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WINDER, Ga. (AP) â Georgia police interviewed a 13-year-old boy more than a year ago while looking into online posts threatening a school shooting, but investigators didnât have enough evidence for an arrest. On Wednesday, that boy opened fire at his high school outside Atlanta, killing four people and wounding nine, officials said.

A teen charged with killing 4 people at a Georgia high school was interviewed about online threats

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4 killed, 9 injured in Georgia high school shooting

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Crash with 18-wheeler, garbage truck blocks westbound lanes of I-40 near Gorman Street in Wake County

Lanes blocked on I-40 West due to crash near Gorman Street

North Carolina musician arrested, accused of Artificial Intelligence-assisted fraud caper

Mount Moriah At the Cat's Cradle

NC Department of Environmental Quality's water authority under fire

Drinking water pollution in NC

 Upper 70s with sun, clouds, and a chance of light rain Thursday 

Hourly rain chances for Thursday, 9/5/2024

Poe Hall: NC State's 'sick building' to be stripped, rebuilt as wait continues for results of health evaluation

Poe Hall at NC State University

Why haven't police charged person who confessed to participating in Deven murders? WRAL asked a judge

Family reports missing teen to Fayetteville police after several years

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A state trooper said the driver of the tractor-trailer had a tire malfunction that caused him to collide with the wall on the interstate. When the truck hit the wall, it caused one of the tanks to explode.

'Ball of fire': One killed in fiery tractor-trailer crash on I-95 North in Cumberland County

I-95 North semi-truck fire 

The Board of Education is expected to vote on the proposed rules on Thursday, setting up a public comment period that will run Oct. 1 through Dec. 6. There will be a virtual public hearing on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.

Thursday's vote could allow NC high school athletes to profit off their NIL

State Board of Edudcation meeting (Sept. 4, 2024)

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 -- Voters expect those who seek high statewide office demonstrate experience and competence. They should select those who focus on the needs of the state and its people -- not agendas dictated by outside forces.

Editorial: Choices for N.C. Council of State - competence and commitment over rhetoric

Counting ballots

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to begin three-peat quest vs. the Ravens

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Look up your school's grade level proficiency by subject area using the table below.

Look it up: How well did your school do on the spring 2024 state tests?

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"We're hoping with this new information, more people will come forward to help with the investigation," Berrios said. "We are asking for the public if they recall any incidents involving this vehicle, any weapon incidents or any damage to property [or] vehicle accidents."

Police have suspects, car and gun used in shooting that killed 7-year-old Fayetteville boy, but public's help still needed

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The home of the Tar Heels' men's basketball program was part of the focus of a working group put together by Chancellor Lee Roberts to study the university's physical master plan.

UNC considers six options, including two off-campus sites, for Smith Center replacement

UNC takes down UNC Wilmington, 69-56

Officers responded to the 800 block of Fresno Drive after receiving a report of a person being hit by a car. Police found the victim in the driveway of their home.

Person hit, killed by car in driveway of Fayetteville home 

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Apex police officer Jeremy Short reconstructs crash scenes to determine who is at fault in serious or fatal crashes

Why do crashes happen? Wake deputies reconstruct crash scenes to find out why

Apex police officer Jeremy Short

The Granville County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding Andre Stephon Jones, who is wanted in connection with a double shooting.

'Armed and dangerous': Man on the run after double shooting in Granville County

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Tweetsie Railroad's spooky autumn tradition, the Ghost Train, returns to the rails every Friday and Saturday evening, from September 20 to October 26.

Ride into spooky season on Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train

Tweetsie Railroad Ghost Train

We're in the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, but there hasn't been a tropical storm in over two weeks

Ask the Meteorologist: Why have the tropics been so quiet recently?

We're currently in the peak of Atlantic hurricane season

An agreement has been reached between the Environmental Justice Community Action Network (EJCAN) and GFL, the owner of North Carolina's largest landfill, addressing decades of pollution and environmental justice concerns in the predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood of Snow Hill in Roseboro.

NC landfill owner to pay for decades of pollution

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In November 2022, Madalina Cojocari, then 11, was last seen getting off her school bus in Cornelius.

Diana Cojocari has left the United States, officials confirm

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"To see our beautiful planet truly just changes your perspective on how lucky we are to be alive," Karsen Kitchen said. "If everyone had the chance to see that, the world would be a better place."

'Perseverance really pays off': UNC student makes history as youngest woman in space

Karsen Kitchen describes flying on Blue Origin rocket into space

Last month, North Carolina did something enthusiastically that most states have been reluctant to try: It started covering new obesity medicines like Wegovy for its poorest residents as part of its Medicaid program.

North Carolina chose to cover obesity drugs for its poor, but not its own employees

The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees

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This incident has prompted local parents in North Carolina to urge a review of safety measures in their children's schools. 

Local parents, school leaders share renewed safety concerns following GA shooting 

Vote Thursday could allow NC high school athletes to profit off their NIL

Report highlights need for road and bridge repairs across the Triangle 

Tanker catches fire, shuts down NB I-95 in Cumberland County 

Liz Cheney endorses Harris for president in Duke appearance

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North Carolina parents concerned over school safety after Georgia mass shooting

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Two killed in Sampson County crash

Wake deputies searching for juvenile suspect in deadly shooting of woman

'He jumped the fence': Newly released radio traffic reveal teen's escape from Granville County detention center

How safe are NC's roads and bridges? Report details aging infrastructure 

With charges and sanctions, US takes aim at Russian disinformation ahead of November election

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Israel's Netanyahu demands open-ended control of Gaza's border with Egypt

Voting-related lawsuits filed in multiple states could be a way to contest the presidential election

Crews slow progress of Sierra wildfire, but evacuations orders remain

Trump election subversion case back in court as judge holds hearing that could set its path forward

The first weekend of September is filled with chances to enjoy live music and comedy.

