political cartoons, recognizing his impact in the digital news landscape. Through his work, Draughon continues to provide insightful and thought-provoking illustrations that enrich WRAL's Opinion section and engage readers across North Carolina.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Pope Francisâ Holy Spirit

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Pope Francis' Holy Spirit

For months, Republicans in North Carolina have tried to do what President Donald Trump and his allies could not in 2020: overturn an election that did not go their way.

A lengthy legal battle in North Carolina could show how to flip an election

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People in the town of Apex are grieving the death of Samantha Mele, a 17-year-old Apex High School student who passed away in a car crash.

 Vigil held Sunday as community mourns loss of Apex High School student killed in car crash

Samantha Mele's funeral was held Friday morning. She was 17 years old.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) â Murder charges were filed Sunday against a suspect in a weekend car ramming attack that killed 11 people between the ages of 5 and 65 at a Filipino heritage festival in the city of Vancouver, a tragedy that shook Canada on the eve of a federal election.

Murder charges filed against suspect in ramming attack on Vancouver street festival that killed 11

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A former Davidson College employee accused of secretly recording women inside campus bathrooms is facing new charges in Charlotte.



Former Davidson College employee accused of recording women in bathrooms

Former Davidson College employee accused of secret peeping

A person was killed Sunday morning in a crash on Aviation Parkway, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office.


Man killed in fiery crash on Aviation Parkway near I-40 in Wake County

WMBF reports one person was killed and 11 people were injured Saturday night in an officer-involved shooting in Myrtle Beach.


11 injured, 1 dead in Myrtle Beach officer-involved shooting

Teen arrested for shooting, killing 14-year-old boy in Sanford

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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.


Foodie News: Pizza, tacos and festivals

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Venus and Saturn will be just above the Moon before sunrise Friday, but won't match the perfect smiling face look in social media claims.

The moon won't quite be smiling: Here's how reality compares to the social meme

Apr 25, 2025 "lunar smile" reality vs fiction

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff canât get enough oxygen with each breath. Advanced cystic fibrosis makes even simple things like walking or showering arduous and exhausting.

Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there's new hope

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Take a trip down the most scenic roadways in North Carolina.

These 6 scenic drives will take you to North Carolina's most incredible places

Top scenic drives in North Carolina.

Immigration is one of the most divisive and deeply personal issues facing North Carolina today. This WRAL Documentary takes viewers inside the debate from emotional family separations to high-profile crimes committed by undocumented immigrants.  

Watch the full documentary: Crossing Borders: Immigration and Division in North Carolina

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A look at WRAL's coverage of Pope Francis through the years.

Video: Look back at Pope Francis' life, TED Talk and outspoken moments

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A man is dead and at least four others were shot at a university in Eastern North Carolina overnight.

1 person killed, at least five others hurt in shooting on Elizabeth City State University's campus, school says

1 person killed, 6 others hurt in shooting on Elizabeth City State University's campus, school says

Apex vigil honors 17-year-old girl who died in Easter weekend crash

On cam: Mountain lion roams backyards in Las Vegas

On cam: ATM explodes inside Chinese restaurant, bomb goes off

Use of 'magic mushrooms' is up after relaxing rules, study finds

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Protesters demand climate action from Governor Stein, Criticize Duke Energy's fossil fuel expansion

Child nearly hit when bullet strikes Roxboro apartment, two men hospitalized

Power restored to thousands in Raleigh after storms take out traffic signals

"We're ready to bounce back:" Western NC breweries pitch tourist return at Brewgaloo 

Suspect charged with murder over Vancouver Filipino festival car ramming, police say victims were aged five to 65

Nation/World

Ex-Disney worker who hacked menus gets 3 years in prison

Republicans in the toughest swing districts become hard to find for people angry about Trump

Gaza's Health Ministry reports 51 deaths from Israeli strikes, bringing war's toll to over 52,000

Shocked by US peace proposal, Ukrainians say they will not accept any formal surrender of Crimea

Durham school hosts Strawberry Festival

Weekend best bets: Brewgaloo, Dogwood Festival, Spring Daze and more festivals

Fayetteville's Dogwood Festival will return in 2021

30+ trampoline parks and indoor playgrounds in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Clayton

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The Soccer Tournament returns: Wrexham, top women's players in field for $1 million prize

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Oakwood Pizza Box to open carry-out only location in Raleigh

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Out & About

Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

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Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

Explainer: Why is the bond market so important for the economy?

