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Data: Arias, et al., 2022, "U.S. State Life Tables, 2020"; Map: Simran Parwani/Axios

Life expectancy in North Carolina fell by 1.5 years from 2019 to 2020, according to new CDC data. 

By the numbers: North Carolinians lived to an average age of 76.1 — lower than the national average of 77.

Women in the state (79) tended to live longer than men (73.3).

The big picture: Nationwide, life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years. The decline is mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increases in unintentional injuries, specifically drug overdose deaths, Axios' Jacob Knutson reports.

In 2020, COVID-19 caused approximately 375,000 deaths in the U.S., while over 91,700 people died of a drug overdose.

A study released in April 2022 showed that U.S. life expectancy likely again dropped in 2021. 

Life expectancy for North Carolinians drops

COVID-19 isn't the only reason for the decline.

COVID-19

Life expectancy in North Carolina fell by 1.5 years from 2019 to 2020, according to new CDC data. By the numbers: North Carolinians lived to an average age of 76.1 — lower than the national average of 77.

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If you're ready to trade in oak trees for palms for a weekend, it might be time to visit Charleston. 

Driving the news: Oyster season (for those who celebrate) is underway and temperatures have fallen to a degree that you can visit the city without evaporating immediately upon arrival.

If you've never been to South Carolina, this is where you should start. 

If you've only ever been to Myrtle Beach, there's a support group for that, I'd imagine.

Charleston is Savannah's older, classier sibling. It's OBX, but more photogenic (*ducks*). 

A visit to the Holy City is a must. But don't take it from me — take it from Travel & Leisure magazine, who have named it the best city in the U.S. for ten straight years.

Edgar Allen Poe wrote short stories about its shores; George Washington raved about its women; Bill Murray and Darius Rucker both call it home.

Getting here: Charleston is about 4-5 hours' driving distance from Raleigh. Flying might save you some time, but not much. Nonstop service between the two cities isn't currently offered.

Where to stay: Downtown, on the peninsula. If you're ballin' on a budget check out NotSo Hostel. If you're just ballin', go to Hotel Bennett.

Getting around: The peninsula is small enough that you can get around by foot, bicycle or rideshare. Don't worry about renting a car — we have limited parking spaces and a surplus of confusing, one-way streets.

Pro tip: Take a pedicab at least once. It's its own adventure.

Don't let lunch or dinner be an afterthought. Charleston is perhaps best known for its culinary scene, and numerous restaurants, chefs and bar programs have received national recognition.

Lenoir: North Carolina's own chef Vivian Howard, of Chef & the Farmer in Kinston, opened two restaurants in Charleston in 2020. Lenoir, named for Howard's home county, offers Southern food that's elevated but in a way that doesn't stray too far from its roots. 

167 Raw: This oyster and raw bar is right in the heart of downtown. Small plates are the way to go. Order the space potato — trust me.

Fleet Landing: Downtown's only true waterfront restaurant, its something-for-everybody menu includes Charleston classics, like shrimp and grits.

Little Palm: This trendy, poolside cocktail bar opened last year, and this year was named one of the Best Bars in America by Esquire.

Eleve: Though you can't go wrong with any downtown rooftop bar, this one atop the Grand Bohemian Hotel stands out for its Alice In Wonderland-esque aesthetic. 

Yes, and: The wine blending class at the hotel's downstairs bar makes for a fun evening activity. You can take home your own custom wine with a custom label as a keepsake.

Carmella's: The silver lining of being a city beloved by wedding and bachelorette parties is that they can support a high quantity of late-night dessert bars. Carmella's is the tried-and-true choice for grabbing an espresso martini and a slice of cake before calling it a night. 

Tour: Take a harbor cruise, a walking ghost tour or visit one of our many museums.

Of note: The International African American Museum is set to open early next year and will be located on the site of where some 40% of enslaved African people first entered North America.

Explore on foot: The best way to take in the city's architecture and natural beauty is to immerse yourself within it. Start in the historic district to see some of the oldest still-standing buildings in the country, then make yourself to White Point Gardens or Waterfront Park for harbor views.

Or, walk up King Street for sights and shopping.

Hit the beach: I can't in good conscience recommend a trip to this little coastal city without a visit to its coast. 

