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Constitution Party fighting to secure spot on NC 2024 ballot: 'Nobody owns the vote'
The race for the White House is heating up and North Carolina is set to play a key role as a battleground state.And the list of candidates could be getting a little longer. One party is fighting to secure its spot on the ballot, and it claims that the state is dragging its feet while the clock is ticking.As it stands, the Democratic, Republican, Green, Libertarian, and No Labels parties have secured spots on the November ballot.By all accounts, North Carolina is expected to be close in the race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump along with the crucial governor's...
Development prospects around Shaw, Saint Augustine's draw mixed reactions
As leadership at Shaw University and Saint Augustine's University plan for their respective futures, development surrounding and impacting their campuses are drawing varied reactions.Thursday marked one year since Raleigh City Council voted to approve the redevelopment plan around Shaw University.University leadership believe the Shaw U District, which would see the university lease out its land to developers to create retail, office and residential space, would help modernize campus, attract new students and better integrate the university into downtown Raleigh."One thing it will increase is the value of the property here. Also, they're cleaning it up around Shaw and in this...
North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana
North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on Thursday when the state Senate gave it its initial approval.The Senate approved a measure legalizing medical marijuana in its first of two votes, 33-9, with nine Republicans breaking from the rest of the party to oppose it. If approved a second time, the bill will go to the state House, which has historically blocked Senate attempts to legalize the drug's medical use.Medical cannabis products are legal in 38 states and the District of Columbia, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. More than 20 states allow the drug...
Duke basketball legend JJ Redick to become next Los Angeles Lakers head coach: ESPN sources
Former Duke basketball star JJ Redick will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN.Adrian Wojnarowski first reported that Redick has agreed to a four-year contract. He said Redick accepted the job Thursday morning and has started working to build his coaching staff.ESPN Sources: JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka offered job this morning and Redick’s started working on a staff to surround himself with experience. pic.twitter.com/G66eVFRALp— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2024 Redick, an ESPN NBA analyst who played 15 years...
Wake County opening cooling centers this weekend; first responders taking cautions as heat surges
Wake County will be opening cooling centers throughout the county this weekend because of the high heat index.Locations will open Saturday through Monday.The cooling center locations:Wake County Health & Human Services, 220 Swinburne St., RaleighWake County Health & Human Services Center at Departure, 5809 Departure Drive, RaleighEastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, ZebulonNorthern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., Wake ForestSouthern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay-VarinaWake County Public Libraries - Library LocationsWake County will open cooling centers this weekend because of the high heat index.First responders are battling to stay safe while also trying to protect the...
North Carolina legislature likely heading home soon for a 'little cooling off' over budget
With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other's spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus after next week while a stalemate simmers between Republicans over how to adjust the current two-year state budget."Perhaps during this summertime with a lot of heat, maybe a little cooling off might be a good thing," House Speaker Tim Moore told colleagues Thursday after the full House gave final approval to its $31.7 billion plan for state government spending starting with the new fiscal year July 1.But the Senate has signaled no interest in considering the measure, which passed the...
Saint Augustine's University leader drops bombshell allegation in response to lawsuit
Saint Augustine's University Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Boulware is fighting back against allegations against him and the leadership of the Raleigh HBCU.Boulware and the Board of Trustees were all recently sued by SAVE SAU Coalition. That's a group comprised of alumni, parents, students, and others with a special interest in the health and future of the university.The lawsuit states that the university "now teeters on the edge of chaos, brought to its knees by the utter neglect of its board of trustees and especially its most recent chairmen, Defendants Brian Boulware and James Perry." It goes on to state...
South Carolina teen says officers wrongfully held her at gunpoint during traffic stop: Lawsuit
A South Carolina teenager filed a lawsuit against the North Myrle Beach Police Department after she said multiple officers allegedly pulled her over and pointed guns at her.La'Nisha Hemingway, 18, and her family announced the federal civil rights lawsuit on Tuesday.Hemingway's attorneys shared body-cam video from the incident that happened May 3, showing who the lawsuit identified as officers Kayla Wallace and Michael Pacielo putting handcuffs on the then North Myrtle Beach high schooler.According to the lawsuit, Hemingway was pulled over on Highway 17 South in a Dodge Charger while going to meet friends for a graduation celebration. Documents obtained...
Burial grounds for slaves at former Midway Plantation get a headstone: 'We honor enslaved Hintons'
There's now a marker sitting in the heart of the Widewaters Village community that honors and recognizes the 130 souls resting there who never got to live as free men and women.ABC11 Eyewitness News was there for the unofficial unveiling of it.Jill Jackson led this yearlong effort, "Yes, nothing but love for my community," she said after reading the marker.The headstone reads: "Today and always, we honor the enslaved Hintons of the Midway Plantation, known and unknown, buried here in unmarked graves. May they rest in peace forever free."Jackson organized clean-up efforts and put out the call to raise $2,000...
Biden's immigration executive order comes as 'relief' to some in Triangle
When news of President Joe Biden's executive order on immigration was announced, Helen Galeas rejoiced. The Raleigh resident and UNC-Charlotte political science graduate finally saw a clearer path to U.S. citizenship."It's taken a big relief," Galeas said. "I don't have to keep reapplying for something every two years."Galeas is a DACA recipient and was included in Biden's order that makes room for college-educated recipients to obtain work visas more quickly."It was shocking, bittersweet, and settling and at the same time so happy. Because I was like finally we're getting something that's not too temporary," said Galeas as she learned of...
