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A Holly Springs man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 50 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in multiple pellet gun shootings dating back to 2020.



Man faces decades in prison for Holly Springs pellet gun shootings in 2020

<p>NEWS COVERAGE. YOU CAN COME HOME. &gt;&gt; IT IS DAY 2 OF DELIBERATIONS IN THE TRIAL OF HENDERSON ATWATER. THE MAN ACCUSED IN A STRING A PELLET GUN SHOOTINGS IN HOLLY SPRINGS 4 YEARS AGO, ATWATER WAS HELD IN JAIL FOR NEARLY 3 YEARS WHILE HE COULD NOT MAKE A MILLION DOLLAR BOND. AND JUST LAST YEAR, HIS CASE ENDED IN A MISTRIAL. HE'S NOW WAITING TO SEE HOW THIS JURY HANDLES HIS CASE. WRAL. SEAN GALLAGHER IS IN THE COURTROOM ON VERDICT WATCH. SEAN, WHAT'S THE MOON? &gt;&gt; THEY'RE IN A THERE'S A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF NERVOUSNESS. EVERY TIME THE JUDGE CALLS EVERYONE BACK IN FOR THE JURY TO HAVE SOME QUESTIONS. AND SO FAR IT'S ONLY BEEN QUESTIONS. THEY STILL DON'T HAVE A VERDICT YET, BUT THEY WANT TO SEE MORE EVIDENCE AND CIERA SURVEILLANCE VIDEOS THAT THEY ALREADY SAW. THEY ACTUALLY JUST ASKED TO DO THAT JUST MOMENTS AGO AND THEY WILL CONTINUE DELIBERATING FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER HALF HOUR BEFORE LUNCH. NOW, EARLIER TODAY, ANDERSON ATWATER WALKED INTO THE COURTHOUSE, POSSIBLY FOR THE LAST TIME AS A FREE MAN. HIS TEAM MAINTAINING HIS INNOCENCE IN THIS CASE WHILE THEY WAIT FOR THE JURY TO REACH A VERDICT THIS TIME YESTERDAY, THEY GAVE THEIR CLOSING ARGUMENTS, CALLING THIS INVESTIGATION FLAW WHILE THE STATE CLAIMS THERE ARE TOO MANY COINCIDENCES CONNECTING OUT WATER TO THESE SHOOTINGS TO IGNORE. CLOSING ARGUMENTS DID FINISH YESTERDAY WITH THE STATE CALLING OUT WATER. THE COMMON DENOMINATOR ACROSS DOZENS OF PELICANS SHOOTINGS IN HOLLY SPRINGS BETWEEN 2020 2021. &gt;&gt; BUT EVEN IF YOU BELIEVE THAT WAS HIS CAR ON MAIN STREET. CAN YOU MAKE OUT TO THE DRIVER? WAS? IS THERE ANY EVIDENCE &gt;&gt; WE'RE GOING ON ABOUT 6 HOURS NOW THAT THE JURY HAS BEEN DELIBERATING THIS CASE. AND AGAIN, THEY GO TO LUNCH IN ABOUT A HALF HOUR. WE'LL BE HERE ON STANDBY UNTIL THEY COME</p>

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Stabbing reported at Raleigh bus stop off Capital Boulevard

Man stabbed at Raleigh bus stop off Capital Boulevard, driver says 

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Hurricanes new executive: 'Very serious' about bringing MLB team to Raleigh

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Sheriff calls Granville cockfighting bust 'horrific,' could involve cartel groups

Granville County Sherriff's Office performs search warrant on a cock fighting ring. 

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The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.

Illness in NC linked to Boar's Head deli recall, including 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

Certain Boar's Head Deli meats recalled over possible Listeria

Eleven dogs are now in protective custody. Matthew Neal, of Pink Hill, has been arrested, and charged with nine counts of felony cruelty to animals in Lenoir County. He was also charged with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals in Duplin County. 

Man charged with 11 counts of animal cruelty after viral video shows person beating dog

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It'll be a calm start on Wednesday before high heat and isolated storms ramp back up in the afternoon and evening.



Dangerous heat, isolated severe storms expected through Friday

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For about 40 minutes, NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker and Tod Morgan, the chair of the NCHSAA NIL Committee, provided insights into how NIL policies work in high schools across the country and why it is an issue that North Carolina needs to address.

'We can't run away from it because it's here': NCHSAA meets with State Board of Education about high school NIL

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Three people were hospitalized after a stabbing on Glenwood South early Wednesday morning, police say. A woman was charged.


3 hospitalized after stabbing on Glenwood South; woman charged, police say

At least one person stabbed on Glenwood South, police say

The votes during a rare mid-summer session illustrate how the chamber's GOP supermajority can advance its agenda over the objections of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The measures now go to the Senate, which wasn't in session Wednesday.

NC House overrides vetoes on landlord, recreational vehicle and digital currency bills

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Raleigh police have discovered a human trafficking and prostitution ring in northwest Raleigh, according to a search warrant obtained by WRAL News. The warrant states that one victim was beaten, held captive, and threatened not to go to authorities.

Warrant: Victim describes escape from human trafficking ring in northwest Raleigh

Raleigh police have discovered a human trafficking and prostitution ring in northwest Raleigh, according to a search warrant obtained by WRAL News. 

WASHINGTON (AP) â Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been especially tepid about President Joe Biden, a new poll shows.

