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A child was shot at a home on Danish Drive in Fayetteville just after midnight on Friday. The child was taken to the hospital. 

Child rushed to hospital from Fayetteville drive-by shooting

<p>ALL THE MAJOR THOROUGHFARES IN THE BULL CITY. &gt;&gt; WITH BREAKING NEWS WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING WITH BRAND NEW INFORMATION COMING TO US IN JUST THE LAST 15 MINUTES. THE CHILD WAS INSIDE A HOME AND WAS HURT IN A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING. WR DISCUSSING COFFEY JOINS US LIVE IN FAYETTEVILLE RIGHT NOW. POLICE HAVE BEEN ON THAT SCENE FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS. KELSEY. &gt;&gt; JEFF, I JUST SPOKE WITH OFFICERS ON SCENE WITHIN THE LAST 20 MINUTES AND THEY SAY THAT THIS WAS A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING. THEY SAY THE CHILD WAS INSIDE OF THIS HOME HERE WHERE YOU CAN SEE OFFICERS ARE IN THE FRONT YARD THERE ON A LADDER BY A TREE. THEY SAID THE CHILD WAS INSIDE WHEN THEY WERE SHOT. IT APPEARS THAT THEIR INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN FOCUSED ON THIS HOME. BUT THERE'S CRIME SCENE TAPE SURROUNDING A MULTIPLE HOMES THAT ARE HERE NEXT DOOR. LET'S TAKE YOU TO VIDEO NOW FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER FROM OVERNIGHT. THE SHOOTING HAPPENED AT JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT. NOW, POLICE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THAT SHOOTER AND WE'RE WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON THAT CHILD'S CONDITION. SO WE'LL BE SURE TO STAY ON TOP OF THIS AND KEEP YOU UPDATED.</p>

Fayetteville drive-by shooting

Child shot in drive-by shooting in Fayetteville neighborhood

Snakebite season is off to strong start in North Carolina, dozens treated for bites in Triangle hospitals

Snakebite season is off to strong start in North Carolina

'Most Wanted' subject arrested at Durham hotel

Durham's 'Most Wanted' subject arrested after barricading self in hotel

Rabid cat bites woman in Wake Forest

Wake County Public Health has issued a rabies notice after a rabid fox bit a child in a Raleigh neighborhood.

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North Carolina woman and her dad complete prison sentences for death of her Irish husband

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Less humid, dry Friday and Saturday on tap. 90s return Sunday

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Friday, June 7, 2024 -- The national debt is a political problem, not an economic crisis.

COLUMN: Why you shouldn't be obsessed about the national debt

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Enjoy the outdoors and live music with family and friends this summer at these special concert series.

Where to find outdoor music in the Triangle this summer

'Live After 5' summer concert series returns to downtown Raleigh

A large, brightly colored invasive species called the Joro spider is on the move in the United States. Populations have been growing in parts of the South and East Coast for years, and many researchers think it's only a matter of time before they spread to much of the continental U.S.

Headed for the East Coast: Giant flying spiders that can stay in the air for miles and eat butterflies

Giant flying spiders spreading across East Coast

A Raleigh grandmother said she keeps pinching herself after a $728,048 jackpot win



Raleigh grandmother celebrates $728,048 jackpot win

But the changes aren't as sweeping as what conservative groups pushed for.

New health standards will come to NC schools in 2025

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Vehicles may be allowed again in the Raleigh Christmas Parade and other Raleigh parades, according to recommendations by city staff.



Raleigh seeks public feedback: Should the Christmas Parade allow vehicles? 

Life-sized dragon floats through Raleigh Christmas Parade 

Edgecombe County Schools in North Carolina has implemented the Evolv Express Weapons Detection System in all its schools to ensure the safety of students. 

Weapons detection system flags gun at Edgecombe County awards ceremony

There is no doubt that gang violence, gang crime, is a problem, both nationwide and in North Carolina. 

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

33,000 gangs nationwide

Lots of live music coming up this weekend. 

Weekend best bets: Kane Brown, Niall Horan and lots of live music

Country Music Will Talk About the Hurt, but Not the Politics

Police say the suspect grabs a package that was just dropped off by FedEx and replaces it with an empty package.

Durham police search for fake Amazon worker stealing packages 

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A look around golf's mecca will show some of the economic benefits the U.S. Open will bring to Moore County. Tons of fans will flock to the Sandhills and generate a boost for the area.

Excitement surrounds historic Pinehurst No. 2 course ahead of 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 ready for US Open coming to town

WRAL Documentary uncovers the types of gangs operating in the state, the crimes they're committing, and how a recent change in North Carolina law is making it easier for gangs to recruit children.

WRAL Documentary Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

Easy Targets: Gangs getting younger in NC

The state's second highest court ruled Wednesday that N.C. State University must allow independent investigators in Poe Hall to test the building.

Court rules NC State employees can conduct independent testing of Poe Hall 

Poe Hall at NC State University 

June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Triangle! 

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

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Dozens of pilots have a plan to help save the planet this summer. But the clock is ticking.