Churches work to pay off millions of dollars in medical debt for people across North Carolina
Rev. Kate Byrd knows the emotional toll of medical debt after seeing the bills pile up for her family member after cancer treatment."This person had three forms of insurance and was receiving in one or two bills, tens of thousands of dollars' worth of medical debt," Byrd said. "It was shocking to me."When she heard about the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which works to relieve the financial burden caused by medical debt, she decided to join in on the efforts."It was so clear to me that one medical crisis could undo your entire life and family, and so if there...
Fayetteville State University announces record enrollment, $750k donation to free summer program
Just in time for Juneteenth, Fayetteville State University is announcing a milestone for its free summer school and a major donation from an anonymous source.Officials said the developments are helping thousands of their students get ahead in class and the workforce.At Wednesday's rally, Chancellor Darrell Allison announced that the university hit a new record--with 66 percent of its student population in its summer school program this year. The program is designed to help students minimize student debt and graduate early. He also said the university received $750,000 from an anonymous donor."We're now a three-semester institution. Fall, spring, and summer," Allison...
North Carolina non-profit partners with assisted living community to bring residents to beach
No matter the age, for many nothing beats a day on the beach.In Wilmington, the nonprofit organization Ocean Cure partnered with Liberty Senior Living's Brightmore of Wilmington to take seniors to the beach.The organization uses large mats, along with specialized wheelchairs and walkers, to allow those with mobility issues to get around the beach and get into the water.Ocean Cure president and founder Kevin Murphy said the joint partnership allows residents to return to the water."We love this partnership, to be able to get some of our most senior members of the community down onto the beach," Murphy told ABC11 affiliate WWAY. "Many grew up on the beach, and this is an opportunity they get to get back down here and see the ocean, tell some great stories, laugh a lot, and teach us a little bit about everything."For more information about Ocean Cure visit here.
Man swimming at North Carolina beach gets possible shark bite on leg
A man is recovering after his leg was injured while he was swimming on the North Carolina coast on Tuesday.The Sunset Beach Department said a 9-1-1 caller reported a shark bite at Sunset Beach, but it is unclear what actually caused the injury. A 20-year-old man was taken to the hospital."The injury was to the lower leg, we believe it was caused by some sort of sea life. The caller identified that it was a shark bite but we have no way to determine that," Police Chief Ken Klamar told ABC affiliate WWAY.Klamar reminded the public to be vigilant when visiting North Carolina beaches and said there is always the risk of suffering an injury from aquatic life.ALSO SEE: Beachgoer fatally hit by police truck on SC beach, highway patrol saysMORE STORIES: Tropical Storm Alberto in the Gulf of Mexico becomes first named storm the 2024 Hurricane season
Hot weather heats up sales at ice cream shops, restaurants in the Triangle
As the temperatures creep higher, some Triangle businesses are seeing their sales soar too.Ice cream shops, as you can imagine, are reporting a sales increase but many restaurants are seeing an uptick too."I think it's gotten busier as the summer's gearing up," Breadbox Coffee Program Manager Trevor Patton said.There was a pretty packed patio at Plates Neighborhood Kitchen along Glenwood South for lunch Wednesday.Every umbrella was stretched open to block the sun and several fans were also going to keep customers cool."It is hot, but the food makes it worth it," Shannon Clyde said."It's a little humid right now, but...
COVID-19 sees uptick during summer months, likely due to travel
COVID-19 infections are still happening across the country, and with the summer travel season in full swing, more infections are likely.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said it's latest data showed a likely increase of COVID-19 infections at the start of June.For the week ending June 8, COVID-19 test positivity was 5.4% across the country. That is an increase of 0.8 percent from the previous week, according to the CDC."We do see increases in the late summer months. That maybe due to travel, kids coming back from camp and all sorts of travel that people do across the country...
Cary Police arrest Fayetteville couple in connection with numerous commercial break-ins
Cary Police said Wednesday that a man and woman have been arrested in connection with several commercial break-ins in Cary and surrounding areas.Robert Nicholas Harris, 36, and Yoniara Montoya Locklear, 45, were taken into custody at their Fayetteville home. They are being brought back to Wake County.The break-ins, which began in 2023, had caused "significant concern and disruption for local business owners," Cary Police said.The suspects face charges for break-ins at six Cary establishments:La Cocina at 100 Macgregor Pines DriveTotopos at 1388 Kildaire Farm RoadGonza at 525 New Waverly PlaceBrothers of NY Pizza at 3450 Kildaire Farm RoadCary Pub at...
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Wake County Sheriff's Office gives update on deputy shooting tenant in Raleigh standoff
Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe held a brief news conference inside the John H. Baker, Jr. Public Safety Center on Wednesday afternoon, where he addressed Tuesday's standoff that ended with a deputy shooting a tenant who refused to leave after an eviction action.Rowe disclosed few details, citing the ongoing investigation."We were carrying out a civil process that turned criminal and resulted in an individual being harmed, being shot. These kinds of incidents are unfortunate. We don't look forward to them, and we deal with them accordingly," said Rowe.Rowe did not release the identities of the man shot or the deputy...
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