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One man is dead, and another is in police custody after a shooting at a Durham shopping center on South Miami Boulevard. 

1 dead in Durham shooting at shopping center

Durham police respond to shopping center shooting

According to the Justice Department, Solomon Owens is facing federal charges for possession of a gun by a felon after shooting at members of the Raleigh Police Department during an arrest related to the death of a Garner man.

Man charged in Garner murder now facing federal charges

Solomon Owens

Friday is the 250th anniversary of a pivotal Revolutionary War battle. It happened in Pender County on Feb. 27th, 1776, and this weekend, thousands of people are expected to visit the battlefield. Curiously, for the battle to be such a major turning point in the war, its focal point was nothing but a small, lonesome bridge 

Tar Heel Traveler: Battle of Moore's Creek

Moore's Creek bridge

More data centers are popping up everywhere, and they are dominating the conversation around energy bills these days. Some researchers say there might be a better way to meet energy demand. WRAL News looks at the study that could slow down the data center boom.

Report: Data Center flexibility could cut costs

Proposed Person County site for Microsoft data center

Election Day is on Tuesday. Though it may not be November, there is a lot on the ballot right now. The Democratic primary race for Wake County District Attorney won't face a Republican in November, but they will face a big job ahead of them, including backlogged cases, funding shortages, and a pressing need to balance mental health in criminal cases.

Three Democrats race to be Wake County's new District Attorney

Wake County District Attorney candidates for 2026

A truck caught on fire during rush hour on Thursday and caused massive delays on I-87 in Wake County.

Traffic back to normal after truck catches fire on I-87

On Thursday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded over Lake Murray just after noon. Hannah Hite, a South Carolina resident, shared a video captured inside her home of the quake shaking her cat awake. 

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake shook parts of South Carolina

SC Earthquake

An elementary student is accused of trying to bring a machete into East Garner Elementary School. It was one of two lockdowns at schools in Wake County on Wednesday.

Two Wake County schools go on lockdown after weapons found on campus

Sign for East Garner Elementary

EMS leaders want people to understand what's happening, which is why they're holding a series of community meetings - including one that wrapped Wednesday night.

Wake EMS takes community questions as 911 changes roll out

Police told WRAL News the officer was on their way to an incident when the crash happened.

Durham police officer & driver injured in crash

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Car apparently catches fire on I-87

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Carolina Ballet makes 'Nutcracker' feel new

Chatham Park offers charm, community in Pittsboro

Variety is the superpower of Ruckus restaurant

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run of Pine Electric lineman

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Why the inside of your car could feel up to 130 degrees this weekend 

Warming trend: Data shows average high temps for January have risen 4.9 degrees since 1970

Potent storm system leaves widespread damage as it heads towards NC

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Michelle Mackonochie - familiar to WRAL viewers after five years as part of the morning news team - will anchor the 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. newscasts with Dan Haggerty, and the 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Gerald Owens. 