Pilots take to the air to help the environment 

US cicada-geddon continues in Midwest and South

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Suni Lee ready to defend Olympic gymnastics gold

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Water polo athlete has targeted Olympics as a goal since 6th grade 

Biden talks about democracy and freedom at D-Day site in France

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Gilgo Beach alleged serial killer charged with more deaths

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Deputies investigating two scenes in Kenly

Puppy rescued in Goldsboro tragically passes away days later

Clayton Fire Department responds to house fire; all residents and pets safe 

Five juveniles taken into custody after car break-ins in Durham, Butner

Putin says he sees no current threat to Russia that would warrant the use of nuclear arms

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YouTuber charged for having a helicopter blast a Lamborghini with fireworks, authorities say

Class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribers gets underway

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire the push for democracy abroad and at home

How a Depression-era law could be used to make your booze cheaper

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

Foodie News: New coffee shop has plans for Chapel Hill

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Gigantic parks in the Triangle: Tour 3 playgrounds in Cary, Apex and Wake Forest 

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NC hosts official Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony 

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The Soccer Tournament: Who, when, how to watch this all-star, $1 million, winner-take-all event in Cary

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Out & About

Fact check: Biden says violent crime 'is near a record 50-year low'

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Fact check: Is Chief Justice Newby removing judges who were elected to their positions?

8 questions about Trump's guilty verdict and his presidential campaign, answered

Fact check: Biden says inflation 'was 9% when I came to office'

Fact check: Speaker Johnson says paroled immigrants can register to vote at the DMV

NC tax revenue from sports betting eclipses $40 million since March launch

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NC DMV head claims glitch behind lengthy delays impacting 350,000-plus people

State, federal officials tour Raleigh water plant to learn about PFAS-removal upgrades

Bill to require UNC, NC State to play each other, other in-state schools won't advance, NC House Speaker says

NC lawmakers push new campaign finance rules. Critics call it political 'money laundering'

Edgecombe County weapons detection system finds gun at school ceremony

Education

NC House passes bill designed to help Wake County leadership academies

High school students would be able to appeal short suspensions under new bill

NC teens' well-being is improving post-pandemic, but it's still worse than it used to be, new data show

Enormous win: NC State grad student can do own testing inside Poe Hall

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'Absolutely disingenuous': Health expert critical of second Poe Hall PCB report

Wake County leaders pass $2 billion fiscal year budget: Here's what it means for homeowners, school system

Wake commissioners approve 9% increase in school funding

Raleigh's hot: AI mapping helps plan for growth amid climate change

Batter up! Things to know as NCAA baseball tournament enters super regionals

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Chapel Hill Super Regional: Tar Heels stay home, host West Virginia

Athens Super Regional: NC State goes down to Georgia 

Doris Burke on calling NBA Finals: 'I am sort of mindful that there is something meaningful here'

Oklahoma wins record fourth straight NCAA softball title, beating Texas 8-4 for 2-game sweep

South Brunswick's Kina Davis named Gatorade NC Player of the Year in softball

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Reidsville soph. Kendre Harrison named MaxPreps Male National Athlete of the Year

NC State follows Duke & UNC with offer for Independence DB Nick Reddish

Independence basketball player Kamryn Kitchen to reclass & attend Virginia

Northwest Cabarrus All-State LB Jackson Forrest commits to ODU

North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Wayne Goodwin testified before House lawmakers Thursday on wait times, unfilled positions and delays for new licenses.

As complaints mount over long waits, DMV head questioned by NC lawmakers 

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The CPI shows food prices haven't increased too much but prices are going up in other places which trickles down to people feeling squeezed in other places.

About half of North Carolina parents report struggling to afford food 

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Food affordability is a hot topic of discussion among consumers who are feeling the crunch at the grocery store.

More parents say they can't afford groceries due to rising prices

If an injection goes wrong and medicine winds up in a patient's tissue instead of their bloodstream, those patients are often never told.



Cancer patients often left in dark after bad radiation injections

People who work and studied in North Carolina State University's Poe Hall still have concerns after the release of a new report on cancer-causing chemicals in the building.

New calls for more testing after second Poe Hall PCB testing released

A federal judge has permanently blocked some efforts in North Carolina to restrict how abortion pills can be dispensed, saying they are unlawfully in conflict with the authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

 Judge blocks certain rules on abortion pills in North Carolina

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Jeep Wagoneer earns Top Safety Pick, other large SUVs fall short

Mower engines recalled for fire hazard

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NC State says Poe Hall PCB testing results coming in next few weeks 

Fort Liberty soldier charged for death of his infant daughter

ALE hopes for more resources after deadly crashes involving underage drinking

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US employers added a robust 272,000 jobs in May in a sign of sustained economic health

Workers at Samsung Electronics walk out for the first time ever

Donald Thompson: Inclusivity, belonging build an engaged workforce

Cybersecurity career opportunities outpace supply: Report

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US hiring and wage growth picked up last month in sign of sustained economic health

AI 'gold rush' for chatbot training data could run out of human-written text

Walmart offers new perks for workers, from a new bonus plan to opportunities in skilled trade jobs

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Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

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Captain Cookie & The Milk Man to open second Raleigh location

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