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A man was killed and three other people were shot at a Durham apartment complex Wednesday evening.



Man killed, 3 others shot at Duke Manor apartments in Durham

<p>KELSEY COFFEE, WRAL, NEWS. I MEAN, REALLY? &gt;&gt; BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING, A MAN IS DEAD AND 3 OTHERS ARE INJURED AFTER A SHOOTING IN DURHAM. THIS HAPPENED AT THE DUKE MANOR APARTMENTS ON SOUTH LA SOUTH STREET JUST AFTER 10 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT. NICK PARLIN IS ON THE SCENE IN THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER AND NICK INVESTIGATORS JUST A MINUTE AGO LEFT THERE AFTER INVESTIGATING FOR OVER 6 HOURS. THAT'S RIGHT. JEFF ACTION, THE LAST DURHAM POLICE UNIT JUST PULLED OFF HIS. YOU'RE TOSSING ANY. SO THEY DID CLEAR THE SCENE. WE DO KNOW LIKE YOU SAID THAT ONE PERSON. &gt;&gt; WAS UNFORTUNATELY KILLED AND 3 OTHERS ARE IN THE HOSPITAL. I DO WANT TO GET YOU TO THIS VIDEO FROM THE WRAL BREAKING NEWS TRACKER. THIS WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD IDEA OF WHAT THE SCENE LOOKED LIKE WHEN I ARRIVED HERE AT AROUND ONE, 30, YOU'RE GOING TO SEE THOSE EVIDENCE MARKERS THERE. THOSE ARE ACTUALLY MARKING SHELL CASINGS. I COUNTED UP TO 16 OF THOSE SHELL CASINGS. YOU'RE ALSO GOING TO SEE INVESTIGATORS WALKING AROUND WITH FLASHLIGHTS AS THEY LOOK FOR CLUES AS THEY TRY TO PIECE TOGETHER WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED HERE LAST NIGHT. YOU'RE ALSO GOING TO SEE SOME ORANGE CONES IN THE BACK PART OF THE STREET. LIKE I SAID, THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EXACTLY LED UP TO THE SHOOTING. WE'RE ALSO STILL TRYING TO LEARN FROM DURHAM POLICE IF THEY HAVE ANY SUSPECTS IN THE SHOOTING WILL KEEP ASKING MORE QUESTIONS</p>

Man killed, woman has life-threatening injuries after Durham shooting

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'I just saw the car flying over my head': Amtrak train hits cars blocking tracks in Raleigh

Train tracks blocked at Hillsborough Street in Raleigh after crash

DMV delays for license, ID may impact voters

NCDMV location changes

Lee County man charged with stabbing someone in the neck

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Hurricanes' Kochetkov to start Game 3 in net; Kuznetsov back in lineup  

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Thursday, May 9, 2024 -- As Catherine Truitt bemoaned the politicalization of public education she displayed her own culpability. Freed of the anchor of election-year incumbency, she chose still to take to the political soap box and dodge the tough stands like supporting the Comprehensive Remedial Plan to bring quality education to every North Carolina public school student.  

Editorial: Truitt decries politicization of N.C. schools even as she dodged a tough stand

Catherine Truitt, N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction

Robin Sage is the final test of after a year's worth of training for aspiring Special Forces soldiers. The exercise puts trainees in an environment of political instability characterized by armed conflict, forcing soldiers to analyze and solve problems to meet the challenges of this "real-world" training.

Two-week 'Robin Sage' Special Forces training to begin Friday, 26 NC counties participating

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Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld will be the commencement speaker at Duke University's public graduation ceremony on May 12.



Jerry Seinfeld to speak at Duke graduation after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests

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A North Carolina woman said she's managing a financial headache after she left her credit card at a restaurant.



NC woman hit with charges after restaurant posts her credit card online 

Gaston County EMS said in total they responded to over 1200 service related calls related to weather on Wednesday, as strong storms moved through southern North Carolina.