Our closest beaches are within a 30-minute drive from downtown. 

Plan for at least a half-day there to have time to enjoy the beach, explore the island and grab a bite to eat.

For a no-frills, fried Lowcountry seafood dinner go to Bowens Island near Folly Beach. Avoid the line by getting there early. Stay for the sunset, if you can.

To pretend it's no-frills when there are actually plenty, go to Sullivan's Fish Camp on Sullivan's Island.

Its atmosphere is designed to appear unassuming but is professionally done by a team whose former clients include Wes Anderson. 

Yes, but: If you want to see the Lowcountry but don't like sand, skip the beach and go to Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant instead.

A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh

Here's how to spend a weekend in the Holy City.

South Carolina

If you&#x27;re ready to trade in oak trees for palms for a weekend, it might be time to visit Charleston. Driving the news: Oyster season (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="for those who celebrate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.whitestoneoysters.com/blogs/an-oyster-life/r-you-crazy-oysters-are-in-season-year-round#:~:text=It&#x27;s%20a%20commonly%20held%20belief,in%2Dseason&#x27;%20year%20round." data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.whitestoneoysters.com/blogs/an-oyster-life/r-you-crazy-oysters-are-in-season-year-round#:~:text=It&#x27;s%20a%20commonly%20held%20belief,in%2Dseason&#x27;%20year%20round." target="_blank">for those who celebrate</a>) is underway and temperatures have fallen to a degree that you can visit the city without evaporating immediately upon arrival.<ul><li>If you&#x27;ve never been to South Carolina, this is where you should start. </li><li>If you&#x27;ve only ever been to Myrtle Beach, there&#x27;s a support group for that, I&#x27;d imagine.</li><li>Charleston is Savannah&#x27;s older, classier sibling. It&#x27;s OBX, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more photogenic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2020/04/outer-banks-series-kildare-filming-location.html" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.atlasofwonders.com/2020/04/outer-banks-series-kildare-filming-location.html" target="_blank">more photogenic</a> (*ducks*). </li></ul>A visit to the Holy City is a must. But don&#x27;t take it from me — take it from Travel &amp; Leisure magazine, who have named it the best city in the U.S. for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ten straight years" data-vars-click-url="https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-united-states-city-charleston-south-carolina" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/best-united-states-city-charleston-south-carolina" target="_blank">ten straight years</a>.<ul><li>Edgar Allen Poe wrote short stories <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="about its shores" data-vars-click-url="https://www.southerncultures.org/article/unburied-treasure-edgar-allen-poe-and-the-south-carolina-lowcountry/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.southerncultures.org/article/unburied-treasure-edgar-allen-poe-and-the-south-carolina-lowcountry/" target="_blank">about its shores</a>; George Washington <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="raved about its women" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=47791#:~:text=%22there%20were%20at%20least%20400%20ladies%20%2D%20the%20Number%20and%20appearance%20of%20which%20exceeded%20anything%20of%20the%20kind%20I%20had%20ever%20seen.%22" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=47791#:~:text=%22there%20were%20at%20least%20400%20ladies%20%2D%20the%20Number%20and%20appearance%20of%20which%20exceeded%20anything%20of%20the%20kind%20I%20had%20ever%20seen.%22" target="_blank">raved about its women</a>; Bill Murray and Darius Rucker both call it home.</li></ul>Getting here: Charleston is about 4-5 hours&#x27; driving distance from Raleigh. Flying might save you some time, but not much. Nonstop service between the two cities isn&#x27;t currently offered.Where to stay: Downtown, on the peninsula. If you&#x27;re ballin&#x27; on a budget check out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NotSo Hostel" data-vars-click-url="https://notsohostel.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://notsohostel.com/" target="_blank">NotSo Hostel</a>. If you&#x27;re just ballin&#x27;, go to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hotel Bennett" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hotelbennett.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hotelbennett.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Bennett</a>.Getting around: The peninsula is small enough that you can get around by foot, bicycle or rideshare. Don&#x27;t worry about renting a car — we have limited parking spaces and a surplus of confusing, one-way streets.Pro tip: Take a pedicab at least once. It&#x27;s its own adventure.<h5>Eat:</h5><div><div class="instagram-wrapper"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="true" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg0BqBel0-G/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" data-instgrm-version="13"></blockquote></div><div style="display:none"></div></div>Don&#x27;t let lunch or dinner be an afterthought. Charleston is perhaps best known for its culinary scene, and numerous restaurants, chefs and bar programs have received national recognition.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lenoir:" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dineatlenoir.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dineatlenoir.com/" target="_blank">Lenoir:</a> North Carolina&#x27;s own chef Vivian Howard, of Chef &amp; the Farmer in Kinston, opened two restaurants in Charleston in 2020. Lenoir, named for Howard&#x27;s home county, offers Southern food that&#x27;s elevated but in a way that doesn&#x27;t stray too far from its roots. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="167 Raw:" data-vars-click-url="https://167raw.com/charleston/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://167raw.com/charleston/" target="_blank">167 Raw:</a> This oyster and raw bar is right in the heart of downtown. Small plates are the way to go. Order the space potato — trust me.