ABC11 Eyewitness News - Eyewitness News at 5am - March 2, 2026

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Right now, live coverage from your local news leader, breaking stories from overnight and this morning, and your first alert forecast. Here's what's happening where you live. This is ABC 11 eyewitness news. Ready, set go on your work week. Good morning, Carolina. Welcome on this Monday. It's March 2nd. I'm Joel Brown.

And I'm Anna Rivera. Thanks so much for joining us today. Right now we are following breaking news. Gunfire erupting in Durham, leaving one person heard what police are telling us this morning. And the U.S. and Israel continuing to strike targets across Iran this morning. New reaction from state lawmakers and a look at the impacts here at home. And a mass shooting outside of a popular bar in Alston, Texas this weekend. Investigators probing whether the suspected shooter was motivated by the conflict in Iran.

A rally nonprofit takes a major hit after its building catches fire, how Helping Hand Mission is recovering from the weekend catastrophe. And yesterday is so warm. We hit 78 degrees. Well, today, closer to 50 and we could get a few light showers. I've got your forecast. And right now in the breaking news center following a shooting in Durham. Durham police rushing to a nightclub on guest road. This is near East Highway 501.

Tamara Scott live at the scene for us this morning. Tamara, what can you tell us? Hey, good morning, Joel and Anna. I have confirmed with Durham police this morning that a man was shot inside this nightclub here off of guest road. This is where police have focused their efforts here. this morning. You can see there are still a couple of police cars still here, but mostly they have cleared the scene. I'm told this came in around 1.30 this morning overnight. And again, they have just cleared the scene within the last half hour. So that took several hours for them to investigate.

As far as suspects, I did ask, there's nobody in custody. This is still under investigation. I'm working to get more information about the condition of this person who went to the hospital. As soon as we get those details, we'll bring them to you. Back to you. One person shot on guest road at that nightclub will get more from Tamara later. Tamara thank you let's take a live look outside on your Monday morning a view of downtown Raleigh things cooling off after a pretty warm weekend but they will warm back up soon time for a first check of weather and traffic together meteorologist Steve Stewart in for Quailan hey there Joel yeah absolutely

gonna be a big change today all the way down to close to 50 a lot of clouds around most of us are probably gonna stay dry but there could be some spotty showers and the best best from the triangle northward later today and through the evening hours as well little breezy today as well gonna make it feel even cool 82 and 11 are the records on this date, but these 80s, yeah, they're coming later this week. We're going to see some really warm air. If you get a shower today, I mean, we're talking just a few hundredths of an inch. This is really going to be light if you get any rain at all, so don't expect much.

Out and about this morning, though, should be dry. Temperatures are going to be in the 40s, getting up to 48 midday. Clouds hanged off all day today and pretty much through the night as well. Spotty little showers as we get afternoon into the evening, mainly off to our north. Some of that could make it all the way into the triangle, though, at around 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning. And then the clouds stay with us pretty much most of the day tomorrow with some breaks in the clouds late in the day. 41 into North Hills right now, cloudy with a breeze at 10 miles an hour makes a feel even cooler out there. 37 Lewisburg, 41 into Burlington and Southern Pines currently at 43 degrees.

Later on this evening, there you see the numbers falling down to the low 40s. Small chance at an evening shower. Again, it would be very light. Here comes a warm. I hope you get a chance to make some plans. later this week. We'll talk more about that in a few minutes, Anna. Okay, Steve, right now, things looking really good on the roads. It's really quiet. Our crash count sitting at zero, no congestion you need to worry about. Let's take a live look outside of the DOT cameras. This is

40 in Wade Avenue. You can see traffic is filling in in both directions, but overall, not too bad out there. And right now, the world is on high alert following the U.S.-Israeli military attack in Iran. Yeah, President Trump now warning the joint attack inside Iran could last for weeks. Here's what we know. More missiles were intercepted in Kuwait following the Iranian attack that killed three U.S. service members and left five seriously injured. We know those soldiers were part of a logistics unit in Kuwait. Israel has launched multiple strikes on Lebanon's capital of Beirut. In Israel, nine people were killed after a missile strike outside Jerusalem. Meanwhile, President Frum telling ABC News the attack was so successful, it knocked out most of the candidates to lead Iran.

