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A Durham Police officer shot an armed person in the parking lot of Food Lion on Hope Valley Road early Sunday morning. Police were initially called there for reports of a "car club" racing in the area just after midnight.

Durham police chief: Officer shoots armed person in Food Lion parking lot on Hope Valley Road after reports of cars racing

CAROLINA. THAT'S COMING UP. >> CHRIS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. WANT TO GET YOU RIGHT TO THAT BREAKING NEWS IN DURHAM. NOW, ONE PERSON IS IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER BEING SHOT BY POLICE. THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER GOT THIS FOOTAGE NEW THE FOOD LION ON HOPE VALLEY ROAD DURHAM. POLICE SAY THIS ALL STARTED AFTER REPORTS OF A CAR CLUB THAT WAS STREET RACING IN THE AREA AFTER OFFICERS GOT THERE. SOMEBODY STARTED THROWING THINGS AT THE POLICE CAR AND WAS THEN CONFRONTED BY AN OFFICER. THERE WAS THEN A FOOT CHASE THROUGH POLICE, THEN SAYING A PERSON HAD A GUN AND REFUSED TO DROP IT. THAT'S WHEN THE OFFICER SHOT THEM. THE SUSPECT THEN GOT INTO A CAR WHICH DROVE OFF OTHER OFFICERS. STOP THAT CAR PROVIDED AID UNTIL AN AMBULANCE TOOK THE SUSPECT TO THE HOSPITAL. THE SBI INDY PD ARE INVESTIGATING THIS INCIDENT. DURHAM POLICE ARE EXPECTED TO RELEASE MORE

Durham police shoot person in Food Lion parking lot on Hope Valley Road after reports of cars racing

Person shot by Durham police after car club meet-up

Trump's nominations put NC's Tillis under the microscope. Why he's the nation's 'most vulnerable' GOP senator

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Recovery continues for western NC nearly two months after Hurricane Helene

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Woman hospitalized after being hit by her own car

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How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Could Destroy One of Civilization's Best Achievements

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WASHINGTON (AP) â President Joe Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, according to people familiar with the matter.

AP sources: Biden for the first time OKs Ukraine's use of US-supplied long-range missiles in Russia

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The explosion could be felt across the county, according to the sheriff's office.

Several fire departments respond to reported home explosion near Charlotte

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TYLER, Texas (AP) â Country singer Sundance Head, a winner on âThe Voice,â is recovering at home after he was accidentally shot in the stomach while handling a firearm on a hunting trip at his East Texas ranch, his agent said Sunday.

'The Voice' winner Sundance Head recovers at home after being accidentally shot on his Texas ranch

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First responders provided CPR to the child, who was found in the pond, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office.







3-year-old boy dies Saturday after falling into Wake County pond a day earlier

Child pulled from body of water in Wake Forest

MEXICO CITY (AP) â Victoria KjÃ¦r Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe.

Victoria KjÃ¦r Theilvig of Denmark is crowned the 73rd Miss Universe

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) â Democrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election, but scored significant downballot victories, giving them hope as they look to the future.

North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it

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Deputies said a 66-year-old woman was struggling to load her groceries into her car at a Walmart on North Brightleaf Boulevard in Johnston County when a man helped her place them in her car.


Men on the run after following woman home from Walmart and robbing her, deputies say

Person's of interest in Johnston County armed robbery

Chapel Hill officers said they responded to two armed robberies near UNC's campus on Saturday morning. Two men were seen leaving a white SUV in both cases.

Two wanted in armed robberies near UNC campus

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NEW YORK (AP) â Sean âDiddyâ Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for his upcoming sex trafficking trial, prosecutors claimed in a court filing urging a judge to reject his latest bail request.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say

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Two friends who live in Boone made a discovery that heartened a former Appalachian State student decades after she lost her wallet.

Boone friends find woman's lost wallet 40 years later while cleaning up Helene damage

Friends find former Appalachian State student's lost wallet decades later

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Stepping into Angus Barn at Christmas time is one of Raleigh's most memorable holiday experiences. The glitzy, twinkling wonderland has grown each year since the tradition began around 20 years ago - culminating in over 20,000 decorations and weeks of work from Santa's elves.

Wonderland at Angus Barn: Grieving sisters started one of Raleigh's most beloved holiday traditions 

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This week offers the return of a de-light-ful holiday tradition and a unique, interactive concert.



Weekend best bets: Chinese lanterns return and Ben Folds takes your requests

Elephant at the Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary

Spear points, hammer stones and picks lost to history under layers of leaves, roots and rocks â it was the evidence Scott Ashcraft was looking for.

Whistleblower sounds alarm about destruction of tribal sites in North Carolina

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Former Wake County teacher James Rencher was accused of assaulting two students in his East Wake High School class in 2022, and those assaults went unreported until a series of reports by WRAL News.

Guilty: Teacher who abused special needs students must seek anger management treatment

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A group of attorneys said they will pursue justice for people who worked or studied in North Carolina State University's Poe Hall and believe chemicals in the building made them sick.

Legal action planned against NC State over PCBs in Poe Hall  

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Raleigh police have decided not to file charges against a man who went on a racist tirade and swung a shovel at utility workers in a north Raleigh neighborhood, despite the incident being captured on cellphone video and shared widely online.

