We’re also following the new holiday Raleigh’s mayor just declared. Plus, how social media led to the arrest of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a young girl, and what we’re learning about one of four victims found dead in four days. Watch WRAL-TV at 11 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com

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North Carolina's teacher workforce is changing drastically. Where schools are finding teachers now.

NC teacher turnover hits highest mark in decades. New report shows changes in who is leading classrooms

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WRAL Investigates cancer-causing toxins at NC State's Poe Hall

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<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — Durham authorities are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate the death of a Durham man found dead inside his business last week.

Police were dispatched to Growing Motors on Roxboro Road last Friday, where they found the body of James P. Morris, 77.

Morris, who was last seen alive at about 6 p.m. the night before, had been beaten, robbed and left for dead.

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was also discovered to be missing, authorities said.

Morris was a long-time business owner, a Christian radio host and grandfather. Family members want to know who could have hurt him.

"Somebody walked in on a 77-year-old man and beat him to death and left him to die," said Morris' son, Reggie Morris. "And they're still out there."

Anyone with information about the case should contact Durham CrimeStoppers at

Police Continue Investigation Of Slain Durham Business-Owner

A 38-year-old man, Jonathan Lecompte, died while trying to stop a carjacking incident in Lumberton.

Good Samaritan killed while trying to help carjacking victim in Lumberton

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After we saw the hottest day of the year so far on Monday, we will see highs in the 80s on Tuesday along with a chance for severe weather.

Thunderstorms possible Tuesday as summer-like heat continues

There is a Level 1 risk for severe weather on Tuesday for parts of central North Carolina, including all of the Triangle. Storms are possible from Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening.

The family said that Preston Baker and the girl exchanged nude photos, and then she met him in her neighborhood before he drove her to the coast. Authorities say, in that time, he raped her.

Attorney says man charged with kidnapping, rape, was in relationship with Durham girl posing as college student

Preston Baker appears in court virtually from prison

A celebration for the NC State men's and women's basketball teams was celebrated by the school and the City of Raleigh on Monday, April 15 at NC State's Memorial Belltower.

'You have more fun in red': NC State men's, women's teams' Final Four runs celebrated Monday night

NC State Final Four celebration at the Belltower

According to the Goldsboro Police Department, officers responded to a call for a possible body found in the 600 block of Isler Street. When officers arrived, they located a dead woman inside a home.

Body discovered on Monday in Goldsboro, police say; fourth since Friday

Bodies found in Goldsboro

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Fans of the NC State Wolfpack's men's and women's basketball teams are celebrating the teams' run to the Final Four on Monday night on Hillsborough Street at the Memorial Belltower. NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, Athletics Director Boo Corrigan and Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin are expected to speak Monday night at the event.

NC State men's and women's basketball teams honored for Final Four appearances at Memorial Belltower

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Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever. The former Iowa star became a household name among basketball fans during her record-breaking college career. 

Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever, as expected

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Caleb Foster confirmed he would return for his sophomore season in Monday's episode of "The Brotherhood Podcast."

Caleb Foster to return, says he's '1,000% committed to Duke' for 2024-25 season

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The "30 for 30" documentary will explore Stuart Scott's impact on broadcasting, journalism, sports, and culture.

ESPN planning to make '30 for 30' documentary on Stuart Scott

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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Chase Elliott had to get through a few extra laps after 18 months since last winning a race.

Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. And is that a sledgehammer about to pulverize a minor character's head?