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Wayne County wins its first ever state championship
CHERRYVILLE – There were over 90 teams in North Carolina who participated in the 2024 American Legion Baseball season, but only one team came away with the state championship and that was Wayne County Post 11 thanks to their defeat of Wilmington Post 10 by a score of 7-2 on July 24. The state championship win was the first in the 60-year history of the Post 11 baseball program, and head coach Adam Pate said that the win was due, not only to the players...
18 swim sites in eastern North Carolina fail water quality standard tests
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — More than a dozen swim sites across eastern North Carolina have failed Swim Guide tests this week after recent periods of heavy rains. Sites that failed to meet the water quality standards include: “This is a direct result of the enormous amount of rain we’ve had over the last week or […]
EnergyUnited awards grants totaling $20,000 to three local nonprofits
EnergyUnited has awarded grants to three local nonprofit organizations as part of CoBank’s Sharing Success Program. This year grants, totaling $20,000, have been awarded to the Ada Jenkins Center, the EnergyUnited Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina. The Ada Jenkins Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping...
Judge strikes down North Carolina abortion restriction, but upholds another
A federal judge ruled Friday that a provision in North Carolina's abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently, affirming that it was too vague to be enforced reasonably.The implementation of that requirement was already halted last year by U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles until a lawsuit challenging portions of the abortion law enacted by the Republican-dominated General Assembly in 2023 was litigated further. Eagles now says a permanent injunction would be issued at some point.But Eagles on Friday restored enforcement of another provision that she had previously blocked...
Triangle organization helps domestic abuse survivors find housing
The cost of rent in Wake County is up more than 50 percent in the last five years, and when the cost of living goes up--it can add another barrier for people who are trying to leave a domestic violence situation.When we talk about domestic violence, we rarely talk about the financial abuse component of the problem. But InterAct's Sheryl Cromedy says it's present in almost every domestic violence situation, often as a means of control."This may look like not allowing them to work. So that they can be the breadwinner in the family, and they are always having to...
Thousands of customers were without power in Knightdale
Thousands of people were without power near Knightdale in Wake County.According to the Duke Energy outage map, over 6000 customers were without power Sunday morning.The number is now down to around 150.ABC11 has contacted Duke Energy about the outage cause and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators seeking clues in shooting outside Greene County business
MAURY, N.C. (WNCT) – A man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in a shooting incident in Maury Thursday night. Greene County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Maury Supply around 8:20pm Thursday night after a man received a “superficial” gunshot wound to the leg, according to a news release. Investigators said the victim, who […]
15+ arrested, 50 cars seized, guns, drugs found at massive Granville County cockfighting ring, sheriff says
"Thousands of dollars" were seized, but the sheriff did not have an estimate yet for the amount of seized money -- adding that $10,000 in cash was found in just one car at the site less than a half-mile from the Wake County line.
Driver flown to trauma center after crashing into tree near North Fayetteville
A single-car crash left a driver seriously injured Sunday morning.It happened on Elliot Bridge Road near Linden and North Fayetteville just before 6:30 a.m.Upon arrival, units found a Chevrolet SUV had crashed into a tree with the driver pinned inside the vehicle.Authorities said they were able to free the driver.The driver was then flown to a trauma center for their injuries. Their identity has not been released yet.The driver is facing charges for driving while intoxicated, speeding, using a fictitious plate on a vehicle, and not wearing a seatbelt.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Dave Doeren says NC State canceled App State matchup at ACC's request
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Dave Doeren spoke on the decision to cancel the Wolfpack's 2025 game at App State. Doeren appeared on the Josh Graham Show at the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte Thursday and, among other topics, discussed the decision to cancel the game at Kidd-Brewer Stadium in favor of a home-and-home non-conference series with Virginia, pointing out instruction from the ACC not to play road games against mid-major schools.
'Sailor Moon' voice actress describes secrecy, thrill of her job
GalaxyCon in downtown Raleigh this week brings a cavalcade of pop culture icons, comic book artists and voice actors. Among that group is Cristina Vee Valenzuela, known professionally as “Cristina Vee.” This is Vee’s second time at GalaxyCon Raleigh, and she said she hoped to see more of the city this time.
Downtown Raleigh sees economic boost as GalaxyCon draws in thousands of fans
Thousands descended on downtown Raleigh with colorful costumes attending the 7th GalaxyCon at the Convention Center.Only at GalaxyCon could you get serenaded by Ariel, see her reunited with Prince Eric, and meet Princess Tiana all in the same afternoon."This is why we do what we do ...because you want work to touch somebody and move someone," said Anika Noni Rose, who voices Tiana.These famous voices said Raleigh's GalaxyCon is always one of their favorites."There are so many people here and it's such a diverse group and it's just such a great experience, such a great vibe with all the people,"...
Jordan Waters: "I Can't Wait To Go Out There"
NC State running back Jordan Waters met with the media in the breakout session of the 2024 ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. So now you know the defense over there at Duke. How do you think you’ll take advantage of that being on the other side?. I know the...
GalaxyCon underway at the Raleigh Convention Center
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Training company hosts CPR certification for pet owners in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - In one county in the east, taught a CPR course took place specifically for pet lovers. Pet professionals gathered at Performance Dog Supply on Sunday in Jacksonville to learn techniques to help dogs and cats in time of need. The course is a five hour class by a company known as Pet Tech and instructed by Nicole Quickly.
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