A number of cities across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Philadelphia are increasing security in response to the military airstrikes on Iran. And back here at home, the conflict in the Middle East is having a direct impact on military bases stateside. All of our local military installations implementing beefed up security at all entry gates until further notice. Bianca Holman tracking the changes for us from the Raleigh eyewitness News Center. And Bianca, what types of measures are we seeing now in place? So at all intricates, there will be 100% ID checks. There will also be random vehicle inspections. And also that trusted traveler program will be suspended during this conflict in Iran.

And so also over the weekend we were able to check in with lawmakers and see what they are thinking and how they're reacting to this conflict over in Iran. Some believe the joint attack on Iran could play a major role in lessening the influence of countries such as Russia and China globally. But they also add the operation cannot become pro-glonged. And there are other lawmakers that are raising questions about how this could have happened and the immediate aftermath. This is something that needed to happen. I was surprised that it hasn't happened before. I tried not to think about that. If you get caught thinking about your home life and your family, it's easy to make mistakes.

But for being in for so many years and then sitting back and watching my son get deployed, was a real eye-opener. And also Valerie Fushi, she also weighed in saying that Congress should have been considered and also, so there was also comments from her as well. So the US and Israeli strikes on Iran are expected to have an impact on oil prices and oil futures surge of the first trade

since the attacks began over the weekend. So US crude oil rose about $8 a barrel and $12 around to about $75 a barrel. So, say that gas prices could rise more than 25 cents a gallon because of the Middle East conflict. And of course statewide we're going to of course potentially have impacts there. A gallon of gas right now 275 that's according to AAA. However, Wake County the average gas price right now is $2.82. It could top $3 that we want to add

that last year the average gas price was $2.78. So something that we're going to continue to watch in the coming days. Tamara, excuse me, Bianca, thank you. Thank you. Stay here for continuing coverage of the attack on Iran right here on eyewitness news and ABC11.com. Meantime, new details from Texas as investigators worked to determine if this suspect in a deadly mass shooting was motivated by the attack on Iran. 53-year-old Ndiga Diagne now identified as the possible gunman. He was born in Senegal, but was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Investigators say Diagne opened fire Saturday night at a bar. In Austin's Entertainment District, two people were killed, 14 others in New York.

before police shot and killed Yagnik. Authorities say he was wearing a hoodie with the words, property of Allah, and an undershirt with the Iranian flag on it. Investigators cautioning it's too early to draw any conclusions. In Durham, police are investigating after a man was found shot off of Highway 54. This was just before 2 o'clock Sunday morning. We're told he was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. So far, there's no word on a suspect.

We'll bring you updates as we learn more. A woman facing murder charges after a man was found dead in Raleigh over the weekend. Raleigh police identifying the victim as 72-year-old Arthur Uppchurch. RPD found Upturch dead outside of an apartment building on Bassett Trail Saturday. That's just off Newburn Avenue. RPD says 66-year-old Sandra Hunter was arrested. Hunter is now charged with his murder. And now to a fire damaging a nonprofit that has served the Raleigh community for more than 50 years. On Sunday, an early morning fire impacted helping hand missions, office, and storage facility.

Raleigh fire crews were called to the building on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh around 6.30 on Sunday morning. The battalion chief says dozens of firefighters responded to that scene and eventually put that fire out. There were no injuries but their operations have taken a major hit. Sylvia Wiggins, the CEO and founder of Helping Hand Mission, says staff had recently been at that site preparing boxed items for families in need. Despite the setback, Wiggins says the organization's mission will continue. We would never let this go. This is bigger than me. than a bill in the whole program.

And we were deaf. We are very resilient. And we're going to continue. Helping Hans' mission known for rallying around families and crisis is now hoping the community will rally around them as they work toward recovery. 509 is the time in Raleigh's top cop sitting down with eyewitness news, a wide-ranging interview about his first year as police chief. We've got full interview straight ahead coming up in our 7 a.m. streaming out. All the stars aligned for one of the biggest award ceremonies in Hollywood.

