Five people were killed, including an off-duty police officer, in a mass shooting in Raleigh Thursday. The suspect, only identified as a minor, was taken into custody late Thursday night, police said. We have an update from NBC News in Raleigh, plus reaction from Gov. Roy Cooper, who said "terror has come to our doorstep" while addressing the tragic event.
Richard DeVayne joins the show to break down the upcoming midterm elections. Friday, Oct. 14, is the deadline to register to vote in person on Election Day for North Carolina. If you don't meet the deadline, don't worry. North Carolina still has options available for people who aren't registered to vote. Click here for our 2022 midterm election voter guide, which includes information for both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Sarah French connects the dots on why CATS is shutting down the light rail and streetcar this weekend. It's nothing bad, just maintenance. City officials say the maintenance will help keep the system efficient and will improve rider experience going forward.
And of course we have our Morning Rush, with all of the top headlines across the Carolinas and in the Charlotte area! We preview the Panthers game against the Rams, a major shakeup at CATS and more.
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