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According to the Mebane Police Department, the shooting happened around 7:55 p.m. near the intersection of West Lee Street and South First Street. When they arrived, they said they saw a vehicle and found a child with a "critical injury."


Child killed in accidental shooting near t-ball game, witnesses and Mebane police say

ON OUR WRAL MORNING NEWS. BEGINNING AT 4.30. IS BRAN TRAITOR IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER FOLLOWING SOME BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW OUT OF MEBANE NORTH CAROLINA WHERE A CHILD HAS DIED AFTER AN ACCIDENTAL GUNSHOT. >> THIS ALL HAPPENED AROUND 8 O'CLOCK TONIGHT NEAR DOWNTOWN BATON AT WESTLEY STREET AND SOUTH FIRST STREET. WANT TO SHOW YOU SOME VIDEO FROM THE SCENE. THEY GOT A REPORT OF SHOTS FIRED THERE. THEY FOUND A VEHICLE IN THE AREA AND DISCOVERED A CHILD WHO HAD BEEN INJURED WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND. THEY LEARNED ABOUT AN HOUR LATER THAT THE CHILD HAD DIED AT THE HOSPITAL. WE ARE WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED HERE. WITNESSES SAY THIS ALL HAPPENED NEAR TEE BALL GAME AND THEY HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A CAR BACKFIRING. AND THAT'S WHY THEY CALLED POLICE. AND THAT'S WHEN THEY

Child killed in accidental shooting near t-ball game

Shooting scene in Mebane on Wednesday night

Pilot, mechanic airlifted after plane crash in Lee County

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'Threat actor' claims to have NC student data months after PowerSchool assured officials it was safe

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Threats for severe weather return to Central North Carolina to close out the week

Level 1 chances for severe storms return Thursday and Friday 5/8-5/9

Scam Alert: Wake Co. Sheriff's Office warns of phone impersonation

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Republican Jefferson Griffin concedes long-unsettled NC Supreme Court election to Democrat Allison Riggs

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Car hit by gunshot during argument near Raleigh apartment complex, police say

Shooting scene near Walnut View Road and Walnut Trace Drive in Raleigh

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Ivermectin would be available on-demand, health insurers would cover more cancer screenings, and telemarketers would have fewer tricks up their sleeve under bills advanced Wednesday in the North Carolina General Assembly.

Cancer screenings, Alzheimer's, robocalls and more: NC lawmakers advance torrent of bills ahead of deadline

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Aaron Bradley, 30, is charged with second-degree exploitation of a minor.

Youth minister working at Raleigh church arrested, charged with exploitation of a minor

Duke and North Carolina will play twice each season, and NC State and Wake Forest will play twice each season under the new 18-game schedule format.

UNC, NC State not guaranteed to play twice each season with new ACC men's basketball schedule

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According to court documents, Harnet County Deputy Kevin LeTarte pleaded no contest on two charges of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of two people from Minnesota in a crash in March 2023.


Harnett Co. deputy pleads no contest to deaths of Minnesota couple in crash years earlier

Crash scene involving Harnett County Deputy Kevin LeTarte on March 3, 2025

Residents protested a draft PFAS rule at a state meeting Tuesday, saying it doesn't protect communities or drinking water. Commissioners delayed a vote, citing questions about the rule's cost analysis.

'A wish list for polluters': Critics slam NC's PFAS plan

A state autopsy determined that 21-year-old Javion Magee, who was found dead with a rope around his neck last year, died by suicide.

21-year-old man found hanging from Vance County tree died by suicide, autopsy reveals

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Karim Brown has been convicted for a series of armed bank robberies across North Carolina. His accomplice, Shiheem Brown, who pled guilty to related charges, was sentenced to 18 years. Authorities linked the pair to the crimes using surveillance footage and a selfie taken during their escape.


Officers link a series of bank robberies to two men who take a selfie after crime

A firefighter was struck by a car Friday in Cumberland County while responding to a crash, according to the Cotton Volunteer Fire Department.


Local firefighter hit by car while responding to Cumberland County crash

The Morrisville Police Department is investigating after a body was discovered near Church Street and Traphill Drive, close to the train tracks.


Morrisville police investigate body found near Church Street and Traphill Drive

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A Benson woman is expected to be okay after being rescued from a car crash in Johnston County. State Highway Patrol said the driver experienced a medical emergency that led her SUV to flip multiple times before landing halfway submerged in a creek near Cornwallis Road.

Benson woman rescued from submerged SUV in Johnston County creek after medical emergency

Johnston County woman crashes into a creek after medical emergency

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Every May, more than 190 wineries across North Carolina open their doors for a month of special events, tastings and promotions.

May is North Carolina Wine Month: Explore NC's award-winning wineries

ZincHouse Winery & Brewery is located at 6225 Wake Forest Highway in Durham, North Carolina.

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- A change in popes -- through death or resignation -- is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican's head of state.

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

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Linkin Park brought its From Zero world tour to the Lenovo Center in Raleigh on May 6, 2025.

Photos: Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh

Linkin Park brings 'From Zero' world tour to Raleigh

A tornado was confirmed, but no damage was found to estimate its wind speed.

Jamesville, North Carolina, tornado given rare 'EF-U' rating

Tornado in Martin County, NC

Depending on storm track and your location, hurricanes bring a wide variety of threats to North Carolina. In recent years, flooding has been a big threat.

Ask the Meteorologist: What's the most concerning part of hurricanes in North Carolina?

Ask the Meteorologist: What is our biggest threat during hurricane season?

The popular Butterfly Exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is re-opening on Memorial Day weekend.


Butterfly Room to reopen at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Memorial Day weekend

NC Museum of Natural Sciences reopens Butterfly Room 

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Just days after the student information system reassured people that the threat was over, a "bad actor" emailed North Carolina school employees saying they had the sensitive data previously stolen during a breach in January and later deleted.

