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When deputies arrived at the home to serve a warrant, they were threatened in what Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone called an "ambush-type situation."

Nash sheriff: 'Ambush' situation led to 2 deputies shooting man

<p>THE MAJOR ROADS, A DELAY FREE AT THIS HOUR. &gt;&gt; BREAKING NEWS, DEPUTIES SHOT A MAN IN NASH COUNTY. IT HAPPENED IN NASHVILLE AROUND 12, 30 THIS MORNING. WRAL'S KELSEY COFFEE IS ON REGIS STORE ROAD KELSEY, THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THIS ALL STARTED WHEN DEPUTIES TRIED TO SERVE AN ARREST WARRANT. &gt;&gt; WERE THEY TO NASH? THE NASH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THE MAN HAD A GUN WHEN AT DEPUTIES WERE TRYING TO SERVE THAT WARRANT. AND THAT'S WHEN 2 DEPUTY SHOT HIM. SO WE'RE STILL WORKING TO LEARN IF THAT MAN ACTUALLY SHOT AT THE DEPUTIES OR IF YOU JUST HAD A GUN ON HIM AT THAT TIME, AS FAR AS WHAT THE SCENE LOOKS LIKE NOW WE JUST SEE SEVERAL DEPUTIES VEHICLES LINED UP HERE ON THE STREET IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD ON EVERY TO STORE ROAD. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THE DEPUTIES WHO SHOT THE MAN WERE NOT INJURED, BUT WE'RE STILL WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON THE MAN'S CONDITION THIS MORNING. DEPUTIES SAY THAT ARREST THIS ALL STARTED WITH WAS RELATED TO A DOMESTIC SITUATION. SO THE SBI IS HERE RIGHT NOW CONDUCTING THEIR OWN SEPARATE INVESTIGATION. KELSEY COFFEE, WRAL, NEWS LIVE IN NASH COUNTY.</p>

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More than 200 local schools may contain PCBs, WRAL investigation finds

PCBs in Triangle-area schools

1 dead from Wake County crash on NC 55, another taken to hospital

NC 55 closed from crash

Chapel Hill vandalism: Messages around killing cops, burning prisons spray painted on building

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Top North Carolina high school quarterback sues over state's NIL restrictions

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McALLEN, Texas (AP) â A federal judge in Texas on Monday paused a Biden administration policy that would give spouses of U.S. citizens legal status without having to first leave the country, dealing at least a temporary setback to one of the biggest presidential actions to ease a path to citizenship in years.

Judge in Texas orders pause on Biden program that offers legal status to spouses of US citizens

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5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shares the pitfalls of making back-to-school pictures public.

Back-to-school photos: Why you should think twice before sharing your child's details online

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Many Wilson County parents are relieved knowing their students can return to Springfield Middle School after a tornado destroyed part of the school.

Wilson County middle school welcomes back students just weeks after EF-3 tornado

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Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 -- Justice Phil Berger Jr. should recuse himself from ALL cases where his father is a named plaintiff or defendant. Set aside ego and make the stature of the court and public confidence in the judicial system his FIRST priority.

Editorial: Bring integrity to NC Supreme Court. Berger Jr. must recuse

State Sen. Phil Berger Sr. and state Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr.

The RNC and other GOP officials say North Carolina allowed a quarter of a million people to register to vote improperly. State officials say that's false, adding that the proposed GOP solution would violate federal law.

Republican Party leaders seek to purge 225,000 NC voters ahead of 2024 elections, citing worries dismissed by state officials

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The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) on Monday announced six new NCDMV self-service kiosks, bringing the state's total to nine.



NCDMV adds 6 new kiosks at Harris Teeter stores, bringing total to 9

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While searching the home, deputies found numerous drugs and guns inside. Deputies also said "numerous juveniles" were at the home during the time of the search.

Vance County drug bust: Four charged with trafficking cocaine, heroin 

Drug bust in Vance County

Beth Wood, the former state auditor and longtime Democrat, is backing a Republican with limited experience in governmental auditing over the sitting Democratic auditor, Jessica Holmes, who is endorsed by Gov. Roy Cooper.

'No resentment': Ex-Auditor Wood pans incumbent Holmes, endorses GOP's Boliek in NC auditor race

David Boliek (left), Robert Drach (middle) and Jessica Holmes (right) are running for state auditor.

The Organized Crime Division conducted the operation last week, targeting the Braggtown area, the Glenbrook Drive neighborhood, and Cornwallis Road to address the recent surge in violent crimes.

18 arrested, 12 firearms taken in Durham's anti-violent crime sweep in Braggtown and Glenbrook Drive

WRAL reporters and anchors share school portraits and adorable first day of school pictures from their childhood.

WRAL reporters share their childhood school photos

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Hey, Dad! Over here. It's me. The Backpack. You know, the one your kid slings over their shoulders and carries to school every day, rain or shine? Give me a few minutes, will you?

Go Ask Dad: The backpack speaks to dad

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Scientists estimate that Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) are present in 1 out of every 3 K-12 schools nationwide.


A South Carolina high school football player suffered third-degree burns after being forced to bear crawl across hot turf as punishment.

