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Within the span of a few hours, two different men were injured in shootings within a few blocks of each other in Raleigh.

22-year-old shot to death near Western Blvd., second person shot only a few blocks away

WERE ABLE TO CLEAR THE TREE FROM THE ROADWAY. >> NEW THIS MORNING, RALEIGH POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING 2 SHOOTINGS THAT HAPPENED JUST A COUPLE OF BLOCKS FROM ONE ANOTHER. EACH SHOOTING SENT ONE MAN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES. THE FIRST THE CORNER OF SHERMAN AVENUE IN CLINTON STREET AT ABOUT MIDNIGHT. THE SECOND FURTHER ON SHERMAN AVENUE NEAR THE INTERSECTION WITH GORMAN STREET CLOSER TO 02:00AM POLICE SAY

Two men shot within a few blocks of each other overnight in Raleigh

Two men hospitalized after shootings within a few blocks of each other overnight

Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says, and rescue is underway

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Hundreds of abandoned, storm-ravaged boats float along the NC coast

A dozen abandoned boats pulled from the NC coastal waters

On cam: Police officer helps driver off deadly tracks seconds before a train speeds past

VIDEO: NC police officer helps driver off tracks seconds before train speeds past

Divisive or beneficial? Questions linger as UNC system looks to cut diversity programs

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Elderly man crashes into fallen tree in Moore County

Monica, Durham BimbÃ© Festival headliner, says she was never contacted about festival

Headliner of BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival unable to attend due to booking error

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Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is staying in Raleigh. The Canes legend agreed to a contract extension with the team. The details of the extension are currently unknown.

Reports: Canes, Rod Brind'Amour agree to contract extension

Rod Brind'Amour vs. New York Rangers Game 4

Sunday, May 19, 2024 -- GOP leaders are telling the billionaires financing a national movement to privatize public education that the General Assembly will take radical steps to prove "North Carolina is at the forefront of school choice and education freedom." It's not about helping children. It's about getting the money to win elections.

BOB HALL: How billionaires make N.C. public schools poorer

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Our severe weather threat is moving out, and we'll be in for a cloudy day on Sunday.


Cloudy, cool Sunday will be ideal for enjoying time outdoors

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A police officer shot and killed a woman Saturday in Gastonia after they say she shot at an officer.

Woman shot, killed by police after shooting at them in Gastonia

Woman shot by police after shooting at officers

Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said that 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes died around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday. Willard said he died at the Medical University of South Carolina from blunt force trauma.

Warrant: 13-year-old boy beaten to death with piece of wood, handgun

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The Roxboro Police Department is grieving the loss of a beloved and loyal police K-9 named Kilo, who passed away Saturday morning after ab unexpected medical emergency that began earlier in the week.

'Rest easy, good boy:' Roxboro police K-9 Kilo dies after medical emergency 

Police are warning Cary residents about a home break-in that happened on Friday evening in the Regency Park neighborhood.

Thieves break into Cary home in Regency Park, stealing guns before fleeing in 'loud' car

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Both directions of I-40 were closed for around four hours early Saturday morning as law enforcement and crisis negotiation teams worked to resolve a mental health crisis situation involving a woman and children.

Mental health crisis involving woman, children shuts down I-40 both directions for hours

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Seize the Grey has won the Preakness Stakes for 88-year-old Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. His victory ended Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid. 

Seize the Grey wins the Preakness for D. Wayne Lukas and ends Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid

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LOS ANGELES (AP) â Newly released video appears to show Sean âDiddyâ Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events

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Having a hurricane survival kit prepared can help you and your family stay safe and comfortable if a hurricane hits.

Hurricane survival kit: How to keep your family safe when a hurricane hits

Hurricane Florence was one of the worst hurricanes in NC history.

FORT COLLINS, Colorado (AP) â Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever.

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

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This weekend is filled with festivals including the BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival, Artsplosure and Got to Be NC!

Weekend best bets: Got to Be NC Festival, Artsplosure, Bimbe

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The Carolina Panthers unveiled their 2024 regular season schedule. Here's a glimpse at their opponents for the upcoming season.

Carolina Panthers schedule: Takeaways on their 2024 opponents 

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The annual Space-out competition finds who's best at zoning out for 90 minutes without falling asleep, checking their phone or talking.

South Koreans compete to see who's best at doing absolutely nothing

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The Durham Police Department's newest employee has four legs and a tail.



Siren the therapy dog joins Durham Police Department

Durham Police Department therapy dog Siren

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The efforts to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at North Carolina's public universities come amid a broader backlash in conservative circles against affirmative action and other more recent racial justice reforms that passed after the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

NC's public university system to vote this week to repeal diversity policies

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Man injured after crashing into fallen tree in Moore County

BimbÃ© headliner Monica a no-show, says she didn't know about the festival

Bimbe headliner Monica a no-show, says she didn't know about the festival

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Raleigh car shop partners with police, AAA to raise awareness on catalytic converter thefts

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Man shot, killed by police in Greensboro

Triangle festivals face rainy forecast, organizers adapt   

Goat gone missing: Pet thefts on the rise in Chapel Hill  

'Game-changing' tech in Cumberland County allows blood to reach patients in life-threatening situations

Colorado sex offender busted for operating fake charity

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Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 accused in Arizona fake electors case

US intelligence suggests American who vanished in Syria in 2017 has died, daughter says she was told

Israeli army finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza killed at Oct. 7 music festival

Protesters Agreed to Leave. This Is What Some Colleges Promised in Return.

