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Top Raleigh news: Woman finds massive wasp nest in her tree; autopsy shows officer shot man 8 times

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Published on July 19, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Raleigh.

Raleigh homeowner discovers massive wasp nest in her tree

A Raleigh homeowner was getting ready to remove a tree from her front yard when she made a nightmarish discovery ⁠— a massive wasp nest dangling on a tree branch.

Read the full story on Elaina Athans.

Minority-owned businesses encouraged to compete for downtown pop-up storefront

As the downtown Raleigh retail scene continues to grow, small business advocates want to make sure the city's rich diversity grows with it.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

30-year-old shot 8 times by Raleigh officer during fatal encounter, autopsy says

An autopsy shows a 30-year-old man was shot eight times by a Raleigh police officer during an encounter on April 20. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Suspect steals car with teen in backseat from woman helping after serious crash

A person followed the vehicle with the suspect and the teen. The suspect got out of the car in a Knightdale neighborhood and took off on foot, leaving the teen in the car, police said.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Heatwave forces changes, temporary closures at Raleigh parks

While hot summer days are nothing new to central North Carolina, a recent report by government climate scientists warned about potential impacts in the years ahead.

Read the full story on WNCN.


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