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Car connected to pursuit by Morrisville Police found crashed in Durham, teen's body nearby
Police in Durham are investigating a deadly crash involving a connection to a carjacking and chase.Officers were alerted to the single-vehicle crash in the 5900 block of South Miami Blvd. around 4:40 a.m. Thursday. A driver passing by the area reported the crash.Responding officers said a body was near the vehicle. They believe it was the driver who was thrown from the SUV during the crash.On Thursday afternoon, DPD said the person killed had been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Raleigh.The Durham Police Department said its preliminary investigation revealed the driver was the only person inside. DPD also determined...
Passengers shaken, pilots praised after American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at RDU
An American Airlines flight headed for Connecticut had to make an emergency landing at RDU because of reports of smoke inside the aircraft.AA2392 made the emergency landing shortly before 9 a.m. The Boeing 737 had to be towed to the gate so passengers could exit.Runways at RDU reopened after a brief pause so the flight could land. American Airlines responded to ABC11 about the emergency landing:You never know and they didn't announce it right away. I just knew something wasn't right."American Airlines Flight 2392 with service from Charlotte to Windsor Locks, Connecticut, diverted to Raleigh-Durham (because of) reports of a...
Manhunt for escaped murderer Ramon Alston enters 3rd day; reward tops $50K
UPDATE: Ramone Alston has been captured; click here for latest details.-----Previous story-----The search for convicted murderer Ramone Alston, who escaped custody in the parking lot of UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus on Tuesday morning is now in day 3.The reward for information leading to his arrest now sits at $50,000 and a new phone number has been set up to help streamline tips to investigators focusing on this case.Information Hotline (919) 324-1082.The reward breakdown:$30,000 - From the state approved by Gov. Roy Cooper$10,000 - United States Marshals Service$10,000 - FBI"There is someone out there who knows where Alston is," said Secretary...
Two officers guarding escaped killer remain on duty as manhunt continues
The two officers who were guarding escaped killer Ramone Alston remain on active duty, as the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (DAC) said the agency had no indications that the two officers did anything improper.Alston was being transported to UNC Hospital in Hillsborough for a doctor's appointment when authorities believe he managed to get his leg restraints off. When the officers opened the door of the vehicle to bring him into the hospital, he began running. The two officers chased after him, but he made it into the woods outside the hospital and has not been seen since.Orange County...
Swing Racquet + Paddle breaks ground on new 44-acre campus in Raleigh
Get your rackets ready!Swing Racquet + Paddle has officially broken ground in Raleigh's Brier Creek area.The 44-acre flagship campus will be a sports-forward entertainment experience known as "Sportstainment" and will be the largest, multi-racquet sports facility in the world.It will have 80 indoor and outdoor courts for several sports including 28 tennis courts, 25 pickleball courts, 15 padel courts, four beach tennis courts, and a ping pong lounge.ALSO SEE: Downtown businesses call for public input on Red Hat Amphitheater plansThe campus will also feature unique food and beverages curated by celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.The City of Raleigh contributed a $10...
Wilson County middle school damaged by tornado to reopen for upcoming school year
A Wilson County middle school is set to reopen for the upcoming school year following a EF-3 tornado that tore through the building.The principal of Springfield Middle School, Kelly Thomas, announced this to families and staff Wednesday. She said the walls, roof and classrooms of the building's sixth- and seventh-grade wings were badly damaged during a tornado that went through the area during Tropical Storm Debby."Builder Services of NC has been working around the clock, and they have done an incredible job in a short amount of time to remove excess water and secure the roof and walls that were damaged," Thomas said.She said a chain-link fence was placed around the school for safety reasons.Thomas said to avoid remote learning or diverting students and staffers to other schools, Springfield Middle plans to bring in mobile units and use the remaining wing while the school is being rebuilt.The school said it will hold its orientation at Lucama Elementary School on Tuesday.
