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Rocky Mount police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Saturday night.

One dead in Saturday night shooting on Sunshine Drive in Rocky Mount

57 CHANNEL 34 OVER THE AIR AND WHEREVER YOU STREAM WRAL, IT'S BEEN A ROCKY MOUNT. RIGHT NOW. BREAKING NEWS IN ROCKY MOUNT. THERE'S A HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE AT A REPORTED SHOOTING ON SUNSHINE DRY. THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER ARRIVED TO FIND POLICE TAPE UP MARKERS ON THE GROUND AND AN AMBULANCE ON THE SCENE ALONG WITH SEVERAL POLICE OFFICERS AND VEHICLES. NOW WE'VE REACHED OUT TO POLICE TO LEARN EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED AT IN THIS VIDEO THAT YOU'RE SEEING HERE AND WHO MAY HAVE BEEN HURT. WE'LL PROVIDE UPDATES ON WRAL DOT COM AND TOMORROW MORNING, OF COURSE, WRAL NEWS AT 06:00AM.

Police respond to report of shooting on Sunshine Drive in Rocky Mount

Powerball winning numbers for November 2, 2024 drawing, jackpot soars to $54 million

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Temperature turn-around: Seasonable Sunday before temperatures rise Election Day, beyond

High and low temperature forecast for Sunday, 11/3/2024

Johnston County motorcyclist dies after crash, alcohol suspected 

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NC early voting ends with over 4 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day

Early voting in Cary

Cary police investigate shooting on E. Circle Drive that left one man injured

One person shot in Cary on E. Circle Drive 

Presidential candidates return to NC for final weekend of campaign

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Wilson won the 2023 Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker, as well as the 2023 Bednarik Award, which goes to the top defensive player in the country. 

Former NC State linebacker Payton Wilson inducted to NC State football ring of honor

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One of the only competitive U.S. House seats in the Southeast is in North Carolina. Gerrymandering, shifting political coalitions and an unpopular Democratic president have turned a once solidly Democratic district in rural North Carolina into a tossup.

Competitive NC race will help determine which party controls the U.S. House

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Federal authorities on Friday were at the home of a Myrtle Beach pastor linked to an investigation that gained national attention, WMBF reports.



FBI searches home of Myrtle Beach pastor after wife's death

Sky 5 on Friday flew over a large police presence in a neighborhood near downtown Raleigh, where police confirm a woman was hit by a vehicle. 



Woman charged with murder after hitting another woman with car following argument in Raleigh neighborhood

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Time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.


Clocks 'fall back' tonight, marking end of Daylight Saving Time

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Restaurant chain TGI Fridays filed for bankruptcy protection Saturday, saying it is looking for ways to âensure the long-term viabilityâ of the casual dining brand after closing many of its branches this year.

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue

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Officers on Saturday captured Johnathan Mabe, an inmate who escaped hours earlier from Sanford Correctional Center, a minimum-security prison facility in Lee County.


Inmate captured near Sanford Correctional Center in Lee County

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NEW YORK (AP) â Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on âSaturday Night Liveâ in the final days before the election, playing herself as the mirror-image double of Maya Rudolphâs version of her in the show's cold open.

Harris appears on 'Saturday Night Live' as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming

Kamala Harris in Raleigh

The first weekend of November is filled with holiday shopping opportunities, plus the final food truck rodeo at Durham Central Park for the year!



Weekend best bets: Durham Food Truck Rodeo, holiday fairs

Durham Food Truck Rodeo

A 28-foot-tall Fraser Fir was delivered to Biltmore on Wednesday days before the estate plans to welcome guests.



Biltmore opens Saturday for first time since Helene with 28-foot-tall Christmas tree 

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The Sunshine Protection Act has yet to pass through Congress. Here's what it would be like if we never changed the time.

Ask the meteorologist: Will we ever do away with the time change?

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Looking for parks with the best playgrounds in the Triangle? We have your guide to our favorites.



Guide to parks with the best playgrounds in the Triangle

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The SPCA of Wake County has reduced adoption fees for adult dogs by 50% to help more animals find forever homes.



SPCA of Wake County cuts adoption fee for adult dogs 50% to help WNC

Clocks 'fall back,' Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 3

A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists.



Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism

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A man died on Saturday following a motorcycle accident in Harnett County.

Man dies in motorcycle crash in Dunn, troopers believe alcohol was a factor 

Powerball numbers for November 2, 2024 drawing

Biltmore Estate reopens to the public for holiday season 

NCCU student activities board hosts 'Vote or Else' Townhall 

Early voting ends in North Carolina   

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'A beacon of hope': Biltmore Estate reopens after Hurricane Helene flooding, invites visitors to return

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Wilson police arrest 32-year-old man in convenience store robbery

Man arrested after leading deputies on chase through Wake County

17-year-old activist eagerly anticipates first vote in 2024 election

Remains of naval aviators killed in Washington state training flight to return home

Nation/World

Florida's convicted killer clown released from prison for the murder of her husband's then-wife

What to watch over the final weekend of the 2024 presidential campaign

South Carolina executes Richard Moore despite broadly supported plea to cut sentence to life

Mud-caked volunteers clean flood debris in a Spanish town as authorities struggle to respond

A new exhibit, "Journey to Space," opens Saturday, Nov. 2, at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.


