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Hannah Aspden set to make a splash again at the Paris Paralympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the 2024 Olympic Games kick off with the opening ceremony on July 26, this year's Paralympics are set to begin a bit later -- and one North Carolina athlete is set to make a splash yet again then. Hannah Aspden has qualified again to swim...
HBCU Recommitted to Athletics in Light of Accreditation Reversal
Saint Augustine's University has won its accreditation battle and is now turning its focus back to athletics. The post HBCU Recommitted to Athletics in Light of Accreditation Reversal appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Raleigh-Based Kapillary Uses Sensors To Prevent Sewage Backup In Cities
You may be familiar with the risks of grease going down the drain. It’s why you may be in the habit of pouring your leftover bacon residue into the trash rather than the sink. That’s easy enough, but on a larger scale, restaurants and other food service operations must be even more careful with where their grease is collected, lest it wind up in the sewer system.
NC State's 20 Most Important Players 2024: No. 12 TE/FLEXY Justin Joly
NC State begins fall camp next week. Following a 9-4 season last fall, expectations are high for the Wolfpack. State is ranked in the preseason Top 25 by multiple media publications. Several key players from last year's team are back, while the Pack also added one of the top transfer portal classes in the country. Plus, the entire coaching staff is back for the 2024 campaign, further adding to the expectations this offseason.
Raleigh recycles old police building ahead of city hall construction project
In a significant move towards sustainability, the City of Raleigh has recycled 97 percent of the old police headquarters’ rubble to make way for the new Raleigh City Hall. This ambitious recycling effort included 2,739 tons of steel, concrete, and brick, marking a notable achievement in sustainable construction practices.
Poyner Spruill Honors Late Colleague with Second Annual Service Week
Poyner Spruill LLP recently honored the life and legacy of late colleague Cheslie Kryst during their second annual Service Week. Kryst worked as an attorney then as the firm’s Diversity Advisor. She was passionate about volunteering at nonprofits and advocating for those in underserved communities. Kryst had a life-long battle with mental illness and died by suicide in January 2022. Each year, Poyner Spruill raises awareness for mental health resources and gives back to local communities in Kryst’s honor.
Saint Augustine University Regains Accreditation And Celebrates 157 Years In Higher Ed
The university marked the milestone mere days before its accreditation was reinstated. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, North Carolina, celebrated its 157th Founder’s Day on July 19. Its president honored the anniversary days before the HBCU’s accreditation was reinstated. In his address, Interim President Dr. Marcus...
Downed tree blocks Dixie Trail near Churchill Road in Raleigh
Crews are working to clear a tree that's blocking the road on Dixie Trail near Churchill Road in Raleigh. The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was at the scene, where you can see how huge this tree is blocking the road. Drivers should take an alternate route to avoid traffic. Tune...
Body recovered from Neuse River in Raleigh after search for drowning victim resumed Wednesday, sheriff’s office says
The Wake County Sheriff's Office and the Knightdale Fire Department are responding to a report of a drowning in the Neuse River in Raleigh, according to the sheriff's office.
Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Monster Jam
This weekend, there are a lot of options for fun, including a pop culture fan convention and some monster trucks. July 25-28: GalaxyCon Raleigh - This family-friendly fan convention will feature celebrities, voice actors and lots of vendors featuring everything pop culture and comic book. Tickets are still available. The event will be at the Raleigh Convention Center Thursday through Sunday.
Rain, speed possible factors in crash on I-40 East near Wade Ave., Raleigh police say
Be careful on the roads during your Wednesday morning commute. Around 4:50 a.m., a car crashed on Wade Avenue near the eastbound ramp to Interstate 40 in Raleigh. Police said speed and rain were possible factors that caused the crash. Police said there are injuries, but it's unclear how many...
New RPD taskforce bent on cutting down car thefts is working
Raleigh Police Department launched a new taskforce last month to try and cut down on the number of cars being stolen in the city.The focus is on stolen cars because they're very often used in other violent crimes.So far, the taskforce is seeing positive results."We look at everything from a moped to very high-end vehicles being stolen in the city," said Lieutenant John Black of RPD.Since the launch of the taskforce in early June, 10 people have been arrested and 25 stolen cars have been recovered. The group has also recovered in total $400,000 worth of property."In doing so, we...
South Durham’s Getting a New Mediterranean Restaurant
Cava, a Mediterranean restaurant chain with establishments in Raleigh, Cary, and Chapel Hill, is coming to South Durham’s Renaissance Village. The restaurant’s operators have started interior redesign work in the old location of Harvest 18, next to Crumbl and across the entrance road from Tomato Jake’s. “Cava...
Doctor fired from Duke for resisting DEI agenda says majority of colleagues agree
Duke University Hospital was named one of the best hospitals in America last week in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals” rankings, but a doctor who was recently fired from Duke for openly criticizing the hospital’s internal politics is speaking out. Dr. Kendall...
4 fatalities confirmed in wreck on I-95
The N.C. Highway Patrol has confirmed four fatalities in a fiery wreck at mile marker 113 on Interstate 95 Wednesday afternoon. The wreck involved two tractor trailers and three passenger cars, according to 1st Sgt. D.B. Finch. The wreck occurred between the Rock Ridge and Kenly exits, about 3 miles from the N.C. 42 exit. The northbound lane of I-95 is […] The post 4 fatalities confirmed in wreck on I-95 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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