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A newfound approach to solve gun violence involves the city of Durham and Durham County. The plan comes as the number of people shot in Durham this year is down from 2024.
Leaders in Durham are working on a new approach to reduce gun violence. During a joint meeting, elected officials discussed having a multi-day summit in the coming months to find solutions.
East Durham residents took their concerns about gun violence before the Durham City Council, playing audio recordings of the gunfire in their neighborhood.
East Durham residents say they have experienced seven shootings in seven weeks. Not all of them resulted in someone getting shot.
Durham celebrates its annual Night Out in October to take advantage of the cooler temperatures.
Gov. Josh Stein backs 'red flag' gun laws, other mental health changes after eight people were shot and three killed in Southport, allegedly by a Marine Corps veteran.
Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter
Sky 5 flies over Cary High School, Millbrook High School and Leesville Road High School, where students are walking out as part of a nationwide protest against gun violence in schools.
Students across Wake County participated in a walkout on Friday to bring attention to gun reform in light of a recent mass shooting at a school in Minneapolis.
Students across the Triangle and around the country walked out of class on Friday in a short assembly to protest gun violence in schools.
The SBI was the first in the country to create a statewide Behavioral Assessment Unit for identifying and assessing red flags that could put a person at risk of committing violence.
As the curfew takes effect on July 9th, concerns linger about its enforcement and potential legal repercussions for families.
Fayetteville city leaders voted to implement a citywide youth curfew and are set to discuss the specifics of it again on June 9. The 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is for people 16 and younger, with several exceptions.
Raleigh police have arrested a third person believed to be involved in Sunday's fight and shooting at a restaurant. Adrienne Barnes, 48, is charged with felony accessory after the fact and two counts of misdemeanor simple assault.
A judge denied bond for Alexander Barnes, who is charged with assault with a deadly weapon after Sunday's shooting at Big Ed's restaurant. Barnes' stepfather, Jermaine Mitchell, was given a $25,000 bond, but he was taken back to jail after Tuesday's court appearance.
Raleigh police have arrested Adrienne Barnes. She is charged with felony accessory after the fact and two counts of misdemeanor simple assault.
Big Ed's will reopen Wednesday after a fight and shooting inside the popular Raleigh restaurant on Mother's Day.
Fayetteville's City Council met to discuss a potential curfew for unattended minors and other measures like mask bans and increased surveillance due to recent gun violence.
The Fayetteville City Council voted 8-2 in favor of establishing an 11 p.m. youth curfew, effective immediately. Mayor Mitch Colvin said it applies to people 16 and younger.
The mayor of Fayetteville wants a curfew in the city and may declare a state of emergency following three shootings in six hours around over the weekend. The shootings happened just minutes apart from each other near the Dogwood Festival, a 43-year-old tradition interrupted by gunfire. Although no one was injured at the festival, the mayor announced Monday the recent spike in gun violence demanded "decisive action."
In response to gun violence marked by three shootings in just six hours, Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin is advocating for a 9 p.m. curfew for unattended minors and considering declaring a state of emergency.
Residents living nearby Raleigh's StarBar are concerned about the effectiveness of the night club's liquor license suspension. With the bar's past license revocations and continuing investigations, the community watches closely for potential changes.
A gunman opened fire Thursday at Florida State University, killing two people and wounding at least six others, police said. The 20-year-old gunman is the son of a sheriff's deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, authorities said.
North Carolina advocates and community members gathered at a Memorial Garden ceremony to honor victims of violence and push for gun reform.
Chrystle Diane Michael says her father should have stored his gun more safely to prevent her 11-year-old son from accessing it. The boy is accused of shooting a friend, 8-year-old Jenesis Dockery, who was in Michael's care.
