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Death of 13-year-old girl part of concerning trend for murder cases

Teen Raleigh girl's death a sign of 'incredibly disturbing' trend for youth violence

Mykia Daniel, an eighth grader at Ligon Middle School, was shot and killed on Monday in a north Raleigh apartment. A 16-year-old was charged with her murder.

watch · 0:28 13-year-old Raleigh girl killed; 16-year-old arrested

A mother said her daughter and a friend are alive thanks to a quick-thinking Uber driver and Narcan administered by paramedics.

Narcan used to revive women in Uber; mom believes they were drugged along Glenwood South

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In addition to trying to find 17-year-old Blake Deven (left), Fayetteville police are searching for his relative, London Deven (right). Both pictures Fayetteville police provided were taken years ago.

New lead in Deven sibling disappearance: WRAL obtains 911 call

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State health plan likely headed for red ink without bailout, analysts say

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Gun safety advocates again call on lawmakers to consider red flag law in NC

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'What are they hiding?': Petition alleges NCSU destroyed evidence in Poe Hall

5 On Your Side

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Damage from Hurricane Matthew at Holden Beach

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

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Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

Avoid chemical fertilizers and herbicides. They can get absorbed into your soil or eventually enter the water table and threaten the survival of pollinators -- not only on your property but also throughout your community.

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

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Look up: April's full moon, the pink moon, visible this week

Princeville residents weigh options after Hurricane Matthew

Homeowners insurance doesn't cover floods: How to protect your home in North Carolina

Local News

Wilson is known for the whirligigs, large kinetic sculptures by Vollis Simpson.

Whirligig conservationists keep magic moving with annual repairs

Gonza Tacos y Tequila closing Hillsborough Street location

7 red wolf pups welcomed at Durham's Museum of Life and Science

New federal rules would require power plants to cut pollution

Nash County K9 gifted bulletproof, stab-proof vest

Nation/World

FILE - The Supreme Court is seen at sunset in Washington, on Jan. 24, 2019. On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about the American system of government: No one is above the law, not even the president. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court

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What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

Politifact

Knott challenges Daughtry to runoff in 13th district

Fact check: Daughtry accuses Knott of being 'Biden's lawyer'

Fact check: Harris says 75% of school shootings used gun that 'was not secured'

Fact check: Trump says New York hush money case is 'Biden trial'

Fact check: Is this Congress the 'least productive' in modern history?

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

NC Capitol

State lawmakers try to advance Red Flag Law

Bill seeks to speed Wake schools' hunt for university partnership with leadership academies

NC lawmakers focus on budget goals for 2024 short session

Top NC Senate Republican on college conference realignment: 'No rash decisions'

Marijuana, immigration, election laws: NC's 2024 legislative session not just about the budget

Festivals in NC: Brewgaloo was held in downtown Raleigh on April 26, 2014.

Weekend best bets: Dinos, Dogwood Festival and Brewgaloo

Graham Sharp, banjo lead and harmony vocals for Steep Canyon Rangers, performs in Ballroom A-B, which served as the back up location for Red Hat Amphitheater due to the inclement weather, Oct. 2, 2015.

Lineup released for final IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

The Brewgaloo NC Craft Beer Festival was held on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
(Photo By: Beth Jewell/WRAL Contributor)

Brewgaloo returns to Raleigh: Parking, weather info for NC's largest craft beer fest

Biscuit Belly sets opening date in Raleigh

Umbrella Dry Bar to close, convert to pop-up concept

The Raleigh area music scene gets a fresh spin with "No Skips," the brainchild of media personality Alexandra Wurst, also known as Ayeedubb.

Photo credit - @quanvuitton

Introducing 'No Skips': A unique music event bringing people together

Education

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Orange High School reverses decision: Student denied graduation walk now given green light

Lockdown delays student pickup at East Cary Magnet Middle School

East Cary Magnet Middle School students released after hour-long lockdown

Teacher of the Week: Analiza Maghanoy

WRAL In Depth

Hurricane-proof your NC home: Essential steps to weather the storm

State superintendent candidates weigh in on school safety

Fayetteville missing: The search for Blake Deven and London Deven

Should the SAT still matter after all these years? Why some colleges are bringing it back

More Poe Hall delays: Results likely not released until end of semester

WRALSportsFan

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers have surrounded Young with highly paid offensive linemen and some new offensive weapons including Diontae Johnson after a season in which they went 2-15. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Carolina Panthers guide to Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft

These football players from North Carolina could be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft

The history of first round NFL Draft picks from North Carolina

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Brett Pesce's injury 'a big blow' but Tony DeAngelo is ready to help the Hurricanes win

Canes magic, the Drake Maye debate and Uncle MJ in the sports moments of the week

HighSchoolOT

Nominate Now: HSOT Honors spring sports & year-long elite awards

Participants now inbounds with one point of contact in high school wrestling

No. 1 Burns plays long ball, remains unbeaten following win over Draughn

Top returning NCHSAA football stat leaders in 2024: 2A Sacks & Takeaways

NCHSAA announces spring state championship dates, locations; Soccer moving to Mecklenburg County

WRAL Specialists

WRAL Investigates learned distracted is driving behind more crashes in North Carolina than speed and alcohol combined.

