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A warrant shows 14-year-old Mykia Daniel was in a fight with someone on April 12, leading to a school suspension. On April 22, she was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head.

Warrants: Raleigh 14-year-old girl was killed days after fight

RESCUED SO FAR FROM FLOOD WATERS IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA. >> FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS, THIS NOON, A 16 YEAR-OLD IS NOW CHARGED AS AN ADULT WITH THE MURDER OF A 14 YEAR-OLD RALEIGH GIRL. WE'RE TALKING ABOUT MA'KHIA DANIEL, THE 8TH GRADER AT LIGON MIDDLE SCHOOL WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN RALEIGH APARTMENT BACK IN APRIL. WRAL'S CHELSEA DONOVAN HAS BEEN COVERING THIS STORY SINCE THAT TRAGIC DAY IN CHELSEA. YOU JUST WENT THROUGH DOZENS OF UNSEALED SEARCH WARRANTS. WHAT WERE YOU ABLE TO LEARN FROM THIS? >> YEAH. SO LET'S SET THE SCENE HERE WAS HERE AT THESE APARTMENTS ON NORTH HILLS, DRIVE BACK IN APRIL, WHERE IN A BACK BEDROOM, POLICE FOUND 14 YEAR-OLD MA'KHIA DANIEL WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE HEAD. AND WE ARE LEARNING MORE FROM THESE NEWLY UNSEALED SEARCH WARRANTS THAT HER FAMILY ACTUALLY CALLED THE POLICE FOR A WELFARE CHECK HERE BASED ON THE SOME DISTURBING MESSAGES THAT SHE WAS DEAD, THAT THEY RECEIVED FROM THE SOCIAL MEDIA APP, INSTAGRAM. NOW THIS WAS THE SCENE IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR WHEN POLICE ARRIVED HERE ON NORTH HILLS DRIVE, SEARCH WARRANTS JUST UNSEALED YESTERDAY ARE REVEALING WHAT MAY HAVE LED TO THE 8TH GRADERS DEATH. ONE WARRANT INDICATES THAT SEVERAL OF MCKEE AS FRIENDS. I BELIEVE SHE WAS KILLED AFTER GETTING INTO A FIGHT AT SCHOOL. 5 DAYS PRIOR. NOW THOSE WARRANTS DETAIL THAT SEVERAL SUBJECTS MEANT TO SCARE MA'KHIA AND NOT KILL HER. NOW WARRANTS SHOW A 16 YEAR-OLD ZY LAWN ABRAMS SENT A MESSAGE TO MCKEE IS SAYING AFTER SHE WAS KILLED THAT READ AND I'M PARAPHRASING HERE, I'M SORRY FOR REAL. I'M TURNING MYSELF IN. I LOVED HER AND MEAN NONE OF THIS TO HAPPEN. I'M SORRY. I WANTED TO SAY I'M SORRY. NOW, MOMENTS AGO, AS YOU JUST MENTIONED, WE DID LEARN THAT 16 YEAR OLDS NAME ZY LA NEIGHBOR INTO WE UNDERSTAND FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY THAT HE WAS INDICTED IN HER DEATH IN MAY AND HE WILL BE TRIED AS

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Details surface in 14-year-old Raleigh girl's murder

PNC Arena's new name: Home of Hurricanes, NC State men's basketball now the Lenovo Center

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Lockdown lifted at Smithfield-Selma High School; no weapon found

Lockdown at Smithfield-Selma High School

Traffic signals out, more than 3,000 without power in Durham

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Hurricane season 2024: Low off NC coast will bring rain to Carolinas next week

Low off NC coast could deliver rain early next week

Cellphones in NC schools: Curbing distractions will require many solutions, experts say at forum

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Wakefield High School in Raleigh dismisses students early due to A/C issues

Wakefield High School students are dismissing at 12:15 p.m. Thursday due to the school's HVAC system not working at full capacity 

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Kamala Harris speaks at campaign rally in Charlotte

More than $554,000 in food benefit dollars have been stolen from North Carolina residents, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.



$554,000 in food stamp benefits stolen from NC residents since August

The Fedâs Preferred Inflation Gauge Stays Cool, Keeping a Rate Cut Imminent

It'll be another nice day on Thursday, but clouds are starting to move in as we prepare for showers from Francine.