About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll

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Pierre Rabadan, deputy mayor of sports of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, said rain can send runoff or sewage into the river. He says, however, there was no reason to worry about the levels on Wednesday. 

Seine 'good enough' for triathletes; Paris river will open to public next summer

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Police say a man killed himself Tuesday after he brought a gun to a UNC women's health clinic and shot at officers.



Police: Man with gun in lobby at UNC Southeastern fired at officers and shot himself

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Women in music will be celebrated at the two shows remaining in the free "Live After 5" summer concert series in downtown Raleigh. 


 'Live After 5' summer concert series celebrates music of Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Fleetwood Mac 

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

Democrat Roy Cooper, in his second term as governor, withdrew from consideration Monday night. But Cooper says he made the decision early on in the process.

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Community members of all ages shaved their heads Tuesday evening in Wake Forest to show support for an 18-year-old who survived a near-fall from a truck in June. The event, dubbed the John-A-Thon, took place at Rudinos Sports Bar.  



'Wanted to give back': Wake Forest community rallies for fundraiser honoring teen severely injured in fall

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"Bullwinkle died as wild as he lived," the Corolla Wild Horse Fund said. "He was in the prime of his life, and went from being a symbol of what it means to be wild and free to a tragic example of how irresponsible, reckless human behavior can cause pain, suffering, and irreparable damage to the herd in an instant."

Wild horse Bullwinkle euthanized after car hits him on NC beach

Wild horse Bullwinkle euthanized after car hits him on beach

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The Olympics triathlon took place in part in the River Seine Wednesday despite months of worries that it would not be clean enough.

Paris officials assure: Seine is safe for swimmers

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On cam: Fake inspector charged after giving orders to employees 

Auto shop owner's 'dad jokes' on road sign spread happiness 

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Man charged with animal cruelty: Lenoir County Sheriff's Office discusses arrest

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Families push NC lawmakers to expand private school voucher program

UNC grad is captain and calming influence on USA field hockey team

Zeus, a K-9 with Apex Police Department, dies from illness

Delta CEO says airline is facing $500 million in costs from global tech outage

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A speaking invitation to Donald Trump splits the most prominent American group for Black journalists

Paychecks grew more slowly this spring, a sign inflation may keep cooling

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Clashes break out in London outside Downing Street as the killing of 3 children sparks more violence

Fullsteam Brewery will close its flagship location on Rigsbee Avenue in Durham this fall and shift the space into a production facility.

Fullsteam Brewery plans to close taproom in downtown Durham

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These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

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Raleigh Wide Open Festival announced for fall 2025

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'Uncle Ron don't play around': 'Hellboy' star reflects on acting career, hopes to return to the franchise

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New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Creative, costly cosplay on display at GalaxyCon Raleigh as industry continues to grow

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Fact check: Did Graham say Trump will 'round up and deport legal immigrants?'

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Does Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson become governor if Gov. Roy Cooper leaves the state?

With Biden out, how will Democrats choose a 2024 presidential nominee?

School voucher advocates ask NC lawmakers for more funding

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Roy Cooper discusses why he will not seek vice presidential nomination

Governor Roy Cooper withdraws name from VP consideration

'Wasn't the right time': NC Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration

UNC search committee tasked with finding new chancellor by end of year to hold special meeting Wednesday

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NC schools need $40 million to install carbon monoxide detectors

Most NC schools don't have carbon monoxide detectors in classroom buildings

Pro-Palestinian protesters from UNC appear in court, plea deals offered 

A new law bans 'gas station heroin' in NC. Why is it still on shelves? 

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Ex-husband of accused murderer Avantae Deven says hidden lockbox with multiple IDs made him leave her

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Katie Ledecky wins gold in 1500m freestyle with new Olympic record

US and Spain top groups at the Olympics, Brazil's Marta sent off in last major tournament

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Phone apps are tracking your driving habits. WRAL 5 On Your Side digs into how that data is sold to insurance companies, and why it could lower your bill.

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Online job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm.

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(CNN) â Roy Cooper on Monday said it isnât the right time for him to join a national ticket, as two sources familiar with the discussions told CNN the North Carolina governor had removed himself from consideration as Kamala Harrisâ running mate in a sign that theÂ accelerated searchÂ has entered a new phase.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper removes himself from Harris VP consideration

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper had been seen as one of the half-dozen top candidates to join the Democratic presidential ticket.

Gov. Roy Cooper withdraws from VP consideration, NY Times reports

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Job scams are becoming more common as working from home becomes the norm. Scammers exploit the fact that hopeful employees will sometimes never step foot in a physical company space.

People falling victim to job scams 'daily'

Dan Haggerty delves deep into the mailbag to discuss Project 2025 and other topics.

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CarShield to pay $10M to settle deceptive advertising charges

New testing starts Monday at NC State's Poe Hall

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Judge rules RPD must give cash involved in scams to Bitcoin ATM operators, not victims

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Ex-husband of Fayetteville mother charged with murdering adopted children speaks

'Evil monster': Avantae Deven's ex-roommate says she starved her, beat her

WRAL Investigates new claims of abuse against woman charged with killing her adopted children

New allegations surface in Holly Hill Hospital investigation

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Pendo acquires AI startup to improve analysis of customer feedback data

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Germany says China was behind a 2021 cyberattack on a government agency and summons its ambassador

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More Than 100 Silicon Valley Investors Pledge to Support Kamala Harris

Senate passes bill to protect kids online and make tech companies accountable for harmful content

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