One person killed during severe weather Wednesday in Gaston County

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Brier Creek residents are upset with a recent string of break-ins. It comes as police say break-ins to start the year are their highest since 2022.

Raleigh police investigating seven break-ins since April in Brier Creek

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Scott Painter, 55, was killed in a head-on collision on Tuesday morning near the Wake and Johnston county line.

'I miss him terribly': Son mourns loss of father killed in head-on collision

Dump truck, gasoline truck crash head-on in Wake County

Noa Lorenzetti is facing first-degree murder charges in the death of a 23-year-old mother of two.

Man faces first-degree murder charges in death of woman found in Wake County woods

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After years of controversy and neglect, the theatre visible from I-95 has a new interior, a lineup of summer shows and a new community commitment.

New owners breathe life into former Roanoke Rapids Theatre

Neighborhood near Roanoke Rapids Theatre

Most traffic stops are routine. But the interstate intercept team also confiscates cash, drugs and even sometimes finds criminals wanted for arrest.

On I-95, speed, drugs and a special effort to stop them

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It's Mother's Day weekend! We have some great ideas to help you celebrate with the mother figure in your life, plus lots more events coming up.

Weekend best bets: Beats N Bars Festival, pop-up markets

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Explore the Triangle's premier spas, including the award-winning Umstead Spa and Blue Water Spa's medical-grade treatments. Discover tranquility at Le Nu Spa, Smoothe & Co.'s results-driven esthetics and Avail Aesthetics' sophisticated skincare.

 Top 5 spas in the Triangle: Where luxury meets wellness

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Celebrate the moms in your life on Sunday, May 12 with these Mother's Day deals including flowers, gift card bonus offers, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Mother's Day Deals 2024: Flowers, restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine content.

Panera to stop serving 'Charged Sips' drinks after wrongful death lawsuits over caffeine content

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Brunch is a hot topic lately. But where can you find the best brunch in the Triangle?

Guide to the best brunch spots in the Triangle

Disco brunch at The Durham

Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

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In San Antonio, police are being accused of tackling a man to the ground inside his own home and detaining him. The officers were looking for a suspect, but they were at the wrong home.

On cam: Police handcuff, detain man at wrong home

Fluoride in drinking water: After 80 years, some question it

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Beloved 911 dispatcher turns 100

Officers rescue baby owl from tornado injury

Man who pulled gun on Uber driver said he was protecting daughter

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Tracking rainy road conditions

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Raleigh-bound reptile: Animal control finds 5-foot-long iguana roaming around

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Durham police searching for suspect connected to shooting on Fayetteville Street

Woman stabbed on Carlton Ave. in Raleigh

Tuberculosis case reported at high school in North Carolina

12-year-old 'hype man' with cerebral palsy brings joy to Sampson classmates 

Attorney, family of Black airman fatally shot by Florida deputies want a transparent investigation

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Stormy Daniels to return to the stand for more questioning in Trump's hush money trial

AstraZeneca pulls its COVID-19 vaccine from the European market

Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

New storms pummel the South as a week of deadly weather marches on

Your guide to best brunch spots in Raleigh. 

Savor the flavor: Raleigh's 20 best brunch spots revealed

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Boating, biking, bird-watching: 10 Lakes near Raleigh for a day by the water

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Grammy-winning Durham bluegrass artist dies unexpectedly at 57 

Durham man picks banjos to play, trade

Mother's Day Coverage

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Knightdale to celebrate July 4th without fireworks

Knightdale Fourth of July festival ends at hands of prank

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Fact check: Trump says he's 'not allowed to testify' under gag order

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Fact check: Biden says he was arrested during Civil Rights era

Fact check: Pelosi says Trump has 'the worst record of job loss of any president'

Fact-checking 3 of Michele Morrow's claims about school safety

Fact check: RFK Jr. says Biden censored his political opponent

NC lawmakers move forward with bill defining antisemitism

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NC treasurer claims cancer patients overcharged, hospitals call allegation 'false picture'