the actor awards. We'll take a look at the highlights, including the winners who took the top prizes of the night. All right. Good morning, everybody. Outside right now, we have clouds moving in. Temperatures are in the 30s and 40s, and we're going to be a lot cooler today with highs below average, but that's going to be shortly a big warming trend on the way. Details after the break. This is First Alert Weather from ABC 11. I Witness News. Welcome back, everybody. Good morning, too. The best chance of rain today. Later this afternoon is going to be up in our northern counties. Everyone has a small chance at least, and the clouds are going to hang tough. You see them coming in from the west now. And the bulk of that rain is going to be well off to our north and wintry weather even farther to the north. Out and about for a walk this morning, lots of clouds around 40s early on, getting up to near 50 by the midday hour, but a far cry from the numbers we had yesterday. Right now, North Hills, 41 degrees and cloudy. That northeast breeze, though, makes it feel like 35. Keep that jack in handy. You'll want it today, but you can lose it by midwit. We'll talk more about that coming up in the 70 forecast, Anna.

Okay, Steve, thanks. Wait County Public Schools are opening its official transfer application for next year. From Monday, March 2nd through March 13th, parents can apply to transfer their children to a new school. Families who submit a request during this period will be eligible for an appeal if the request is denied. Results will be available via email or text within 7 to 10 business days. The Wake County Animal Center is reopening today after a six-week shutdown to make repairs to celebrate The Center says it's launching a new adoption campaign from today through March 22nd. During the three-week event dog and cat adoption fees are only $5.

Right now, the Animal Center says it has more than 100 dogs and two cats available for adoption. It's a lot of dogs. Ready to go home. 5.13 is the time. Make sure you stick around for Good Morning America. Ahead at 7 o'clock Robin Roberts one-on-one with Christina Applegate, opening up about some of the most difficult times of her life only on GMA this morning. And more than a decade after Oscars So White, the impact the campaign is having on Hollywood. We are local news.

ABC 11 eyewitness news continues now. For the first year, the SAG Awards are going by a new name. They're calling it the Actor Awards now, and they were handed out last night in L.A. And an Oscar frontrunner took home the big movie prize. Entertainment guru George Panacchio has the winners list. The cast of sinners taking home the actor. for outstanding performance by a cast and a motion picture. The film's Michael B. Jordan also winning for his lead performance playing twins in the film.

On stage, thanking his mom for all the sacrifices she made along the way. Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn't have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel. When we were looking for gas money. Jesse Buckley claimed the female actor in a leading role award for her performance in Hamnet. The winners in film's supporting categories, Sean Penn for one battle, after another and Amy Madigan for weapons, joking around a bit about the trophy she was holding. It was like when you were little and you had the Barbie

and then you got Ken and you whipped down his drawers and you went, Ken has nothing. The studio swept the comedy series categories, winning for Best Ensemble, plus acting awards for stars Seth Rogen and the late Catherine O'Hara. And she really showed that you can be a genius and be kind and one of those things does not have to come at the expense of the other in any way, shape or form.

Kerry Russell won the actor for her dramatic work on the diplomat. Noah Wiley was singled out for his acting on the medical drama the pit with his show winning the ensemble in a drama series prize. What I appreciate is that there's room on television for every kind of hospital show.

You can have one as broad comedy as scrubs and as hard hitting and realistic as the pit. Adding extra emotion to the evening, Harrison Ford, this year sag after a life achievement honorary. Indeed, a lucky guy. Lucky to have found my people. Lucky to have work that challenges me.

Lucky to still be doing it. I don't take that for granted. If you see me in a film, I'm being propped up by the other actors, by the writing, by everybody that works on the set. I don't work alone. Nobody does. Of course, now the eyewitness news is counting down to the Oscars.

The 98th Academy Awards airing right here on ABC 11 in just 13 days. Join us on March 15th at 7 p.m. for Hollywood's biggest night. Will it be a historic night for sinners and its 16 Oscar nominations, or will one battle after another continue its impressive run through awards season? It's all part of a big night of Oscars programming on ABC 11 starting at 3.30 with the on the red carpet pre-show, Followed by eyewitness news at 5 and ABC World News Sunday. It's back to the Oscars at 6 with more on the red carpet coverage.

The Oscars start as 7, followed by an hour-long eyewitness news at 11. And then stick around for on the red carpets after awards show. Okay, listen. Looking forward to that. Heading out to Ford today, a far cry from yesterday. We're going to be cloudy. We're going to be a lot colder, 25, maybe 30 degrees colder, but that's going to be short-limb. It's like January today.

