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A 22-year-old student at North Carolina Central University was found shot to death in his car in Durham on Thursday.


NCCU student dead after being shot, crashing his car in Durham

IF ANY CHARGES ARE PENDING FOR THE DRIVER. AND THIS IS AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION THIS MORNING WE'VE LEARNED THE IDENTITY OF A MAN FOUND DEAD INSIDE OF A CAR NEAR AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IN DURHAM. WE NOW KNOW THE MAN IS NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT MYLES GRESHAM OFFICERS FOUND HIM AFTER HIS CAR HAD CRASHED INTO OTHERS PARKED ON ROSE GARDEN LANE THURSDAY.

22-year-old student found shot to death in car after crashing

'We are home:' Berkeley Cafe will reopen Monday at new location

Social media buzzing as Republican Governor Kristi Noem defends killing 14-month-old family dog

âWhereâs Cricket?â Donât Ask. Kristi Noem Defends Killing Her Dog.

Hurricanes look to complete sweep of Islanders

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Police investigating another death in Goldsboro after 26-year-old man found with gunshot wounds

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Pedestrian dies after being hit by driver on Louisburg Road

Pedestrian hit by car in Raleigh, dies at the scene

NFL Draft Day 2 Recap: Panthers make three trades, Payton Wilson to the Steelers

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Don't risk giving your dog hazardous foods! Protect your furry friends by learning which human foods can be toxic for dogs so you can keep them safe. 

Healthy human foods for dogs: What's safe and what's not?

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Whether you're headed to the beach or a local park, it's a great weekend to get outside with low humidity and comfortable temps.



Pleasant, mild weekend ahead of major warm-up that could bring 90-degree temps

Canes watch parties Saturday afternoon

CAIRO (AP) â Hamas said Saturday that it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the months-long war and stave off a planned Israeli ground offensive into the southern city of Rafah.

Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms

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Multiple people were shot in Red Springs on Friday near the intersection of Pearsall Road and Children's Road.

Shooting in Red Springs leaves multiple injured, including 6-month-old 

A dump truck hit a metal structure and sign over Interstate 440 in Raleigh on Friday, closing both directions of the highway for a surprisingly short period of time. 



Dump truck hit sign over I-440 in Raleigh, slowing traffic for close to 1 hour

Damaged sign over I-440 blocks traffic in Raleigh

Saturday, April 27, 2024 -- Israel is facing one of the most fateful choices it has ever had to make.

THOMAS FRIEDMAN: Israel has a choice to make - Rafah or Riyadh

Children next to tents in Rafah, Gaza Strip

The Salisbury Police Department has canceled an Amber Alert for 2 missing children Friday night.

Salisbury Amber Alert canceled for 2 missing children

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The group called "UNC Students for Justice in Palestine" says they're behind a pro-Palestinian tent encampment. They say they are joining the nationwide movement, protesting the war in Gaza.

Students call for peace at pro-Palestinian tent encampment at UNC  

Palestine flag at UNC encampment

Before she was called to the NASA Astronaut Corps, Christina Koch was a kid in Jacksonville, North Carolina, who went on to attend North Carolina School of Science and Math in Durham.

Christina Koch holds home state dear; hopes to inspire future explorers

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If new sports bettors win anything at all, they owe taxes on it under state law and they may owe the feds, too.


Win or lose, tax bill will come for new sports bettors in NC

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The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig at Raleigh science museum opens this weekend

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Here is the list of hurricane names for the 2024 hurricane season.

List of 2024 hurricane names

List of hurricane names 2023

There is so much to do and see in April, like Dreamville, Cary's Pimento Cheese Festival, the Harlem Globetrotters, Brewgaloo and much more.

60+ things to do in April

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The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival, Brewgaloo Craft Beer Festival and Spring Daze in Cary are just a few of the festivals happening this weekend.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo 2014

Sierra Ferrell and Steep Canyon Rangers are among the headliners for this fall's IBMA Bluegrass Live! event, organizers announced Wednesday. 

