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On WRAL at 6: Two adults and a child shot at a mobile home in Sampson County. What neighbors are telling us about the victims

Officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare for extreme weather ahead of hurricane season. New data shows flood and wind risk is changing in the state.

Inland homes at risk for high winds, flooding during hurricane season. Here's what you can do now.

Holly Springs shed damage

More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

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A Smithfield man was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle after a woman died from injuries suffered in an Aug. 9 wreck, police said.

<b>CLAYTON, N.C.</b> — A Smithfield man was charged Wednesday with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle after a woman died from injuries suffered in an Aug. 9 wreck, police said.

Irene Humphrey Jarman, 76, of Clayton, was critically injured when she was thrown from her Ford Escort during a collision with a GMC truck at the intersection of U.S. Highway 70 and Town Centre Boulevard in Clayton, police said. She died Tuesday at WakeMed in Raleigh.

Christopher Ryan Perry, 21, of 844 Woods Road in Smithfield, was initially charged with running a red light in the case. Police added the misdemeanor death by motor vehicle charge Wednesday.

Charges Upgraded After Woman Injured in Wreck Dies

On Sunday morning, Duke University awarded nearly 7,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees during its annual commencement ceremony. Before he spoke, nearly three dozen students walked out over Seinfeld's stance on Israel.

'Just swing the bat and pray': Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 graduating Duke students

'Just swing the bat and pray:' Seinfeld shares 3 keys to life with nearly 7,000 Duke grads

A great Raleigh philanthropist who devoted his life to helping others and transforming our capital city into a national center for fine arts, literature, music and theater has passed away at age 89.

'Many great deeds:' Dr. Assad Meymandi, philanthropist who built Raleigh into national center for fine art, has died

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Dave Boliek and Jack Clark face each other in a runoff to become the Republican Party's nominee for state auditor, a position that voters haven't sought to change in 16 years. Why partisanship and professional licensing are at the center of the race. 

Politician or public servant? State auditor candidates chart different paths for GOP nomination 

Dave Boliek (left) and Jack Clark (right)

Police say a woman was shot in the upper thigh while two men inside the home were arguing. EMS stabilized the woman and took her to ECU Health in Greenville. Both men suffered gunshot wounds during the altercation.

Woman, two men hospitalized after shooting in Scotland Neck, police say

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Brady Skjei scored a power play goal for the Carolina Hurricanes with minutes remaining in the third period. The Canes will play Game 5 in New York on Monday.

Hurricanes stay alive with a late power play goal, beat Rangers 4-3

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On Sunday morning Duke University will award nearly 7,000 graduates during its annual commencement ceremony. Legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld, father of a current Duke student, will be the commencement speaker. 

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld shares his keys to life with Duke grads

Jerry Seinfield to speak to nearly 7,000 graduates at Duke commencement ceremony

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CHICAGO (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks came in facing slim odds. They walked away with their biggest victory in years.

Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there's no clear choice for No. 1 pick

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CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Rose Zhang won the Cognizant Founders Cup on Sunday to end Nelly Korda’s record-tying LPGA Tour winning streak, rallying to beat Madelene Sagstrom by two strokes.

Whoa Nelly. Korda streak over. Zhang rallies late to beat Sagstrom by 2 in Founders

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The NC Courage head to Kansas City looking for a positive result, trying to end a two-game losing streak. 