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The man was not hit but told officers someone fired shots at him at 500 Fayetteville St. in downtown Raleigh. No one was injured.

Man says he was shot at Wednesday in downtown Raleigh, police say no one is in custody

<p>THERE IS A HUGE. &gt;&gt; BULLIED. AND ALI AND THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER. I'M STANDING HERE ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, WHERE RALEIGH POLICE CRUISERS ARE LINING THE STREETS AFTER HEARING REPORTS OF SHOTS FIRED WILL STEP BEHIND THE CAMERA. TO GIVE YOU A CLOSER LOOK AND WHAT WE'RE SEEING HERE ON FAYETTEVILLE STREET. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THOSE POLICE VEHICLES THAT ARE LINING THE ROAD. ACCORDING TO RALEIGH POLICE. THEY HAD DID RECEIVE REPORTS OF SHOTS FIRED IN THIS AREA HAS BEEN THE CAMERA AROUND HERE TO SHOW YOU SOME OF THAT CRIME SCENE TAPE. THIS IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE HAYMAKER BAR IN THE 500 BLOCK OF DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, ACCORDING TO RALEIGH POLICE. THEY HAVEN'T FOUND ANYONE INJURED OR HAD TO HAVE ANY SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY. BUT THEY DO HAVE THAT AREA BLOCKED OFF WHILE THEY'RE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION. WE'RE GETTING IT TO ASK RALEIGH QUESTIONS AND GET SOME ANSWERS. I'M GONNA</p>

Police responding to shots fired call on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh

Raleigh police responded to a call of shots fired on Wednesday in downtown Raleigh.

Caregiver charged after man left alone in car dies

Roger Lee Inge Jr., 55, of Warrenton, N.C.

Convicted murderer's sister arrested, charged with helping him escape in Orange County

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Walz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways

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Watchdog report critical of NC school lunch junk fees

Many school districts in central North Carolina use fee-based payment processors for school lunch accounts, a practice that has been criticized as imposing unnecessary "junk fees" on families. 

New glasses helping people with colorblindness experience art at Triangle museum

Ackland Art Museum

Cold morning ahead as fall-like temps continue before a return to the heat next week

A little chill in the air on Wednesday, Aug. 21

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Donald Trump touted national security achievements as Democrats seek to play up Vice President Kamala Harris' work on foreign policy, an area where she lacks experience compared to Trump.

'Every American was safer': Trump, Vance address national security in Asheboro speeches

Donald Trump spoke Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Asheboro.

WRAL News reached out to law enforcement agencies across eastern North Carolina, finding many of them are dealing with an increase in youth violence -- especially in the more rural communities. 

'Better armed than some of my officers': Eastern NC law enforcement concerned with youth gun violence rising

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In the report, the tech company said it plans to accelerate plans to build its 200-millimeter chip factory in Mohawk Valley, New York, and that it would reassess the timing of closing the 150mm chip factory in Durham.

Wolfspeed to close Durham plant, company says during quarterly earnings call

One injured while working at Durham Wolfspeed campus

Edgecombe County deputies arrested Anna Maria Wynn and charged her with felony animal cruelty after discovering a dead dog at her former home in Pinetops

Discovery of dead dog leads to woman's arrest in Edgecombe County

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Police said they investigated the incident and determined a man showed a weapon from his car, but didn't point it at anyone or make any threats.

Man cited for showing gun during road rage incident after Trump rally

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An additional 20 schools in Wake County will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students for the first time this upcoming school year.

Dozens of Wake County schools offer free breakfast, lunch this year

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Armyworms, known scientifically as Spodeotera frugiperda, are a species of caterpillar commonly associated with foliar damage seen on grass and home landscapes. The infestation caught homeowners, like Lee Hawkins of Fuquay-Varina, by surprise.

Armyworms brought by Tropical Storm Debby wreaking havoc on homeowners

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A Fayetteville teen just earned his private pilot's license making him one of the youngest pilots in the country. 

Fayetteville teen becomes one of the youngest pilots in the country

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North Carolina has seen a summer COVID surge in recent weeks, with COVID cases rising and wastewater data setting new records.

Updated COVID vaccines targeting current strains expected before Labor Day

Should You Get Another COVID Shot Now?

Drivers should brace for significant construction on Interstate 440 in west Raleigh beginning Wednesday night.



Major I-440 construction in Raleigh begins Wednesday night, drivers brace for delays

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Looking for the best family beach in North Carolina? Discover top picks, amenities, and attractions for a fun family getaway. Start planning your trip now!

Top picks for the best family beach in North Carolina

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While many year-round students have already started classes, Aug. 26 marks the first day of the 2024-2025 academic year for most traditional calendar students, while Wake County schools start their traditional calendar on Aug. 27.


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The 2024 annual school supply sales and school clothing deals are in full swing and there are some great deals to be found! Check out the list of impressive buys at multiple stores starting at 15 cents this week. 

List of school supply deals starting at 15 cents

School Supplies Set

Winnie joined the zoo's band of Hamadryas baboons when she was born on June 16.

North Carolina Zoo welcomes Winnie the baboon

In 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law that requires schools provide access to menstrual products in bathrooms regularly used by students in grades 4 to 12.

Fact check: Did Walz force Minnesota schools to stock tampons in boys' bathrooms?

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The first supermoon of 2024 could be seen in the North Carolina sky Sunday night. Send us your photos of the supermoon at wral.com/report-it.

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On a night that featured Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey as speakers. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for vice president in the 2024 elections.

