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17-Year-Old Is Youngest Black Person To Earn Pilot’s License In N.C. And U.S.
INDIAN TRAIL, NC – Ryan Garner made history by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the country. The 17-year-old from Indian Trail, N.C., recently obtained his private pilot license. Garner is also the first Black pilot to receive the distinction in North Carolina. According to WSOC-TV, Garner was...
‘Daunting Issue’: Hillsborough Hosts First Workshop of Affordable Housing Series
The Town of Hillsborough recently hosted its first Affordable Housing Workshop, the first of several that the town plans to host in an effort to inform a strategic approach to affordable housing. The town currently does not have a dedicated housing department, and Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell said the series...
Graham Police search for suspect behind armed robbery at AutoZone
GRAHAM, N.C. — Police in Alamance County are asking for help to find an armed robbery suspect. Graham Police report that they were called to the AutoZone on South Main Street on Sunday at 8:57 p.m. Employees reported that a suspect had entered the business, showed off a firearm,...
Trees down across the Triangle Monday morning after early morning storms
Storms have knocked down trees across the Triangle Monday morning. A tree knocked down some power lines on Brandywine Road near Trinity Road in Cary Monday morning. Morning commuters should take an alternate route while crews work to make repairs. Earlier Monday morning, a tree fell on Dunn Road off...
Monday Mix: A New Weekly Program To Highlight Local Events
When you’re busy, it’s almost too hard to keep up with what’s new in our Triangle ecosystem. That’s why every week we are bringing you a curated mix of the week ahead in GrepBeat and the Triangle tech community, so that you’re always in the know. Plus, an extra special selection at the end of each episode for your own personal mix.
Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities
DevOps.com is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report through which opportunities for DevOps professionals will be highlighted as part of an effort to better serve our audience. Our goal in these challenging economic times is to make it just that much easier for DevOps professionals to advance their careers.
Editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon honored with Green Eyeshade Award
The Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest regional journalism contest, recognized Capitol Broadcasting Company’s editorial cartoonist Dennis Draughon for outstanding visual commentary. The Society of Professional Journalists annually honors outstanding work by Southern journalists. Draughon placed third in editorial cartoons, in the Green Eyeshade’s graphic division. In assessing the editorial cartooning entries, judging stressed originality and effectiveness of message. Most recently, Draughon’s work was honored with Editor & Publisher Magazine’s EPPY award for best editorial/political cartoons.
Duke Women’s Golfers Set for Events in Finland, Pennsylvania & Arkansas this Week
Four Duke women's golfers are set to compete in different events this week, with Anna Cañado Espinal in Finland, Rylie Heflin in Pennsylvania, and Katie Li and Emma McMyler in Arkansas. Cañado Espinal will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27. Heflin will...
USA Baseball Names 2024 18U National Team Roster
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today named the roster for the 2024 18U National Team following the conclusion of the 18U National Team Training Camp in Cary, North Carolina. The 20-player roster is set to compete in the 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-18 Baseball World Cup Americas Qualifier in Panama City, Panama, from August 2-11. “After a tremendously competitive Training Camp, we are excited to name our final twenty-player roster,” said 18U National Team Manager Rick Eckstein. “We believe that we have put together a roster that is built to win and represent the United States well in international competition. We will spend the next week and a half preparing to the best of our abilities to win a gold medal in Panama.”
Man dies after car crashes along highway in Durham, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Police in Durham closed part of U.S. 15/501 Sunday after a deadly car crash in the area between Morreene Road and N.C. 751. The crash was first reported around 5:35 p.m. Sunday in the southbound area of the highway, according to a statement from the Durham Police Department.
NC State NBA 2024 Summer League Update: 7/21/24
Yesterday, 4 former NC State players played their final games in the 2024 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. DJ Burns had 8 points in 12 minutes of play, shooting 3 of 6 from the field in the Cavs 100-93 win over the Pacers. He also had 2 rebounds and 1 block.
Durham Schools providing more mental health resources for students and families
DURHAM N.C. (WNCN) — Durham Public Schools is investing in students’ mental health ahead of the new school year. The district’s senior executive director of student support services Dr. Laverne Mattocks-Perry says they expected to see more students and families needing mental health assistance coming out of the pandemic but the demand has been even greater than they thought.
Gov. Cooper, Nancy Pelosi speak at NC Democratic fundraiser in Raleigh
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Alex Ovechkin Talks Evgeny Kuznetsov’s NHL Exit & Potential KHL Transition
Ovechkin discusses former Capitals teammate Kuznetsov terminating his NHL contract, hinting at a potential move to the KHL, post All-Star Game performance. Kuznetsov agreed to mutual contract termination with the Carolina Hurricanes, forfeiting $6 million in salary. Kuznetsov, likely to join the KHL, has not yet finalized the deal. Yes,...
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