South Carolina high school football player suffers third-degree burns after practice punishment 

Man says son burned on high school football field 

Here's why the judge made the decision and how CNN's legal analysts interpret it.

Breonna Taylor raid: Experts explain why felony charges against 2 former officers were dismissed

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Southern Living's Contributing Barbecue Editor Robert Moss traveled all over the South to put together the list.

Two Raleigh restaurants named among 'Best New Barbecue Joints'

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The mother of Faizon Brandon has filed a lawsuit in Wake County, seeking to have the state board's rules prohibiting athletes from using their name, image and likeness overturned.

Top high school QB in NC sues over name, image & likeness rules 

Beth Wood bucks her party, endorsing Republican in race for NC auditor

Durham police arrest 18 in operation targeting violent crime 

Tar Heel Traveler: Dentist restroom in Kernersville 

FDA approves new brain cancer drug linked to Duke research, trial 

Limit how much information you share in back to school photos 

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Wake County families prepare for the start of a new school year

Cary finishes Walnut Street safety project in time for school year

Transportation planners ask for help in creating safer roads in and around Raleigh

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office searching for 28-year-old man for questioning in Fayetteville homicide

Defendant in Titan submersible wrongful death lawsuit files to move case to federal court

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Mississippi ex-deputy seeks shorter sentence in racist torture of 2 Black men

Gunmen kill dozens in multiple attacks in one of the deadliest days in a Pakistani province

Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon, state media and witnesses say

Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators' objections

What should be on your beach vacation checklist? Discover essential items you must pack for a perfect beach getaway. Click to get the complete list!

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'I only had $40 in my pocket:' Miss North Carolina wants to show money isn't a barrier to success 

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New social district opens at The Streets at Southpoint

New social district coming to The Streets at Southpoint

Foodie News: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse gets closer to opening doors

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Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

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Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

Fact check: Walz says violent crime was up under Trump

Fact check: Vance says Walz left National Guard after being called to Iraq

Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

Federal lawsuit alleges rents inflated by price fixing scheme in NC, other states

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U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents

Lawsuit against Cooper's pandemic-era shutdown rules can proceed, NC Supreme Court rules

Record number of calls to North Carolina's gambling helpline after sports betting legalized

'That's Kamala': Cooper tells Dem convention of the Harris he saw up close in 2008

WRAL investigation: Hundreds of local schools may contain PCBs

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Wake County students, teachers prepare for first day of 2024 school year

Johnston County Schools gives parents new way to keep up with students this school year

Durham students return to the classroom Monday

First day of school: Durham Public Schools superintendent says all bus routes fully staffed

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WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties

Emails highlight communication breakdown between Durham police and DA's Office over dirt bike offenses

Teacher pay, school funding are top of mind in WRAL News questionnaire

Durham crime report shows increase in shootings, youth crime in 2024

College football Week 1: NC State's veteran o-line, UNC's QB situation and 2-minute warnings

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Duke flips Greensboro 4-star DE Bryce Davis from Clemson

Bryce Young oversees opening-drive TD in brief preseason debut, and Panthers beat Bills 31-26

Keegan Bradley goes from last man in to BMW Championship winner and on to East Lake

Tar Heels to play two quarterbacks in opener vs. Minnesota. Unless they don't.

Family of Grimsley QB Faizon Brandon sues state over high school NIL restrictions

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The Huddle: Biggest week 1 statements, milestones, & moral victories

Green Level 3-star forward Isaac Ericksen commits to Illinois State

Statewide Football Rankings: Triad teams rise in the HSOT Top 25 after week 1

Statewide Boys Soccer Rankings: Seven red-hot teams join HSOT Top 25

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty explains why beach renourishment costs muncipalties so much money.

Answering questions about NC house collapse into Atlantic Ocean, beach renourishment

Rodanthe home collapses into Atlantic Ocean

How much does your county spend on education? WRAL Investigates which counties are prioritizing your children.

WRAL Investigates how much your county spends on education

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the history of voter bribery in the U.S.

NC candidate sues over ballot selfies: How did we get here?

The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court asks the judge to overturn the state's "ballot selfie" ban because it violates the First Amendment by interfering with political speech on the basis of its content.

NC ban on 'ballot selfies' challenged in court

As North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. prepare to celebrate the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, questions remain about whether celebrations will ignore certain parts of state history.

NC politicians, historians planning how to celebrate 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

American Revolution reenactment held in Hillsborough

NC candidate sues state elections board over 'ballot selfie' ban 

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Check before you click: Scammers use sports streams to steal your info

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Lechon, Sizzlin Stir Fry and Wangs Garden

NC State launching new program impacting safety of food you eat

NC State partners with the  FDA to launch new public health inspection course

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Counties responsible for monthly checks of school buses

Steering issues, brakes that don't work: School bus safety inspections have mixed results

School bus safety: After years of issues, find out what's being done to prevent a disaster

19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail

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Tom Snyder: Spectrum request could be difference between monopoly, innovation

Donald Thompson: Donât let disengaged employees damage team performance and morale

Wolfspeed to close Durham plant, company says during quarterly earnings call

NCGrads2Work: Helping students leap from high school to pharma

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PlanITROI, LLC announces new facility in Franklin County, creating 100 jobs

Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers' data

Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?

French authorities arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport, French media report

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