A man is in critical condition after Fayetteville Police say he grabbed a gun while handcuffed and shot himself.

On WRAL at 7: Police: A suspect shoots himself while handcuffed in police custody. What we know about him and how it all it unfolded

It's no secret that Raleigh is a wonderful city known for outdoor adventures and plenty of nature.

Outdoors in Raleigh: 5 city spaces that let offer fall escape

Enchanting sunrise over the Raleigh skyline and Dix Park

The 2023 fall fun database lists more than 50 pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes and fall fun in Raleigh and around the NC Triangle area.

From pumpkin-picking to hayrides: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

Fall fun guide: Your 2023 guide to fall fun in Raleigh NC

<b>RALEIGH, N.C.</b> — The man behind one of the biggest manhunts in state history will not get out of prison.

Frank Wetzel was denied parole Thursday. Wetzel is serving two life terms for killing two Highway Patrol troopers in 1958.

Some supporters believe there is no way Wetzel could have committed both murders.

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Convicted Murderer Wetzel Denied Parole

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell asked districts their guidelines for canceling school in severe weather and found it varies from county to county.



Schools closed for weather: How do NC districts make the decision? 

Idalia flooding in Fair Bluff, NC

Police have charged a man linked to the sexual assault of a student inside a dorm on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Sunday.

Man charged in connection with sexual assault at UNC residence hall

Walkway at UNC Chapel Hill 

During the restart, there has been a significant increase in student loan scams. Scammers are preying on borrowers, offering enticing yet fraudulent schemes to extract valuable information, especially financial details.

As student loan payments resume, scammers look to take advantage

Student loan scams resurface as federal pause ends

There have been 10 crashes since 2022 on Raleigh's Capital Boulevard where a pedestrian died.

 Raleigh taking steps to make it easier, safer for people to cross Capital Blvd. 

Capital Boulevard and Calgary Drive in Raleigh

In addition to forfeiting the state championship win, New Bern will have to forfeit all contests in which the ineligible players dressed to participate, and the program has been placed on probation for the 2023 season.

New Bern to vacate 2022 football state title after reporting academically ineligible players

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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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Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

North Carolina and Syracuse kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

UNC coach Mack Brown discusses upcoming game against Syracuse

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown spoke with reporters on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Sky 5 flies over the scene in the 1000 block of Worth Street, where at least five or six police cruisers were visibly blocking the neighborhood street.

Sky 5 flies over shooting in Durham neighborhood

Sky 5: Live look at large police presence in Durham neighborhood

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

Evening Pick 3 Pick 4 and Cash 5

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NC State coach Dave Doeren announced the move from Brennan Armstrong on Monday morning.

NC State names MJ Morris starting quarterback

Boston College takes down NC State, 21-20

Mack Brown said transfer wide receiver Tez Walker could play in the College Football Playoffs or in the team's bowl game because those take place after the fall semester is over. The NCAA deemed Walker ineligible for the 2023 regular season.

North Carolina WR Tez Walker eligible for postseason play despite NCAA ineligibility, Mack Brown says

UNC wide receiver Tez Walker

The state of North Carolina has produced several athletes who have achieved excellence playing two sports, including Julius Peppers, Russell Wilson and Dick Groat.

Best two-sport athletes in the history of North Carolina, NC State and Duke

WRAL Storytellers: Julius Peppers in his unbelievably dominant days in high school

Week 5 of the WRAL College Football Power Rankings

Duke slips to No. 2 in this week's WRAL College Football Power Rankings

2023 WRAL College Football Power Rankings

Notre Dame scored in the final minute to defeat Duke 21-14 on Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium. And Duke star QB Riley Leonard left the field on crutches.