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

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Biscuit Belly, a fast-casual breakfast concept revolving around large biscuit sandwiches, will open on Tuesday, April 30.



Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

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The first witness takes the stand in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial. We talk to an NC professor who has worked with the top prosecutor and defense attorney.

On the Record: Key takeaways from former president Trump's hush money trial

Brain Game playoffs: Chapel Hill High School vs Broughton High School

Pet of the Day: April 27, 2024

Amber Alert: 2 children missing out of Salisbury, NC  

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With 27 initiatives funded and functional, Robeson sees overdoses halved in two years

Two seriously injured in Lumley Rd and Commerce Blvd crash 

Taylor Swift-inspired English class coming to East Carolina University

5 On Your Side: How to check your credit score is accurate

Anti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity

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Class of 2024 reflects on college years marked by COVID-19, protests and life's lost milestones

US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023

Long flu season winds down in US

Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says

Foodie News: Two local legends team up for Raleigh high-dining concept

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Mami Nora's in Raleigh has been sold again

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Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

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Durham restaurant facing foreclosure, owners ask community for help

COPA co-owners Elizabeth Turnbull and Roberto Copa Matos

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Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

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Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history? 

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending April 25

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Bettors could be taxed even if they lose under NC laws

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs in Pitt County 

Gov. Cooper announces major economic development deal in Greenville

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

Students reunite with parents after gun threat at Enloe High School

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Enloe dismisses early, no gun found on campus

'No threat': No gun found at Enloe High School, students reunite with parents

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

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State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety 

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

Panthers make a splash on Day 2 of NFL Draft, wheel-and-deal to draft RB Brooks

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Ardrey Kell's Cedric Gray picked by the Titans in the fourth round

Former West Charlotte multi-sport athlete Tez Walker drafted by the Ravens

Orange grad Payton Wilson drafted in the third round by the Steelers

Extra Effort Award: At Union High School "there will never be another" Ariyona Spearman

Eagles draft Weddington 2-time state champion rusher Will Shipley

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Southern Durham speedster Jaylen Wright drafted by the Dolphins

No. 4 Hough girls soccer wins 2024 "Battle of Huskies" with No. 22 Heritage

Cape Fear baseball walks off win against Gray's Creek to clinch outright United 8 title

These football players from North Carolina could be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft

Social workers, providers and people who have lived with substance use disorder all gathered to discuss the grasp the opioid crisis has on Robeson County and methods for addressing it.

Robeson County group mulls over how to spend $15M toward opioid crisis

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether the social media TikTok will be better off being owned by an American company. A new measure gives the Beijing-based parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the company, with a possible additional three months if a sale is in progress. If it doesn't, TikTok will be banned.

TikTok ban: Is the app better off on American soil?

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WRAL Investigates learned that distracted driving is the cause of more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.



Distracted driving causes more crashes in NC than speed & alcohol combined

Distracted driving behind more crashes in NC than speed, alcohol combined

A petition filed in civil court Wednesday alleges NC State may have destroyed or removed evidence inside Poe Hall. The university prevented attorneys and their independent investigators from entering the building and taking samples, according to the petition.

'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

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Weight-loss medication Wegovy has quickly become a popular aid to weight management for many patients.



NC teens using Wegovy: Impact of weight loss medications on teens

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WRAL Investigates learned distracted is driving behind more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine and Awaze Ethiopian Eritrean Cuisine

5 On Your Side: Check your credit report for errors 

Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam 

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RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

WRAL Investigates RDU's runway layout and how it impacts landing sequences

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

On the Record   Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

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Grace Ueng: Internal + external self-awareness = rare

Donald Thompson: Asking questions, actively listening are essential leadership skills

VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Guest column:  Fighting Parkinsonâs with AI, fueled by love

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TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

Ford's 1Q net income falls 24% as combustion engine unit sees sales and revenue decline

New Amazon facility delivers more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

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

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Free summer concert series coming to downtown Raleigh

NCCU Strength Coach T.C. Carroll focuses on building men on and off the field

Is menopause hormone therapy right for you?

New air quality report raises concerns about ozone pollution in Raleigh, Durham

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