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Juvenile arrested in connection to Food Lion shooting in Goldsboro
An arrest was made Thursday night in connection to a shooting at a Food Lion in Goldsboro earlier this month.According to police, 18-year-old Javon Langston of Goldsboro was shot near the entrance of the grocery store. He later died from his injuries.Authorities said a preliminary investigation found that Langston was involved in an argument with another man before the shooting.A petition was later secured for one count of murder on a juvenile suspect.Just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Goldsboro Police Department's Emergency Response Team, Investigations, Patrol, K9, and NCSBI arrested the 17-year-old male in the 300 block of Myers Avenue.The...
Outer Banks becoming graveyard for homes collapsing due to erosion caused by stronger storms
The Outer Banks are a special place unique to North Carolina, but they are becoming more of a graveyard for homes that were built too close to ever impeding waters of the Atlantic.Sand that once provided a foundation for those homes is being washed away due to erosion that has accelerated due to stronger storms in a changing climate."Well back then there was a very wide beach and a double dune line, and it's like oh this is great but you know the storms over time have taken their toll," said Scott Sirrine who built a home in Rodanthe.Just in...
Man arrested after stealing and crashing Amazon delivery truck in Charlotte
A man was arrested Thursday morning after leading authorities on a chase in a stolen Amazon truck in Charlotte.ABC affiliate WSOC reported the incident began around 11:30 p.m. on South Tryon Street near Pressley Road in southwest Charlotte. Officers had been following a stolen pick-up truck after it ran a traffic stop and sped away.Both the driver and passenger eventually jumped out of the vehicle and ran.The passenger -- identified as 26-year-old Michael Watts -- was found hiding in a nearby dumpster. He had several warrants in Mecklenburg and Gaston counties.According to the Charlotte Police Department, the driver -- identified as 28-year-old Devin Mitchell -- then stole an unoccupied Amazon truck while the worker was making deliveries.Mitchell drove it to Gaston County before crashing it. He tried to escape but was caught a short time later.SEE ALSO | NC woman faces death penalty; police say she murdered adopted children Blake and London Deven
NC lawmakers passes nearly $68M in funding for childcare centers, authorize teacher pay raises
Childcare funding and increased teacher pay have been two of the biggest issues this legislative session.Our newsgathering partners the News and Observer reported that Republicans in both chambers agreed to pass standalone bills that allocate $67.5 million in funding for childcare centers through the end of the year, as well as formally authorize pay raises for teachers and other school employees.The pay raises were initially approved in last year's two-year budget but required additional language to take effect. The raises ranged from 3.6% to 10.8% over two years based on experience.The two bills have been sent to Gov. Roy Cooper's...
Wasp stings foster puppies at Raleigh home, turns into social media push for pet adoption
A Raleigh woman is once again lighting up social media with a story about her animals.Jean Mosher previously got attention online for her TikTok famous dog Jaqweenie. He had a unique mouth deformity and chronicling his journey garnered lots of followers.Now, Mosher has a post on Instagram that has more than 27 million views; on TikTok it has more than 8 million.The post is all about a group of foster puppies named Clouds, Seven Sundays and Big Boss.The trio of siblings got stung by a wasp, causing their faces to swell.Mosher took to social media to document the event. She hopes the attention will raise people's interest in the importance of adoption.Clouds, Seven Sundays and Big Boss are all recovering, and they are available for adoption.Anyone interested in adopting these puppies or others should go to HopeAnimals.org. Clouds and his siblings wont be listed on the site until July 3, but you can submit a generic application ahead of then.
Trolley Pub Raleigh makes accommodations due to intense heat
Trolley Pub Raleigh is making accommodations to deal with the heat.The popular pub on wheels travels through downtown Raleigh.With the recent heat wave, the company that runs the trolley told ABC11 it's now taking steps to help passengers stay cool during their drive--including carrying extra water bottles.ALSO SEE: Without AC in trucks, delivery drivers push through extremely hot days: 'Give us some water'"We want people to finish the tour and think about when they're coming back again. In conditions like this, we certainly don't want them saying wow they made me work harder than I thought it would be," Tom Griffin with Trolley Pub said. "We want people to dress comfortably, especially on hot days. Light colored and loose fitting clothing is key, wearing shoes that are comfortable."The trolley said it also plans to shorten its times between bars to allow more time for AC.
President Joe Biden responds to criticism of his debate performance during Raleigh campaign stop
President Joe Biden used his first campaign stop after his widely panned debate performance to try and reset the narrative."I know I'm not a young man -- state the obvious," Biden said as applause and support erupted from the crowd. "Folks, I don't walk as easy as I used to. I don't speak as smoothly as I used to. I don't debate as well as I used to, but I know what I do know. I know how to tell the truth."Biden forcefully tried on Friday to quell Democratic anxieties over his unsteady showing in his debate with former President...
NC Courage GK Casey Murphy reflects on cracking Olympic roster, soccer's rise in the Triangle
A Triangle soccer star is shipping off to Paris to represent her country in the upcoming Olympic Games.Casey Murphy, goalie for the NWSL's North Carolina Courage, was one of just 18 players selected this week for the Olympic roster.Murphy is the club's all-time leader in wins with 30 and has been in goal for the Courage since 2021."I was nervous, and obviously once I got the call I made it, I was overwhelmed with joy and happiness," she said.Murphy told ABC11 it wasn't that long ago that she was a youth soccer player, reminiscing about her own trip to watch...
