We also have new information about a 13-year-old girl shot and killed in a Raleigh apartment. Plus, six North Carolina Central University students face charges related to the shooting of another student, and we’re talking with Canes fans celebrating Monday night’s win. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 p.m., and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

On WRAL at 5: Shots fired on Shaw University’s campus. What we know about the gun found and the person in police custody

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

Strong winds toppled luminaries, sparking some small grass and yard fires around the Triangle Christmas Eve.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Strong winds toppled luminaries, sparking some small grass and yard fires around the Triangle Christmas Eve.

Wake County fire dispatch officials said they received around a dozen calls reporting fires from luminaries. Orange County units responded to multiple fires as well, including ones of Brush Meadows Drive and Eagle Creek Court.

The fires never spread to any structures, and no injuries were reported.

In 2007, a burning ban enforced for the drought prohibited most luminary displays.

Winds topple luminaries, sparking small fires

Students told WRAL News they heard multiple gunshots. 


Shots fired on Shaw University campus, man in custody, police say

Firearm brought to Shaw University campus, person in custody 

Dozens of people are being forced to leave a homeless encampment on a strip of land along the Raleigh and Garner border, not far from the highway.

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens forced out of homeless encampment along highway near Raleigh 

'Nowhere else to go:' Dozens living in encampment by Garner highway forced to move

We have one anomaly in the overall lovely spring weather this week. There is about a 50 percent chance for showers on Wednesday afternoon.

Clear and cool tonight; chance of rain comes Wednesday afternoon

Tuesday evening will be pleasant, April 23, 2024

Six North Carolina Central University students have been charged in connection to the April 2 shooting of another student at Lawson Residence Hall.

North Carolina Central University students charged in on-campus shooting, more arrests expected

One person shot at NC Central residence hall, lockdown lifted

Amazon and local leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday on a a new, 620,000-square-foot warehousing facility expected to employ up to 1,000 people at jobs that start at $17 per hour.

New Amazon facility delivers more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

Amazon in Smithfield

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Police officers surround a building on Shaw University's campus after a person was taken into custody for possession of a firearm.

Shots fired at Shaw University campus, man in custody

Firearm brought to Shaw University campus 

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Videos

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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Since his final NBA season playing for the Dallas Mavericks in 2021, JJ Redick has served as an analyst and basketball commentator for ESPN. 

Duke legend JJ Redick to interview for Hornets head coaching job, report says

JJ Redick and other Duke greats were honored at halftime during the Duke vs. Maryland game pm Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C. (Photo by: Will Bratton)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes were down big at home in the NHL playoffs, playing desperate hockey full of withering long shifts in the offensive zone as they tried to rally.

Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead

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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.