Fayetteville to build new sports complex through Fort Liberty partnership
The City of Fayetteville has formalized an agreement with Fort Liberty to use part of the military installation's land to build a sports complex. City officials said their goal is to give families and service members a new, major attraction near the College Lakes area.The baseball fields gathered at New Century International Elementary and Middle schools are a good visual example of what city officials said they're trying to build at the new sports complex.The sports complex is coming to the right side of McArthur Road as you're driving away from I-295. Organizers at Fayetteville city hall said their vision...
Warmer planet creating supercharged storms that ravage NC communities, climatologist says
An updated forecast calling for a highly active hurricane season could take greater toll on people already dealing with heartbreak and anxiety.NOAA issued another warning in August that a highly active hurricane season will likely continue in the Atlantic Ocean. The federal agency said the cocktail of near-record sea surface temperatures and the possibility of La Nina are kicking things into high gear. NOAA expects there may be up to seven major hurricanes this seasonAccording to Climatologists, the heating of Earth is allowing storms to hold more moisture and eventually dump all that excess water on communities when they come...
Neighbors speak out after at least 3 homes shot at in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood
Raleigh police are investigating a shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood that left three homes with bullet holes in them.The shooting happened on Shadow Glen Drive just before 4 a.m.One of the homes on Shadow Glen Drive bore the brunt of the damage from the overnight shooting, with dozens of bullet holes in the siding of the home and the rear glass door shattered. ABC11 crews counted at least 90 evidence markers on the scene as RPD, forensics teams, and CCBI investigated and gathered evidence for hours.Despite the neighborhood's prior trauma in 2022, residents say they're not scared - they're angry...
NC murderer escapes, father of child he killed responds: 'Displeased with Dept. of Public Safety'
A father is sounding off after the man who was serving a life sentence for killing his 1-year-old daughter escaped from officers taking him to a medical appointment in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The convicted murderer Ramone Alston escaped on Tuesday morning, August 13.The child's father is questioning how the Department of Public Safety could have let this happen."We don't have any added feelings about Mr. Alston, we're just displeased with the (Department of Public Safety) and their efforts to keep him in custody, or lack thereof. We wish Mr. Alston and his family nothing but peace, blessings, and prosperity," Maleah's...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for Durham affordable housing option, Commerce Street Apartments
Ground has officially been broken at a site for new affordable housing in the Bull City.Adrianne Todman, the acting secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, was in Durham today for the groundbreaking ceremony.She was joined by US representative Valerie Foushee and Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams to celebrate this phase of adding affordable housing to the City of Durham.The federal government provided $40 million to help with construction.They will be called Commerce Street Apartments.The new apartments will offer 172 mixed-income apartment homes in two four-story buildings.Some units will be reserved for seniors while others will be public housing replacement units and serve households with incomes below 60% of Area Median Income.
Saint Augustine's delays 2024 move-in date, start of fall semester at Raleigh campus
College students ready to move into their dorm and attend their first day of classes at a Raleigh HBCU will have to wait. Financially troubled Saint Augustine's University (SAU) announced Wednesday that the fall semester is being delayed.The delay also includes when students will move in."We have been working hard this summer to help prepare the campus for your return," Interim President Dr. Marcus H. Burgess said in a statement. "Unfortunately, because there is still some work yet to be done, including repairs to buildings damaged by Tropical Storm Debby last week, we need to delay the date of student...
