Suicide
Incidents of self-inflicted harm resulting in death
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Researchers are sharing encouraging findings on suicide prevention among teens
This week marks National Suicide Prevention Week, with a focus on the alarming issue of teen suicide. Researchers at Penn State University are releasing new findings to strengthen prevention efforts for youth.
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Police confirm man found dead in downtown Raleigh died by suicide
Raleigh police confirmed Monday that a man found dead in downtown Raleigh over the weekend died by suicide, addressing speculation and misinformation that spread online following his death.
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Husband, wife dead in apparent Franklin County murder-suicide; child found safe
A husband and wife are dead after an apparent murder-suicide outside a Franklin County home near Lake Royale. A child under the age of 10 was found safe inside the home after reportedly hearing gunshots hours before law enforcement was called to the scene.
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Man walks across U.S. to raise suicide awareness - day 939 in NC
A Florida man has been walking since January 2022 to raise awareness about mental health and honor those who have died by suicide and addiction.
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Bipartisan NC bill seeks $5.4 million for psychedelic therapy research targeting PTSD
North Carolina lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 1018, known as "the HEAL Act," a bipartisan effort that would allocate $5.4 million to create a task force and a grant pilot program for studying psychedelic-assisted therapies.
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Cary Police investigate shooting at Fenton
Cary Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning in the Fenton parking lot.
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Durham mother accused of killing son ruled incapable to stand trial
A judge ruled that a Durham mother charged with killing her 3-year-old son and attempting to kill her 2-year-old son is not competent to proceed, citing serious mental health concerns.
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‘She tried to kill the babies’: 911 calls detail Durham mother’s murder, attempted murder charges
Andrea Faust faces charges of murder and attempted murder after authorities found her two children unresponsive at their Durham home.
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Court: Durham mom accused of murdering child attempted suicide in jail
The husband of a woman accused of murdering her child spoke in court Tuesday with a plea for her to stay alive for her family's sake after a suicide attempt delayed her earlier scheduled court appearance.
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Durham mother killed in domestic violence murder-suicide, family unites to support children
In the aftermath of Shakeva Dixon's tragic death in a domestic violence murder-suicide, her family rallies to provide support and stability for her children.
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Man died by suicide after high-speed chase in Knightdale
Anthony Mingo died by suicide two days after he led deputies and troopers on a high-speed chase in eastern Wake County. Mingo was 52.
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Authorities track murder suspect from Hoke County to Lake Waccamaw suicide
The suspect in a double murder in Hoke County was found dead in Columbus County Monday night, authorities said.
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Child fatality task force makes recommendations to combat social media addiction
In the last decade, nearly 500 children have taken their own lives in North Carolina, which amounts to an average of one suicide every week.
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Raleigh charity golf event honors local golfer Grayson Murray, raises mental health awareness
A golf tournament and dinner in Raleigh on Monday will raise awareness and funds for mental health in memory of Grayson Murray, a local professional golfer who died in 2024.
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A Teen Was Suicidal. ChatGPT Was the Friend He Confided In.
When Adam Raine died in April at age 16, some of his friends did not initially believe it.
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When is law enforcement needed for suicide hotline calls?
A man was shot at his home Tuesday morning by Wake County Sheriff's Office deputies. The incident began with a suicide threat from the man's stepson, according to investigators.
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Wake County deputy shooting incident highlights protocols of crisis hotline
In a tense morning encounter, Wake County sheriff's deputies shot an armed man while responding to a suicide threat from his stepson, investigators said.
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Trump administration removing 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth in July
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, according to a statement on a federal agency's website.
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21-year-old man found hanging from Vance County tree died by suicide, autopsy reveals
A state autopsy determined that 21-year-old Javion Magee, who was found dead with a rope around his neck last year, died by suicide.
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Suspect shot himself while being served warrant in Nash County
A suspect shot himself when the U.S. Marshals Service was attempting to serve a warrant, according to the Nash County Sheriff's Office.
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Murder suspect shot himself in Nash County as US Marshals tried to serve warrant, sheriff says
A murder suspect shot himself when the U.S. Marshals Service was attempting to serve a warrant, according to the Nash County Sheriff's Office.
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Neighbor, cousin remember husband and wife at center of murder-suicide as family-oriented
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office found Teresa Adams-Pugh and her husband, Christopher Pugh, dead in their home Saturday night on Chaney Drive in Garner.
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911 calls draw deputies to home where couple found dead
A husband and wife were found dead Saturday night in a Johnston County home.
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Husband, wife found dead in Johnston County home after 911 call, murder-suicide investigation underway
A murder-suicide investigation is underway after a husband and wife were found dead in a Johnston County home Saturday night.
