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Whether Andrew Graney was mentally ill when last week is a question on the minds of prosecutors, the public and Graney's family and friends.

Friends worried about Graney's mental health before series of shootings in Raleigh

While Andrew Graney awaits his day in court facing 11 felonies and no bond. A former friend is actually speaking out today. She tells me that she believes drug use was the impetus for Gray's downward spiral. And she went to report strange behavior to NC State in February of 2023 2 students who had been friends with NC State student, Andrew Graney started finding Gray's behavior concerning. I talked to Hannah who didn't want us to use her last name. She's a former NC State student and Gray's former friend. She said he started kind of saying things that didn't make sense. He would send long messages in a group chat. It was like he believed he was unlocking all of these secrets to the universe. She went on to say he started talking about 5th and 6th dimensions. He even asked if we would be his disciples. So it was at that point, she another student decided to go to the NC State cares program to file their concerns cares is a program that supports students in crisis or who have been referred as exhibiting concerning or worrisome behavior and whose behavior does not indicate a direct threat of harm to the NC State community. Hannah told me we filed this because we were concerned about drug use, mental health and that he would hurt himself after she and another friend of Gray's filed a report. They got this letter back from NC State cares that letter stated they had reviewed their information and would be reaching out to Andrew to share resources or meet via Zoom or in person as needed. Hannah told me she was shocked last week when she saw Granny's mug shot on TV and heard about the felony charges involving shooting up eight cars and two houses in a four day crime spree. He said we tried to report this but potentially, I feel the system failed him. Now, I reached out to NC State today about the filing that was made. I asked them what filings had been made regarding Gray and what was contained in them, but they promptly wrote back, they could not discuss any of these filings due to the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act in Raleigh Chelsea Donovan Wrel News.

Shootings suspect's friends had concerns about mental health

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Frost advisory, 11/13/2024

Vehicle submerged in residential pool in Dunn sends one to hospital following crash

Vehicle submerged in residential pool sends one to hospital following crash

Crash on Capital Blvd. sends pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries

72 hours, 5 shootings, 3 dead, 5 injured in Durham

Map of Durham shootings from Nov. 10-Nov. 12

Burst pipes and mold: Holly Springs residents face severe water damage after routine maintenance by Aqua NC

Residents face severe water damage after routine maintenance by Aqua NC

Wake school board vice chair announces Dec. 30 resignation

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Federal prosecutors said Lindberg conspired to defraud insurance regulators, policyholders and other insurance companies by laundering money through a web of companies based in North Carolina, Bermuda, Malta, and elsewhere.

Lindberg pleads guilty to to role in $2B money laundering scheme 

Greg Lindberg, Eli Global/political donor

Steve Slocumb, a North Carolina property owner, described the severe damage left by his former tenant, Avantae Deven, who is now charged with murdering her two adopted children.

'A real mess': NC homeowner recounts extensive home damage caused by woman now charged with murdering adopted children

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams has expressed disappointment in a WRAL Investigates story that examines the number of crimes committed in western Wake County by people from Durham.

Durham mayor questions tone, perception after WRAL Investigates report on rising crime   

Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams

State Rep. Erin Pare, a Republican from Holly Springs, plans to introduce legislation that would allow gamblers to deduct their losses from their tax liability.

NC gamblers bet more than $600 million on sports in October. Will state change the way winnings are taxed?

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A driver died Saturday after authorities said she drove around the barricades on a closed section of Interstate 40 near the North Carolina-Tennessee line.

Southern Pines woman dies after driving around barricades on I-40 near NC-Tennessee line

County Manager Eric Evans said the plans for an Edgecombe County Fire Department were discussed as early as five years ago. However, he said authorities saw an immediate need when the QVC warehouse caught fire in 2021.

Edgecombe County boosts fire safety with new county-wide fire department

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The Raleigh City Council is considering a proposal to allow open alcohol consumption in the Village District. It would allow people to drink beer, wine or cocktails from specially marked cups during specific times in areas of the Village District.

Social district proposal: Raleigh's Village District residents raise concerns about proposed open-alcohol consumption

Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District.

Memory Griffin, a World War II veteran, is about to celebrate his 102nd birthday. He served stateside during the war, dedicating his time to training new recruits to become soldiers.

Family honors WWII veteran's legacy as he turns 102

Memory Griffin is about to turn 102-years-old

A contractor who abandoned four Fayetteville work sites was paid about $5.62 million for the projects, according to records obtained by The Fayetteville Observer. 

Contractor walked away from Fayetteville projects with millions

What 8 Workers Wore to Their Wall Street Construction Site

Rafael has lost all tropical characteristics in the western Gulf of Mexico. Aside from that, there's a system with an 80% chance of development within the next seven days in the southern Caribbean.

System has 90% chance of developing in next 7 days in Atlantic

Odds of tropical development as of 1 p.m., 11/12/2024

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Federally licensed enrolled agents will be taking your calls, answering questions about everything from adjusting your withholding to dealing with penalties and changes to tax law.

Tax Pros on Call: Call Wednesday, plan now, save later

Tax Pros on Call Wednesday

Reese Roper has watched her dad, Kurt Roper coach college football her whole life.  She dreams of playing college volleyball, but has had to take a detour to battle leukemia.  Throughout her fight, the Ropers have found there is strength in the pack.  

Green Level volleyball goes Orange for Reese Roper's battle with leukemia 

Reese Roper 

Toy manufacturer Mattel has apologized after mistakenly printing the web address of a pornographic site on the packaging of its newly launched "Wicked" dolls.

Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on 'Wicked' movie dolls packaging

Mattel's 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly list pornography website on packaging

WRAL viewers sent us photos of the veterans who have made an impact in their lives. We thank you for your service! Send us your photos at wral.com/report-it.

