Death Coverage

Motorcycle driver loses control, ejects into tree off Capital Blvd.

A 21-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle crash after losing control on a major road in Raleigh on Tuesday morning.

One dead, two injured in Saturday night crash in Lee County, troopers say

Troopers said 32-year-old Davis Anugo was traveling south on the highway in a 2008 Ford Escape SUV when an SUV, driven by 25-year-old Lucas Crump, crossed left of center and hit Anuo head-on. After the initial crash, Crump sideswiped a 2012 Nissan Versa traveling behind Anungo.

WRAL staff

Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Terry Anderson, the globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent who became one of America’s longest-held hostages after he was snatched from a street in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years, has died at 76.

By ANDREW MELDRUM and CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press

'The Grief Lady:' NC woman uses mother's funeral flowers to create art, help others heal

Janet Willis used the flowers from her mother's funeral to create a 100 day Instagram art project that explores grief.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Investigators asking for public's help finding person who killed woman in hit-and-run Tuesday in Johnston County

According to authorities, the crash happened on Old Stage Road and Danevie Lane.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

ATF offering reward for info in fire that killed a Lexington firefighter

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information on a fire that claimed the life of a Lexington firefighter.

WXII

Multiple people shot in Durham including 16-year-old boy

Durham police are investigating three shootings on Thursday. It includes the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy.

Former fire marshal and one of the first Black firefighters in Durham dies

According to the fire department, 88-year-old George King passed away on Sunday. King was one of the two surviving members of the "Original Ten," the first African-American firefighters hired by the city in 1958.

WRAL staff

Tree falls on man in Fuquay-Varina, killing him

A tree fell on a man and killed him on Monday in Fuquay-Varina. The man's identity is currently unknown.

Man dies after tree falls on him in Fuquay-Varina

According to town officials, the tree fell around 10:30 a.m. on Lilly Claire Lane. The man's identity is unknown, but town officials said he worked for a tree-cutting service.

WRAL staff

From sorrow to support: Family of UNC student killed in car crash starts foundation

On Sunday, the family of a UNC student killed in a car crash told WRAL News they are using the tragedy to put others first. Elijah Jayden Hawkins-Maynor died in October after a car hit him and three other passengers while driving on Page Road in Chapel Hill.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

First fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years leaves one man dead, brother injured, authorities say

One man died and another was injured in the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years, according to authorities.

Raja Razek and Jessica Flynn, CNN

South Carolina police identify off-duty officer who shot, killed Winston-Salem man after parking lot fight

According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, it happened Wednesday afternoon in Berkeley County at a Chick-fil-A restaurant on North Main Street.

DaVonté McKenith, WXII reporter

Widow of Durham man killed after car plunged into pond opens up about him

Alfreda Johnson is remembering her husband, Morris Johnson, who died Tuesday after a car crash in Durham.

'He was a bright light': Family mourns Morris Johnson after tragic accident

Alfreda Johnson is remembering her husband, Morris Johnson, who died Tuesday after a car crash in Durham.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Car crashes into pond near Southpoint, 65-year-old man killed

According to the Durham Fire Department, first responders performed a water rescue near the mall off Fayetteville Road near I-40.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

Triple homicide: Missing mother & two children found dead in Charlotte apartment

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a triple homicide after discovering three bodies in an apartment while executing a search warrant.

WRAL Staff

Eric Carmen, known for songs 'All by Myself' and 'Hungry Eyes,' dies at 74

(CNN) -- Eric Carmen, the former lead vocalist of The Raspberries and singer of "All by Myself," is dead, according to his website. He was 74, according to IMDb.

By Taylor Romine and Jennifer Henderson, CNN

Funeral plans announced for retired Raleigh police sergeant killed on I-540

Funeral plans have been announced for retired Raleigh Police sergeant Kenneth Hopkins. Hopkins was hit and killed by a car on I-540 while trying to re-hitch a trailer on March 1.

Body of missing 18-year-old from Wilson found in Halifax County, 3 people charged with concealing death

The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office says three people are charged with concealment of death after the body of a missing man was found in Halifax County.

Dave Jordan, WITN

Autopsy: Trauma to torso killed man who died after being chased by Fuquay-Varina police

Fuquay-Varina police said Bryan Harris ran from police and hid in the woods for about six hours before collapsing and dying.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Family honors life of Caprice Burrell, raises suicide awareness

Burrell was found unresponsive at a park in Raleigh on Saturday and later died. On Monday, her friends and family gathered at the park for a balloon release to honor her memory, and to raise awareness about suicide and mental health.

Raleigh police sergeant killed in accident remembered by widow, family

The family of a retired Raleigh police sergeant spoke with WRAL News Sunday night, describing him as a fun-loving man who loved to cook and help people.

'Devastated and heartbroken': Widow of retired Raleigh police officer mourns death of husband

Sergeant Kenneth Hopkins died Friday on I-540 near Lynnwood Road when he was hit by a car. Gwen Hopkins, his wife, described him as selfless, kind and willing to help anyone.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Man dies after accidental shooting during car crash

Rocky Mount police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred during a car crash early Saturday morning.