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fleet Landing:" data-vars-click-url="https://fleetlanding.net/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fleetlanding.net/" target="_blank">Fleet Landing:</a> Downtown&#x27;s only true waterfront restaurant, its something-for-everybody menu includes Charleston classics, like shrimp and grits.<h5>Drink: </h5><div><div class="instagram-wrapper"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="true" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Car_oUiOdsp/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" data-instgrm-version="13"></blockquote></div><div style="display:none"></div></div><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Little Palm:" data-vars-click-url="https://www.littlepalmbar.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.littlepalmbar.com/" target="_blank">Little Palm:</a> This trendy, poolside cocktail bar opened last year, and this year was named one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Best Bars in America" data-vars-click-url="https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/bars/a40253934/best-bars-america-2022/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/bars/a40253934/best-bars-america-2022/" target="_blank">Best Bars in America</a> by Esquire.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Eleve:" data-vars-click-url="https://www.elevecharleston.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.elevecharleston.com/" target="_blank">Eleve:</a> Though you can&#x27;t go wrong with any downtown rooftop bar, this one atop the Grand Bohemian Hotel stands out for its Alice In Wonderland-esque aesthetic. <ul><li>Yes, and: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wine blending class" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kesslercollection.com/bohemian-charleston/experiences/wine-blending/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kesslercollection.com/bohemian-charleston/experiences/wine-blending/" target="_blank">wine blending class</a> at the hotel&#x27;s downstairs bar makes for a fun evening activity. You can take home your own custom wine with a custom label as a keepsake.</li></ul><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Carmella&#x27;s:" data-vars-click-url="https://carmellasdessertbar.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://carmellasdessertbar.com/" target="_blank">Carmella&#x27;s:</a> The silver lining of being a city beloved by wedding and bachelorette parties is that they can support a high quantity of late-night dessert bars. Carmella&#x27;s is the tried-and-true choice for grabbing an espresso martini and a slice of cake before calling it a night. <h5>Do:</h5>Tour: Take a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="harbor cruise" data-vars-click-url="https://charlestonharbortours.com/tours-cruises/daily-harbor-tours/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://charlestonharbortours.com/tours-cruises/daily-harbor-tours/" target="_blank">harbor cruise</a>, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="walking ghost tour" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bulldogtours.com/tours/ghost" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bulldogtours.com/tours/ghost" target="_blank">walking ghost tour</a> or visit one of our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="many museums" data-vars-click-url="https://www.charlestoncvb.com/plan-your-trip/tours-attractions~204/museums~1370/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.charlestoncvb.com/plan-your-trip/tours-attractions~204/museums~1370/" target="_blank">many museums</a>.<ul><li>Of note: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The International African American Museum" data-vars-click-url="http://iaamuseum.org/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://iaamuseum.org/" target="_blank">The International African American Museum</a> is set to open early next year and will be located on the site of where some 40% of enslaved African people first entered North America.</li></ul>Explore on foot: The best way to take in the city&#x27;s architecture and natural beauty is to immerse yourself within it. Start in the historic district to see some of the oldest still-standing buildings in the country, then make yourself to White Point Gardens or Waterfront Park for harbor views.<ul><li>Or, walk up King Street for sights and shopping.</li></ul>Hit the beach: I can&#x27;t in good conscience recommend a trip to this little coastal city without a visit to its coast. <ul><li>Our closest beaches are within a 30-minute drive from downtown. </li><li>Plan for at least a half-day there to have time to enjoy the beach, explore the island and grab a bite to eat.</li></ul>For a no-frills, fried Lowcountry seafood dinner go to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bowens Island" data-vars-click-url="https://bowensisland.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bowensisland.com/" target="_blank">Bowens Island</a> near Folly Beach. Avoid the line by getting there early. Stay for the sunset, if you can.To pretend it&#x27;s no-frills when there are actually plenty, go to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sullivan&#x27;s Fish Camp" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sullivansfishcamp.com/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sullivansfishcamp.com/" target="_blank">Sullivan&#x27;s Fish Camp</a> on Sullivan&#x27;s Island.<ul><li>Its atmosphere is designed to appear unassuming but is professionally done by a team whose former clients <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="include Wes Anderson" data-vars-click-url="http://basicprojects.us/about-2" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://basicprojects.us/about-2" target="_blank">include Wes Anderson</a>. </li></ul>Yes, but: If you want to see the Lowcountry but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="don&#x27;t like sand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tLf1JO5bvE" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tLf1JO5bvE" target="_blank">don&#x27;t like sand</a>, skip the beach and go to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Shem Creek" data-vars-click-url="https://experiencemountpleasant.com/waterfront-at-shem-creek/" data-vars-content-id="1e201c52-e783-4f9b-b790-f59278a1bbf9" data-vars-headline="A guide to Charleston, S.C., 4.5 hours from Raleigh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://experiencemountpleasant.com/waterfront-at-shem-creek/" target="_blank">Shem Creek</a> in Mount Pleasant instead.

