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Rabies notice issued in Wake County after fox bites woman in Knightdale
KNIGHTSDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — A fox tested positive for rabies after biting a woman in Knightdale on Thursday. According to Wake County Public Health and Wake County Animal Control, the incident occurred in a neighborhood near the corner of Kemp Drive and Hodge Road. The woman was bitten while attempting to break up a fight between the fox and an unknown cat.
City Council decision pending: Mixed reactions to proposed Red Hat Amphitheater relocation
Raleigh planners share plans for expanding Convention Center & moving Red Hat Amphitheater. The future of Raleigh's downtown entertainment scene is in flux. Plans are underway to move the popular Red Hat Amphitheater one block south, allowing for a significant expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center. However, this proposal faces...
North Carolina City Among the Hottest in America This Year
If you feel like it’s extra hot outside, that’s because it’s hotter than normal this summer. In fact, experts say that this summer is one of the hottest in America ever, including in one North Carolina city. So, make sure to hydrate and stay cool this summer, being getting overheated is no joke.
Gov. Cooper, Nancy Pelosi speak at NC Democratic fundraiser in Raleigh
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Fire alarm defects prompt 'fire watch' in Wake schools
Wake County system schools will need to operate a “fire watch” after inspectors discovered more than two dozen schools’ fire alarms could no longer signal needed maintenance to school staff. The school system has been operating under a fire watch since Wednesday, the school system announced Thursday....
NC Highway Patrol salutes NC State sports in goal of securing country's best-looking cruiser
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) has paired with NC State Athletics as it looks to earn the title of best-looking cruiser in the country. The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest and NCSHP is asking for your vote. The...
Pelosi headlines NC Democratic fundraiser as rumors swirl over Biden's candidacy
Gov. Cooper, Nancy Pelosi speak at NC Democratic fundraiser in Raleigh. Every year, North Carolina Democrats host what they call the “Unity Dinner” — a fundraiser that in presidential years serves as a sort of pre-convention kickoff and get-out-the-vote bonanza. More than 900 Democrats turned out at...
‘Saturday on South’ Party Set for July 20 In Raleigh
RALEIGH – Join the City of Raleigh for ‘Saturday on South’! On July 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the City will host a party on W. South Street between S. Dawson and S. McDowell Streets. In September, the Raleigh City Council will vote on whether...
5 NC cities among best places in US for renters
North Carolina is one of the top states Americans are moving to and five of its cities rank among the top 20 places for renters to live in the country, according to a new analysis. In a new report conducted by the rental company RentCafe, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington,...
'We're trying to make a living': Early closure ordinance slashes profits for Glenwood South food vendors
Glenwood food vendor sales hurt by city change to operating hours. Food cart operators in Glenwood South are warning that their businesses are at risk. They said a city-mandated change to their operating hours has significantly cut their profits. The ordinance requires food carts to close much earlier than before....
Teen delegate from Raleigh represents North Carolina at RNC
North Carolina has a large delegation at the Republican National Convention this week.Among the group of 74 officially casting their votes for Donald Trump as president is a Wake County teenager.Cardinal Gibbons High School student Kelcey Shull, 17, is the youngest North Carolina delegate. Cardinal Gibbons High School is a private Catholic high school located in Raleigh.ABC11 spoke with her at the convention to talk about her time in Milwaukee."I think it's a united front for the Republican Party, which has been really great," she said. "I'm really happy about the VP pick because he's a younger guy... having young people involved is great."Shull said she's been going to political events since she was seven years old.SEE ALSO | Fact-checking Donald Trump's RNC speech on immigration, the economy, world affairs and more
Remodeling Contractor Accused Of Defrauding Johnston County Family
SMITHFIELD – A remodeling contractor using a stolen identity is accused of defrauding a Johnston County family. Carlton Seymour Andrean, age 50, formerly of Clayton, NC had reportedly been on the run for several years. He was recently located in South Carolina and returned to Johnston County on June 26, 2024 and formally charged.
Raleigh Convention Center hosts ‘Saturday on South’ block party to get community input
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — City leaders are using the “Saturday on South” block party to get people’s input on expansion plans for the Raleigh Convention Center. “They’ve been inundated long lines of folks willing and excited about learning about our projects and engaging and share that feedback,” said Evan Raleigh, assistant city manager.
Global IT outage has widespread impacts on city and state agencies in the Triangle
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — City and state agencies are working to get up and running after experiencing a range of interruptions with their services due to the global IT outage. The NCDMV said all of its driver licenses offices are back open after being impacted by the outage. Most plate agencies, which are privately run and managed by the DMV will remain closed until Monday. A spokesperson said the DMV will try to contact people who had appointments this morning to reschedule.
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