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Raleigh man charged with embezzling $124,000 in state money from assisted living centers
The president of an assisted living management company was arrested Saturday on felony tax charges. Charles Gross Jr., 64, of Raleigh, is charged with nine counts of embezzlement of state property. Gross’ first court appearance is scheduled for Monday in Wake County Superior Court in Raleigh. Authorities have placed...
615 properties on or near New Bern Avenue rezoned for Bus Rapid Transit line
615 properties on or around New Bern Avenue have been rezoned as the City of Raleigh prepares to start construction for the Bus Rapid Transit line.The old DMV building is one of the properties rezoned for mixed-use space at Tuesday's Raleigh City Council meeting.Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said the zoning changes will offer more housing options."Density is key and the federal government is very excited for what we've done," said Baldwin.Lifelong Raleigh resident Angel Howard said the development comes at a price. Some residential properties were rezoned."They're tearing up the community and putting up buildings. It's not right," said Howard.ALSO SEE...
NC Chinese Lantern Fest tickets go on sale
Tickets are on sale for this year's North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, which will return to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre in November. The annual event features more than 40 all new hand-crafted displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage. This is the ninth year the event has been hosted at Booth Amphitheatre. It will run Nov. 16 to Jan.12, 2025.
Raleigh-Richmond rail line groundbreaking prompts visit from U.S. Transportation Secretary
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the Triangle Monday to mark the beginning of construction on a high-speed rail line from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia. “This really represents the beginning of a new era of passenger rail in North Carolina,” Buttigieg said. Buttigieg was...
Using fireworks safely during Independence Day weekend
Bryson Diggs and his father Rashad Diggs have built a tradition over the years: buying fireworks together for the Fourth of July holiday. “I come with my dad basically every year,” Bryson Diggs said. They left the TNT Fireworks tent with an assortment of fireworks, including Pop-Its and the...
Fireworks display will take place in Morrisville, despite statewide drought
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Even though most of the state is in a drought, most towns are still moving forward with fireworks displays. The Town of Morrisville is hosting its “Red, White and Boom” celebration on Wednesday, July 3. Fire Chief Nathan Lozinsky says the department is...
Saint Augustine's University board seeks dismissal of alumni lawsuit
The Saint Augustine’s University Board of Trustees is trying to stop a lawsuit filed by the alumni organization Save SAU Coalition and two former board members. On Monday, lawyers representing the board filed a motion in Wake County Superior Court to dismiss the complaint filed by the Save SAU Coalition and former board members Henry Debnam and John Larkins.
VinFast’s $4B EV factory remains delayed over contractor approvals
Plans to build VinFast’s proposed $4 billion electric vehicle factory in Moncure, Chatham County, remain on hold as the county awaits information on the contractors that will be working on the site. “The Chatham County Central Permitting and Inspections Department has finished reviewing the revised plans for both the...
The 5:00 News – Pittsboro Water System, Buckhorn Flea Market, Mural Misspelling
97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition of the news, we hear about Pittsboro’s water merger happening today. We also get the latest on the Buckhorn Flea Market. We hear a Media Hub story on a campus mural with a problematic misspelling, and more. In sports, more Tar Heels signing in the NBA, year in review for athletics, and more.
CAL THOMAS: Biden claims to know right from wrong
At a rally in Raleigh, N.C., following his universally criticized debate performance, President Biden attempted to draw a distinction between himself and Donald Trump: “I know how to tell the truth. I know right from wrong.”. Knowing right from wrong presumes a standard that is universal, not personal. Try...
Power back on for many customers in Durham, Wake and other counties after trees fall on power lines
Electricity has been restored to most customers across multiple counties in central North Carolina.Duke Energy workers spent the morning on Lakeview Drive clearing trees that fell on some power lines causing dozens to lose power.According to the Duke Energy outage map, only a few dozen homes lost power in that area because of it.Sunday night storms led to downed trees that fell or power linesThe peak of the outages was around 5:30 p.m., according to a Duke Energy map. The map now shows most across the Triangle should have their power back on.The severe weather also caused troubles at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. There are only a handful of delays and cancellations on Monday morning compared to the hundreds of flights on Sunday.This comes as Independence Day approaches. Airports across the country are dealing with a record number of travelers.SEE ALSO | Hurricane Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 storm on Caribbean island of Carriacou in GrenadaThe storm is the earliest to ever reach Category 4 strength in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.
Where to see July 4th fireworks near Raleigh, Durham, other Triangle-area towns: LIST
Independence Day celebrations are taking place across North Carolina and in the Triangle.Here is a list of events and ways to celebrate July 4th in your area.WENDELLTuesday, July 2nd from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wendell Community Park: 601 W. Third Street.Visitors can enjoy food trucks, outdoor activities, and music before the fireworks display, that begins at sundown. Shuttle buses run all evening starting at 6:30 p.m. wanting to visit the park after grabbing dinner or a drink on Main Street downtown. Wendell Community Park is accepting up to 500 for vehicle parking on-site. Golf cart and handicap parking...
Tree down in Wake Forest; lightning strikes barn in Willow Springs, sparking fire
Severe weather caused thousands across North Carolina to lose power Sunday night with minor reports of storm damage. Rain and storms could impact the Monday morning commute, especially east of the Triangle and along the Interstate 95 corridor, according to WRAL meteorologist Elizabeth Gardner. However, the bulk of the rain should move away by 8 a.m.
More than 30 food trucks to serve people at Dix Park ahead of Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks
The Raleigh 4th of July Fireworks are going to be bigger -- and more delicious -- than ever, with more than 30 food trucks ready to take part.ABC11 is a proud sponsor of this year's event, and if you can't make it out in person, you can watch the full show on ABC11 or the ABC11 North Carolina app.But for those who can make it out, bring your appetite!SEE ALSO | Everything you need to know before the showOrganizers heard the feedback from last year and decided to up the food truck game in 2023. More than 30 food trucks...
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