Photos: Thank you veterans!

Honoring Our Veterans

Similar to baby name trends, dog monikers have changed immensely over the years.

The most common dog names in North Carolina

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Tropical systems have helped push tornado reports above 1,700 across the United States this year.

Active hurricane season leads to most tornadoes in the U.S. since 2011

Tornado in Blowing Rock

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Monika Johnson-Hostler, who has been on the board since 2014, was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives on Nov. 5.

Vice chair of Wake County school board announces resignation date 

Car crashes into a pool in Dunn 

Wake County parents share concerns over districts reassignment plan 

Water pressure issues cause damage in multiple homes 

Durham mayor responds to crime increases in Wake County

Southern Pines woman identified after driving past barriers, crashing on I-40

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Spring Lake Man arrested for child pornography in Cumberland County 

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Two men arrested after leading Vance County deputies on chase, heroin seized

Public hearing Tuesday: Gas plant sparks health fears near Roxboro elementary school

Charter school staff face charges after alleged assault of 5-year-old child with disability

22-year-old man killed in RTP pedestrian crash was hanging out of SUV window, filming stunt, warrant shows

Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge

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Man jailed after Tuskegee University shooting says he fired his gun, but denies shooting at anyone

Jury awards Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million, holds contractor responsible

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs

Elon Musk's PAC spent an estimated $200 million to help elect Trump, AP source says

Hoping to avoid hours of cooking and piles of dishes on Thanksgiving Day? Check out this list of restaurants that will be open on Thursday, November 28! 



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Golf, Golf, Golf: New indoor golf lounge opens in downtown Raleigh with unique simulators 

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Foodie News: Little Rey closer to opening at Raleigh Iron Works

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Holiday shopping: Discover unique local Triangle gift shops

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Top holiday events in the Triangle: Tree lightings, parades, and festive markets await

Watch the tree lighting ceremony at Cary's Fenton as part of the 'Light the Square' event

Journey to Space: New exhibit opening at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

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Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

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Fact check: Do 2024 turnout numbers show the 2020 election was stolen?

Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

A fight over transparency at NC startup incubator, fueled by $500 million in tax dollars

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NC's Morrow wants Trump to put her in charge of US education policy

Margins narrowing in NC Supreme Court race as officials finish tallying votes

More than 3,600 absentee ballots remain uncounted in New Hanover County

New Hanover County Manager fears ballot counting process broke state statutes

Calendar mismatches, commutes frustrate Wake parents facing reassignment

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Wake County parents can share concerns over school reassignments Tuesday 

NC high school students report getting anonymous racist text message

Saint Augustine's University's $7 million loan comes with 26% interest, risk of loss of university property

Durham School of the Arts breaks ground on new building

Gunfire and home break-ins: How Durham violence is spilling into Wake County neighborhoods

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Trump's second term: How RFK Jr. and key policy shifts could impact NC healthcare

'I don't think the general public has any idea': As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions

How did Donald Trump and Josh Stein both win NC?

Questions remain after Election Day printer mishap causes confusion in Wilson

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Ex-Duke star Kyle Singler draws concern from basketball world over cryptic Instagram post

Martinook extends goal streak to 4 and Hurricanes spoil Knights' perfect home record with 5-2 win

Duke rises to No. 6, UNC falls to No. 10 in AP Top 25 poll

South Carolina a unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Stanford and Oregon crack rankings

Interactive 2024 NCHSAA boys soccer state playoff brackets

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Weddington 4-star LB Thomas Davis Jr. commits to Notre Dame

Every transfer impacting the 2024-25 high school basketball season in North Carolina

Cardinal Gibbons girls cross country No. 1 for second straight year in HSOT statewide rankings

Marvin Ridge repeats as NC's No. 1 boys cross country team in final 2024 HSOT rankings

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the average annual salary at $59,730 for someone living in North Carolina.

Are wages keeping up with inflation in NC?

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Landlord says he saw red flags about mother accused of killing adopted children

WRAL goes In Depth to asnwer your elections and veteran benefit questions.

What is the Wake County soil and water conservation board?

WRAL Investigates has uncovered a troubling trend of rising crimes in Wake County linked to residents of Durham.

WRAL Investigates troubling crime trend of Durham violence spilling into Wake County

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty compares Raleigh's string of shootings compares to the 2002 "Beltway snipers" in Washington, D.C. and the 2003 shootings in Columbus, Ohio.

How Raleigh's string of shootings compares to 2002 'Beltway snipers' in DC, 2003 Columbus shooting, 

Democrat Mo Green appears to have topped Republican Michele Morrow in the race to be North Carolina's next public school leader, and Morrow has conceded the race to Green.

Mo Green elected state superintendent in tight race

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Pros warn: Don't take TikTok tax advice

Thanksgiving grocery prices expected to impact holiday plans

5OYS helps extended warranty customer get replacement refrigerator 

5 On Your Side gets faulty fridge replaced

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Monday at 6 on WRAL: Durham crime is increasingly creeping into Wake County

Violence against healthcare workers is surging

Durham County ends controversial Bull City United anti-violence program

Abandoned for years: Why has the city of Durham not torn this house down?

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Economic health checkup: Fairly good, but room for improvement

Guest column: Trump's return could unexpectedly accelerate AI innovation

Donald Thompson: Common leadership tools donât teach the critical art of engagement

Wolfspeed laying off hundreds. Company confirms most will be in NC

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Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear

Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike

Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles

Small businesses can capitalize on Small Business Saturday with some planning

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Go Ask Dad: Grace bats last

Caffeine OD: Teens and younger ending up in ER

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