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17-Year-Old From North Carolina Becomes One Of The Youngest Pilots In The U.S.
Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C. recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction at Goose Creek Airport.
Dudley High’s Le’Ezra Brown named Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
CHICAGO — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade recently announced that Le’Ezra Brown of Dudley High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track & Field Player of the Year. Brown is the first Gatorade North Carolina Boys Track & Field Player of the Year to be chosen from Dudley High School.
New fire safety procedure in place at Wake County Schools after 'fire alarm alterations' discovered
New fire safety procedures are in place in Wake County Schools after the district said "alterations" were made to fire panels at several schools.The schools are operating under a fire watch which is when a designated person monitors occupied buildings for signs of fire while people are inside.The procedure comes after fire inspectors said they discovered changes in fire alarm panels in more than two dozen schools.ALSO SEE: Students, parents react to Title IX changes in Wake County SchoolsWhile the district said there is no indication that those changes are impacting the system's ability to sound a fire alarm, "due...
Multiple car break-ins in southeast Raleigh neighborhood have people on edge
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Neighbors in southeast Raleigh are sharing their concerns after multiple car break-ins and thefts. Several neighbors shared similar stories — many, scared for their safety. One woman said she and her husband are now sleeping in shifts. “It’s causing a real panic in all...
Wegmans Receives Development Plan Extension For Holly Springs Site
The Holly Springs Town Council received and approved a development plan extension request by the popular grocery chain Wegmans at this week’s meeting. Wegmans owns property adjacent to the Lowes Home Improvement Center off Hwy 55 in Holly Springs. The extension moves their development plan approval expiration to February 2025. In the letter accompanying their request, Wegmans anticipates construction in mid-to-late 2026.
NC man who could only afford one hearing aid gets 2 new ones as gift from Clayton doctor
A North Carolina audiologist gave a man the gift of sound thanks to a community give-back event.Dr. Melissa Palmer of Clayton Audiology has helped people with their hearing for more than two decades."I enjoy the ability to give the gift of sound through better hearing," said Dr. Palmer. "And for those with hearing loss who have either lost it over the years or have never really heard well, it is a really rewarding experience to see folks enjoying the sounds of life, whether it's communication, grandchildren, environment, birds singing."Her patient Gerald Hardee has struggled with his hearing and could only...
EF-3 tornado 1 year: Golfers, first responders recount life-changing day in Nash, Edgecombe counties
July 19th marks exactly one year since a fast moving tornado devastated communities in Nash and Edgecombe counties.The tornado touched down near the town of Dortches destroying multiple homes, before strengthening to an EF-3 tornado, hitting the Rocky Mount Pfizer plant causing significant damage, and reaching the town of Battleboro.It reached wind gusts of up to 150 miles per hour and went over 16 miles.Thankfully, there were no lives lost, but it's estimate to have caused over $300 million in damage.A year later, we're taking a look back at those impact on how they are moving forward.The GolfersBob Norman and...
2 cyclists hurt in hit-and-run crash in Durham
Two women were hit by a pickup truck while riding bikes in Durham on Saturday morning, according to police. Around 8:17 a.m., officers responded to a report of a crash at the intersection of Primitive Street and Oakwood Avenue. Officers found two cyclists who had been struck by a pickup...
Isabella Strahan Announces She Is Cancer-Free!
Isabella Strahan shared a special YouTube vlog this week, revealing she is cancer-free!. Strahan, the daughter of Michael Strahan and his ex, Jean Muggli, had a malignant brain tumor removed in October, and has since undergone radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple brain surgeries. The 19-year-old posted two new videos this week....
Duke student-athletes honored at the ESPYs for environmental advocacy
Millions watched last week's ESPY Awards for the glitz, glamour and big-name athletes -- but another special part of the program was dedicated to young people using their sports platform to change the world, including a pair of Triangle college student athletes.Duke University student athletes Alayna Burns and Brandon Hersh were both honored at the ESPYs. They were selected as winners of this year's Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award.Burns was a Duke field hockey player. Hersh was on the Blue Devils football team. They worked together to create the Duke Sustainable Athletics Group (DSAG). The program helped to divert...
Four Selected to East-West Shrine Bowl Watch List
DURHAM, N.C. – Four Duke football players were selected to the Shrine Bowl Watch List, the organization announced. Graduate student wide receiver Javon Harvey, senior running back Jaquez Moore, graduate student wide receiver Jordan Moore and redshirt senior safety Jaylen Stinson were all acknowledged. Harvey is in his first...
Flights grounded at RDU as Microsoft takes blame for ‘major’ technical outage impacting several airlines
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN/KDVR) — Microsoft has taken the blame for global technical issues that initially caused a ground stop for Frontier Airlines Thursday night at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. As of Friday morning, the same issues are being felt by Delta and American. On Friday, Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike told the...
Duke basketball transfer says he's 'a lot better' than some might realize
One of the more popular transfer additions the Duke basketball team made this offseason was the acquisition of Tulane wing Sion James after he spent four years with the program. James detailed his recruitment experience on an episode of The Brotherhood Podcast where he said Blue Devil head coach Jon...
UNC pays to settle open meetings lawsuit over Board of Trustees
UNC-CH Board of Trustees chair John Preyer on closed session and athletics. The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill must pay $25,000 and its Board of Trustees must reaffirm its commitment to the state's open meetings laws as part of a settlement agreement over allegations that the university violated those laws.
Stroman On Sports: EA Sports College Football, Olympic Preview, and More
UVA and UNC Faculty Member, Sports Business Expert, and Host of “If You Only Knew,” Deborah Stroman spoke with 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, July 19. She discussed the release of the new EA Sports College Football game in the era of NIL. She also previewed the upcoming Olympics, including what she is most excited for going into the games.
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