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Husband, wife dead in Burlington murder-suicide, deputies say
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies said a husband and wife are dead after a murder-suicide in Burlington Friday. The sheriff's office said it happened at a home on the 3000 block of Beaver Creek Road. Deputies responded to the shots fired call around 7:12 a.m. When deputies arrived, they...
The Morning News: Orange County Drug Arrest, Hillsborough Break-Ins
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Hillsborough Police Seeking Information on Vehicle Break-Ins
The Hillsborough Police Department is seeking information on a series of motor vehicle break-ins which occurred early on Thursday morning. Officers say a group of individuals came into town in a stolen vehicle and broke into multiple vehicles, mainly in the Beckett’s Ridge, Pinewood Station and Waterstone neighborhoods. Police say the individuals also entered a residence through an open garage door and stole person property, including car keys which were then used to steal two other vehicles. One of the vehicles has since been recovered.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into two vehicles on Durham highway, police say
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Friday afternoon in Durham.The Durham Police Department said officers responded to reports of a crash involving a motorcycle just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of NC Highway 98 and Chandler Road.Police said a man on a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle was driving east on NC Highway 98 when the front end of the motorcycle hit the back of a Jeep that was stopped and waiting to turn left onto Chandler Road. After hitting the Jeep, the motorcycle crossed the double yellow line into oncoming traffic and collided with the front of a 2018 Nissan work van.The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.Police said no other injuries were reported.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Investigator G. Munter at 919-560-4935 ext. 29448.
Chapel Hill man appears in court facing murder charge
A Chapel Hill man charged with murder appeared in court on Thursday for the first time since his arrest. Mario Thompson is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling. At 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Police Department responded to a shooting...
Man on motorcycle killed in Burlington crash
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Police are investigating a crash that led to the death of a man who was riding a motorcycle on Thursday night. At around 9:54 p.m. on Thursday, the Burlington Police Department and Burlington Fire Department came to the 1700 block of Durham Street after getting a report of a two-vehicle crash […]
Man in custody after car wash robbery in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — A man is behind bars after a car wash was robbed in Burlington Friday. Burlington police said they responded to the Auto Bell Carwash at 3420 S. Church Street in regards to a robbery around 4 p.m. Investigators said officers saw the suspect's car a short...
2 teens charged after fatal shooting in Burlington on Bellvue Street, police say
BURLINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — Police in the Triad have charged two teens in connection to a fatal shooting. According to the Burlington Police Department, just before midnight on Monday, they responded to Bellvue Street about a shooting. At the scene, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Kemori […]
Burlington Police Department named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year
BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Burlington Police Department was named the 2024 North Carolina Law Enforcement Agency of the Year. The recognition happened during the annual North Carolina Police Executives Association conference in Wilmington. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. The honor is given to agencies...
Durham family mourns former Winston Salem State football player killed in car crash
When 27-year-old Picasso Keaton was driving home on July 11, his family had no idea they'd never see him again.According to his parents, Keaton was driving in Granville County when another driver allegedly crossed the center lane and collided with his vehicle and killed him."For it to be just a kid trying to get home and have his life taken from him, it's not right man," his father Preston Keaton said.Wednesday, the Durham family spoke with ABC11 about the sudden loss of a beloved son, brother, friend and coach."It was taken from me. It was taken from a lot of...
The Morning News: Murder in Chapel Hill, CHCCS Facilities Plan
97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every weekday morning, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck recaps the day’s news, from local government to business developments to UNC sports. Click here to listen back to all of Aaron’s daily news reports, which you can hear live during “This Morning with Aaron Keck” every weekday from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Dearborn Drive in Durham closed due to gas leak, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A road is closed in a Durham neighborhood Thursday morning due to a gas leak. Around 8:45 a.m., police said that Dearborn Drive in Durham is closed from Maplewood Drive to Ruth Street. So far, there have been no words on any evacuations. Durham police...
Meet the New Generation of Unarmed First Responders in This New Podcast Series
One out of every five people shot and killed by police in the U.S. since 2015 was in the middle of a mental health crisis, according to tracking by The Washington Post. These deaths, along with pressure from activists, have prompted cities across the country to change their approach to emergency calls. Instead of armed police, a new generation of first responders, including EMTs and social workers, are handling 911 calls involving mental illness, addiction or homelessness.
The Fifth Branch: Convincing the Cops
How do you convince police officers that it makes sense to send unarmed mental health workers to some 911 calls?. This is the first episode of the three-part special series, The Fifth Branch, a special series by Tradeoffs and The Marshall Project that examines what it looks like when one community dramatically changes how it responds to people in crisis. Scroll down to listen to the episode or read the transcript.
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