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Big Boss Brewing, Raleigh's oldest craft brewery, will close its current location at the end of the month. 

What's happening: Brewery director Seth Adams told WRAL the business is working to find a new space and plan to reopen in 2023.

Its last day at 1249 Wicker Dr. will be Aug. 28.

Of note: Until then, the brewery shared on Instagram, all of its draft beers will be priced at $3.

What we're watching: The property where it stands now — owned by Grubb Ventures — is marked for redevelopment as a mixed-use space, WRAL reported, citing project information filed with the City of Raleigh.

Big Boss Brewing is looking for a new home

The craft brewery will close its current location at the end of August.

Alcohol

Big Boss Brewing, Raleigh&#x27;s oldest craft brewery, will close its current location at the end of the month. What&#x27;s happening: Brewery director Seth Adams <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="told WRAL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wral.com/Big-Boss-Brewery-to-close-planning-relaunch-at-new-location-in-2023/20411397/" data-vars-content-id="2f6ffcca-7e04-4f0e-866b-b4216b613518" data-vars-headline="Big Boss Brewing is looking for a new home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wral.com/Big-Boss-Brewery-to-close-planning-relaunch-at-new-location-in-2023/20411397/" target="_blank">told WRAL</a> the business is working to find a new space and plan to reopen in 2023.

Business

Data: Raleigh Police Department; Map: Thomas Oide/Axios

An off-duty police officer on his way to work, a woman just shy of her 35th birthday, and a 16-year-old boy were among the five people killed in Friday's mass shooting along the Neuse River Greenway Thursday night.

Police say a 15-year-old white male, who is in custody, opened fire in a shooting spree that started in the Hedingham neighborhood and continued onto the popular greenway, leaving a crime scene nearly two miles long.

City officials have not released the name of the suspected shooter. 

The latest: Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman told Axios Friday petitions have been filed against the suspect, but her office is seeking to have the case transferred to superior court, where the teen would be tried as an adult. 

That all depends on the suspect's condition, however, which her office is closely monitoring. 

The victims: At a press conference Friday morning, police chief Estella Patterson the deceased victims were identified as: 52-year-old Nicole Conners, 34-year-old Mary Marshall, 49-year-old Susan Karnatz, 29-year-old Raleigh Police Department officer Gabriel Torres, and 16-year-old James Roger Thompson. 

One woman is still in the hospital in critical condition. 