The Got To Be NC Festival kicked off Friday with a special announcement from the state's agriculture commissioner.


Got To Be NC Festival kicks off with $111 billion economic announcement

Foodie News: Locals Seafood holds grand opening

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Bowl, dine and craft at new restaurant at Raleigh Iron Works

Mexican creamed corn at Jaguar Bolera 

BimbÃ© Cultural Arts Festival headliner Monica unable to perform due to booking error 

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Artsplosure to take over downtown Raleigh this weekend, rain could dampen event

Artsplosure celebrates 'all different forms of art'

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Fact check: Trump says immigrants will 'destroy' Social Security

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Fact check: Biden says Trump wants to monitor women's pregnancies

Fact check: Kennedy says Congress prohibits research into mass shootings

Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 16

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The Wrap: NC mask ban debate, AI porn, video gambling 

North Carolina bettors lost more than $100M on sports wagering in April

NC anti-mask bill could violate federal law, disability rights and free speech advocates say

Saving the bees, tracking mosquitos and attacking cancer: NCInnovation approves first round of grants

Study highlights segregation impacting NC schools 70 years after Brown v. Board

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Durham Public Schools emplyees call for more money in county budget

University of North Carolina School of the Arts settles lawsuit for sexual misconduct allegations

NC schools are struggling with segregation 70 years after Brown v. Board, new research shows

US Department of Labor investigates Saint Augustine's University after missed paychecks

Signs of Alzheimer's were everywhere. Then his brain improved

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How sewage floods at home turned into nightmares for Raleigh families

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Stakeouts and surveillance: WRAL Investigates high-performance car thieves targeting Triangle dealerships

A year later, impact from NC's 12-week abortion ban coming into focus

Hurricanes face off-season of change. Which Carolina players are free agents?

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Shane Lowry ties a major championship record by shooting a 9-under 62 to get into the mix at the PGA

NBA features two Game 7s Sunday between teams that have experienced both ends of blowouts

Police: Scheffler's car dragged detective; Golfer booked, returns to PGA Championship

Rod Brind'Amour contract situation looms large for Canes' future

Lake Norman Charter pulls away from Orange for boys lacrosse championship 3-peat

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Union Pines rolls past Bishop McGuinness in girls lacrosse championship game

Metrolina Christian wins back-to-back games against Wesleyan Christian to claim NCISAA 4A baseball title

Green Level's Austin Hryn scores game-winner in overtime to win 4A boys lacrosse title over Lake Norman

Cardinal Gibbons wins 3rd straight girls lacrosse state title, rolls past Charlotte Catholic

The total cost to repair the damage, replace lost belongings and for a place to stay while repairs were being made totaled more than $160,000 for one Raleigh family.

Raleigh families describe exasperation in dealing with homes flooded by sewage

Sewage floods inside Raleigh homes

State lawmakers are pushing to roll back landmark juvenile justice reforms, called the Raise The Age law, that passed with broad bipartisan support several years ago.

NC bill moves to reverse juvenile justice reforms

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety.

Deaths from police pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Since 2018, there has been an almost 140% increase in cyclists dying along roadways all over North Carolina

Bicyclists ride in silence to remember 43 people who died on NC roads

Police chases in North Carolina have more than doubled in recent years, raising concerns about safety. In 2022, 24 people were killed in pursuits in North Carolina -- half of whom were uninvolved bystanders. 

Police chases in NC have more than doubled since 2019. 24 people were killed in pursuits in 2022

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Bicyclists take to streets for silent ride, bring attention to spike in deaths on NC roadways

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Judge grants NC State's appeal to block outside access to Poe Hall

On WRAL at 6: Sewage spread across the living room: Local family left paying after Raleigh maintenance backfired

Grocery prices flat, overall inflation still high compared to pre-pandemic levels

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Car thieves caught on camera: WRAL Investigates crime rings targeting NC dealerships

WRAL Investigates: Mother says missed pool inspection cost her daughter's life

Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

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Donald Thompson: Cut through AI noise with authentic, inclusive marketing

UAWâs push to unionize factories in South faces latest test in vote at 2 Mercedes plants in Alabama

OpenAI, Reddit teaming in deal that will bring Redditâs content to ChatGPT

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A UAW Loss at Mercedes-Benz Slows Union's Southern Campaign

More people are turning 65 this year than ever before. That has sparked a gold rush for the retirement industry

China rolls out new measures to fix its property crisis, spur growth

Unusual giant planet as fluffy as cotton candy spotted by astronomers

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Warrant: Man exposed himself and threatened young girls online

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Parents honor baby's short life with foundation to fund research into the disease that took him

Raleigh girls say man made threats, exposed himself to them while they played Roblox

Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event for parents

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List of top grocery deals valid May 15-21

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through May 19

Tar Heel Traveler: Bertie Peanuts gearing up for the Got to be NC Festival 

 Tar Heel Traveler: Chimney Rock Elevator celebrating 75 years 

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