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A 17-year-old boy has died, and one man is seriously injured after a shooting in Durham on Sherwood Drive.


Teenager dead and man in critical condition in Durham shooting, Police investigate

SHOOTING AT UNC CHAPEL HILL. THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M GERALD OWENS. THIS IS A LOOK AT THE SHOOTING SCENE ON SHERWOOD DRIVE IN DURHAM. >> THAT'S WHERE A 17 YEAR-OLD WAS KILLED IN A MAN WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. THE BUREAU'S CARLY HAYNES IS THERE LIVE NOW. THERE'S STILL A VERY ACTIVE INVESTIGATION BEHIND ARE CURRENTLY SEVERAL APARTMENTS AND VEHICLES WERE HIT BY GUNFIRE. >> YES, AND GERALD, AS YOU MENTIONED, THAT LATEST UPDATE THAT WE NOW KNOW AS 17 YEAR-OLD HAS DIED FROM THIS. THIS IS AS CLOSE AS WE CAN GET TO THE SCENE RIGHT NOW. IT'S STILL BLOCKED OFF WITH CRIME SCENE TAPE. WE ARE SEEING THE DO DURHAM MOBILE COMMAND UNIT AS WELL A LOT OF DURHAM POLICE CARS HERE. >> AND THEN I WANT YOU TO PAY ATTENTION TO THAT. A VEHICLE THAT RIGHT IN FRONT RIGHT THERE. THERE'S A SHATTERED REAR WINDSHIELD AND WE SAW INVESTIGATORS LOOKING AT THAT CAR AS WELL. NOW POLICE SAY THEY RESPONDED TO A SHOOTING HERE ON SHERWOOD DRIVE JUST BEFORE 8 O'CLOCK IN WHEN THEY GOT HERE, THEY FOUND A MALE WHO WAS SHOT. THAT PERSON WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. NOW IT'S NOT CLEAR HOW OLD THAT PERSON WAS AT THIS POINT. >> ALSO, A SHORT TIME LATER, OFFICERS LEARNED THAT A SECOND PERSON HAD BEEN SHOT WHEN THAT PERSON SHOWED UP TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL. THEY ALSO HAVE LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES AND THAT SECOND PERSON IS THIS 17 YEAR-OLD JORAN. FORTUNATELY DIED. NOW, DURHAM POLICE ALSO SAID SEVERAL APARTMENTS AND CARS WERE SHOT AT ONCE AGAIN, POINTING OUT THAT CAR WITH THAT SHATTERED REAR WINDSHIELD. IT WAS POSSIBLE WAS INVOLVED IN THAT POLICE DO SAY, HOWEVER, NOBODY IN ANY OF THE CARS THAT WERE SHOT AT WERE HIT. THIS IS STILL A VERY ACTIVE INVESTIGATION. WE HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY WORD ON ANY ARRESTS AT THIS POINT. WE ALSO KNOW THAT DURHAM POLICE ARE OFFERING A $2000 REWARD FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT CAN LEAD

17-year-old killed, another man shot in Durham along Sherwood Drive

Durham police on Wednesday night responded to Sherwood Drive near Morreene Road.

Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper to announce bid for U.S. Senate seat

North Carolina Legislature Passes 12-Week Abortion Ban

UNC reaches $750K settlement with family of professor killed in 2023 on-campus shooting

Professor Zijie Yan

More heat and humidity making a return; possible dangerous heat this weekend

A big heat wave is coming to the Triangle over the next week.

Raleigh police investigate more than 20 cars broken into in a 7-day period at Brier Creek

Durham couple shares near-miss experience with B52 bomber on Delta flight

Peaceful protest in downtown Durham: Community rallies against ICE presence

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Police in Chapel Hill are warning residents about a rising check washing scheme after a local woman emailed town council to complain.


Chapel Hill police warn of rising mail theft as check washing scheme targets residents

Chapel Hill police investigate uptick in mail theft

Nash County's animal shelter failed an inspection after state officials discovered alarming conditions, including a dead kitten and unsanitary facilities.


Nash animal shelter closed, fined after failing inspection

State fines Nash County animal shelter for violations

Four ICE agents appeared Wednesday at the Durham County Courthouse to detain a man scheduled for his first court appearance. The agents did not arrest anyone after the man did not appear in court.

ICE agents seek to detain man before court appearance in Durham

The Durham County Courthouse. Photo taken August 17, 2018. 

UNC System schools implemented the "Equality Policy" last year, eliminating DEI positions. Now, leaders on the Board of Governors want schools to verify those realignments succeeded.