Authority overseeing Hurricanes' arena approves development plan for multi-use district around venue
PNC Arena authorities approved a development agreement to create a long-discussed mixed-use district around the arena that will include entertainment, retail, and office space, a music venue, apartments, and a hotel.The Carolina Hurricanes announced Thursday that the Centennial Authority officially approved and signed the lease extension for the Hurricanes to remain at PNC Arena at least through the 2043-44 season, which was first agreed to last summer.That jumpstarts a $300 million project to upgrade the 25-year-old home to the Hurricanes and the North Carolina State men's basketball team, set to begin in 2025."We are thrilled to begin the transformation of...
Republicans, Democrats in North Carolina looking forward to presidential debate between Biden, Trump
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will take the debate stage in Atlanta on Thursday night, as each plan to lay out their platforms in a pitch to voters."What happens with this debate has a real ability to shape the course of the election going forward and who wins," said Dr. Steven Greene, a Political Science Professor at NC State.Heading into the debate, 538 analyzes the race as a toss-up."People are talking about immigration. They're talking about the economy. They're talking about crime. They're talking about abortion," said Greene.Trump carried North Carolina in both 2016 and 2020, though...
Without AC in trucks, delivery drivers push through extremely hot days: 'Give us some water'
Mike Dewan has been a UPS driver for the last 18 years. He is also the Shop Steward for the local Teamsters union and says conditions can be dangerous for those working right now.Delivery drivers are picking up heavy packages and then dropping them off at homes without any real reprieve from the hot, humid weather."All of them right now are without AC," said Dewan.He believes there aren't any delivery trucks in the Triangle right now that have air conditioning. This made Dwan want to be part of efforts to push for change.Last summer, the Teamsters fought hard to get...
Durham man hopes to reach Myrtle Beach beachgoers who saved his life: 'I wish I could thank them'
It's been only a few weeks since Mike and Saundra Burton learned that angels don't just exist in heaven. Some live among us.During a weekend family vacation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, they headed to the ocean with other relatives. Things took a swift turn while they were there.Saundra said she looked out at the water and saw her husband swimming one moment and then floating face down the next."I thought he was playing to get us closer to him so he could throw us in the water. When I continued to look I said something is not right," she...
NC woman faces death penalty; police say she murdered adopted children Blake and London Deven
Avantae Deven the adoptive mother of Blake and London Deven was taken into custody Wednesday and faces numerous charges in connection to their disappearance and deaths.She made her first appearance Thursday afternoon in a Fayetteville courtroom. She's facing five felonies including first-degree murder and child abuse. If convicted, she could face the death penalty."The allegations are certainly some of the worst that I've seen in the almost 25 years that I've been doing this," Cumberland County District Attorney Billy West said.The judge ordered Avantae to be held in jail without bond until at least her next probable cause hearing, which...
Drones are now being used not only to respond to natural disasters but better predict them
A group of drone pilots in Raleigh are working to help veterans develop more skills to help serve the community.Vets to Drones provides training for veterans looking to become licensed drone pilots. That certification opens up a lot of doors in various industries, including disaster response.When Hurricane Idalia hit Florida in 2023, drone pilots took to the skies to help search and rescue crews. They also helped conduct power line inspections in order to more quickly restore power in hard hit areas.SEE ALSO | Outer Banks becoming graveyard for homes collapsing due to erosion caused by stronger stormsSand that once...
Neighbors react to arrest in connection with Blake, London Deven disappearances
Ring door bell video from James Howard's Fayetteville home shows the moment police closed in on Avantae Deven."This just didn't happen overnight," said Howard who was at work at the time. "This has been going on for years."Howard--a veteran of Desert Storm--said he and other neighbors were suspicious of his neighbor on Berriedale Drive long before investigators came to the community for a mental health check last November.Long before we knew two children were missing from this Fayetteville home."She gave me a whole fake name and all that," Howard said. "I didn't know any of this stuff."Investigators revealed on Wednesday...
Man injured in Raleigh shooting; no suspect in custody
A man was taken to the hospital following a shooting in Raleigh on Wednesday evening.The Raleigh Police Department said the shooting happened just before 9:45 p.m. in the 3000 block of Morgans Mill Court.The man was taken to the hospital with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries.Police said no suspect is in custody.Tracking crime and safety across Raleigh, Durham and your neighborhood
NC Board of Elections denies initial bids for 3 political parties
The North Carolina Board of Elections' Democratic majority denied certification to three political parties looking to place candidates on November's presidential ballot.The decision means that for now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s, "We The People," Cornel West's "Justice for All," and Randall Terry's Constitution Party will not appear on the state's ballot as presidential candidates.According to ABC11's newsgathering partners at the News and Observer, the board said Democratic board members expressed concerns on Wednesday about improper addresses, misleading petition gatherers, and voters who asked for their signatures to be removed, which prompted them to deny certification.The board chair, Alan Hirsch,...
Eight arrested during childcare rally at General Assembly
Eight people were arrested on Wednesday as part of a "Deadline for Day Care" rally at the North Carolina General Assembly building.Organizers, advocates, and faith leaders were gathering to voice their displeasure to state lawmakers for what they say was their failure to provide enough funding for childcare centers across North Carolina, still reeling from the hit they took during COVID-19."This General Assembly is out of control. And we went down there today to say our kids are worth it. Our kids are who we want to fight for," said organizer Rob Stephens. "And childcare providers and teachers shouldn't be...
Group works to train immigrant farm workers on heat safety
They are some of the jobs most impacted by the heat.Working in fields harvesting everything from tobacco to sweet potatoes and strawberries. But sometimes whether it be language barriers or immigration status, workers may not be able to get the help they need.It's why one group is making it their mission to keep people safe and informed by meeting them in the field for training sessions.As the sun goes down after a long day on the job, workers young and old gather around the bed of Leticia Zavala's truck.Her lesson starts with a sobering reminder, showing a picture of Jose...
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