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Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months
Within weeks of the 2022 fall semester, three staff members at East Wake High reported fellow teacher James Rencher to East Wake Principal Stacey Alston, according to recently leaked emails and letters given exclusively to WRAL News. It would take 19 more months before law enforcement was notified. On Oct....
Flood rescue in Durham; flash flood warning for Durham and Orange counties
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A flash flood warning was issued Monday afternoon for areas in central North Carolina, according to the National Weather Service. The flash flood warning was issued until 6:15 p.m. for Southern Durham County and Southeastern Orange County after up to 2.5 inches of rain had fallen and 1.5 more inches of rain was possible, the weather service warned.
Elon’s Power + Place Collaborative featured in AAC&U magazine
An ongoing effort by Elon faculty and students in collaboration with community partners to document and highlight deep-rooted stories of residents of Alamance County has been featured in Liberal Education, the magazine of the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Since its start in 2018, Elon’s Power + Place Collaborative...
Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication honors the American Revolution
The Moore County Historical Association (MCHA) hosted the Kenneth Black Cemetery Dedication July 20 off Morganton Road in Southern Pines. The dedication stems from the Tory War of 1781 during the American Revolution, when patriots battled royalists for freedom from Britain. In July 1781, Kenneth Black, a farmer loyal to...
Trees down across the Triangle Monday morning after early morning storms
Storms knocked down trees across the Triangle over the weekend and on Monday. The severe weather made a difficult situation even worse for a Garner family after a massive tree fell on their home over the weekend. On Monday morning, rain was pouring in through a gaping hole in the...
Graham Police search for suspect behind armed robbery at AutoZone
GRAHAM, N.C. — Police in Alamance County are asking for help to find an armed robbery suspect. Graham Police report that they were called to the AutoZone on South Main Street on Sunday at 8:57 p.m. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Employees reported that...
Making the cut: Longtime Fort Liberty barber to be inducted into National Hall of Fame
FORT LIBERTY — Nestled in the back room of the 18th Airborne Corps headquarters, Travis Bell’s barbershop walls are filled with photos and autographs. Aside from a photo of the late NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., the photos aren’t of professional athletes, Hollywood actors and actresses or Grammy singers, but are of some of the nation’s top soldiers who have served at the former Fort Bragg, now Fort Liberty.
Child custody dispute turns violent in Hillsborough, two charged
Hillsborough police arrested and charged two people involved in a custody dispute that turned violent Monday afternoon. Police responded to a call regarding a reported kidnapping on Cheshire Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered it was a child custody dispute that escalated to violence. There were no reported injuries, and the...
Duke’s Jimmy Romano drafted by Reds
Duke University right-hander Fran Oschell III and righty Jimmy Romano were selected on Tuesday as the MLB First-year Player Draft concluded in Arlington. Oschell was selected by the Los Angeles Angels in the 12th round, while Romano was drafted in the 16th round by the Cincinnati Reds. Duke's total number...
Black Greek organizations, NC Howard alum stress importance of 2024 election: 'A serious matter'
With the growing potential of Vice President Kamala Harris securing the Democratic nomination for president, there are conversations happening across the globe on if a Black woman is capable of leading the United States."As a vice president, she has already led," said Aurellia Anderson Thompson, a Howard University alum. "We know she can lead at the highest office because she has the skills to do so."Thompson is thrilled that Vice President Kamala Harris graduated from the same university she did. She proudly showed off her Bison merchandise from the shirt to the bracelet."So we have on the wonderful...
Stone Inks Free Agent Deal with Toronto Blue Jays
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke baseball senior catcher Alex Stone signed a free agent deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, following the 2024 MLB Draft. The two-time ACC Champion closed the 2024 campaign with a .312 batting average in 247 plate appearances. He scored 45 runs, collected 77 hits, 32 for extra bases, and drove in 59 RBI on the year. Stone posted a .547 slugging percentage in 60 games played, crushing 13 home runs and 19 doubles on the year.
NC Central MBB to play in CBS Sports HBCU Showcase
DURHAM, N.C. – CBS Sports announced the creation of the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase with the North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team playing the first game of a rivalry doubleheader broadcasting nationally on CBS and streaming live on Paramount+. The Eagles are set to play North...
Flood advisory issued for Wake, Franklin, Granville
A flood advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. July 22 for a portion of central North Carolina that includes the counties of Durham, Franklin, Granville, Vance and Wake. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected, according to the National Weather Service. Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is likely, NWS reported. Shortly before 4 p.m. July 22, Doppler […] The post Flood advisory issued for Wake, Franklin, Granville first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Six Blue Devils Earn ITA Scholar-Athlete Awards
DURHAM, N.C. – For the second year in a row, six Duke women's tennis student-athletes were honored with Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar-Athlete Awards on Monday with the selection of Iuliia Bryzgalova, Katie Codd, Ellie Coleman, Emma Jackson, Shavit Kimchi and Brianna Shvets. As a team, Duke also received...
Q&A with new Director of Development Betsy Boulden
We are excited to welcome Betsy Boulden to the Duke Arts team as Director of Development!. As the Director of Development for Duke Arts, Betsy creates and implements fundraising strategies, manages gifts and sponsorships, and builds relationships with donors, alumni, foundations, and other stakeholders. Betsy brings extensive experience in the arts, having previously worked at Carolina Performing Arts (CPA) at the University of North Carolina and as a Major Gifts Officer at the Indianapolis Zoological Society. Betsy holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Michigan, an MA in Arts Administration from Eastern Michigan University, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).
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