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Jury selection begins Monday in the murder trial for Christopher McCullough, who is accused of beating his mother to death in front of his 2-year-old.


Jury selection to begin in murder trial for Raleigh man accused of beating mother

WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHARGES. THE DRIVER WILL FACE. >> TODAY, JURY SELECTION BEGINS FOR THE TRIAL OF A RALEIGH MAN FACING MURDER CHARGES IN THE BEATING OF BOTH OF HIS PARENTS. CHRISTOPHER MCCALLUM IS CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER. WRAL'S. KELSEY COFFEY JOINS US LIVE FROM THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER AND KELSEY MCCULLOUGH COULD FACE THE DEATH PENALTY IF CONVICTED >> YES, RENAY, HE COULDN'T. IN A FEW HOURS A JURY WILL BE SELECTED HERE AT THE WAKE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER. WE HAVE THE CHRISTOPHER MCCALLUM WILL BE FACING A JUDGE SOON AFTER HE'S BEEN CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF HIS MOTHER. OUR CAMERAS WERE ROLLING THE LAST TIME THE CALL APPEARED IN COURT. HE'S ACCUSED OF BEATING HIS MOM AND DAD IN FRONT OF HIS 2 YEAR-OLD SON AND 2023. HIS MOTHER DIED FROM HER INJURIES AFTER THE ATTACK. NOW, MCCULLOUGH COULD FACE THE DEATH PENALTY IF HE'S CONVICTED. WRAL OBTAINED COURT RECORDS FROM 2022, WE FOUND THAT MCCULLOUGH'S FATHER JOHN TOOK A PROTECTIVE ORDER AGAINST HIS SON WRITING THAT MCCULLOUGH HAD PUNCHED ME SEVERAL TIMES, KNOCKING ME TO THE FLOOR AND ALSO THREATENED TO KILL ME. AND MY WIFE, JOHN MCCULLOUGH ADDED HIS SON HAD USED A LARGE KNIFE. SO WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AFTER JURY SELECTION AND KEEP YOU UPDATED ON WHAT'S NEXT FOR THIS TRIAL. KELSEY COPY WRAL NEWS LIVE IN

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Murder trial gets underway for Raleigh man accused of beating mother

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The SPCA of Wake County will close temporarily April 27-May 2 for deep cleaning due to a recent outbreak of canine parvovirus (CPV).


SPCA of Wake County temporarily closing due to parvo outbreak

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A missing Wilmington teenager diagnosed with autism is safe after New Hanover County school bus staff helped police locate the 14-year-old.



Wilmington school bus driver, staff help locate missing 14-year-old

NC school bus driver helps find missing 14-year-old 

One person is dead, and at least five other people were injured early Sunday morning in a shooting on the campus of Elizabeth City State University, the school announced.

Man killed, several people injured in shooting at Elizabeth City State University, school says

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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) â Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce.

Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II

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A juvenile was shot Sunday night during a fight in a shopping center in Moore County.


Juvenile shot during argument in parking lot of Moore County shopping center

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) â Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Svechnikov scores 3 goals as Hurricanes beat Devils 5-2 to take 3-1 series lead

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When a person develops solid tumors in the stomach, esophagus or rectum, oncologists know how to treat them. But the cures often come with severe effects on quality of life. That can include removal of the stomach or bladder, a permanent colostomy bag, radiation that makes patients infertile and lasting damage from chemotherapy.

Medicine spares cancer patients from grisly surgeries and harsh therapies

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Durham police have announced charges against 19 people connected to a February car club meetup in downtown where participants were seen performing dangerous stunts, including setting a fire in the street.

19 charged in Durham street takeover, police need help identifying others involved

A man is in the hospital after he was stabbed Sunday in Cary.

Man hospitalized after Cary stabbing, 19-year-old charged 

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A man faces multiple assault charges, including child assault, after two women were stabbed Sunday morning in a Knightdale neighborhood.


Two women stabbed in Knightdale neighborhood, man charged with child assault

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From festivals to live music, this May is going to be busy!


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Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the details about new restaurants opening in the Triangle.


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 Vigil held Sunday as community mourns loss of Apex High School student killed in car crash

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Former Davidson College employee accused of recording women in bathrooms

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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 27 Palestinians

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A pregnant woman in Gazaâs ruins fears for her baby under Israelâs blockade

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Get ready for two days of fun at Marbles Kids Museum on May 3-4. The festival will offer free hands-on experiences and live entertainment. Kids can roll up their sleeves for hands-on cooking workshops and reserve their spot in the James Beard Foundation Future Foodies Classes. WRAL is a media partner for this event.

Two days of food, fun and play: The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles

The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles 

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Weekend best bets: Brewgaloo, Dogwood Festival, Spring Daze and more festivals

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WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines the types of skills workers will need to have in the near future.

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Durham police charge 19 people for street take over, seek help identifying others

Durham police have asked for the public's help identifying some of the people believed to be involved in what they're calling a street takeover in February. Photos courtesy of the Durham Police Department.

Durham police ask for help identifying people from February street takeover

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President Donald Trump said he wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and said tariffs can help make that happen.

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A February car meetup in downtown Durham involved participants performing dangerous stunts with fire and passengers hanging out of moving vehicles.

Durham police cracking down on dangerous car meetups

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