AAPI residents, reps push for voter rights, diversity recognition

NC billboard industry once again heads for political fight with tourism advocates, environmentalists

NC lawmakers consider bill to define antisemitism

Cumberland County Schools to install weapons detection systems at all schools

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Cumberland County Schools to install new weapons detection systems

UNC makes security changes to graduation ceremonies

'It builds confidence': Science comes to life in Wake students' real-world projects

UNC enforces clear bag policy for graduation, will require graduates to show ID card

Hurricane season begins June 1. Here's what every North Carolina resident needs to know

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Former NC psych hospital staff allege they were told to falsify patient records

WRAL Investigates why the truth about mental health hospitals remains hidden

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

One Tech Tip: How to spot AI-generated deepfake images

Growing up Jarvis: Brothers Seth and Kayden Jarvis celebrate Hurricanes success together 

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Charlotte Hornets hire Celtics assistant coach Charles Lee to be their next head coach

Cary's football team is set to feature UNC & NC State commits

In the NIL landscape, schools are turning to companies to train and manage in-house general managers

Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3

Corinth Holders repeats as stunt champion with win over Green Level

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Start times for the 4th round of the NCHSAA lacrosse state playoffs

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Start times for the 2nd round of the NCHSAA baseball state playoffs

Start times for the 2nd round of the NCHSAA softball state playoffs

Dr. Charles Gerardo, chair of the department of emergency medicine for Duke University Hospital, said current visit times in the emergency department are 30% lower than when the data was taken for the Becker's Hospital Review rankings.

Duke University Hospital says ER wait times have dropped since report that found patients waiting 6+ hours

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State house lawmakers voted almost unanimously Wednesday afternoon on a bill that would add a broad definition of antisemitism to state law. It now goes to the state Senate for further debate and a potential vote there. 



NC House votes overwhelmingly to approve bill defining antisemitism

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After pushback from the NC Chamber, two Republican-appointed members of the Environmental Management Commission are delaying the rulemaking process to limit ground and surface water pollution of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.

PFAS pollution standards delayed after pushback from NC Chamber

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A joint investigation by WRAL and North Carolina Health News uncovered a history of issues with mental health hospitals in North Carolina that cater to children.

WRAL Investigates lack of transparency at mental health facilities

Grier Martin, North Carolina's new veterans affairs secretary, plans to visit the closed Fayetteville veterans home.

NC Veterans secretary to assess whether to repair or replace Fayetteville veterans' home

COVID-19 outbreak at Fayetteville veterans nursing home

The North Carolina Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs stepped down amid criticism from Republican lawmakers over the decision to close the facility. New secretary Grier Martin made his first appearance to answer state lawmakers' questions about it Tuesday.

New North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs talks about future of department

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Consumer Reports' best buys for May

Consumer Reports petitions for changes to cancer-causing chemicals in car seats

Faster internet comes at a price: Gas, power lines cut in Pittsboro neighborhood

Planters nuts recall: Two products called back due to potential for listeria

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Drugs, money & speeding: A ride along with Nash County's sheriff

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Claims of assault and over-medicating kids in crisis at NC facility

Poe Hall: The latest updates about the NC State scandal 

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Raleigh connects technology and city leaders with Smart Cities Conference and Expo

Grace Ueng: Fireside chat with entrepreneur, investor Joe Colopy, part 2

'Missing middle' is key to making homeownership affordable again

Apple’s biggest announcements from its iPad event: brighter screen, faster chips and the Pencil Pro

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The Chair of the FDIC is facing calls to resign after a scathing report. The implications for banks could be significant

The 'world's largest' vacuum to suck climate pollution out of the air just opened. Here's how it works

Edmunds: Trade or sell your car? What's best might surprise you

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Family life coach can be part of a teen's mental health support team

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Nintendo to announce new Switch console 

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Fuquay-Varina's TikTok star goat gives birth to twins

Top Amazon deals: Mother's Day Sale, Chuck-It dog toys up to 64% off, Tactical LED Flashlights 2 pk w/batteries only $9.98

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