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BGB Porsche Wins At VIR After RS1 Porsche Shines Early
ALTON, Va. — Round 8 of the 2024 IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge was a tale of two races for the Grand Sport (GS) class. The opening act of Saturday’s Virginia Is For Racing Lovers Grand Prix was all about RS1’s No. 28 Porsche 718 GT4 RS Clubsport, as Motul Pole winner Stevan McAleer showed a clean pair of heels – make that a clean rear diffuser – to the field. But when a full-course yellow halfway through the two-hour race interrupted matters amid a round of pit stops and driver exchanges, the No. 38 BGB Motorsports Porsche emerged in the lead, with Spencer Pumpelly having taken over from Thomas Collingwood. Although Trent Hindman matched teammate McAleer’s earlier form in the No. 28, Pumpelly never left a glimmer of an opening over the closing hour and came home 0.373 seconds clear of Hindman to win the race.
Danville's Monument Berryman redevelopment progresses; first 8 townhomes finished
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville city officials are on a mission when it comes to growth. In March, they broke ground on the Monument Berryman Area Redevelopment Project and they are making huge strides. The first step in redeveloping the Monument Berryman area is officially complete. Phase one of...
Martinsville City Council Appoints City Attorney Designee
The City of Martinsville has announced the appointment of Eric W. Payne, Esq. as the City Attorney Designee. The Martinsville City Council appointed him during a Special Call session on August 15, 2024. Payne is currently an Attorney at Law in the District of Columbia. Once he is admitted to...
Two men shot in the legs in Goldsboro
Two men were shot Saturday night in Goldsboro. One is in serious condition. According to the Goldsboro Police Department, around 10:30 p.m. officers responded to the area of 518 East Elm St. after police were notified by ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. Two men identified as William Davis, 38, and Trevante...
Man killed, woman injured in Durham shooting on Avondale Drive
A man was killed and a woman was injured Sunday in a shooting near businesses at Avondale Drive and North Roxboro Street. Around 4:20 a.m., an officer with the Durham Police Department was off-duty when he heard gunshots in the 2200 block of Avondale Drive, according to police. The officer,...
UNC Health expert on how to prep children for a back-to-school sleep schedule
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The countdown for the new school year continues, which also means making sure your children are on the right routine and sleep schedule to start the year strong. “Sleep is vital for children as it is for all of us. Sleep is as important,”...
Police looking for Creedmoor PNC bank robbery suspect
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a bank robbery suspect.According to the Creedmoor Police Department, the robbery happened at the PNC Bank on Main Street just before 3:30 p.m. on Friday.Police said officers obtained felony warrants for Johnathan Lemount Florence. He was last seen wearing khaki-colored pants, a light blue t-shirt, and work boots.ALSO SEE: More than $5,500 worth in goods stolen from multiple stores in Goldsboro, 4 arrestedFlorence is believed to be driving a red 2003 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck, vehicle registration VDT-3588.Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Florence is urged to call the Creedmoor Police Department at (919) 528-1515 or Granville County Crime Stoppers at (919) 693-3100. A reward of up to $2,000 is offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. Callers do not have to provide their names or personal information.
Cumberland County man dies, 3 injured in 3-car crash just off I-95 near Dunn, officials say
DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cumberland County man died Friday night after his car crossed a center line and collided with two other cars in a Harnett County wreck, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash that also injured three people was reported around 9 p.m....
Man convicted after Fuquay-Varina high-speed chase with kid in car led to meth, fentanyl, cocaine, guns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A man who Fuquay-Varina police noticed because of a broken headlight and pursued over the smell of marijuana from his car could face life in prison after a jury found him guilty this week of drug and gun charges linked to a high-speed chase with a child in his car nearly a year ago, officials said Friday.
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Elliott begins work as Warrenton Police chief
One week after being appointed by the Warrenton Board of Commissioners as chief of the town’s police department, David Elliott began his duties in that position on Monday. With 14 years of law enforcement experience, Elliott arrived at the Warrenton Police Department after working since 2010 with the Henderson Police Department. There, he held the rank of sergeant and lieutenant.
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Miyares demands action on missing migrant children
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is again demanding action from the federal government as information concerning the unknown whereabouts of thousands of migrant minors continues to come to light. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a report this week revealing “significant failures in the oversight and management of unaccompanied migrant children, contributing to thousands of children going missing after being released from federal custody,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office. ...
Russian criminal’s Raleigh mansion yanked from auction at last minute; previously listed for $10 million
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A 17,000-square-foot Raleigh mansion owned by a Russian national now in prison after a federal bribery and fraud plea deal went up for auction Friday. But, despite nine registered bidders and dozens of “formal buyer inquiries,” the seller decided at the last minute Friday afternoon to withdraw the luxury home from the auction, officials said.
Voter registration forms found scattered in Raleigh, spark security concerns
Trenice Wright pulled into the driveway of her job Friday afternoon in Raleigh and saw dozens of white forms on the ground.She took a closer look; they were all voter registration forms."I felt bad because...one, people's information is on there. Their addresses are on there," Wright said. "Then, they're assuming that they're registered to vote."Most of the ones Eyewitness News saw were blank. However, there were three completed.According to the Board of Elections website, one was invalid and the other two were registered voters. ABC11 was able to contact one of the voters, who did not want to reveal her...
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