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Top Raleigh news: Man killed in hit-and-run; 4 motorcyclists injured in crash; 2 hurt in shooting

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Published on May 04, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Raleigh.

Nearly 600 new COVID-19 cases in NC since Friday, 21 more deaths

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has updated the number of COVID-19 cases in the state for Saturday. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Raleigh man killed in NC hit-and-run crash

John Edward Burt, Jr., 39, of Raleigh, was hit by a vehicle and died at the scene in Guilford County, according to the State Highway Patrol.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Man accused of pawning Korean War vet’s bracelet now charged with his murder

Benjamin Merritt, who mentored at-risk male youth, was found fatally stabbed in his Raleigh home last year.

Read the full story on The News & Observer.

4 motorcyclists taken to hospital after crash along US 70 near I-540

Four motorcyclists were injured and lanes on U.S. 70 in Raleigh were closed Saturday afternoon after several motorcycles crashed, police said. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

2 hospitalized after shooting at apartments in southeast

Two people were shot at apartments in southeast Raleigh on Saturday morning, police said. The incident was reported before 9 a.m. at 724 Peterson St. 

Read the full story on WNCN.


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