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WINDER, Ga. (AP) â A 14-year-old student opened fire at a Georgia high school and killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms â and eventually to the football stadium â as officers swarmed the campus and parents raced to find out if their children were safe.

14-year-old to be charged with murder after 2 students and 2 teachers killed at Ga. high school

Georgia high school mass shooting

4 killed, 9 injured in Georgia high school shooting

Helicopter video from WSB-TV showed dozens of law enforcement and emergency vehicles surrounding Apalachee High School in Barrow County, about 50 miles northeast of Atlanta.

One dead in fiery tractor-trailer crash that closed both I-95 Northbound lanes near 295

I-95 North semi-truck fire 

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

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North Carolina parents concerned over school safety after Georgia mass shooting

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

Fayetteville police have suspects, car and gun used in case of drive-by shooting that killed boy

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

UNC takes down UNC Wilmington, 69-56

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

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NC State Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Charles Maimone updated students and staff about the PCB investigation and mitigation in a virtual Q&A. 

NC State's 'sick building' to be stripped, rebuilt; employees wait for results of health evaluation

Poe Hall at NC State University

The California-based subsidiary of Indian tech consultancy HCL Technologies Ltd. expects the positions to be eliminated by Jan. 6. More cuts could be on the way. 

Tech firm HCL America plans to lay off at least 57 in Cary

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NEW YORK (AP) â A North Carolina musician was arrested and charged Wednesday with using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of thousands of songs that he streamed billions of times to collect over $10 million in royalty payments, authorities in New York said.

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

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On Wednesday, Wake deputies said a juvenile petition was obtained for a third suspect they are attempting to apprehend.

Wake deputies searching for juvenile suspect in deadly shooting of woman

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The national transportation research group TRIP has released a report showing the conditions of North Carolina roads and bridges. The report found 37% of North Carolina's major roads are in poor or mediocre condition.

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

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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

Andre Stephon Jones

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

Apex officer reconstructs crash scenes to find out why they happen

Apex police officer Jeremy Short

The radio traffic reveals Zane Cesnik jumped a fence in a recreation yard and ran into the woods. The 17-year-old faces a murder charge.

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

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Fayetteville police arrested a man Wednesday outside of Sherwood Park Elementary School.

Man arrested with gun outside Fayetteville elementary school

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Wake County's four-year graduation rate hit an all-time high of 91.3% this spring, part of an ongoing increase to its graduation rate, which was 82.9% a decade ago.

Wake's Covid-era learn-from-home freshmen set graduation record

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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

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

Tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center and meet the meteorologists that work on air and behind the scenes to keep you safe every day. 

Meet the WRAL meteorologists and tour the WRAL Severe Weather Center 

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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

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

Foodie News: Lawrence Barbecue moving to downtown Cary

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A man who fell asleep while his Tesla was driving along U.S. Highway 70 has been arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Man who fell asleep in Tesla while driving on US 70 charged with drug trafficking, multiple felonies

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The national transportation research group TRIP released a report Wednesday showing the conditions of North Carolina roads and bridges as of September.

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

In-Depth with Dan Haggerty: Your feedback on phones in schools

Former NC superior court judge weights in on why charges not yet announced in Deven murder case 

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Why isn't person who confessed charged in Fayetteville child's murder? WRAL asked a judge

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

Fullsteam Brewing moving to American Tobacco Campus

Covid-19 cases remain high in North Carolina as kids return to school. Here's how you can keep your family safe

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

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Can the city of Savannah fine or jail people for leaving guns in unlocked cars? A judge weighs in

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

The stark contrasts between Harris and Trump are on full display in their preparations for next week's debate

Harris visits New Hampshire to tout her small business tax plan

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

15th annual African American Cultural Festival returns 

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

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

'Bull Durham, A New Musical' 

Perfect snacks for beachy days: What food to bring

The Mediterranean Diet Really Is That Good for You. Hereâs Why.

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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'

NC DEQ's water authority under fire

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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

Former President Trump to make stop in Charlotte on Friday

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

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

State BOE breaks down standardized test scores, student achievement

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

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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

Will public school athletes be allowed to profit off NIL? State board set to vote on proposal

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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

Holliday: A winning start for UNC, NC State and Duke

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

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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

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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

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Psychological safety: A requirement for performance-driven cultures

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

NC State lands NEH grant for new center focusing on AI Ethics

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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

Strikes start at top hotel chains as housekeepers seek higher wages and daily room cleaning work

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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

North Carolina asks for forever chemicals to be designated hazardous air pollutants

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