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A murder suspect shot himself when the U.S. Marshals Service was attempting to serve a warrant, according to the Nash County Sheriff's Office. 

Suspect shot himself in Nash County as US Marshals tried to serve warrant, sheriff says

<p>THAT OF AIR TRAFFIC CENTER. &gt;&gt; AND JEFF AND THE GOVERNOR LIVE CENTER WITH THE RIGHT TO SOME LIVE PICTURES THAT ARE JUST COMING INTO OUR NEWSROOM RIGHT NOW. SKY 5 IS OVER THE SCENE IN NASH COUNTY HERE. THIS IS IN CASTILLE. YOU A REMOTE AREA THERE. 5200 BLOCK OF CRABTREE ROAD IN THAT AREA. YOU SEE SOME U.S. MARSHALS THERE, NASH COUNTY DEPUTIES THERE. WE HAVE CONFIRMATION CHELSEA DONOVAN HAS MADE SOME CALLS ON THIS AND TALK TO THE NASH COUNTY SHERIFF KEITH STONE, WHO HAS CONFIRMED THAT U.S. MARSHALS WERE IN THAT AREA TRYING TO SERVE A WARRANT. HE BELIEVED FOR A MAN WANTED FOR MURDER AND SOMETHING WENT WRONG DURING US. THE MAN GOT OUT OF HIS CAR, RAN FROM THAT SCENE INTO THE WOODS AND SHOT HIMSELF IN THE WOODS RIGHT THERE. AND THIS IS ALL THE INFORMATION THAT WE HAVE SO FAR. WE'RE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT, YOU KNOW, IF THERE WAS ANY TYPE OF CHASE, ONE WHO WHO THE GUY IS THAT THEY WERE AFTER THEIR, YOU KNOW, ANY INFORMATION ON THE MURDER CASE. WE HAVE A CREW THAT IS ON THE WAY. KELSEY COFFEE'S ON THE WAY THERE TO GIVE US SOME SOME SUPPORT ON THE GROUND THERE. THIS IS THE SCENE FROM SKY 5 THAT WE'RE SEEING RIGHT NOW. AGAIN, CASTEL YOU THE 5200 BLOCK OF A CRABTREE ROAD IN THAT AREA RIGHT THERE. SO WE'RE JUST GOING TO ASK MORE QUESTIONS TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT MORE ABOUT THIS. BUT SOMEBODY WAS ON THE RUN FROM U.S.. MARSHALS SAY WHEN THEY WERE TRYING TO SERVE A WARRANT WHEN IN THE WOODS</p>

Suspect shot himself in Nash County as US marshal tried to serve warrant, sheriff says

Suspect shot himself while being served warrant in Nash County

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Board members said they don't want remote learning to resemble what took place during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wake schools eyes fresh, non-live remote learning plan after busy winter, exhausted makeup days

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A hiker's death on the Blue Ridge Parkway is renewing concerns about trail safety and staffing as visitation climbs and the National Park Service faces budget and personnel cuts.

Blue Ridge Parkway hiker's death raises concerns over ranger staffing

Hiker dies after falling from Blue Ridge Parkway overlook in NC. Image courtesy of Reems Creek Fire Department.

Fayetteville police said a hit-and-run Saturday involved two people who had been in a relationship and living together.


Police: Girlfriend charged with murder after Fayetteville hit-and-run

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North Carolina's nonconference game against TCU in 2026 has been moved to Ireland.

UNC football to play TCU in Ireland to open 2026 season

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Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is primarily spread by prolonged close contact, typically skin-to-skin, often during sexual activity.


Mpox found in sewage samples from Greenville plant

Monkeypox testing and vaccines becoming more prevalent with cases increasing

New York (CNN) â Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told investors Tuesday that the US-China trade war is unsustainable and he expects the battle to de-escalate, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN, giving a brief boost to a Wall Street rally that had taken shape this morning.

Stocks rebound as US Treasury Secretary says China trade war is unsustainable

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VATICAN CITY (AP) â Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in St. Peterâs Square on Easter, a day before he died, though he initially had some doubts given his poor health, Vatican News reported Tuesday.

Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says

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Two bullets were discovered on the cafeteria floor of York Elementary School in Raleigh, prompting swift action from staff and raising concerns among parents. While no students were harmed, the incident has sparked discussions about school safety and the importance of securing firearms at home.


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Oakwood Pizza Box opened its flagship location on Person Street in Raleigh in 2017. Now, it is expanding with a carry-out only location in the old Capital Creations Gourmet Pizza spot on Wake Forest Road.


Oakwood Pizza Box to open carry-out only location in Raleigh

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Neighbors living in Renaissance Park are on edge after reports of having windows smashed and cars ransacked by vandals.


Raleigh neighborhood targeted by car break-ins

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New York (AP) -- Companies from a wide range of industries are having trouble assessing the impact of tariffs because of the constant uncertainty over whether and where the taxes will be imposed next or postponed, sometimes on a daily or weekly basis. Some tariffs remain in place against key U.S. trading partners, but others have been postponed to give nations time to negotiate.

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SpaceX launched another rocket into space from Florida's Cape Canaveral Monday night.

Your photos: SpaceX launch visible over NC (April 21, 2025)

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It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

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

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Ways to help the planet: Earth Day is April 22. Here are six simple changes you can make at home to make a difference. 



Use your dishwasher: 6 super easy ways to help the planet on Earth Day

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The process of picking a new pope is steeped in secrecy and tradition.

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Ford Motor Company is recalling several popular car models in the United States.


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We are expecting to learn more about a man dead after U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant in connection with a murder.

Murder suspect shoots, kills himself: Sheriff explains what brought US marshals to Nash County

Dog finds missing 2-year-old Arizona boy

Caught on cam: SpaceX launch visible from Cameron, NC

Teens rescue man who drove into Ohio River

Teens save man who drove into Ohio River

Springs are getting warmer: Why do we care?

Spring is the third-quickest warming season in Raleigh since 1970

5 On Your Side: How to dispute medical bills, health insurance denials

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UNC student accused of breaking into NC State student apartments posts $30K bond

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70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows

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Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial to open Wednesday with majority-female jury

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Get ready for a weekend packed with fun and festivities across the Triangle.

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Explainer: Why is the bond market so important for the economy?

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Legal battle over NC ballots now plays out on two fronts with Supreme Court seat on the line

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NC Senate wants to cut the state's innocence commission. Its director now pleads with the House

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The Southeast Regional Climate Center received a contract extension that will allow them to operate through April 2026. Data from the SERCC provides a way for WRAL meteorologists to provide context to the weather on any given day. 

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A vape shop owner faces charges for selling illegal products near a school.

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Crossing Borders was produced by WRAL investigative documentary reporter Cristin Severance and WRAL documentary photographer and editor Dwayne Myers after seeing immigration stories in the headlines every week since President Trump took office in January.


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WRAL Investigates spoke with several lawyers Thursday on camera and off about the protests that unfolded the day before on the North Carolina Central University campus.

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Data from the SERCC provides a way for WRAL meteorologists to provide context to the weather on any given day.

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