Multi-county high-speed chase ends with suspect crashing into fence
A wild, high speed chase came to an end in Harnett County when a driver crashed into a chain link fence.It started when a trooper attempted to stop a speeding car on I-40 in Johnston County, according to highway patrol.The chase continued onto I-95 south, exiting at Jonesboro Road towards the City of Dunn.The driver went off the road in a curve, went through a private parking lot, and crashed into a chain link fence before coming to a full stop in a backyard.The driver was arrested and not injured. His identification has not been released by police.Multiple tires of the patrol cars had to be changed after the chase.Speeds exceeded 140 miles-per-hour, with the driver also turning off his headlights trying to lose the police.SEE ALSO: At least 3 homes shot at in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood
Wake County schools security leaders and SROs hold safety training ahead of new school year
Thousands of Wake County students on the traditional calendar year will soon be heading back to the classroom. Wednesday, district safety leaders, school principals, and school resource officers all met to talk and collaborate on ways to keep students safe.It's part of the annual School Resource Summit that brings all the players to the table to focus on student safety."I'm really excited about it. We have a mentoring session that's basically strengthening the SRO relationship with the principal," said Kendrick Scott, Wake County Schools Director of Security and Safety.Scott said this year marks the 10th year of the SRO summit....
New 18-mile extension of N.C. 540 will not open in August as previously planned
The new southern section of N.C. 540 will not open in August as recently stated by the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA).This new section of the Triangle Expressway will extend the toll road from N.C. 55 in Apex to I-40 and U.S. 70 at the Johnston County line. There will be five new interchanges.NCTA scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Aug. 27. The plan was to open the 18-mile section of toll road for the morning commute on Aug. 28. That would mean the new road would be open for the Labor Day holiday.However, NCTA spokesman Logen Hodges said Wednesday that...
Durham man charged with murder in 2023 deadly shooting that killed one person
Durham police have charged a man with murder in the 2023 shooting of a man on Wabash Street.Investigators have arrested and charged 25-year-old Tyshawn Franks of Durham in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Jeremiah Williams who is also from Durham.At 6:45 p.m. on November 15, 2023, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Wabash Street. When officers arrived, they found Williams had been shot near the intersection of Wabash Street and Dayton Street.EMS responded and Williams was transported to a local hospital where he later died.Franks was taken into custody on Monday.Anyone with any information about this shooting is asked to call Investigator A. Cristaldi at 919-560-4440 ext. 29283. People can also call CrimeStoppers at 919-683-1200.Tracking crime and safety across Durham, Raleigh and your neighborhood
Neighbors speak out after at least 3 homes shot at in Raleigh's Hedingham neighborhood
Raleigh police are investigating a shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood that left three homes with bullet holes in them.The shooting happened on Shadow Glen Drive just before 4 a.m.One of the homes on Shadow Glen Drive bore the brunt of the damage from the overnight shooting, with dozens of bullet holes in the siding of the home and the rear glass door shattered. ABC11 crews counted at least 90 evidence markers on the scene as RPD, forensics teams, and CCBI investigated and gathered evidence for hours.Despite the neighborhood's prior trauma in 2022, residents say they're not scared - they're angry...
Trump's Asheville visit prompts tight security after assassination attempt
The security for Donald Trump's campaign stop in Asheville on Wednesday will be tight following the attempted assassination.The former President's running mate JD Vance will appear alongside him at Harrah's Cherokee Center. This is Trump's first stop in the mountains since Aug. 24, 2020 when he also visited Asheville. Trump also made a stop there in 2016."Wednesday's going to be an all-hands-on-deck," Mike Lamb, the police chief in Asheville, said. "We will have a lot of staff out on foot, on bicycle, in cars. We'll also be deploying the drones to help us with overwatch of the event."Trump is expected to speak about the economic hardships facing North Carolina families.No further information was provided about the event.Trump was just in North Carolina for a rally in Charlotte two weeks ago.
Day 2 manhunt: Search teams following 'rock solid' leads, confident they'll find escaped NC murderer
The search for convicted murderer Ramone Alston, who escaped custody in the parking lot of UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus on Tuesday morning, has entered a new phase.Search officials said Wednesday afternoon that after more than 30 hours of searching, they were comfortable saying Alston was no longer in the immediate area and people living there were not in any immediate danger.A total of 335 people from 19 different agencies helped search 1,335 acres around the Hillsborough medical facility. Officials said the coordinated ground search will phase out and transition into an investigation led by the North Carolina Department of Adult...
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