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?

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Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

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Ed Sheeran was surprising with a visit from the Wake County SPCA  during his Saturday concert at the PNC Arena. 

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Ed Sheeran was surprised with a very cute visit from the SPCA of Wake County during his Saturday concert at the PNC Arena.

According to the SPCA of Wake County, the "Shape of You" singer is a big animal lover and dad to two cats of his own. Since Curtis Media, which owns Pulse FM, has been a long-time partner with the SPCA of Wake County, they contacted the SPCA to ask about bringing some kitties along to surprise Sheeran during his backstage interview.

Ed Sheeran on stage at The PNC Arena in Raleigh N.C. on September 2, 2017. (Chris Baird/WRAL Contributor).

Ed Sheeran performs at PNC Arena

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According to the SPCA, somebody spilled the beans about kittens being in the hallway before the interview, and Sheeran ran out to meet them!

The kittens, named Caspian and Lil’ Possum, are up for adoption at the SPCA and serve as a reminder of the many dogs and cats in need of homes this year.

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Ed Sheeran surprised with kittens during Raleigh concert

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



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(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.

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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.

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Orange County Schools informed Jaylan Sorrells and his mother, Ellen Sorrells, that Jaylan, who has attended the school for four years while also enrolled at the Partnership Academy, will not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony. The decision by the school and district has Jaylen Surrells and his mother asking: Why is this happening?

Mother confused after son who attended classes at Orange High not allowed at graduation ceremony

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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 

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

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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).


Sky 5 flies over plane crash at RDU

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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.