33-year-old senior officer Casey Joseph Clark was also hospitalized with an injury, but was released later last night.

Police say the suspect, a 15-year-old male, began shooting people in the Hedingham neighborhood near before fleeing onto the greenway and shooting more people there.

At 9:37pm Thursday police said the suspect was in custody. Patterson said this morning the suspect was hospitalized and in critical condition, but did not indicate how he was injured.

What's still unclear: Police did not indicate any possible motive, or whether the suspect is related to any of the victims. 

Details: Just after 5pm Thursday, police reported an active shooter situation near the greenway. For hours, police closed sections of Hedingham and warned residents to stay inside. 

A visibly shaken Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin was joined by Gov. Roy Cooper and Raleigh police officials at a 10:45pm press conference Thursday. 

Officials said at that update that one person remained in the hospital in critical condition.

A second officer, one who was responding to the shooting, was also hospitalized but had since been released.

What else we know:  The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Charlotte confirmed it was among the multiple law enforcement agencies responding to the shooting.

What they're saying: "Tonight terror has reached our doorstep," Gov. Roy Cooper said at last night's press conference. "The nightmare of every community has come to Raleigh." 

"All of us have many questions, but as we seek answers to those questions, let's all pray for these victims, their families, the communities that have been shocked by this, and that we all depend on each other and help each other during this difficult period of time."

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

15-year-old charged in Raleigh shooting to be tried as adult, DA says

Police said the victims included an off-duty police officer and a 16-year-old boy

Mass shootings

An off-duty police officer on his way to work, a woman just shy of her 35th birthday, and a 16-year-old boy were among the five people killed in Friday&#x27;s mass shooting along the Neuse River Greenway Thursday night.<ul><li>Police say a 15-year-old white male, who is in custody, opened fire in a shooting spree that started in the Hedingham neighborhood and continued onto the popular greenway, leaving a crime scene nearly two miles long.</li><li>City officials have not released the name of the suspected shooter. </li></ul>The latest: Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman told Axios Friday petitions have been filed against the suspect, but her office is seeking to have the case transferred to superior court, where the teen would be tried as an adult.

Looks like Raleigh house hunting is getting easier. Well, … sort of.

Housing inventory here shot up 186% between July 2021 and 2022 — a greater increase than anywhere else in the country, according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report. 

Triangle Multiple Listing Services data has it up 133% across Wake County. 

Why it matters: Low inventory has kept home prices high. More options on the market gives buyers much-needed room to breathe.

Data: Redfin; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals

Yes, and: Nearly a third of homes for sale in Raleigh saw a price drop in July, a marked increase from the 10% that dropped their price during the same month in 2021, per Redfin.

However, Stacey Anfindsen, an appraiser who writes Triangle Area Residential Realty Market Report, said last month's rate of price drops is about the historical norm and that the previous lack of drops was an anomaly. 

"I don't think there's any doubt that we are in a new period" for the housing market, Anfindsen told Axios. 

Zoom out: Across the country, the number of home sales dropped significantly between June and July, triggering a sharp increase in homes for sale.

What they're saying: "The market is rebalancing after favoring sellers for so long," Nick Bailey, RE/MAX president and CEO, said in the report, adding that the market is still a good place for sellers, too.

In fact, sellers are still making more on homes than they were last year. While inventory is improving — especially as a lot of new construction in suburbs like Fuquay-Varina — it is still historically low. 

"Inventories are up but it's still about 40% below what it was at the peak coming out of the Recession," Anfindsen said. "And our population has grown by 10 to 20% since that time."

But "you're also seeing some [new] subdivisions have price drops, which we hadn't seen in 24 months," he added. 

What we're watching: Home prices in Raleigh are still pretty high. Last month's median sales price was $448,250 — a 19.1% increase compared to $376,390 the year before.

That double-digit percentage increase makes Raleigh the third-hottest market for home sales behind Tampa, Fla. and Fayetteville, Ark. 

But if inventory keeps increasing, and sellers keep dropping their prices, home prices just might level out.

House hunters get a little relief

But does that mean we're in a buyer's market?

Illustration of an upward pointing arrow made from the top of a house

Real estate

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Jen Ashley

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