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$1B titanium plant, 450 jobs lured to Fayetteville with taxpayer aid
A titanium manufacturer plans to invest more than $850 million in a reclamation facility in Fayetteville — a project that would bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to Cumberland County over the next several years, state commerce officials said Tuesday. The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Economic Investment Committee approved...
Lights now up on dark Raleigh street after home invasion attempt sparked concerns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — After months of waiting, streetlights that used to lie on the ground are now up in a Raleigh townhome community. One homeowner hopes the lights will prevent another attempted home invasion. CBS 17 spoke to Precious almost two months ago when two men, one of...
Recent drought leads to rise in yellowjackets buzzing beneath the surface
Yellow jackets build more nests underground due to lack of food source during drought. Due to recent rain, you might have found yourself mowing the yard more frequently. If you're like me, you had a scare when you accidentally mowed over a yellow jacket nest. I'm thankful I didn't get stung, but it got me thinking about how drought could affect these nests.
Former firefighter builds home with new fire sprinkler system
(BPT) - Jesse Faust originally became a firefighter and an EMT to help people. Then, in the summer of 2022, the unthinkable happened. Faust was involved in a severe car accident that left him partially paralyzed and forced him into disability retirement. While the accident ended his firefighting career, it did not stifle his passion for educating the public about the critical need to maximize fire safety for their homes and, more importantly, for their families.
Durham Bulls to host MLB Home Run Derby X
The Durham Bulls Athletic Park is one of four locations announced as a host site for Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby X 2024. MLB describes the expo as an exciting twist on the classic MLB Home Run Derby. Fans of home runs, crazy catches and exciting action will have their fill with the event, as it brings a lot […] The post Durham Bulls to host MLB Home Run Derby X first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Deputy dives into sinking, flooded SUV to save Durham driver; 2nd rescue in same area
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham County deputy was part of the second rescue of flooded drivers in the same stretch of road in Durham during a flash flood warning Monday afternoon, officials said. The first flood rescue happened around 3:30 p.m. on a service road along the 4000...
Richardson Memorial Library turns petting zoo
EMPORIA, Va. — The Richardson Memorial Library was transformed into a petting zoo on Thursday afternoon in one of many attempts by library staff to get kids into the library and interested in new topics. Marcela Lara brings her daughter to most of the programs hosted by the library,...
Teen ‘seriously hurt,’ woman injured after shooting in Clayton neighborhood, police say
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — A fourteen-year-old is “seriously hurt” and a woman is injured after a shooting that took place early Tuesday morning in Clayton. Around 3 a.m., officers with the Clayton Police Department said they were dispatched to a person suffering from a gunshot wound near Pond Street and Durham Street. A short time later, officers responded to an additional call of a gunshot victim near Joyner Street, they said.
Top moments of 2023-24: No. 5 - Another national qualifier for cross country
In the fall of 2022, Gaston College set school history when Victoria Perez became the first student-athlete to participate in a National Junior College Athletic Association national championship event. Last fall, Rhinos freshman Keirieonna Wilson duplicated Perez's feat by qualifying for the 2023 NJCAA nationals. Wilson made the most of...
Parents call for Wake principal's resignation after alleged abuse went unreported for 19 months
Within weeks of the 2022 fall semester, three staff members at East Wake High reported fellow teacher James Rencher to East Wake Principal Stacey Alston, according to recently leaked emails and letters given exclusively to WRAL News. It would take 19 more months before law enforcement was notified. On Oct....
Child custody dispute turns violent in Hillsborough, two charged
Hillsborough police arrested and charged two people involved in a custody dispute that turned violent Monday afternoon. Police responded to a call regarding a reported kidnapping on Cheshire Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered it was a child custody dispute that escalated to violence. There were no reported injuries, and the...
Pinpoint Weather: Scattered storms likely on Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The warm, muggy, and rainy pattern continues across Southwest and Central Virginia. Expect a daily chance for scattered showers and storms throughout the work week. A stationary front will help provide the region with scattered showers and storms on Tuesday. While a few morning showers are possible, increasing rain chances are slated […]
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 21, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 21, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-8-6, FB: 7. Day: 6-0-9, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
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