New memo from UNC System orders schools to prove DEI policies are eliminated

A file photo of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Fayetteville police arrested 18-year-old Micah James Boyer and charged him with attempted first-degree murder and other offenses related to a June shooting near Cude and Center streets in Fayetteville.


Fayetteville teen charged with attempted murder in June shooting near Cude and Center streets

Fayetteville teen charged with attempted murder in June

The Longleaf Golf Course Dam failure flooded three homes, and nearly claimed the lives of a Moore County family, during Tropical Storm Chantal.


NC inspectors found issues, ordered action, months before Moore County dam failed during Chantal

State inspectors found issues, ordered action, months before Moore County dam failed

A once-doomed theatre is now fueling the vision of a booming entertainment district in Roanoke Rapids. In August, the Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre will open on the property, bringing in acts as big as Lynyrd Skynyrd.


Roanoke Rapids entertainment district finds new life; amphitheater to open in August

Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre

A FedEx truck driver was injured and over 100 packages were destroyed Wednesday in a serious crash off Interstate 540 near Knightdale.


Over 100 packages destroyed, driver injured after FedEx truck crashed off I-540 near Knightdale

Fiery truck crash on I-540 near Knightdale blocks shoulder

U.S. Reps. Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee are asking the Trump administration to un-freeze funding for North Carolina, saying Wake County public schools are being hit especially hard.

WCPSS among nation's biggest losers in Trump's effort to cut school spending, US Reps say

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A dramatic incident unfolded early Tuesday morning as security footage captured a car crashing into Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, causing significant damage to the building's front doors.


Caught on cam: Stolen car plows into church doors, men run from scene

Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville crash

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Wawa will open a new store in Garner on Thursday, the chain's closest location to Raleigh yet.


Wawa opens in Garner on Thursday, the closest Wawa to Raleigh yet

Wawa

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week returns July 24 to Aug. 3 with more than 30 restaurants offering special menus and deals.


Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week: List of 55+ lunch, dinner, drink specials

The Yard Milkshake Bar

GalaxyCon Raleigh is more than a comic-con! It's a four-day festival of fandom with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists and people like you. Enjoy this event at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon brings superhero, Rocky Horror star power to town

GalaxyCon 2024

Increased temperatures in Raleigh are causing more snakes to become active near trails and gardens, resulting in a higher incidence of snake bites, and the cost of treatment can be high.

Rising temps lead to more snake encounters: Treatment for bites can be costly

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The magic of a rainbow makes everyone a child at heart.


Go Ask Dad: A rainbow connection

With a sizzling hot summer in full swing, there are plenty of places in the Triangle to cool down with frozen treats, such as ice cream shops, gelato stands, and frozen yogurt shops. 

15 places to find the best tasty frozen treats in central North Carolina

Frozen treats, ice cream

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A $750K settlement was reached with the family of former UNC Professor Zijie Yan. Yan was fatally shot and killed on-campus two years ago.

UNC reaches settlement with family of UNC professor shot in on-campus shooting

Durham couple recounts near-miss on Delta flight

Over 20 cars broken into at Brier Creek within 7 days

Dozens protest ICE in downtown Durham

UNC football sells out season and individual tickets

Continuity the key for Carolina Panthers in 2025 training camp

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Proposal for four North Hills towers: New buildings would be up to 37 stories high

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Raleigh officer crash: No serious injuries after van, police motorcycle crash downtown 

One person dead after car crashes on yard in downtown Clayton

Judge rejects Trump administration effort to unseal Epstein grand jury records in Florida

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Appeals court finds Trumpâs effort to end birthright citizenship unconstitutional, upholds block

Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220M in deal with Trump to restore federal funding

NASCAR will hold first street race on active military base at Naval Base Coronado in 2026

Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if heâs released from jail

It is a busy weekend in the Triangle with GalaxyCon in town, plus Wiz Khalifa, Willie Nelson and Weird Al.


Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Wiz Khalifa, Willie Nelson

Star Wars characters take over GalaxyCon

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' coming to DPAC, special presale ticket offer available

These are the best educational family activities in the Triangle 

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Chasing waterfalls: Check out these whimsical waterfalls right here in the Triangle

Waterfall at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, open four times a year. Courtesy of Juniper Level Botanic Garden.

Foodie News: Kingfisher owners announce new venture

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

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Fact check: Are 5 million able-bodied Medicaid recipients watching TV all day?

