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Inmate found dead at Wake County Detention Center

Wake County detention officers found Jeffrey Paul Paske unresponsive in his cell on Wednesday morning. He was declared dead a short time after that.

Owner of Britt's Donuts dies at 86

Bobby Nivens, the owner of popular Carolina Beach donut shop Britt's Donuts, died on Tuesday at the age of 86.

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Durham teen shot dead, police investigating

Durham police said an 18-year-old was found shot multiple times on Wednesday. Police have not released their name.

Abandoned infant found alive, four of child's relatives found dead in nearby Tennessee county

An infant was found abandoned on Tuesday in a random yard before four of the child's relatives were discovered dead in a nearby county.

17-year-old dead from crash near Wake Forest, two others hurt

A car crash just outside Wake Forest has claimed the life of a 17-year-old driver, while two other teenagers were hospitalized following the accident.

Parasocial relationships: Why it's okay that you might be taking Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death so hard

The phenomenon that bridges a person from being a TV viewer to becoming emotionally invested and attached to a performer and their characters in a one-sided relationship is known as a parasocial relationship.

Man dead from motorcycle crash at Poole Road and South New Hope Road intersection in Raleigh

A man is dead after a motorcycle crash closed the intersection of Poole Road and South New Hope Road in Raleigh.

Woman dead after being struck by a train crossing in Fayetteville

A tragic accident occurred on Saturday when Tawante Shree Sykes, 38, was fatally struck by a train near Chance Street in Fayetteville.

Shooting in Durham leaves one dead, two injured on Rowemont Drive

The Durham Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead and two women seriously hurt in a car on Rowemont Drive around midnight Friday.

Morrisville police investigate body found near Church Street and Traphill Drive

The Morrisville Police Department is investigating after a body was discovered near Church Street and Traphill Drive, close to the train tracks.

Family of Raleigh teen girl holds vigil one year after her death

More than 100 people gathered for the vigil and balloon release to mark one year since Mykia Daniel's death. Her family told WRAL News that the last year without her has been difficult for them, and they don't want her life to be forgotten.

Wife of Gene Hackman Asked About Flulike Symptoms Before Their Deaths

Days before she and her husband, actor Gene Hackman, died at their home, Betsy Arakawa repeatedly searched online about flu- and COVID-like symptoms, according to records released Tuesday by New Mexico authorities.

Julia Jacobs and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, New York Times

Child dies after dental procedure involving anesthesia

The San Diego Police Department says it's investigating the death of a 9-year-old girl who passed away just hours after undergoing dental surgery that involved anesthesia. Alexis Rivas has details.

Greenville dental practice shares passing of owner believed killed in Friday plane crash

Over the weekend, social media has been flooded with an outpour of love and memories of Dr. Mark Bowman and Robin Bowman, the couple believed to have died in the plane crash.

Amarachi Uche, WITN

Two children killed after storms cause tree to fall on Transylvania Co. home

Two children are dead Sunday after intense storms moving through NC blew down a tree onto their home in Transylvania County.

Family of apparent road rage victim demand justice after suspect's first court hearing

Ricardo Baez Cardenas, 35, was on his way to work driving down I-40 when he was shot in his car. His brother Ramon Baez was in court when the suspect accused in the shooting had his first appearance.

Family of man killed in I-40 shooting mourning his death

Family members of Ricardo Baez Cardenas were still absorbing the shock of his sudden death on Sunday, two days after he was fatally shot on Interstate 40 in Cary.

Durham Tech instructor charged with death by distribution while out on bond

Aaron Brooks faces serious drug charges in multiple counties, including one sale that police say led to a woman's death. Photo courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Durham man charged in death by distribution case

A Durham man faces serious drug charges in multiple counties, including one sale that police say led to a woman's death.

Driver charged after woman hit, killed by car on New Hope Road in Raleigh

A woman was hit and killed by a car Saturday on New Hope Road in Raleigh.

1 dead in NC due to Listeria outbreak from frozen shakes, DHHS says

A Listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen supplemental shakes has resulted in one death in North Carolina and at least 12 deaths nationwide.

Inmate dies Tuesday at Goldsboro prison, officials say

An inmate at Neuse Correctional Institution died Tuesday morning, according to a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction.

Following deaths, North Carolina families demand stricter dental anesthesia laws

An uptick in deaths in the dental chair lead to calls for more rules and oversight over how dentists administer anesthesia.

Charlotte-based flight crew identified in deadly plane crash

The NTSB says there was no indication the flight crew even had time to deploy the emergency slides - that's how fast it all happened.

Retired Carrboro K-9 officer Turbo dies after recent cancer diagnosis

The Carrboro Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 officer Turbo, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.