The top stories of 2022 are a reflection of the ups and downs in North Carolina over the past 12 months. From one of the worst mass shootings in NC history to a Cary man saving a woman's life on a Frontier Airlines flight, 2022 has been a year in the news that will remain in people's minds for a very long time.
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1. A shooting spree, an hours-long search and a neighborhood on edge: 5 killed, two injured in mass shooting in east Raleigh
5 killed, two injured in mass shooting in east Raleigh
People living in the Hedingham area of Raleigh began calling the police around 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, reporting hearing gunshots and screaming. The first shooting occurred in the streets of the Hedingham neighborhood before the shooter continued onto The Neuse River Greenway, where more people were shot. Five people lost their lives including an off-duty police officer.
2. US Rep. Madison Cawthorn calls Ukrainian president 'thug,' later says both Russia, Ukraine are 'very vile'
US Rep. Madison Cawthorn calls Ukrainian president 'thug'
North Carolina U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a "thug". This contrasted the views of vast majority of Republicans who have supported the Ukrainian leader's stance on repelling an invasion from Russia.
3. 'The girls were just hysterical': Witnesses describe chaos, heartbreak after child hit by pickup truck during Raleigh Christmas Parade
'The girls were just hysterical'
The Raleigh Christmas Parade, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, Nov. 19, was canceled after an accident caused by a pickup truck’s failing brakes claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl.
4. Cary man saves woman's life on Frontier Airlines flight despite required item missing from plane's medical kit
Cary man saves woman's life on Frontier Airlines flight
Seth Coley helped save a woman's life during a March flight from Arizona to Las Vegas. The woman had stopped breathing. However, the plane's medical kit failed to include an item required by the FAA. Coley said he was able to use basic lifesaving skills to save the woman’s life.
5. Biden approves state of emergency for NC after Ian pummels the state, leaves more than 300K without power
Biden approves state of emergency for NC
President Biden announced a state of emergency in North Carolina and "ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian."
6. HOA, homeowner in court over snacks for dogs
In an act of generosity, a Raleigh resident decided to open a pet food station outside of his home. He did not anticipate becoming involved in a lawsuit within Wake County District Court.
7. A Texas family sat down and ate a meal at an NC Waffle House. Then one of them pulled out a gun and robbed the place, police say
Three family members were accused of robbing a Waffle House in Hillsborough, and police say they are linked to similar crimes.
8. 15 free online movie streaming sites that are legal
15 Free Online Movie Streaming Sites
Boredom at home can inspire you to spend some time looking for extra entertainment. After you've seen all the goods that Netflix and Disney have to offer, but don't want to pay for yet another streaming service, the internet has some secrets up its sleeve.
9. Dozens of gas pumps overcharge for gas, according to state report
Dozens of gas pumps overcharge for gas, according to state report
Are gas prices ever wrong? With gas prices at record highs, WRAL asked the state whether gas pumps all passed the test. It turns out, about 150 across the state were overcharging or unsafe.
10. Viral video: Huge crowd shows up to see Raleigh home listed at under $300,000
Viral video: Raleigh home listed at under $300,000
The demand for housing in Raleigh is competitive. So when a home was listed under $300,000 a video of the huge crowd that showed up to see it with their own eyes went viral.
WRAL’s top stories of 2022
That’s a look back on a few of the major events that defined the year in Raleigh, the Triangle, North Carolina, and nationally.
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