Clouds move in Thursday, rain likely for Friday and weekend 

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making a beeline for swing states that they hope to flip in their favor this year, both of them trying to expand their narrow paths to victory in a closely fought presidential campaign.

Harris and Trump are jockeying for battleground states after their debate, including North Carolina

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Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 -- Judges must not legislate from the bench and ignore the law to help Donald Trump's presidential ambitions. Our courts' first obligation is to uphold the law. Voters come first - before the vanity of candidates or the manipulation of politicians.

Editorial: NC's high court legislates from the bench. Ignores law and voters to help Trump

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The owner of a high-end Raleigh home says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house. 

Raleigh homeowner says stranger filed fraudulent deed trying to take his luxury house

Dr. Craig Adams, the owner of a high-end Raleigh home, says a woman he's never met filed legal documents claiming she owns his house.

The southbound lane of Atlantic Avenue between New Hope Church Road and Highwoods Boulevard will be closed for a water main repair on Thursday.

Part of busy Raleigh road shut down for water main repair

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) â A tech billionaire popped out from a SpaceX capsule hundreds of miles above Earth and performed the first private spacewalk Thursday, a high-risk endeavor once reserved for professional astronauts.

Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth

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Around 10:45 p.m., police said a man standing on the tracks was hit and killed by an Amtrak train as it was approaching the Cary Amtrak Station.

Man hit, killed by Amtrak train in Cary 

WRAL News received video footage Wednesday of a man dressed as a FedEx driver stealing packages from homes in the West Lake neighborhood of Raleigh. The video showed a FedEx driver dropping off packages Friday in the neighborhood. Minutes later, another person dressed as a FedEx driver approached the home and took the packages away.



Man pretended to be FedEx driver and stole packages from Raleigh neighborhood, resident says

Fake FedEx driver steals package minutes after it was delivered

MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) â Francine weakened Thursday after striking Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses, sent storm surge rushing into coastal communities and raised flooding fears in New Orleans and beyond.

Francine weakens and moves inland after lashing Louisiana

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What is the North Carolina state motto? Discover its rich history and significance.


Discover the North Carolina state motto and its rich history

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Viewers sent us their gorgeous photos of the sunrise Thursday morning. Send us your photos at wral.com/report-it.

Photos: Vibrant sunrise lights up NC sky Thursday morningð

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WRAL 5 On Your Side has some tips to try to keep your surroundings dust-free. 

Danger in your dust: How to keep your surroundings dust-free

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SurveyUSA interviewed 900 North Carolina adults online from Sept. 4 to Sept. 7, with 771 of them being registered voters and 676 considered likely to vote in the upcoming November election.

WRAL News Poll: Survey of 900 NC adults shows voter trends for November election

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The musical lineup for the upcoming North Carolina State Fair will include more than 40 performers on two stages. 

NC State Fair releases Homegrown Music Fest lineup

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In the 105-minute titanic showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on Tuesday in Philadelphia, there were pointed barbs, missed opportunities and puzzling tangents -- and a worrying number of animal mentions.

Best, worst and most surprising lines from the presidential debate

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Meet Abel, the pet of the day. He is a 2-and-a-half-year-old neutered male dog who weighs 48 pounds. 

Pet of the Day for Sep. 12, 2024

Mom breaks Tesla window, baby trapped inside

Mom shares Tesla window to retrieve baby 

Sky 5 flies over Wakefield High School in Raleigh as students dismiss early due to A/C issues

New York teacher charged with putting 5-year-old student in chokehold 

New York teacher charged with using a chokehold on 5-year-old student 

Vice President Harris to kick off 'New Way Forward' tour in Charlotte and Greensboro Thursday

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Private astronauts make history with first-ever civilian spacewalk

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NC Republicans have little confidence in election accuracy. Election officials say they should.

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More than 7 out of 10 people in NC express confidence in 2024's election, survey finds

6 best colleges that offer computer engineering in North Carolina

Bull on the loose near Garner, owner asks for help in search

Lee County man sentenced to 14 years in prison for rape

Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of New York retrial

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A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattles the Los Angeles area

US filings for unemployment benefits inch up slightly but remain historically low

Wholesale inflation mostly cooled last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing

Michigan leaders join national bipartisan effort to push back against attacks on the election system

This weekend is filled with lots of live music and the return of a popular family-friendly festival in downtown Raleigh.


