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

We’re also following a cooler feel to your morning tomorrow. Plus, ONLY ON WRAL, why a high school student is not allowed to participate in one of the most important events of his life.. and how he and his family are fighting for him to graduate. Watch WRAL News on FOX 50 at 10 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On FOX 50 at 10: Flight delays, the impacts to tomorrow and how the pilot is recovering. WRAL has team coverage of a plane crash at RDU

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.

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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.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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The boy, identified as Donyeah W., was last seen at 1480 River Run Road in Selma on Monday afternoon.

<b>SELMA, N.C.</b> — A juvenile offender escaped from custody while on a home visit in Selma, the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reported Monday.<br />

The boy, identified as Donyeah W., was last seen at 1480 River Run Road in Selma on Monday afternoon.<br />

Anyone with information about Donyeah's whereabouts is asked to contact local law enforcement.

Juvenile offender escapes in Selma

 Donyeah W., was last seen at 1480 River Run Road in Selma on Monday afternoon.

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

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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.

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

Young girl shot at Raleigh apartment 

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

Jaylan Sorrells

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.

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

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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.

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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 

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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.