Raleigh police arrested a teenager on Wednesday in connection to the death of a 13-year-old girl earlier in the week. According to the Raleigh Police Department, Mykia Daniel, an eighth-grader at Ligon Middle School, was shot and killed on Monday in a north Raleigh Apartment. Police said the investigation is ongoing and more information will be released at the appropriate time.

Teen arrested in shooting death of 13-year-old girl earlier in the week at north Raleigh apartment

Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

The "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit opening this weekend at Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will feature what's believed to be the most complete T. rex skeleton ever discovered.

'Dueling Dinosaurs:' One-of-a-kind dig, laboratory access at Raleigh science museum

DinoLab at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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A UNC Health physician and pilot were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).



RDU plane crash: Pilot in 'fair condition,' UNC doctor released from hospital

Plane crashes at RDU; UNC Health pilot, doctor taken to hospital 

(CNN) — A grand jury in Arizona has handed up an indictment against former President Donald Trump’s allies over their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, including the fake electors from that state and several individuals connected to his campaign.

Meadows, Giuliani among indicted in Arizona in latest 2020 election subversion case

In Immunity Case, Trump Can Lose in Ways That Amount to a Win

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the death of a 13-year-old girl earlier in the week in north Raleigh.

Teen arrested in death investigation of 13-year-old girl found shot on Monday

Young girl shot at Raleigh apartment 

A U.S. Senate committee is investigating the prices that Novo Nordisk charges for its blockbuster medications, Ozempic and Wegovy. North Carolina officials, who canceled coverage of the drugs over costs, are trying to negotiate lower prices with the drug maker.

US Senate committee investigates weight-loss drug costs as NC negotiates with manufacturer

Weight loss drug Zepbound approved by FDA, produced in Durham 

The bulk of the rain has moved out of the Triangle. The rest of the week will be partly cloudy and mild with highs in the low-to-mid 70s.

Clear skies, mild temps ahead as rain moves out of Triangle

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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

Brian Shrader flies over the site of a plane crash at Raleigh-Durham International Airport approximately three hours after the accident.

Sky 5 flies over RDU plane crash 3 hours later 

Sky 5 flies over RDU plane crash: Brian Shrader explains 

A UNC Health physician and pilot were taken to the hospital Wednesday after a small plane crashed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).


Sky 5 flies over plane crash at RDU

Sky 5 flies over plane crash at RDU. Tap for a live look.

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Mohamed Diarra played one season in Raleigh, averaging 6.3 points a game during a 2023-2024 campaign that saw State reach the Final Four.

NC State's Mohamed Diarra declares for NBA Draft

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With Hurricane defenseman Brett Pesce likely out for the rest of the series vs. the Islanders, that opens the door for Tony DeAngelo to slide in. The regular season didn't go as he had hoped, but he's ready to step in 

Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

Tony DeAngelo

The Carolina Hurricanes scored 5 unanswered goals to steal Game 2 at home on Monday. What the win could mean for their ultimate goal this postseason, NFL Draft talk and more!

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

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A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf.

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says

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Play-by-play for Panthers games will be carried on MIX 101.5 and simulcast on Buzz Sports Radio (620AM, 104.5 FM, 99.9 FM HD2). 99.9 The Fan remains the flagship radio station for the Carolina Hurricanes, reflecting CBC's steadfast commitment to a comprehensive local sports broadcast portfolio. 