There could be a few spotty showers, especially in our night. Northern counties still cloudy tomorrow, but we go back to the low 60s, actually a little bit above average. And then here we go. Hyes will be in the 70s and even 80s. It's going to feel like May, even late May standards where we get to some low 80s. Look at this stretch of weather that's coming our way. It's going to be well above average and really low rain chances during that time period as well. Clouds are moving in. Now you look upstream. You see the showers. Wintery weather is going to be probably up around interstate 70 and beyond, maybe up around interstate 80. So we don't have to worry about anything like that. There's a lot of clouds today when the kids come home from school around the triangle about 50 degrees cooler in our northern counties. A spotty showers possible later today and overnight.

And I stress isolated doesn't look like much at all and mainly cloudy and still rather cool to start the day tomorrow. If you get rain, all the models are suggesting like nothing to maybe just a couple hundreds of an inch. And that's about it. Outside right now, 41 degrees and cloudy that northeast breeze though makes a feel like the mid-30s. Now it is in the mid 30s up in our northern counties, 43 in the Smithfield and Fayetteville, Southern Pines as well, and Clinton currently at 45. Evening planter if you can't take a walk, I can't rule out a spotty shower this evening, but otherwise cloudy skies and temperatures getting down to the low 40s a little bit later on. As we look to our Tuesday, cloudy low 60s, some sun peeking in late in the day right before sunset. And then a sun cloud mix will be Wednesday with us and feeling like late April with those temperatures in the mid-scent.

and more warmth upstream. That's going to be spreading to the East Coast and everyone's going to be feeling it too. The big thaw for sure as temperatures are well above average. Chile today, though, we're in the 40s in our northern counties around 50 in the triangle, mid-50s in the sandhills.

Best bet for a light shower today is going to be the farther north that you live. And then for tonight, cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 30s to near 40. A few passing light showers. The best bet is going to be the farther north that you live. Again, it's not going to amount to much at all.

much at all. First of all, seven, a mostly cloudy, maybe some late day peaks of sunshine on Tuesday. Wednesday, we're warm up. And Thursday near 80, Friday, we're going to be 82 at a nice finish to the work week. It makes some weekend plans. We're looking good. Temperatures near 80. Of course, we lose that hour of sleep as we spring forward. Saturday night into Sunday morning, Anna. The only bad news you had in there. So you're not looking forward to that. Okay, so overall, though, things look really good for your Monday morning commute. Nothing to slow you down at this point. Let's take a live look at the DOT cameras right now. This is 40 in Airport Boulevard. You can see traffic it. You won't be alone out there, that's for sure, but you'll definitely be able to go to that posted speed limit.

5.22 in this morning, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market is drawing scrutiny is traders profit from Iran war predictions. Plus, Lenovo launches a wild new concept built for the next. next generation of 3D creators will take a look at the features. ABC 111 first alert weather on eyewitness news every day. Polymarket is defending itself after wagers tied to the war in Iran ran into the hundreds of millions. Here's ABC's Faith Aboube with this morning's TechBites. In today's TechBytes, gambling on war, literally users of the Polymarket prediction website

collectively placed over half a billion dollars in wagers related to the war. Some accurate bets on the timing of the strikes were placed just hours before it actually happened. And that's triggered some accusations of insider trading. And next, Entropics' break with the Pentagon led to a surge in popularity. Its AI assistant Claude claimed the top spot on Apple's top free apps chart. Entropic was banned from government work after refusing to concede certain guardrails. And finally, a new concept. Laptop from Lenovo transforms flat images into 3D models.

The images opened on the bottom one can also be altered with lighting and color tools and then converted into 3D renderings on the top one. No word on when it'll be out. I'm Faitha Bube. Those are your Techbytes. The college game day crew is rolling back into the triangle, scheduled to make a record 15th trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham. Saturday, March 7th, it'll be the second Duke versus North Carolina. Carolina game. The show will be live from Cameron Indoor for the two hours show that starts at 10 a.m.

on ESPN admissions free. The show will mark Duke's 33rd appearance on game day. That is the most by any school. 526 is the time now and we are following breaking news out of Durham. An investigation underway after a shooting at a nightclub on guest road. What we're learning from police. Also in Durham community members are mourning the loss of a state highway patrol trooper killed in a head-on crash. how friends and family are remembering Master Trooper Stephen Perry.