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Man killed following home invasion, one suspect injured

A man died early Sunday morning after three armed intruders broke into his home and demanded money.

Two people, including juvenile, shot at Orange County park

At 7 p.m., deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office responded to Fairview Park in response to a shots fired call. When deputies arrived, they found two people in the parking lot with non-life-threatening injuries.

WRAL staff

Organized crime group connected to series of car break-ins at trailheads in Orange County

Deputies are linking a man arrested at a nature park in Orange County with a series of car break-ins. He's also suspected of being connected to the Felony Lane Gang.

Eric Miller, WRAL anchor/reporter

Sexual abuse prevention program resumes in Orange County schools after stoppage

Officials in two school systems had stopped the program out of fear it violated new state law.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Orange County deputies arrest man, charge him with communicating threats of mass violence at a high school

Kenyon Cameron, 18, is charged with communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property after he made a series of alarming social media posts.

WRAL Staff

Celebrity chef & convicted felon visits NC prison to teach, inspire inmates

A Food Network star visited inmates at the Orange Correctional Center in Hillsborough on Wednesday.

Ken Smith, WRAL anchor & Rick Armstrong, WRAL Enterprise multimedia journalist

Orange County deputies investigate death as family looks for answers

35-year-old Skylar Brooks was found dead in Orange County on Sunday Morning. Brooks' family said they saw them just two days before they were found.

After 33 years, body found on side of I-40 identified as Jackson County woman

Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff's Office said road crews found the body of Lisa Coburn Kesler 33 years ago.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Woman's remains identified 33 years after they were found

Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff's Office have identified the remains of a woman found by road crews 33 years ago.

Woman's remains identified 33 years after she was found dead beside I-40 in Orange County

Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff's Office have identified the remains of a woman found by road crews 33 years ago.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Reward offered for information on vandalized memorial to teens killed in Orange County

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is offering a reward for information about the vandalism of a memorial for two teens who were killed.

WRAL Staff

Orange Co. man to cross country to raise money for County Rape Crisis Center

Julian Jacobs plans to cross the country in 21 days with just a penny in his pocket. As he travels, he plans to work jobs to turn that penny into funds to help raise money for the center and speak to communities on the impact of sexual violence.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Man's cross-country journey raises money for rape crisis center

Julian Jacobs is traveling from North Carolina to California in 21 days to help raise money for the Orange County Rape Crisis Center, which will be cutting staff by 50% in October.

Orange County foster parent arrested, charged with giving baby alcohol

An Orange County foster parent is facing child abuse charges after giving a baby a dangerous amount of alcohol.

WRAL Staff

Mother of man shot by Orange County deputy speaks out

A mother is speaking out Sunday night as her son remains in the hospital after being shot by an Orange County Sheriff's deputy.

Mother speaks out after son shot by Orange County Sheriff's deputy

A mother is speaking out Sunday night as her son remains in the hospital after being shot by an Orange County Sheriff's deputy.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Paws4Ever waves adoption fees Saturday, Sunday for Clear the Shelters

The shelter in Orange County was one of seven participating in WRAL's Clear the Shelter events on Saturday.

Armed man shot by Deputy in Orange County

A deputy in Orange County shot an armed suspect on Friday afternoon.

Armed suspect shot by deputy in Orange County

An armed suspect was shot by a deputy in Orange County on Friday afternoon.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

'Sextortion' scams on the rise in NC, Orange County Sheriff's Office says

Sextortion is when someone threatens a victim to release revealing photos or videos to family, friends and coworkers unless they receive money. WRAL News spoke with experts and a South Carolina lawmaker about how you can keep your children safe online from sextortion.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Fiber provider Lumos begins service in Orange County with boost from $10M grant

Fiber optic network operator Lumos is rolling out its internet services in Orange County, having installed the first miles of a planned 1,000-mile backbone with $10 million in funding through a grant from the county.

Orange County Rape Crisis Center prepares to make major cuts

A big budget crunch is coming to Orange County's Rape Crisis Center. The staff is going to be cut in half, and services will be reduced starting this fall.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Orange County Rape Crisis Center makes major cuts

A big budget crunch is coming to Orange County's Rape Crisis Center. The staff is going to be cut in half, and services will be reduced starting this fall.

Uproar Festival brings public art to Orange County

Orange County is bursting with public art displays this Thursday afternoon, as 60 artists showcase their work as part of the "Uproar Festival."