According to reports, ECSO and first responders are currently on the scene of a drowning in the 90 block of Lillie Lane.

Edgecombe Sheriff's Office and first responders are currently on scene of a drowning in the 90 block of Lillie Lane.

A judge rejects a plea deal for a man charged in a deadly 2021 drunk driving accident. Why the family of the victim says the delay of justice is a positive step.

On WRAL at 5: A delay in justice in a deadly drunk driving accident. Why the family of the victim says it's a positive step

WRAL Investigates the local emergency plan for a potential train derailment disaster, and asks why we’re left in the dark about the hazardous materials traveling through the Triangle.

On WRAL at 6: Hidden dangers on the rails: WRAL investigates the local emergency plan for a potential train derailment disaster

Intense smoke blanketed the northeastern United States for a second day Wednesday, turning the air a yellowish gray and prompting warnings for people to stay inside and keep windows closed. The smoke was flowing from dozens of wildfires in several Canadian provinces.

Air pollution cloaks eastern US for a second day. Here's why there is so much smoke

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Every year, 47,000 people die by suicide in the United States. After her husband became one of them, a Cary woman shared her family's experience as an example of what's still lacking in emergency care for people experiencing mental health crisis.

Cary woman says husband's suicide is example of mental health treatment weaknesses statewide

Widow calls for change in handling mental health emergency care in NC 

A man is accused of killing his estranged wife, authorities say.



<b>FARMVILLE, N.C.</b> — A man is accused of killing his estranged wife, authorities say.

On Sunday before 6:30 p.m., deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office responded to a home at 2465 Askew Road in Farmville just off U.S. Highway 64.

Deputies located 34-year-old Charly Warters Vebber, who had been shot in the head and died at the scene.

Authorities later arrested 38-year-old Kevin Vebber, of Greenville, who investigators said is the victim's estranged husband.

Kevin Vebber was charged with one count of first-degree murder and was being held in the Pitt County Detention Center with no bond.

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Pitt County man charged in shooting death of estranged wife

Kevin Vebber, of Greenville

An application shows plans for a 324,000-square-foot office, calling for professional space with buildings up to 73 feet tall, roughly 6 to 8 stories. Apple filed the site work plans on May 30 in order to start moving dirt.

Apple files plans for 324,000 square feet of office space at RTP campus

Apple moves forward with 'confidential' plans for RTP Campus, records show

Charges against Louis Ray Harrison, 48, of Apex, include attempted second-degree forcible rape and felony breaking and entering with intent to terrorize or injure for offenses alleged to have taken place on March 21.

Hillside High assistant principal, football coach charged with attempted rape

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First responders and the Edgecombe Sheriffs' Office are on the scene of a drowning Thursday afternoon in the 90 block of Lillie Lane.

Child drowns in Edgecombe County, mother in critical condition

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Paleontologists excavated the fossils in 2015 at a site called the Mussentuchit Member in southern Utah, said lead study author Lindsay Zanno, head of paleontology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and an associate research professor in biological sciences at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

NC researcher describes dino recently discovered in Utah, Iani smithi

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On Thursday, Apex police said Siomara Sibrian was charged with two counts of felony larceny and one count of possession of a stolen firearm.

Woman charged with possessing stolen firearm in fatal Apex Academy Sports shooting

Apex police responded Tuesday to 1151 Pine Plaza Drive.

The police officers involved in the shooting death of a young mother suffering a mental health crisis will not get attorneys paid for by taxpayers.

Fayetteville leaders vote to not cover attorney fees for officers involved in shooting of young mother

Meet Wilma! This adventurous 1.5-year-old bunny loves to run around and explore. It may take her a little time to warm up to you, but once she's comfortable, she'll follow you around. To give Wilma a forever home that provides lots of space to exercise, visit TriangleRabbits.org.

Pet of the Day: June 4, 2023

Our drone shows you a perspective you've never seen on the 15+ foot tall century plant -- from the top down! 

Drone: New perspective on WRAL's Century Plant

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

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

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

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The N.C. Baseball Coaches Association has released its all-state teams for the 2023 season.

N.C. Baseball Coaches Association releases all-state teams

Baseball: South Brunswick vs Hoggard (Mar. 21, 2023)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday he wants a federal law to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for endorsement deals that creates a registry of deals, agent certification and uniform contract standards.

NCAA made a 'big mistake' by not setting up framework for NIL compensation, new president says

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A Michael Jordan sighting is likely again at The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City this year.