Weekend best bets: Hopscotch Music Fest, Boyz II Men

2014 Hopscotch Friday fans

Fullsteam Brewing moving to American Tobacco Campus

Fullsteam Brewing at American Tobacco Campus

15th annual African American Cultural Festival returns 

Each year, the African American Culutural Festival draws about 40,000 people.

Foodie News: Lawrence Barbecue moving to downtown Cary

Go inside Lawrence BBQ

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' based on 1988 movie about Durham Bulls team to debut in home city

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' 

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Fact check: Vance says consumers are 'better off' under tariffs

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Fact check: Walz says Trump 'cut overtime benefits for millions of workers'

Fact check: Social media claims NC ballot order shows 'attempt at voter manipulation'

Politifact: Trump's claim about manipulated US job numbers baseless

Fact check: Trump says Biden, Harris got caught 'manipulating job statistics'

Court battle over taking RFK Jr.'s name off the ballot in North Carolina kicks off

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NC court will hear RFK Jr's request to get off the ballot, with just 1 day left to decide

Robinson campaign denies claims that he was regular at porn shops decades ago

Billionaire who helped RFK Jr. get on NC ballot won't back his new effort to get off the ballot

Ready or not, election season in the US is about to start. The first ballots will go out within days

State test scores show students shaking off Covid-19 learning loss

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NC student test scores continue improvement years after Covid-19

Wake County schools leaders talk post-pandemic return to classroom

Man arrested with gun outside Fayetteville elementary school

NC test scores on the rebound years after Covid-19 dip

'She made me buy a saw': WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Deven double-murder case in Fayetteville

WRAL In Depth

What you need to know to vote in North Carolina 

Be SMART initiative calls for action on safe gun storage as kids return to school

Raleigh police to partner with mental health facility at center of multiple WRAL investigations

Past due and overbudget: NC's new Medicaid computer system has issues and a whistleblower knew it

No. 24 NC State looking to make mark against red-hot QB Nico Iamaleava, 14th-ranked Vols 

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UNC, Harrell look to turn negatives into positives against Charlotte

US Open: Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz will meet in an all-American semifinal in New York

College football Week 2: NC State's huge opportunity, tough times for ACC powers

Ahead of clash with No. 14 Tennessee, NC State sticks at No. 24 in AP poll

Despite being a man down, No. 10 Myers Park scores late to beat No. 21 Garinger

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Resilient No. 7 Ayden-Grifton battles back, hands No. 17 J.H. Rose first loss in reverse sweep

NCHSAA 4A East Volleyball Playoff Projection - 2024

NCHSAA 4A West Volleyball Playoff Projection - 2024

No. 3 Ardrey Kell opens non-conference gauntlet with road win at No. 5 Lake Norman

A man provided WRAL Investigates with a recording of a person saying they helped dismember Blake Deven's body. Avantae Deven is charged with murdering two of her adopted children, Blake Deven and London Deven.

Recording of family member admitting to dismembering body of Blake Deven

WRAL Investigates obtained an apparently recorded confession connected to a murder case in Fayetteville. Avantae Deven is charged with murdering two of her adopted children, Blake Deven and London Deven. Only on WRAL at 6 p.m., the story behind the never-before-released recording and what it reveals. 

WRAL Investigates recording of apparent confession connected to Fayetteville double-murder case

Former patients of a mental health facility in Raleigh have expressed concerns about a partnership with the Raleigh Police Department to divert juveniles and adults from hospital emergency departments.

Patients question Raleigh police's partnership with Holly Hill Hospital

Former Holly Hill patients question Raleigh police plan to divert mental health crises to troubled facility

Holly Hill Children's Hospital

Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said she is optimistic about a collaboration with Holly Hill Hospital to serve the needs of people experiencing mental health crises.

Raleigh police to partner with troubled mental health facility

North Carolina Democrats blasted Republicans on the North Carolina Supreme Court Thursday for ruling that Justice Phil Berger Jr. should not have to remove himself from a case concerning his father, Republican Senate leader Phil Berger Sr.

NC Democratic leaders call on GOP Supreme Court justice to recuse himself from case

Phil Berger Jr.

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Wrong code on your car's registration could cost you

Check your car registration: 5 On Your Side finds hundreds of drivers paying wrong fees

Wipe your pots to reduce sewer overflows 

How fall can be a more affordable time to travel

5 On Your Side

NC State leader shares update on Poe Hall health hazard evaluation  

On WRAL at 6 : ð¦ Hazardous packages on your doorstep

Audio recording from 2022 reveals apparent confession connected to Blake Deven murder case

38-year-old man arrested after fatal shooting of woman in Wilson

Investigations

Grace Ueng: Manager as maestro: Orchestrate a vision for your team

Psychological safety: A requirement for performance-driven cultures

Job openings shrink to lowest level since January 2021 as labor market cools

Mike Walden: How much control does the president have over US economy?

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NC restaurant won't allow customers to wear 'skimpy' clothes. Is that legal?

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600

Parexel to relocate global headquarters to North Hills in Raleigh

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Covid-19 cases remain high in North Carolina as kids return to school

Family

4 ways your pet helps your health

Wake County Public Libraries debuts new library card designs

Embrace self-compassion: Stop being held captive by your pain

Cheaper gas expected for Labor Day, end of record-breaking summer travel season

Top grocery sales valid Sept. 4-10

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