The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

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A Lillington man was killed in a single-car wreck Saturday afternoon when he veered off the road and overturned, troopers said.

<b>LILLINGTON, N.C.</b> — A Lillington man was killed in a single-car wreck Saturday afternoon when he veered off the road and overturned, troopers said.

Scott Dexter Byrd, 49, was driving east on McDougald Road in Harnett County when he lost control of the car, struck a retaining wall and overturned shortly before 4 p.m., near the intersection with Peach Farm Road.

He died as a result of his injuries, troopers said.

Troopers said that alcohol was believed to be a factor.

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Lillington man dies after car overturns, strikes wall

Republican operatives and legislators expect a massive package of laws -- affecting voter ID, early voting, mail-in ballots, voter registration rules and more -- to be filed in the coming days.

NC lawmakers expected to roll out major election law changes, with input from former Trump lawyer

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A man died early Thursday morning in a shooting. A second man was injured.



Two men shot on Roxboro Street in Durham; 1 killed 

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Halifax County deputies are searching for Trevor Mykel Phillips after a Sunday shooting in Littleton.

Halifax deputies search for man accused of shooting inside car with toddler inside

A new study discovered that a chemical found in Splenda damages DNA.

NC study discovers chemical in common sweetener damages DNA, can cause cancer

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The star-studded, four-day event runs from Thursday through Sunday at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.

The Soccer Tournament brings all-stars, actors and another sports boost to local economy

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

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

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The debt ceiling bill cleared a key procedural hurdle, setting up a final vote tonight, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces criticism from far-right members over the deal.

US House to vote on debt ceiling

Sky 5 flies over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

Sky 5: Airport Road on I-40 East

Tap to watch Sky 5 fly over the scene of an accident that has backed-up traffic for miles on Mile Marker 284 near Airport Road on I- 40 East.

The state Senate passed House Bill 347, which would allow adults in North Carolina to bet on college, professional and other sports on their phones or other electronic devices.

NC Senate passes bill which would allow adults to bet on college, pro & other sports on phones

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A handful of controversial bills -- including measures that could change the structure of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, governance of Nash County schools and prohibiting bans on certain kitchen appliances -- advanced in the state legislature Wednesday. Here's a roundup. 

Smattering of controversial bills advance in busy day at NC General Assembly

General Assembly Entrance

Under the bill, a new transportation board would be appointed July 1, with the General Assembly's Republican majority gaining appointment powers at the governor's expense.

Power-shifting bill could replace NC Board of Transportation

North Carolina Legislative Building 

It may be the end of the school year for Wake County but bus issues are still a big problem and could linger into the summer and next year. 

Wake County parents concerned over shortage of bus drivers

Wake County parents are concerned about bus driver shortage  

A third brother was charged Wednesday in connection with the August murder of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd.