Weekend best bets: Hootie, BugFest and much more

Brooks & Dunn to play Raleigh

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'Hamilton' returns to Greensboro, tickets go on sale this week

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From eating dogs to Taylor Swift: Fact-checking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's first 2024 presidential debate

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Preview Trump and Harris' talking points ahead of the presidential debate

Are immigrants without legal status straining North Carolina services? Here are the facts.

Fact check: Stein says Robinson skipped vote on 'teacher bonuses' to hold campaign event

Fact check: Vance says consumers are 'better off' under tariffs

Cooper appoints new North Carolina environmental leader

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NC poll: Election integrity high, but voters concerned about safety 

WRAL News Poll shows stark partisan division on immigration, gun control

NC House approves school voucher, immigration enforcement bill, which goes to governor's desk

Economy, public safety are voters' top concerns, WRAL News Poll finds

Thousands of NC students potentially unprotected for measles

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Unvaccinated NC students could be at risk of catching measles

NC lawmakers debate immigration changes, private school voucher funding

UNC System Schools eliminate 59 DEI positions, save $17 million

UNC System schools cut 59 jobs, move $17 million to comply with new diversity policy

With RFK Jr. off the ballot, Wake County to pay about $66K to reprint ballots 

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Legal, unregulated stimulant kratom found in 100s of autopsies

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North Carolina looks for a 3-0 start in first-ever meeting vs. N.C. Central

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Panthers tickets drop to as low as $20 after Week 1 blowout loss

ACC This Week: No. 24 Boston College at No. 6 Missouri highlights week without ACC games

Major changes around PNC Arena: Two parking garages to be built by 2027

No place like home: Rolesville junior Zavion Griffin-Haynes says UNC feels like family

Watch unbeaten rivals SouthWest Edgecombe & Tarboro in the HighSchoolOT Game of the Week

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This side of Cary: Boys soccer team shows blue-collar work ethic in turnaround season

No. 8 D.H. Conley battles back, remains unbeaten with five-set win at Cleveland

Ronnie Long's dream after 44 years of wrongful imprisonment? A Mr. Peanut-shaped pool. But after $200,000 and months of delays, he was left with a mess.
On WRAL at 6, 5 On Your Side on how you can avoid construction nightmares.

On WRAL at 6: Mr. Peanut pool dream dashed after a construction nightmare! 

The North Carolina Supreme Court's ruling to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from the 2024 ballot will cost state taxpayers around $1 million to reprint ballots, with Wake County alone spending $66,000.

NC Supreme Court's decision to remove RFK Jr.'s name from ballot to cost taxpayers $1M

Raleigh homeowner says someone filed fraudulent deed trying to take possession of house

Hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded grants for private school tuition were tacked onto an immigration bill that will force North Carolina sheriffs to work with ICE on detainer requests, tying two key GOP priorities together.

NC lawmakers approve voucher expansion, target sheriffs who won't work with ICE

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House Bill 10 in North Carolina would require sheriffs to comply with federal immigration agents' requests to hold individuals charged with serious crimes.

NC bill would mandate sheriffs' cooperation with ICE in felony immigration cases

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Sudden utility bill spike throws Apex customers for a loop as some totals triple in price

Homeowners say problems developed shortly after Zebulon homes were built

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New: Teacher fired after WRAL investigation seen working in different district 

Child care director in Bunn charged with child abuse

Teacher facing assault charge has been substituting in Durham Public Schools

Child care director charged with abusing child at facility in Franklin County

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Cary, Durham among top real estate markets in 2024

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Boeing factory workers vote whether to go on strike

Fed official broke ethics rules but didn't violate insider trading laws, probe finds

US companies see record-low profits in China amid geopolitical tensions and slow growth, report says

Inflation's down and the European Central Bank has cut rates, again. Next up: The Fed

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42 state attorneys general demand a Surgeon General warning label for social media apps

October marks Suicide Prevention Month as NC faces record-breaking suicide rate 

Top grocery sales valid Sept. 11-17: Whole Boston Butt only $0.99/lb

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Top Amazon Deals: Quilted Queen Comforter only $16.91, Electric Cordless Spin Scrubber for shower only $19.99 w/coupon, Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls 5-pack w/lids only $17.49 (51% off)

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Target Deals: School supplies start at 25 cents, Kids' tees up to 70% off, Women's tops and pajamas up to 50% off

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