North Carolina Republicans scrapped the state's long-lived pistol permit requirement Wednesday, aided by the absence of several Democrats, which gave Republicans the numbers they needed to overturn Gov. Roy Cooper's veto for the first time since Republicans lost their veto-proof super majorities in the 2018 elections.

North Carolina ends pistol permit system

The man accused of hitting and killing an 11-year-old girl during the Raleigh Christmas Parade is set to face a judge Wednesday morning.

Man accused of hitting, killing 11-year-old girl at Raleigh Christmas Parade to appear in court Wednesday

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SBI Director Bob Schurmeier called on lawmakers Tuesday to grant the bureau more independence and said Gov. Roy Cooper's administration pressed for his resignation and meddled in hiring decisions.

'Clear intimidation': NC SBI director says governor's office tried to oust him

McCrory nominates Schurmeier to lead SBI

Raleigh's first air transportation hub opened in 1929 and closed in 1973; however, many people have no idea that one of its runways still remains right in downtown Raleigh.

Losing history: Final remnant of Raleigh's first airport vanishes beneath new development

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Police believe the stabbing stemmed from a workplace confrontation that happened between two men on Monday.

Police: Workplace fight led to stabbing death at Knightdale business

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North Carolina's Republican-controlled Senate voted Tuesday to override the Democratic governor's first veto of the session on legislation to loosen gun restrictions. The House is scheduled to hold an override vote Wednesday morning.

NC House votes whether to loosen gun restrictions

Judge Strikes Down Texas Law Barring Adults Under 21 From Carrying Handguns

The man charged with manslaughter after hitting and killing an 11-year-old girl during the Raleigh Christmas Parade will appear in court Wednesday morning.

Man charged in deadly Raleigh Christmas Parade crash due in court

We're learning new details about the three 9-year-olds and three adults who were shot and killed Monday at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville.

Community mourns school shooting victims, calls for action 

U.S. financial regulators appeared before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday to detail what they believe led to two of the largest bank failures in history. 

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On Feb. 22 investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff's Office began an investigation from a cyber tip regarding a Snow Camp man sexually exploiting a minor.

Small town man charged with uploading child sex abuse material to internet

DeDreana Freeman was recorded screaming at Mayor Pro Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton after a city council meeting March 23. The outburst was after Councilwoman Monique Holsey-Hyman was accused of corruption.

Durham City Council condemns Freeman for placing blame on city attorney for outburst

Durham leaders to discuss future of old police headquarters

The Oscar Mayer wienermobile rolled through Smithfield Saturday. WRAL spoke with the people behind the wheel of the famous car, who relish the opportunity to drive it.

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