Fact check: Walz says most Americans don't have $1,000 in savings

Fact check: Trump says China 'made $1 trillion' off trade with US

Chemours and PAC donations to Republican lawmakers raise concerns in PFAS-hit communities

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National Democrats to boost investment in NC organizing ahead of 2026 midterms

US election officials question agency about Trump's order overhauling election operations

Republican NC lawmakers violated constitution in effort to strip election powers from Democratic governor, court rules

Federal court temporarily blocks NC from taking steps to throw out ballots in Griffin-Riggs lawsuit

ICE reverses termination of student immigration status

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Saint Augustine's University chair asks SBI to investigate mishandling of COVID relief funds

St. Andrews University in Laurinburg to close after spring semester

ICE is reversing the termination of legal status for international students around the US

Shaw University responds to allegations on women's basketball team

19 charged in Durham street takeover, police need help identifying others involved

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'We are going to charge you': Durham police crack down on car meetups with guns, drugs and stunts

'Please take care of us:' Federal cuts close PCB evaluation at NC State building

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers

Tackling tariffs: What some companies are saying, and doing, about tariffs

Welter: Like famous draft fallers before him, Shedeur Sanders will have a chance to prove if he was taken too late or right on time

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Panthers sign former Clemson, Raiders wideout Hunter Renfrow

Duke's Khaman Maluach declares for the NBA draft

Andrew Novak finally finishes atop the leaderboard along with Ben Griffin at the Zurich Classic

Brandon Duhaime scores 2 as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 5-2 to take a 3-1 series lead

No. 3 South Caldwell picks up signature win over No. 6 Weddington

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Hear from some of the top players at the 2025 Carolinas Coaches Combine - Hickory

Record Book: Three active girls lacrosse players moving up all-time goals leaders list

By the Numbers: The top returning receivers in 5A

Panther Creek alum Carson Vinson drafted by the Baltimore Ravens

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the types of skills workers will need to have in the near future.

In Depth with Dan: Examining the types of skills needed for modern manufacturing jobs

Durham police have announced charges against 19 people connected to a February car club meetup in downtown where participants were seen performing dangerous stunts, including setting a fire in the street.

Durham police charge 19 people for street take over, seek help identifying others

Durham police have asked for the public's help identifying some of the people believed to be involved in what they're calling a street takeover in February. Photos courtesy of the Durham Police Department.

Durham police ask for help identifying people from February street takeover

Despite the halted federal investigation, affected people and leaders like Gov. Josh Stein are expressing their intent to seek alternative avenues for investigation.

225 people with cancer and no investigation: A look at where things stand with NC State's Poe Hall

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President Donald Trump said he wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and said tariffs can help make that happen.

In Depth with Dan: Examining President Trump's claim of wanting to bring manufacturing back to US

A February car meetup in downtown Durham involved participants performing dangerous stunts with fire and passengers hanging out of moving vehicles.

Durham police cracking down on dangerous car meetups

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4 people dead, 3 others injured in Rockingham County crash, troopers say

Raw video shows Durham car meetup with guns, drugs, fire and stunts

Increase in calls for vape store, CBD regulation as middle schoolers show up for class impaired

Effort to regulate vape shops gains steam after students get high

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You decide: Who controls the Federal Reserve

Join NC's startup revolution: Apex hosts Small Business Town Hall on April 29

Donald Thompson: Wellness programs aren't enough. Leaders must prevent stress before it starts

Tom Snyder: Deep tech investment is transforming North Carolina's economy

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Tech industry tried reducing AI's pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its 'woke AI' efforts

Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds

'Sinners' bites off a phenomenal 2nd weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes 2nd place

Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers

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Largest parent and teacher store in the Triangle soon to close, shifts focus online 

Wake schools unveils new gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools'

New gun safety program 'NC Safe for Schools' kicks off

The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles

Walmart Deals: Heavy Duty 4 Shelf Metal Shelving Unit only $39.99 (reg. $109.99), Car Battery Jump Starter only $31.34 (reg. $89) PLUS Walmart+ Week starts April 28

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Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through April 29

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