The teen accused of a mass shooting last fall in Raleigh appeared in court Tuesday morning. A judge ruled that Austin Thompson -- who was 15 when investigators say he shot and stabbed his brother, then shot four others in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood -- should be tried in district court as an adult.

Raleigh mass shooting suspect will be tried as adult

Victims' families say "death by distribution" laws are a step forward, but they want more prosecutions.

Law change should make it easier to prosecute those who sell deadly drugs

NC State student dies from drug overdose

Included in North Carolina's new $30 billion state budget is at least $3 billion for economic development. Megasites, NCInnovation, Global TransPark and infrastructure are among the biggest earmarks.

Why NC lawmakers are betting $3 billion on professors, sewers and NASCAR in new state budget

VinFast breaks ground on $4 billion EV plant in Chatham County

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A judge ruled that Austin Thompson, who was 15 when, investigators say, he shot and stabbed his brother, then shot four others in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood, should be tried in district court, as an adult.

Hedingham shooting victims autopsies reveal gruesome details of attack

Former Detective Omar Abdullah was sentenced to 38 days in jail and two years of supervised probation. 

Former Raleigh police officer sentenced to 38 days in jail for fake drug arrests that targeted Black men

Omar Abdullah

Raleigh folklore: Taylor Swift has played in Raleigh, but it's her little-known performance at Athens Drive High School that symbolizes how far she's come.

Raleigh folklore: That time a 16-year-old Taylor Swift played at Athens Drive High School

Taylor Swift at Athens Drive High School

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry will serve as speaker pro tempore until the House votes to select a permanent speaker following the removal of U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the chamber's top leadership position.

North Carolina's McHenry takes over as interim U.S. House speaker following McCarthy's ouster

McCarthy Flounders as GOP Rebellion Paralyzes the House for a Second Day

Multiple students and staff have been taken to the hospital Wednesday after a gas leak at a Smithfield school.

Multiple students, staff taken to hospital after gas leak at Smithfield school

Street shut down, school dismissed early due to gas leak in Smithfield

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The N.C. High School Athletic Association is holding a press conference to discuss the impact of the new state law that will strip the association of much of its authority to govern high school sports in North Carolina and the next steps for the association.

NCHSAA press conference discusses new state law overhauling role of association

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Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon told WRAL he wants to bring a Major League Baseball team to North Carolina.

Could Raleigh land MLB expansion team? Hurricanes owner wants in

MLB Raleigh

NC State fans seem excited for their change at quarterback. Plus, proof that field goals are harder than you think and more!

MJ Morris, Stormy the Pig and a "service alligator" in the sports moments of the week

Boston College takes down NC State, 21-20

Mack Brown said transfer wide receiver Tez Walker could play in the College Football Playoffs or in the team's bowl game because those take place after the fall semester is over. The NCAA deemed Walker ineligible for the 2023 regular season.

North Carolina WR Tez Walker eligible for postseason play despite NCAA ineligibility, Mack Brown says

UNC wide receiver Tez Walker

NC State coach Dave Doeren announced the move from Brennan Armstrong on Monday morning.