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Twelve people were shot with one victim confirmed dead in a mass shooting early Sunday morning near Hickory, according to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office.


Mass shooting: 1 person killed, 11 more hurt at house party in Catawba County, near Hickory

<p>MORNING. &gt;&gt; CHRIS, THANK YOU. NOW TO THIS BREAKING NEWS EARLY THIS MORNING. 12 PEOPLE WERE SHOT IN A MASS SHOOTING IN CATAWBA COUNTY NORTH OF CHARLOTTE IN THE LAST HOUR. THE CATAWBA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HELD A PRESS CONFERENCE. THEY HAVE CONFIRMED THIS HAPPENED AT A HOME NEAR THE CITY OF HICKORY JUST BEFORE 01:00AM. WE NOW KNOW THAT ONE PERSON WAS KILLED. ANOTHER IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. NO DETAILS ON THEIR IDENTITIES HAVE BEEN RELEASED AT THIS TIME. AUTHORITIES SAY THAT NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE EITHER. THEY HAVE NOT SHARED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT POTENTIAL SUSPECTS THIS MORNING, A MULTI-AGENCY INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ANY DEVELOPMENTS,</p>

Mass shooting: 1 killed, 12 people shot in Catawba County near Hickory

Mass shooting: Person killed, 11 more hurt in Catawba County

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FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine'

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Person stabbed with serious injuries in Raleigh, suspect in custody

North Raleigh stabbing on Sunday, June 1, 2025

Durham's Southpoint Mall reopens after 2 days of panic, including bomb scare and fireworks

Suspicious package prompts evacuation at Durham's Southpoint Mall

NC homeowners hit with 7.5% insurance rate hike starting in June

On Your Bike CafÃ© owner Alex Webber found her shop with 3 feet of mud, a gutted storefront and an insurance denial letter after Hurricane Helene

See the Northern Lights: Why aurora might be visible Sunday night

Aurora forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute

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Authorities have issued multiple warrants following a head-on crash on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, which occurred early Saturday morning. The driver faces several serious charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and reckless driving. 

Man arrested, accused of deliberately causing head-on crash in Raleigh

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WRAL's Opinion section was launched in 2016 by Capitol Broadcasting Company to raise awareness of important statewide issues, fostering meaningful discussions and encouraging civic engagement to drive positive change for North Carolinians. As part of this initiative, Dennis Draughon has served as the company's editorial cartoonist since 2017, bringing sharp visual commentary to the platform. With a 38-year career that began at the former Raleigh Times, Draughon has also contributed to The Scranton Times-Tribune, The Durham News, The Fayetteville Observer, and The (N.C.) Insider. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the 1993 Fischetti Award for Distinguished Achievement in editorial cartoons and the 1999 Golden Spike Award from the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. More recently, he received Editor & Publisher Magazine's EPPY Award for best editorial/political cartoons, recognizing his impact in the digital news landscape. Through his work, Draughon continues to provide insightful and thought-provoking illustrations that enrich WRAL's Opinion section and engage readers across North Carolina.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Fiscal cliff or scenic overlook of state budget plans?

June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Triangle! 

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

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Hundreds of mountain bikers and hikers gathered at Lake Crabtree County Park ahead of its closure Sunday.


Farewell to trails: Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres closing Sunday in Wake County

Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres to close Sunday

A plan to use tolls to pay for a long-delayed Wake County road widening project has won widespread approval from local politicians. State lawmakers are trying to block it.

'Toll road's dead': NC lawmakers pump the brakes on Wake County road-widening plan

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Tom Llamas succeeds Lester Holt as anchor and managing editor at NBC Nightly News. His first day on the anchor desk is June 2, 2025.


Tom Llamas to anchor NBC Nightly News

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According to the Southport Police Department, officers went to a home on East Moore Street after receiving reports of an alligator at the bottom of a pool.

Gator removed Saturday from pool of Southport home

Alligator in pool at Southport home

There are currently no named storms or projected storms in the Atlantic basin.

Atlantic hurricane season begins Sunday, runs through end of November

Atlantic hurricane season has begun

Long lines were spotted at North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations on Saturday as the DMV resumed walk-in service at 20 office locations.


'Test your patience': Long DMV lines in Clayton, Durham as locations open for Saturday walk-in hours

Long lines as 20 more DMV locations open for Saturday walk-in hours

At the UNC Health Championship in Raleigh, the legacy of local professional golfer Grayson Murray, who tragically passed away last year, lives on through a powerful mental health initiative.

Grayson Murray's legacy inspires mental health awareness at Raleigh golf championship

Grayson Murray's Legacy Inspires Mental Health Awareness at Raleigh Golf Championship

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A coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun early Saturday morning could spark aurora visible deeper into the U.S.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs each year from June 1 to Nov. 30. The most active time is late August into October, but it's possible to see a hurricane make landfall any time of the year. 

Hurricane season 2025: North Carolina tropical storm and hurricane updates 

Tropical storm Alvin forms May 29, 2025

Plan ahead with simple steps to protect your home and your family, and you won't get flooded with worry the next time a hurricane is headed for the Carolina coast.

NC hurricane season: What to do when a hurricane is coming

Hurricane damage at Holden Beach

Another solar flare directed toward Earth could result in an auroral display for parts of the U.S. 

Ask the Meteorologist: Could North Carolina see the Northern Lights Sunday night?

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Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon have been recalled due to a dangerous lead exposure.



Recall: 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon due to lead risk

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The average North Carolinian will pay roughly $243 more every year  That as a 7.5% statewide baseârate increase takes effect Sunday.

NC home insurance premiums rise in June

Lake Crabtree Park's 136 acres closing Sunday in Wake County

NC residents upset after multiple trucks overturn on road

On cam: Semi-truck carrying 14 million bees overturns

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Venus flytraps, native to NC, are being threatened 

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Selma police seek community help searching for missing man

Raleigh man arrested for alleged sex crime with 4-year-old

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Police officer shot in Charlotte area, suspect armed with rifle killed

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3 patients are killed in a fire at a hospital in Germany. Another patient is detained

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Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling

Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has details about new restaurants in the area, including Velvet Taco coming to North Hills.

Foodie News: Nationally acclaimed taco restaurant to open first Raleigh location

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Scenic drives, waterfalls and no admission fee: This NC state park is one of the nation's best

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'Any girl can do anything': Holly Springs Salamanders celebrate league's first female baseball player 

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students

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Medicaid cuts could leave NC families without options for nursing home care

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Sweden's Maja Stark wins the U.S. Women's Open for her first major championship

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North Carolina homeowners face a 7.5% insurance hike on Juneâ¯1, adding about $243 yearly. Climate losses and higher rebuild costs are driving the surge.

NC home insurance premiums rise next week

Economic forecasters who work in state government have revised their budget projections slightly downward for the next two years.



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Dwight Poole, owner of Smokehouse Valley Farm, made his first court appearance after being charged with seven counts of aiding and abetting underage drinking at a massive party held on his property.

Orange County farm venue owner in court, denies responsibility

North Carolina is among the top states in the country for clean energy technology, but changes at the federal level could slow down that boom.

Federal spending cuts could pull the plug on NC's clean energy boom 

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has published an online map showing the proposed locations of the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations funded through a federal program. 

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With extreme weather squeezing yields, new climate-resilient crop varieties using marker-assisted breeding and artificial intelligence mapping promise farmers steadier harvests.

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Former foster father tries to fix broken foster care system in NC

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