WRAL Investigates: What state lawmakers plan to do about distracted driving

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'State of the Air' report shows smog is worsening in Raleigh and Durham compared to 2023

Millions of dollars in opioid settlement funding unused

$1 billion to fight opioid crisis: Nearly two dozen NC counties yet to spend funds

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper presents a budget proposal on April 24, 2024, in Raleigh.

Cooper: GOP is 'trying to choke' public schools, calls for higher teacher pay, end to vouchers

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Entrance to the North Carolina Legislative Building. Photo taken May 22, 2021.

With $1 billion budget surplus, NC lawmakers return to Raleigh for 2024 session

Family

Menopause, which marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life, is something roughly half of the world’s population will go through if they live long enough. But this stage — like so much surrounding women’s health — is poorly understood. Photo credit: Afriandi/Moment RF/Getty Images

Is menopause hormone therapy right for you?

New air quality report raises concerns about ozone pollution in Raleigh, Durham

Go Ask Dad: Dragonfly

Protect the planet: 10 simple ways to help the environment in your daily life

Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

SmartShopper

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List of top grocery deals valid April 24-30

HOT DEAL: Sam's Club 12-Month Membership only $14 (72% off)!

List of National Pretzel Day 2024 deals on Friday, April 26

Good News

A portrait of the Artemis II crew consisting of Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen. (Josh Valcarcel/NASA)

NASA astronaut Christina Koch visits NC A&T State University

Get lawn and garden in spring shape

Elizabeth Gardner delivers forecast from Durham Bulls' stadium

New program to provide affordable housing for teens transitioning out of foster care in Raleigh

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees

Offbeat

FILE - Chicago's iconic Rat Hole along the 1900 block of West Roscoe Street in the Roscoe Village neighborhood is seen, Jan. 19, 2024, in Chicago. The Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the “rat hole" was removed Wednesday, April 24, after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal was damaged and needed to be replaced, officials said. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Chicago's 'rat hole' removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

2 military horses that broke free and ran loose across London are in serious condition

Cicadas are so noisy in a South Carolina county that residents are calling the police

The first glow-in-the-dark animals may have been ancient corals deep in the ocean

Alligator on runway at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida captured, released into nearby river

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5 On Your Side

Court filing claims NC State destroyed or altered evidence in Poe Hall

Sheriff's office warns Cumberland County residents of jury scam

4 steps to take now to enjoy your yard through spring and summer

Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Poe Hall scandal at NC State

Investigations

The runways at RDU Airport on April 25, 2024.

RDU plane crash poses questions about runway design

On the Record Faces of Poe Hall: 8 women diagnosed with cancer speak out

WRAL Investigates: 'Greedflation' and other drivers behind inflation at the grocery store

WRAL Investigates why you're paying more at the store while profits for executives soar

WRAL TechWire

Triangle consultant and coach Grace Ueng, shares how due to our innate fear + negativity bias, feedback is hard to give + get, so true self awareness = rare. What steps can we take to solve?

Grace Ueng: Internal + external self-awareness = rare

Donald Thompson: Asking questions, actively listening are essential leadership skills

VinFast announces new dealership in Greensboro months after Cary dealership opens

Guest column: Fighting Parkinson's with AI, fueled by love

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Business

TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

Meta more than doubles Q1 profit but revenue guidance pulls shares down after-hours

Ford's 1Q net income falls 24% as combustion engine unit sees sales and revenue decline

New Amazon facility delivers more than 1,000 jobs to Johnston County

Tar Heel Traveler

Tar Heel Traveler: Bluebird houses

Tar Heel Traveler: Earth House

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Hometown Carolina

Support local businesses, communities, non-profits through the Hometown Carolina store

Washington Spring Homes & Gardens Tour

Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms and springtime trails

The Wonders of Goose Creek State Park

Here's why Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction was tossed and what happens next

Summer Movie Guide: Virtually all the movies coming to theaters and streaming from May to Labor Day

Judge declines to dismiss lawsuits filed against rapper Travis Scott over deadly Astroworld concert

Music Review: St. Vincent's art-rock burns bright on seventh album, 'All Born Screaming'

CBC Opinion

Thursday, April 25, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: Millions more taxpayer dollars for private schools, but not much more for quality public education

MARY ANN WOLF: N.C. legislators will soon spend $1 billion surplus. Public schools must be a priority

Editorial: Dan Bishop needs to represent constituents, not his ideological self-interest

Editorial: Competence, belief in public education. A must for those seeking to lead N.C. schools

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