As of Thursday afternoon, it's unclear how the student was shot in the hand. Forsyth Technical Community College has closed campus and all classes are canceled for the remainder of the week, according to a tweet posted by the college.

Forsyth Tech cancels classes for remainder of week after Broadcastify audio reveals student was shot in hand

On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

On WRAL-TV at 6: Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put children in danger. One expert reveals a new tactic to save lives.

Nine people were killed in a crash involving two Army Black Hawk medical evacuation helicopters conducting a nighttime training exercise in Kentucky, Army officials said Thursday.

1 of 9 killed in military helicopter crash was son of Wayne Co. pastor

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Forsyth Technical Community College has closed campus and all classes are canceled for the remainder of the week, according to a tweet posted by the college.

Forsyth Tech campus alerted to shots fired in area; asked to shelter in place

One day only: Step inside Raleigh's secret garden, nearly a century old

Isabelle Bowen Henderson House and Garden opens for one day only. This Raleigh Historic Property was originally part of Oberlin Village. 

Landen Glass, 20, of Goode, Virginia, was released from jail on Thursday afternoon. Glass was sent to jail on $250,000 bond Wednesday, months after the death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks.

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A WRAL Weather Alert Day has been issued for Saturday, when our southeastern counties go under a Level 1 risk for severe weather.



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On Wednesday at Enloe High School, Wake County schools will team up with the FBI to reduce the number of those fake threats.

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — Thousands of students will head back to school all over the viewing area on Monday, and safety and security is on the minds of many as more and more schools deal with threats, many of which are often a hoax.

Enloe High was evacuated after an accidental gas leak.

Enloe evacuated after accidental gas leak

Their message is simple message -- fake bomb threats are serious, and they have a huge impact on everyone.

In April, a threat was called in to Holly Springs High School prompting a heavy police response. It turned out to be fake.

Police investigating a bomb threat against Holly Springs High School on Monday determined that it was just a hoax.


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The FBI and school officials will explain to kids, parents and school leaders why threats like that can cost thousands of dollars for manpower and equipment.

The threat also disrupts the school day, impacting students, teachers and parents.

FBI joins Wake County to tackle fake school threats

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Drivers cruise down Oberlin Road in Raleigh every day without even realizing they're driving past a nearly century-old secret garden.

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Outdated active shooter drills in local schools could put our children in danger. One expert reveals new tactics that he says will save lives.

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Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

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Watch live as lawmakers and others discuss a move to stop impaired drivers and save lives by lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a vehicle or vessel.

Lawmakers push to lower blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers 

Before 8:45 a.m., McDowell Street was completely blocked between Hargett Street and Hillsborough Street, impacting multiple businesses.


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These former North Carolina high school baseball players have made MLB Opening Day rosters. 

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The bill would bar youth sports or other youth recreational activities that are part of a local government from offering any awards based solely on participation.

NC Senate bill would eliminate participation trophies in youth sports

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The bill, filed Thursday, would require that trophies in leagues operated under the authority of a local government be "based on identified performance achievements."

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