NC Dept. of Public Instruction: PowerSchool data still compromised

Wake County authorities warning of scammers posing as police officers

Why NC lawmakers aren't moving forward with ticket sales bill

NC lawmakers seek to legalize sale of raw milk for human consumption

Tar Heel Traveler: Deep River Sporting Clays

Six months later: Allison Riggs declared winner of NC Supreme Court seat after Jefferson Griffin concedes

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Reclaiming Pepsi: North Carolina should own this opportunity for tourism, heritage, pride

Do curfews work? Nashville sees dip in crime, disturbances from late-night restrictions

Toxic PFAS detected in groundwater around NC landfills

Wake County manager wants to bolster EMS by adding positions, revamping stations

Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment

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Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Most airports are operating smoothly on the first day of the REAL ID requirement

The more Trump talks about making trade deals, the more confusing the tariff picture gets

Looking to beat the heat at a local splash pad? We have your guide to the best ones (many free!) to check out with your family and when they open for the season.


Where to find spraygrounds, splashpads in Raleigh, Durham

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Kids bike rodeo planned in Raleigh on Wednesday

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Fact check: Can you use REAL ID to register to vote under GOP bill?

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Fact check: Is gas $1.98 a gallon in a few states, as Donald Trump said? 

Fact check: Is the U.S. headed for the 'largest tax increase in American history'?

Fact check: Is male college attainment hitting record lows in the U.S.?

Fact check: Did Trump reject Helene relief for North Carolina?

Republicans take control of NC Elections Board, fire Democratic director

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Jefferson Griffin concedes NC Supreme Court race to incumbent Allison Riggs

NC House OKs bill expanding access to ivermectin despite lack of hard evidence

NC House passes bills targeting teen access to social media and doctors, expanding auditor's investigative powers

NC lawmakers weigh call for constitutional convention

Protecting your data after PowerSchool breach

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Wake County school leaders deciding where to spend and cut

Bill to replace Math 3 with computer science passes NC committee

'Hard to hire staff': Wake teachers fight budget cuts ahead of Tuesday's vote

NC bill would make assaulting a teacher a felony

Man who fought for transparency in Poe Hall case remembered as courageous

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5 On Your Side: What happened to cars flooded during Hurricane Helene?

'It scares me': Orange County leaders say college field parties are resulting in injuries

Durham DA employee pleads guilty to DWI in case where his behavior stunned officers

Costly gas mix-up damages over 50 cars: How 5 On Your Side got them repairs for life

ACC cuts 20-game men's basketball slate to make room for more nonconference games, AP source says 

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Shane's take: Canes stay true to themselves in overwhelming Caps

Gwinnett snaps Bulls win streak with 6-5 win 

Warriors sideline Curry for at least a week with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in flux

Rory McIlroy getting back to normal as defending champ of Truist at the Philadelphia Cricket Club

No. 19 Franklin Academy completes unbeaten regular season with rout of Clinton

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Meet this year's state qualifiers in NCHSAA individual boys tennis singles and doubles championships

(13) Leesville Road wins scoreless marathon with 11th-inning walk-off against (20) Richmond

(12) Wake Forest baseball holds off (21) Holly Springs in opening round

(16) Corinth Holders scores 6 in opening frame to pull away from (17) Fuquay-Varina in 4A softball

As the enforcement of the REAL ID Act begins, travelers without a REAL ID will face additional steps when boarding flights in the U.S.

TSA says travelers without REAL ID can fly but should expect delays

Darren Masier died last week from leukemia. He was one of more than 200 people who told their story to WRAL 5 On Your Side as part of its comprehensive coverage of Poe Hall over the last two years. 

Poe Hall advocate to be laid to rest on Wednesday

Fewer than half of North Carolinians live in homeowners associations, but the number who do is rapidly growing. Especially in the state's fastest-growing urban and suburban areas, nearly all new homes being built are being built as HOAs.

HOA oversight bills pass NC House, Senate committees

Instead of banning raw milk, a key agriculture bill now proposes studying the feasibility of making raw milk even more broadly available for people to buy. State agriculture officials have compared it to playing Russian Roulette with public health.

Raw milk back? NC lawmakers reverse course on proposed ban, after bipartisan outcry

Got Weird? Milk Is Headed for Its Strangest Year Yet.

NC lawmakers try again to pass HOA reforms, making it harder for people to lose their homes

New Home Construction Slows as Mortgage Rates Remain High

North Carolina lawmakers are scheduled to debate whether to officially call for a national convention to make changes to the U.S. Constitution. Supporters want to change rules around term limits for federal officials as well as members of Congress.

A third Trump term? NC lawmakers set to return to debate over rewriting U.S. Constitution

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Insurance expert: Check this before buying a car that was flooded

5 On Your Side warning: 'Free' roof inspection scam targeting homeowners

5 On Your Side: 'Free' roof inspection scam targeting homeowners

Still need a REAL ID? 5 On Your Side has scams to avoid

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Orange County leaders concerned about college parties in fields

Employee of Durham County DA's office pleads gulity to DWI

Man wrongfully convicted fighting to save Innocence Commission

Resolution reached in cases related to deadly crash involving UNC students, football players

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Grace Ueng: How this Triangle couple is changing the world, together and apart

Intelligent AI agents, Copilot among SAS Viya's latest updates

When machines talk back: The rise of agentic AI in a world of physical devices

HBCU students shine in 'smart city' challenge, innovating solutions for NC cities

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The first boats carrying Chinese goods with 145% tariffs are arriving in LA. Shipments are cut in half. Expect shortages soon

Mattel CEO confirms plans to raise prices as he calls for zero tariffs on toys

Tesla sales plunge across Europe

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