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3 people hospitalized in three-car crash in Raleigh
Authorities took three people to the hospital after three crash were involved in a Tuesday crash. The Wake County Sheriff's Office the crash happened at Old Creedmoor Road and Durham Road in Raleigh. Authorities did not have information on the extent of the people's injuries.
Early days of summer plagued by drownings
Despite this summer officially being less than two weeks old, a number of drownings and near-drownings have already occurred within and around Wake County. Last week, a 2-year-old boy died after drowning in a pool at a home in Wendell. The Wake County Sheriff’s Office later posted a condolence message to Deputy Jose Perez-Apodaca and indicated that boy who drowned […] The post Early days of summer plagued by drownings first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County Sheriff’s Office starting salaries increasing
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to offering competitive compensation packages to attract and retain quality law enforcement officers, detention officers, and administrative staff to serve and protect the people and businesses of Wake County, the sheriff’s office said in a statement released last week. In recognition of Sheriff Willie Rowe’s latest recruitment initiative, the starting salary for a […] The post Wake County Sheriff’s Office starting salaries increasing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lucky for Life ticket sold in Wake Forest wins $5,000 in Sunday night’s drawing
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — A Lucky for Life ticket sold Sunday in Wake County helped one player start off the month with a win. According to the North Carolina Education Lottery, a ticket purchased at a convenience store on South Main Street in Wake Forest won $5,000 in Sunday night’s Lucky for Life drawing.
‘Don’t give up on anything’: Raleigh family searching for heirlooms after items accidentally donated to charity
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A local family hopes to reunite with priceless family heirlooms that accidentally got donated to a charity shop. Tammy Nathan and her husband Matthew said it all started when they stopped at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore over the weekend to donate some furniture for a good cause. They just didn’t realize they also left something that could never be replaced.
Tides comeback bid falls short in 13-12 loss to Durham
NORFOLK (Norfolk Tides) – The Norfolk Tides (3-4, 39-43) fell to the Durham Bulls (3-5, 39-44), 13-12, on Tuesday Night at Harbor Park. It was a back-and-forth contest through the first five innings. Durham would lead by six runs after giving up a four-run lead, but the Tides were able to comeback to tie it […]
Vehicle fire at Raleigh-Durham Airport prompts emergency response
The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority’s Fire-Rescue Department and the Morrisville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred near the Terminal 1 curb, where a Suzuki Forenza caught fire. The fire was extinguished, and Wake County EMS transported four people to a local hospital.
Duke University Celebrates Centennial with USFCA All-Academic Awards
Thirty-two Duke Blue Devils have been named to the USFCA All-Academic Team for their exceptional academic achievements in NCAA Fencing. 536 student-athletes are included in the USFCA All-Academic Team. 326 student-athletes received Scholar of Distinction recognition. State of Play. Duke University received the Women's Scholar Team of the Year Award...
Historic carousel reopens at Chavis Park, carrying on Raleigh’s legacy
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A historic landmark in Raleigh is back open for people to enjoy. The Historic Allan Herschell Carousel at John Chavis Memorial Park is back in operation after closing seven months ago for repairs. “I’ve been going on it probably since I was little,” said Hannah...
Dark-colored sedan involved in hit-and-run crash, Durham police seek driver
Durham police are asking for help finding the driver of a hit-and-run crash from last week. Police said around 9:05 p.m. Thursday, June 27 a man was traveling southbound on the 800 block of Ellis Road on an electric scooter. Police said he was hit from behind by a dark-colored sedan.
Durham police warns against 'celebratory gunfire'
2022 - 27 2023 - 98 (51 ShotSpotter) According to DPD’s Crime Analysis Unit, 9% of the city’s sound of shots calls in the year 2023 occurred on January 1, 2023, July 4, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Durham 911 received a total of 343 sound of shots calls on those three days, which was an average of 114 sound of shots calls per day.
Workers across Southern states demand relief from record-breaking heat
Workers from various service industry sectors across Atlanta, Charleston, South Carolina, and Durham, North Carolina, united in a set of simultaneous rallies last month to address the escalating challenge of extreme heat in their workplaces. This coordinated effort, organized by the Union of Southern Service Workers (USSW), aimed to highlight the hazardous conditions faced by employees as temperatures soar to unprecedented levels this summer.
New fish market opens in Raleigh with a focus on N.C. seafood
RALEIGH, N.C. — A new seafood market in Raleigh is trying to provide fresh seafood for the Triangle. Ryan Spekman is the co-owner of Locals Seafood along with Lin Peterson. They focus on selling fresh locally sourced seafood from the North Carolina coast. The dream to open a market...
Hitting the hills with cheese rolling champ Abby Lampe
Abby Lampe has entered the pantheon of great NC State athletes for a sport most people probably didn't know existed. The former engineering student has used her mix of innovation, fearlessness and athleticism to dominate one of the world's most unique competitions.
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.
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