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Manariah, was killed in a drive-by shooting last week on Cornwallis Road. Her mother, 20-year-old Shycresha Spears, was grazed by a bullet during the incident.



'I just hope guilt eats you up inside': Mother of 2-year-old shot and killed in Durham speaks out

<p>ENFORCEMENT MAKE THE ARRESTS? ALL NEW TONIGHT AND ONLY ON WRAL. WE'RE HEARING FROM THE MOTHER OF A 2 YEAR-OLD TRAGICALLY SHOT AND KILLED. &gt;&gt; IN DURHAM TONIGHT, SHE IS SHARING NEW PHOTOS OF HER PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL. THIS IS 2 YEAR-OLD MINARI SPEARS. THANKS FOR JOINING US. I'M LENA TILLETT AND I'M GERALD OWENS. THE CHILD WAS KILLED IN A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING LAST WEEK ON CORNWALLIS ROAD. &gt;&gt; ONLY ON WRAL. HER MOTHER WHO WAS GRAZED BY A BULLET HERSELF, SAT DOWN WITH OUR JULIAN GRACE. JULIAN JOINS US NOW LIVE. JULIE. AND SHE SHARED ABOUT MINARI AND ALSO ABOUT THE FAMILY'S PAINFUL RECOVERY. &gt;&gt; ABSOLUTELY. THAT RECOVERY CONTINUES. BUT POLICE HERE TONIGHT THEY DON'T WANT US TO LOSE SIGHT OF THIS, THAT THEY ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE SUSPECT WHO PULLED THE TRIGGER AND THEY'RE HOPING SOMEONE SEES THIS TONIGHT AND CALLS IN WITH THAT CRITICAL TO. &gt;&gt; THIS IS 2 YEAR-OLD MINORITY. SHE WAS THE TODDLER WHO CARRIED A BIG SMILE WHO HAD AN EVEN BIGGER PERSONALITY TO MATCH TO JUST AHEAD THE PRICE. UNLESS YOU JUST WANT TO WEAR MY HAT. BUT ONE TO 20 OF JUST AFTER 08:00PM, A GUNMAN TOOK IT ALL AWAY. DURHAM POLICE SAY SHOTS WERE FIRED AT CAMPUS CROSSING APARTMENTS ALONG EAST CORNWALLIS ROAD. THE SHOOTING STRUCK THE 22 YEAR-OLD MAN. &gt;&gt; BULLETS GRAZED MINORITIES, MOM AND EVENTUALLY HIT THE 2 YEAR-OLD. SHE WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL DAYS LATER, THE TODDLER DIED. &gt;&gt; I'M TRYING TO BE STRONG FOR MY FIGURE OUT DURING OUR INTERVIEW, SHOULD KRESHA SPEARS, MINORITIES, MOM SHARED HOW SHE'S COPING DAY TODAY. &gt;&gt; MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. &gt;&gt; AND LIKE MEMORIES OF A CAR WHILE SHE HOLDS ON TO THOSE MEMORIES. SHE IS ALSO HOLDING OUT HOPE TO GIVE HER DAUGHTER A PROPER BURIAL. THE FAMILY HAS STARTED A GOFUNDME ACCOUNT WHILE MOM DEALS WITH THIS DEVASTATING LOSS OF MY HEART. I GOT A GUY LIKE THAT. YOU JUST HAVE TO BE THIS HARD TIME. IT WAS GIVEN OUR LEAVES BEHIND A 3 YEAR-OLD SISTER. NOW, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP THAT GO FUND ME, PAGE WILL BE PLACED ON OUR WEBSITE AT WRAL DOT COM. &gt;&gt; NOW COMING UP, ALL NEW AT 11 O'CLOCK YOU'LL HEAR AGAIN AS SHE HAS SOMETHING VERY SPECIFIC. SHE WANTS TO SAY. SO THE SHOOTER, THAT'S ALL NEW AT 11 O'CLOCK FOR NOW REPORTING</p>

 Mother of 2-year-old shot in Durham shares about her young daugther

Mother of 2-year-old shot and killed in Durham speaks out

Hurricane season 2024: Hurricane Beryl upgraded to category 5 storm, moving over southeastern Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl is now a Category 5 Hurricane 

Sharpsburg Mayor arrested for 4th DWI since 2018 

Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams 

NC man claims truck was stolen in North Hills while under care of valet service

Joel Hopkins claims his Ram 1500 TRX was stolen in April while under the care of a Royal Parking Inc. valet service in North Hills.