Politifact

Epstein files: A timeline of what the Trump administration has said about releasing a list

Fact check: Jeffries says tax breaks are permanent for billionaires, temporary for everyone else

Fact-checking rumor about 'Coffee with Roy Cooper' event in Winston-Salem

Fact check: North Carolina got a $22M grant to expand internet access. Trump said the program is 'based on race'

Cooper expected to enter Senate race

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Chinese tableware maker plans 515 jobs in new North Carolina factory

Duke Energy asks NC regulators to OK a second natural gas power plant in Person County

Cooper ramps up fundraising, fueling speculation over possible US Senate bid

As Person County waits, Duke Energy argues merits of new power plant

UNC Board of Governors memo orders school to show DEI elimination, equality policy implementation

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Major retailers pledge to hold the line on school supplies

Harvard under investigation over participation in visa program for foreign students and researchers

Wake Tech program molds cybersecurity experts of the future, helps inform business owners

Former Durham superintendent accepts head role for Buffalo Public Schools

Toddler's death after dental procedure in Greensboro sparks anesthesia safety concerns

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UNC study: 43% of flooded NC buildings were outside FEMA's hazard zones

Beware: Spoofed "Verizon agent" calls use clever scam tactics

Hemp vs. marijuana: NC courts empower police searches that some law enforcement leaders call unconstitutional

Why is NC seeing so much rain and flooding in July?

In the books! Day one of Panthers Training Camp closes with optimism and speed.

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UNC to ACC title game? ACC coach: 'You got Bill Belichick, you better be, right?'

After a healthy and 'Hollywood' offseason, Panthers WR Xavier Legette ready to be a star

Frank Reich excited about Bryce Young's resurgence after 'terrible' start to QB's NFL career

UNC sells out every football ticket for Belichick's first season

Millbrook's Rashad Streets and Quinton Cypher form one of the best defensive duos in the state

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Nyheim Hines agrees to one year deal with the LA Chargers, two years after tearing knee in jet ski accident

Here are the top returning 8A volleyball stat leaders in 2025

These are the top returning 8A boys soccer stat leaders in 2025

NCISAA: Start dates, playoff dates for the 2025-26 school year

The Longleaf Golf Course Dam failure flooded three homes and nearly claimed the lives of a Moore County family during Tropical Storm Chantal.

Inspectors found issues, ordered action months before Moore County dam failed

A 2-year-old died after what was expected to be a routine dental visit. WRAL Investigates has reported extensively on deaths from dental anesthesia and the fight for accountability.

2-year-old dies after dental anesthesia complications in Greensboro

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Police can't tell the difference between hemp and marijuana. Neither can the state experts who test drugs. North Carolina courts don't seem to mind, even though one is legal and the other can lead to years in prison.

Hemp vs. marijuana: North Carolina courts empower police searches, some law enforcement leaders call them unconstitutional

Hemp vs. marijuana: North Carolina courts empower police searches

Be careful which calls you answer! Even when the information that shows up on caller ID looks legitimate, it could be a scam. 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur shows you how to block those unwanted calls.

5 On Your Side: Beware of imposters with phony caller IDs

In a decision issued last month, Orange County's Planning and Inspections Director told Union Grove Farm that it could not proceed with plans to build an amphitheater, determining that it "is not a form of agritourism."

Law under the microscope for farm parties now at the heart of farm amphitheater discussion

Union Grove Farm proposed amphitheater

Much of the U.S., including North Carolina, has experienced a significant increase in intense rainfall and widespread flooding throughout July, often unrelated to tropical systems and impacting areas outside designated floodplains. 

Why has NC had so much rain and flooding?

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Supreme Court allows Trump to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission

5 On Your Side: How to identify counterfeit products sold through major online retailers

Inside job: NC inmates accused of running phone scams targeting families for fake bail payments

Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks

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Pilot program works to protect firefighters from contaminated gear

Timeline: WRAL investigates cancer killing firefighters, how to reduce the risk

Woman claims Durham Housing Authority incorrectly sent her $6K bill

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CivicReach: Transforming government customer experience with AI

Mike Walden: Drip of uncertainty constrains NCâs economic growth

Durham chipmaker Wolfspeed files for bankruptcy protection, seeking to reduce debt, remerge

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

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Krispy Kreme, GoPro and Beyond Meat surge as the latest meme stock revival rolls on

US stocks hit more records following US-Japan trade deal

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump's new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

Hershey says it is hiking chocolate prices

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Family

Go Ask Dad: Advice for someone expecting their first child

Sunflowers are blooming at Dix Park

5 On Your Side: Which kids snack bars are actually healthy choices

Macy's Black Friday in July Sale up to 86% off: Comforter Sets for only $21.99 (73% off), Sheet sets start at $6.99, Swim & clothing up to 73% off,  Bras start at $12.99

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JCPenney Sandals Sale: Buy One Get TWO Free

Top Amazon deals: Outlet Extender w/USB only $6.99 (50% off), Eveready LED Flashlights 4 pk only $6.09 (56% off), Satin Pillowcases 2-pk set only $5 

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