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Organization distributes more than $232,000 to victims, families affected by Southport mass shooting

Southport Cares was formed five years ago. When the town became the victim of a mass shooting, the nonprofit realized it was time to step up.

Cumberland County Sheriff's Office investigate after late night shooting injured one

Deputies said one person was taken to the hospital. Their condition is still unknown. No names have been released.

Goldsboro police investigate Day Circle shooting leaving one man injured

Goldsboro police are investigating a Thursday shooting that left one person seriously injured on Day Circle.

As ODs strain medical examiners, one county opens autopsy center to hasten justice

Investigations of overdose deaths lead to more autopsy requests, straining the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. But one county has a unique solution.

WRAL documentary 'Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina'

The WRAL documentary, "Broken: Foster Care in North Carolina," premiered at 7:30 p.m. ET Thursday.

New: 5-day report reveals additional heroic actions by injured RPD officer

A new report released by Raleigh police today highlights the heroic actions of Officer Max Gillick, who offered his life to protect others during a violent shootout last week in a South Raleigh neighborhood.

'I knew my baby was gone': Vigil held for crime victims as National Crime Victims' Rights Week begins

The vigili was hosted by law enforcement leaders, including the Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman and the Raleigh Chief of Police Estella Patterson.

WIllie Daniely, WRAL reporter

'Forever changed:' Families ask Durham leaders to create office to support victims of violent crimes

At last month's city council meeting, the city's Community Safety and Wellness Task Force recommended the creation of the Office of Survivor Care.

Monica Casey, WRAL Durham Reporter

One person shot in southern Wake County, police investigating

One person was shot Saturday night at a home on Plaza Drive in southern Wake County.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Funding cut leaves some crime victims without state support

There's no playbook when it comes to losing a loved one to murder. No one expects it to happen to them, and no one knows what to do when it does. That is where the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network (NC VAN) comes in. NC VAN started in 1986 and serves about 800 people per year. The group offers grief counseling, support through the court process and financial help. But a loss of federal funding - a cut of 57 percent over the past five years - means more families are left without that support.

With funding cut, families of homicide victims will lose emotional, legal, financial support

There's no playbook when it comes to losing a loved one to murder. No one expects it to happen to them, and no one knows what to do when it does. That is where the North Carolina Victim Assistance Network (NC VAN) comes in.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

28-year-old mother's hit-and-run death investigated as homicide

A 28-year-old mother killed in a hit-and-run this May had previously been 'beaten beyond recognition' in her own home, fighting for life in the hospital. The hit-and-run is being investigated as a homicide. Both cases are unsolved.

28-year-old mother killed in hit-and-run was previous victim of unsolved violent beating

A 28-year-old mother killed in a hit-and-run this May had previously been 'beaten beyond recognition' in her own home, fighting for life in the hospital. The hit-and-run is being investigated as a homicide. Both cases are unsolved.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Mother shares concern after daughter assaulted in Wake Forest store

Police said a man made unwanted advances toward a young girl at a Walmart store in Wake Forest on Friday night.

Security guard, former Marine on road to recovery after near-fatal gunshot

Security guard, former Marine on road to recovery after near-fatal gunshot

Security guard shot in head makes remarkable recovery

Just three months after he was shot through the head, Charles Jackson, Jr. of Fayetteville walked out of the hospital and onto the road to recovery Thursday.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Student interview with police details progression of alleged sex assault at home of Cape Fear Christian employee

The Harnett County Sheriff's Office searched the home, computers and iPhone of a Cape Fear Christian Academy employee charged with sexually assaulting a student-athlete, prompted by a detailed report from the boy and his mother, according to warrants released on Friday.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL data journalist

Second accuser comes forward in Cape Fear Christian Academy case; lawyers allege more victims possible

The Harnett County Sheriff's Office is investigating at least one new case involving the Cape Fear Christian Academy employee who is already charged with sexually assaulting one student athlete who was staying at her house.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL data journalist

Two arrested as search continues for body of Asheboro man

Police have arrested two suspects but are still searching for the body of a man they believe was shot and killed Sunday morning.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

'We have to take Durham back:' Dozens rally to end violence in the Bull City

After almost 275 people shot in Durham so far this year, a group of activists joined their voices on Saturday with the goal of joining minds and forces toward change.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Durham police investigating shooting that sends woman to hospital

Durham police are investigating a shooting on Southerland Street on Sunday.

Fayetteville police looking for suspect in attempted child abduction

Fayetteville police said a man tried to abduct a 10-year-old girl when he came to the victim's house asking to come inside and that he knew the victim's mother.

Jason O. Boyd, WRAL multiplatform producer

27-year-old mother 'beaten beyond recognition' in her home still fighting for her life

A 27-year-old woman is battling for her life in the hospital after someone beat her 'beyond recognition' in her own home.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Fayetteville mother beaten while 2-year-old daughter in the home

Cumberland County officials are still searching for the person who beat a 27-year-old mother while her toddler was in the home.

Man dies after assault on Raleigh greenway

WRAL's Rosalia Fodera reports a man who was found on a Raleigh greenway with serious injuries has passed away.