Tim Walz accepts Democratic nomination for Vice President

Colorblind museum visitors see color for the first time in Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Traveler: Zuma Coffee House

Trump speech in Asheboro focuses on national security proposals

Democrats respond to former President Donald Trump's visit to North Carolina

Viewers respond whether phones should be allowed in NC schools

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19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail

More than a dozen Wake magnet schools recognized among top magnet schools in the country

Robinson announces public safety platform, as he and Stein accuse each other of being too extreme

Police make arrest in shooting death of NCCU student

Kennedy campaign's future in question as Trump allies lobby for endorsement

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Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC

Israel-Hamas war latest: Israeli tank and drone strikes kill at least 17 in Gaza

Dad goes missing during Hilton Head Island vacation

Smoky Hollow Park has received a $8.6 million grant to fund a project that includes restoration of the Pigeon House Branch and the first phase of the Pigeon House Greenway Trail. 

Smoky Hollow Park project gets $8.6M grant

Raleigh transforming city maintenance yard into public park

Schoolkids Records to close Chapel Hill location by end of the year

Vinyl still rules at Schoolkids Records 

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Foodie News: Seaboard Station to get new entertainment venue featuring arcade games, bowling

Open sign broad hanging on wood door front of cafe.

Top spots for burgers in the Triangle

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Drink up: The 10 most Instagram-worthy cocktails in the Raleigh area

Best Raleigh bars and cocktails in the Triangle area. 

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Fact check: Buttigieg says Vance holds 'anti-marriage-equality views'

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Fact check: Walz says violent crime was up under Trump

Fact check: Vance says Walz left National Guard after being called to Iraq

Fact-checking claims about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's Olympic boxing eligibility

Woman faints during Trump speech in Asheboro

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks in Asheboro, his first major outdoor event since July's assassination attempt

Republican VP nominee JD Vance speaks in Asheboro

Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination

NC elections officials approve digital voter ID option for UNC students

School bus safety: After years of issues, find out what's being done to prevent a disaster

Education

Small snacks can make big impact for Wake County students

Apex crosswalk remains concern for parents as children head back to school

Free breakfast and lunch for more Wake students this year

WRAL 5 On Your Side looks into hidden fees in your child's school lunch payments

AI use in schools: How districts are making sure it's used as a study aid

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Back to school: NC ranks low on public school spending, but sent $180 million to private schools

There's no money to replace most of NC students' laptops. What are schools doing about it?

19 Raleigh homicides, 9 of the suspects are under age 18

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to teen's murder

Panthers QB Bryce Young says he's 'comfortable' in new offense even if he doesn't play in preseason

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Holly Springs man runs across country to build 'Walking with Grace House' for people with special needs 

North Carolina Courage acquire UNC alum Maycee Bell in trade

Duke names Texas transfer Maalik Murphy starting QB

UNC to play Dayton at 2024 Maui Invitational

Keep Pounding Classic Preview: Independence, Myers Park, Weddington, & Providence Day are loaded

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HSOT Volleyball Showcase is this Saturday; features 10 of the top teams in NC

The Top 50 NC high school football rivalries in 2024

The ultimate road trip for NC high school football fans in 2024

The Starting 22: Best players from week 0 of high school football

Community leaders are working to address the growing problem of juvenile crime throughout central North Carolina.

Nine juveniles charged in Raleigh homicides

WRAL 5 On Your Side's Keely Arthur talked with administrators and teachers to find out who's making sure artificial intelligence is being used as a study guide and not as a way to cheat.

How AI will be used in NC classrooms for the 2024-25 school year

Laptops purchased during the Covid-19 pandemic have changed education. Some recent changes should give schools a little more time to find the money to keep them. 

NC schools running out of money to replace student laptops

The North Carolina state elections board will decide for the first time Tuesday whether to accept a digital version of a student ID as an acceptable photo voter ID.  The board has never approved a digital ID in the past, but mobile technology is advancing quickly.

North Carolina State Board of Elections to vote on UNC-Chapel Hill's digital ID

NC elections board to vote on use of digital IDs for voting 

The North Carolina State Board of ElectionsÂ will decide Tuesday whether to accept the digital version of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hillâs student ID as a form of photo voter ID.

Find out why 868 private and religious schools are getting hundreds of millions of tax dollars despite not having the same education standards required by public schools.

Why hundreds of millions of tax dollars were sent 868 private and religious schools across NC

Private schools and religious schools are due to take in millions of dollars in taxpayer vouchers.

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5 On Your Side: Uncover Consumer Reports' top deals on back-to-school and Labor Day essentials

5 On Your Side big savings for back-to-school 

Salmonella in cucumbers linked to 22 illnesses in NC, hundreds nationwide

Perdue recalls 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after consumers find metal wire in some packages

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A closer look: Pursuits on the rise across North Carolina

Anti-violence worker charged in connection to 19-year-old's murder

Pay complaints mount before new school year at Saint Augustine's University

Pay complaints mount at Saint Augustine's University, credit agreement announced up to $30M

Investigations

NCGrads2Work: Helping students leap from high school to pharma

Wingo steps down as Spiffy CEO

Tom Snyder: Is RTP the next Silicon (carbide) Valley?

The boredom scroll on socials may be making your problem worse, study says

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Fed minutes: Most officials favored a rate cut in September if inflation continued to cool

How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against It

Government: US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported in year that ended in March

A tale of two retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy's reports another quarterly decline

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Boy finally leaves hospital 2 years after birth

Go Ask Dad: Back to school hugs

Hoke County sheriff saves baby's life

Top grocery sales valid August 21-27: Ground chuck for $2.99/lb, Buy 2 get 3 free shredded cheese & more

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Top Amazon Deals: Apple iPad (9th Gen) only $199 (40% off!), The Children's Place clothing up to 79% off, Amazon Essentials Men's Classic Chino Shorts for $11.20 (55% off)

Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $20 (60% off) through Aug. 24

Subway: BOGO footlong subs through Aug. 25 with promo code

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