Police gave the update during a press conference Tuesday night. Police originally had two people in custody, but one person was released after police determined he wasn't involved.

Two killed, 5 hurt in Virginia graduation shooting. 19-year-old in custody charged with murder

John Rumpel, who runs Encore Motors of Melbourne, a Florida-based company that owns the aircraft, said in a telephone interview Monday that his daughter, Adina Azarian, his 2-year old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the plane and did not survive.

Mom, toddler killed in plane crash spent time in NC mountains beforehand

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Tropical storm and hurricane forecasts. The WRAL Severe Weather Center is tracking the tropics to help you stay ahead of hurricanes and tropical storms.

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According to an arrest warrant, Durham police Sgt. Lester Rhodes, 42, is accused of kidnapping a Hispanic man, taking him somewhere against his will and sexually assaulting him

<b>DURHAM, N.C.</b> — A 15-year veteran of the Durham Police Department is facing sexual assault and kidnapping charges for crimes that allegedly occurred while he was on duty.

Sgt. Lester Rhodes, 42, was arrested Friday afternoon after an internal investigation into a complaint lodged on April 3, Durham police said. 

According to an arrest warrant, Rhodes is accused of kidnapping a Hispanic man, taking him somewhere against his will and sexually assaulting him on April 3.

Sgt. Lester Rhodes, 42, of 2 Queensland Court, was arrested Friday afternoon.

Durham cop faces sex assault charge

Rhodes was charged with first-degree sexual offense and first-degree kidnapping. He was placed in the Durham County jail and given a $1.2 million bond. His first court appearance was set for Monday.

Rhodes, who joined the Durham Police Department in February 1996 and works in the Patrol Bureau, has been placed on paid administrative leave, a police department spokeswoman said.

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Drivers at the interstate said the accident was caused by a fire nearby, which created poor visibility on the interstate.

I-795 reopens hours after 24-car crash shut down the road in both directions

Massive traffic pile up on I-795 southbound in Wilson County

The Triangle will be under a Code Red air quality alert that starts at midnight and lasts through all of Wednesday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day. Everyone should try to limit their time outside if possible.

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Seven people were shot, two fatally, when gunfire rang out Tuesday outside a downtown theater in Richmond, Virginia, where a high school graduation ceremony had just ended, causing hundreds of attendees to flee in panic, weep and clutch their children, authorities and witnesses said.

2 dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital

Shooting reported on VCU campus

ATVs and dirt bikes doing stunts and weaving in and out of traffic on busy roads has become a common problem in Durham and one that drivers are tired of dealing with.

Years-long problem of reckless ATV riders in Durham comes to a head as frustration mounts for drivers, police

Durham, Chapel Hill police address ATVs, dirt bikes on busy roads

More than 30 people are set to speak Tuesday night before the Raleigh City Council even as city leaders consider a 5% raise for public safety workers.

Dozens expected to advocate for pay increases for Raleigh police officers

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Nightly N.C. Education Lottery drawings during the 11 p.m. News.

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More than 30 people are set to speak during Tuesday night’s Raleigh City Council meeting about the need to pay more for police officers in the city.

Raleigh City Council meets to discuss proposed pay raise for public safety workers

Two are in custody after a shooting injured seven people Tuesday at a high school graduation being held near Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond

Virignia police deliver update on high school graduation shooting near VCU in Richmond

In addition to the bus driver bonus bonuses, the Wake County School Board will vote on the name of a new high school, which will open in Morrisville in 2027

Wake School board meets to vote on bus driver bonuses 

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Mike McCauley, the athletic director at Orange High in Hillsborough since 2016, died Monday after a brief battle with illness, Orange County Schools announced Tuesday.

Orange AD Mike McCauley dies after brief battle with illness

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The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV GOlf League have agreed to unify.

'I thought it was a joke': Golfers, golf fans react to PGA Tour's merger with LIV

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OCALA, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida mother was fatally shot through the front door of her neighbor's home while her 9-year-old son stood next to her, a violent culmination of what police said was a 21/2-year feud.

Mother fatally shot by neighbor after dispute over playing children, sheriff says

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Despite the mistakes, WRAL 5 On Your Side has learned the county will not recheck the safety of any other buildings inspected by that inspector.

Chatham County will not recheck buildings ok'd by disciplined inspector

Family says Chatham County inspectors missed serious building code violations

NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge is headed to the injured list for the second time this season after the New York Yankees star hurt his right toe making a spectacular catch at Dodger Stadium.