Journey to Space: New exhibit opening at NC Museum of Natural Sciences

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Five state parks reopen in western NC, including Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman

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Foodie News: BBQ lovers rejoice + a new outlook in North Hills

Big Mike's BBQ at View Bar

Thousands attend 'Music for the Mountains' Sunday; Hurricane Helene relief surpasses $1 million

'Music for the Mountains' in Raleigh 

Help North Carolina rebuild: Music for the Mountains concert

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'Operation Save Christmas' underscores challenges for Christmas tree growers in western NC after Helene

Christmas tree farm in western NC

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Dan Bishop ad claims Jeff Jackson 'embraced' sex offender. 5 questions, answered.

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Fact check: Moore says the White House didn't call him after Helene hit North Carolina

Fact-checking Kamala Harris' 'closing argument' speech at the White House Ellipse

Fact check: No, a former military leader wasn't arrested in North Carolina amid Helene relief efforts

Fact check: Grafstein says Lassiter 'repeatedly campaigned' for large school funding cuts

Presidential candidates return to North Carolina for final weekend before Election Day

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WRAL News Poll shows how much trust NC voters have in elections

Demographics show shift in who is voting early in NC

GOP VP nominee JD Vance speaks at rally in Selma

Haven't mailed your NC ballot yet? You may need to vote a different way. Here are options

NC superintendent race remains close as Election Day approaches

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Real estate owners offer land for E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville

Where to build new E.E. Smith High School? Cumberland County community debates new location

NC superintendent race remains narrow as Election Day approaches, WRAL News Poll finds 

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

NC voters trust election results, but partisan divides linger, WRAL News Poll shows

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Cameron grandmother calls for Maytag oven recall after her stove explodes

North Carolina Voter Guide 2024: Who's running, how, where, when to vote in NC election

The majority of the Wake school board is up for election this year. Here's who's running

Franklin County voters notice wrong races on early ballots

N.C. State blasts Stanford 59-28 behind explosive offense led by CJ Bailey

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Hampton scores 5 TDs, Brown gets first win over Florida State as North Carolina rolls to 35-11 win

Duke upset bid falls short in second half, lose to No. 5 Miami, 53-31

NC Courage conclude regular season with 1-0 loss to Washington

Extra Effort is on every day's agenda for Jeremiah Williams 

Gibbons extends 4A volleyball dominance by East champs, defeats Marvin Ridge in title match

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West Henderson claims sixth volleyball title, wins 3A title match over J.H. Rose

Polk County repeats 1A volleyball title, sweeps Perquimans

McMichael wins second volleyball title, downs Seaforth in 2A championship

Monroe 4-star DB Jordan Young picks Clemson over NC State

Outdated FEMA flood maps labeled thousands of North Carolina homes as "low risk," leaving residents blindsided when Hurricane Helene flooded their communities. One survivor's story reveals why accurate flood risk data is more urgent than ever.


Outdated flood maps left NC homeowners vulnerable to Helene's fury

WRAL reporter Liz McLaughlin stands with homeowner Melinda Williams where her home once stood in Banner Elk, before floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed it

TamÃ¡s Meszerics keeps an eye on election security around the world, including the U.S.

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Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park where witnesses saw a man shouting at people waiting in line for early voting and tearing up campaign signs.

Caught on camera: Man seen ripping up Harris-Walz signs at Raleigh early voting site

Raleigh police responded Thursday to Optimist Park early voting site, where witnesses saw a voter shouting at several other voters and volunteers and tearing up campaign signs in support of Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

Man caught on video removing, ripping up Harris-Walz signs outside Raleigh early voting site

Caught on camera: Man rips Harris-Walz signs

Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley explains how Republicans are trying to win North Carolina's 16 Electoral College votes.

RNC chair talks strategy week before presidential election

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Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein continues to lead Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by double digits in the race for North Carolina governor, a WRAL News Poll released Wednesday shows.

WRAL News Poll shows NC governor's race has largest gender gap on ballot

Josh Stein, Mark Robinson, candidates for North Carolina governor 2024

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5 On Your Side: Updating home fire detection

5 On Your Side Restaurant Ratings: Chilango, Hardee's & Another Broken Egg

Biggest health information hack in US history impacts 100 million people

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

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Durham County ends Bull City United program

Bull City United discontinued: Durham County leaders terminate anti-violence program

Nebraska man charged with human trafficking victims in Durham also under investigation for fraud

WRAL Investigates: Why some veterinarians face minor charges for deadly mistakes

Investigations

Mike Walden: For third month, NC leading indicators are lower

Wilmington's Artemis Immersive wins NC Tech award for groundbreaking 3D healthcare app

'Permanent downsizing': Raleigh, Durham among top work-from-home destinations, as office vacancies rise

Greg Behr: Bluey offers lessons for effective community relations

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Microsoft makes major land buy in Person County

Headphones track brain waves as you listen

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week

US applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

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Sculptors turn massive pumpkin into work of art

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy

Trick-or-treat safety tips: Drivers, darkness the biggest threats for kids this Halloween 

'Wind phones' offer new way for grieving family, friends to connect with deceased loved ones 

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