Charges: Raleigh men tracked kidnap victim by GPS, tied trash bag over his head

Heat takes a break: Tuesday highs in the upper 80s with low humidity

Big heat returns this weekend  

Raleigh man charged with embezzling $124,000 in state money from assisted living centers

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A man accused of killing a family of three in a DWI crash on Memorial Day is now out of the hospital and in police custody.

Driver accused of killing Garner family of 3 did not appear in court

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State law requires the NCDMV to adjust fees and rates every four years because of inflation. 



DMV fee increases take effect across the state 

DMV fees increase across North Carolina 

UNC System President Peter Hans forwarded a letter to university chancellors with guidance on how to comply with a mandate from the UNC Board of Governors that repealed and replaced its policy on diversity and inclusion.

UNC System provides guidance after DEI policy repeal

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WASHINGTON (AP) â President Joe Biden warned Monday that a Supreme Court ruling granting presidents broad immunity from prosecution would make an unchecked Republican Donald Trump âmore emboldened to do whatever he wantsâ if he regains the White House in Novemberâs election.

After Supreme Court immunity ruling, Biden draws sharp contrast with Trump on obeying rule of law

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Some Cumberland County Schools will no longer have school resource officers or traffic control officers at the start of the fall semester.

Cities, towns in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

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Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced a new initiative that could reduce or forgive some medical debt for North Carolina families.



NC plan could forgive medical debt for some families 

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The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill hired Kansas City-based Populous Architects to conduct a site planning study for a potential new home for its men's and women's basketball teams.

UNC's Dean Dome replacement plan moves ahead with $217,000 study

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After being appointed as Superintendent of Durham County Public Schools a few days ago, Dr. Anthony S. Lewis says he's ready to get started.

Budget, transparency, student safety: New Durham superintendent says he values community and trust

DPS Board of Education names Dr. Anthony S. Lewis as new superintendent

The Summer Olympics will be held from July 26 through Aug. 11 in Paris, France. 

Olympic swimmers stop in Cary for a week of training at the Triangle Aquatic Center

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WASHINGTON (AP) â The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

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Jockey's Ridge hides a secret castle beneath its ever-shifting sands -- remains from a 1970s mini golf course that was swallowed long ago.

Buried treasure: Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again

Jockey's Ridge has a mini-golf course buried beneath the dunes -- and a sand castle has recently become uncovered.

Failure to update the WRAL News app to version 6.1.26 will result in users missing vital notifications for breaking news and top stories impacting central North Carolina.  

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Amazon has just announced that the annual Prime Day event will be taking place again this year running July 16-17! PLUS, there are excellent early deals available now on Music Unlimited (5 months FREE), Audible, Kindle Unlimited, home security, Amazon devices, tablets, coffee makers, vacuums, and more!

Mark your calendars: Amazon Prime Day July dates announced PLUS excellent early deals available now!

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Celebrate Independence Day July 4 and the weekend leading up to it with this list of festivals, fireworks, parades and more.



The top July 4 fireworks, festivals, and food trucks in the Triangle + Maps

List: July 4 fireworks, festivals, food trucks in the Triangle 

Tickets are on sale for this year's North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, which will return to Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre in November. 

NC Chinese Lantern Fest tickets go on sale

NC Chinese Lantern Festival

Celebrate the Fourth of July with freebies and offers including a free doughnut, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Fourth of July 2024 freebies & deals

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The Rocky Mount Police Department arrested Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams on Monday afternoon.

Sharpsburg Mayor Robert Williams arrested for DWI in Rocky Mount  

US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump has some immunity in election interference case

New York teen with fake gun killed by police, body cam released 

Customer claims truck was stolen while under care of valet service

Customer's truck stolen while under care of valet service

Tar Heel Traveler: Gettysburg Cyclorama  

Tar Heel Traveler : Gettysburg Cyclorama 

NC program could forgive some medical debt

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Buttigieg, Cooper break ground on $1 billion direct rail connecting Triangle to Richmond, Virginia

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Two juveniles charged in connection with Durham armed robbery turned shooting

Durham police seek public's help in locating armed robbery-shooting suspect 

Cooper signs new law targeting antisemitism, calls for 'a more welcoming' North Carolina

NC expects record number of snake bites this year. How can you stay safe?