Caught on camera: Man goes on minutes-long racist rant against utility workers in Raleigh neighborhood

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Time for our Pet of the Day! Alice easily mastered housetraining, leash etiquette and crate management. She loves outdoor adventures, whether it's a jog or exploring trails on a hike. Learn about adopting Alice at crisisdogsnc.org.

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Defense and Hampton's career day lead UNC to 31-24 win over Wake Forest

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Seasonal tourism decline hurts hospitality workers in Asheville

Woman taken to hospital after her own car ran over her leg in Kenly

Teen driving course in Cary highlghts distraction dangers

3-year-old boy who fell into Wake County pond Friday has died

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Driving program holds teen driving safety event in Cary

CNN wants federal court to take up Robinson defamation case 

Cases closed: Eating shrimp salad, parsley sickened more than 100 people in North Carolina

UNC system leaders want to standardize how campuses respond to student protests

Netanyahu aide leaked classified document to influence public opinion on hostage negotiations, court says

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Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in Belize after drenching Honduras

An Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills at least 30, hospital director says

Boeing issues layoff notices to 400-plus workers as it begins drastic cuts

Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure

Foodie News: Pet-friendly dining in North Hills and a new Raleigh restaurant

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Marbles unveils new courtyard space in downtown Raleigh

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

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Fact check: Do North Carolina officials 'keep' children of Helene victims who can't find shelter?

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

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

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 14

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Wake County to count ballots of 3 dead voters, in possible violation of NC election rules

Balance of power in NC legislature, Supreme Court on the line as counties finish counting votes

NC Treasurer Dale Folwell reacts to governor's race, future of NC Treasury

NC lawmakers could approve more Helene aid next week

Attorney General's Office looking into allegations against Saint Augustine's board of trustees

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Wake County schools making changes after WRAL investigation into alleged abuse

Wake County Schools knew of abuse allegations for 20 months before reporting to police, WRAL Investigates finds

Case dismissed against Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees

Cooper pardons NC men wrongfully convicted of murder, armed robbery

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She was licensed as a foster and adoptive parent. Now she's charged with the murders of her two children

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

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

'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

Spencer Martin notches 1st career shutout as Hurricanes put 4 past Senators

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Bela Karolyi, the polarizing coach who helped launch gymnasts to Olympic stardom, dies at 82

No. 6 Duke routs Wofford 86-35 in bounceback game following first loss

Campbell loses in final road game of the season, 41-22 against Delaware

UNC looks for a fourth straight win against Wake Forest in ACC play

Brackets set for first girls flag football playoff in NC

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(12) Green Hope gets revenge, downs SWAC foe (1) Holly Springs in 4A fourth round

Ellis' brace sends (2) Bradford Prep past (14) Bishop McGuinness, punches ticket to 1A regional final

New Updates: NCHSAA sets ADM numbers, giving early glimpse at upcoming realignment with 8 classifications

This year's NCHSAA playoff football teams sorted into next year's classifications

'I'm gonna start swinging': Man won't be charged for tirade against utility workers

Caught on camera: Racist, verbal attack on utility workers in Raleigh

Even after wrongfully convicted people in North Carolina are exonerated, they aren't eligible for restitution for their time in prison unless also pardoned by the governor.

Gov. Roy Cooper pardons two men, making them eligible to seek restitution

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Avantae Deven, a Fayetteville mother charged with the murders of two of her adopted children, was a licensed foster and adoptive parent for years, with no prior concerns reported by the agency overseeing her placements.

Child welfare service reveals how mother accused of killing children was able to adopt them

North Carolina's Child Fatality Task Force is urging state lawmakers to make changes next year to reduce the rate of child gun deaths in the state.

State child health experts urge lawmakers to tighten safe gun storage laws

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5 On Your Side's Restaurant Ratings: Torero's Restaurant, Mezeh Grill, San Felipe Mexican Restaurant

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WRAL investigation reveals flaws in how Wake schools respond to reports of abuse

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Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

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Guest column: Trump's second term could spark an American health tech revolution

Grace Ueng: Life lessons from HBS and MIT: Finding happiness and perspective

Amazon set to unveil new project in Edgecombe County

Coastal startup community still NEW after almost a decade

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McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak

Forget downtown or the âburbs. The far-flung exurbs are where people are moving

Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend

General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market

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Inflation hit a bump in October after slowing for six straight months

Inflation goes up in October, raising concerns for fed rate cuts

ENDS TODAY: First Walmart Black Friday Deals event is LIVE NOW: See the impressive list of top deals!

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Toys, Games & Children's Books for $5 or less from Walmart and Amazon!

Amazon Early Black Friday Deals: Tactical LED Flashlights 2 Pk with batteries only $7.99 (50% off), Melissa & Doug 100 Pc Wooden Blocks Set only $10 (64% off), Wireless Earbuds only $13.49 (reg. $29.99) w/coupon, Levi's jeans up to 73% off 

Macy's Black Friday Early Access is LIVE: Boots for adults & kids only $19.99, Comforter sets IN ALL SIZES only $19.99, Pearl earrings for $5.99 (reg. $32.50), Up to 75% off beauty gift sets & jewelry

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through Nov. 17

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