Dangerous Hurricane Beryl restrengthens to Category 4 off Grenada

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As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platforms

Man who confessed to killing 4 people in Maine, including his parents, sentenced to life in prison

Gathered at Camp David, Biden's family tells him to stay in the presidential race and keep fighting

60+ things to do in July

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Foodie News: 'Top Chef' alum returns to downtown Raleigh with new restaurant

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

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Fact check: Is Donald Trump 'against mail in voting?'

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Fact-checking Trump, Biden claims from the 2024 presidential debate

Fact check: Did Trump oversee the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates?

Fact check: Biden says Trump plans to cut Social Security

Fact check: Biden says Trump oversaw 'the largest increase in murder in U.S. history'

NC lawmakers rushed dozens of bills over the finish line, but failed efforts stand out

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 28

NC lawmakers approve program to bring clean energy upgrades to local businesses

Cooper approves changes to State Bar reviews, signs 4 other bills into law

NC Senate passes CPACE funding program to make clean energy upgrades more accessible

Cities in Cumberland County scramble to hire school resource and traffic control officers

Education

MARY ANN WOLF: Strengthen the educator pipeline with programs like NC Teaching Fellows

NC residents concerned about asbestos abatement project

Residents express concern regarding asbestos abatement project at Rocky Mount school

Deal to expand private school vouchers falls apart as NC lawmakers wind down session 

Homeowners get ultimatum from insurers: make pricey repairs, or lose coverage

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NC students: The teacher shortage hurts us

WRAL Investigates predatory towing in NC, lawmakers seek crackdown

'It's Not Sustainable': Insurance Hikes Threaten Affordable Housing

Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says

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NHL Free Agency 2024: Hurricanes sign Sean Walker, bring back Gostisbehere

Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women's gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics

Olympic track and field trials: Local athletes, event schedule, how to watch

SMU, deep in the heart of Texas, joins ACC; League welcomes Cal, Stanford

4A championship MVP Caitlyn Jones commits to Wake Forest

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Gatorade POTY changes commitment after coaching change, will attend UNC

Hoggard 3-star OL Michael Gibbs commits to NC State

83 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

Wake Forest QB Kavon Simmons commits to Duke

A luxury truck stolen from a local valet! The disturbing allegations -- and WRAL 5 On Your Side details who is responsible when your car is stolen while under the care of a valet. Monday night at 6 on WRAL News.

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks who's liable and the disturbing allegations

Stolen truck from a valet lot! 5 On Your Side tracks whoâs liable and the disturbing allegations

A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.

Wake County teacher arrested after WRAL investigation, charged with assaulting students

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A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assaulting students with disabilities following an investigation by WRAL News.

Wake County teacher charged with abusing students with disabilities

A Wake County teacher, James Rencher, has been arrested on 12 counts of assault following an investigation by WRAL News.


Wake County teacher arrested following WRAL investigation into letters alleging abuse

Are insurance companies watching your home? WRAL's Keely Arthur dives into reports of drones being used to adjust your rates. Find out what to do if your insurance company threatens to drop you.

Are insurance companies watching your home? 5 On Your Side digs into reports of drones being used to adjust rates

The investigation found that out of 15 brands of baby wipes tested - seven had concerning or unclear ingredients. 

Potentially harmful chemicals found in some baby wipes

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5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Vallarta Tacos and Seafood, Azul Tequilas Bar and Grill

Full interview: Homeowners say insurance companies threaten to cancel policies over drones

5 On Your Side: Walgreens changes could include significant store closures 

HDR: Recalled heat pumps could blast hot air despite being set to A/C

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Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

Warrants: 'Shoot To Kill' gang operating in Wake and Durham counties, leader indicted

Expedia upgrades consumer protections after 5 On Your Side series

WRAL Investigates a man's battle with the state medical board after a surgery gone wrong

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As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers donât get left behind

Missouri AG: Lawsuit against IBM is âimportant step in harpooning the whaleâ of âcorporate racismâ

Tom Snyder: Voice assistants and the future of human-computer interaction

Queen City accelerator seeks fintech and insurtech innovators

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European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Canada airline WestJet cancels more than 400 flights after a surprise strike by mechanics union

Judge acquits 28 people accused in Panama Papers case, including law firm co-founder

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Bill to criminalize pregnant drinkers and drug users moves in NC House

New COVID shots recommended for Americans 6 months and older this fall

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Consumer Reports finds unclear ingredients in seven brands of baby wipes

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