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Duke University Adds Accomplished Coach Kenyetta Iyevbele to Track & Field Team
DURHAM – Duke Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Shawn Wilbourn announced Friday afternoon the addition of Kenyetta Iyevbele to the coaching staff as an assistant track & field and cross country coach. Iyevbele joins the Blue Devils following a two-year stint as the Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach at the University of Delaware. “I am excited to announce that Kenyetta Iyevbele will be joining our team as an assistant track & field and cross country coach,” said Wilbourn. “Coach Iyevbele has an impressive background as a coach and athlete, and she is someone who has the…
Shots, crash: Man dies on Raleigh's Milburnie Road
RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh police said a man was shot as he drove on Milburnie Road early Saturday. He crashed his car into a tree in the 2400 block of Milburnie and died of his injuries. In a call to 911, someone reported hearing the shots then the crash.
RECAP: Courage win in pens again after Jackson’s equalizer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 26, 2024) — The North Carolina Courage used a late equalizer to force a 1-1 draw and shoot out from the spot, which they won 5-4, to claim two points against Racing Louisville FC Friday night in NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup group stage action at Lynn Family Stadium. The Courage now have four points from two matches in group play.
NC officer on leave after Juneteenth social media post, activists in Raleigh outraged
Raleigh Police Officer Daniel Clay Twiddy is facing backlash after making strong statements about Juneteenth being a made-up holiday. Local activists are sounding the alarm."I just wonder when his reign of terror is going to end," questioned social justice activist Kerwin Pittman.Pittman is one of the many people reacting to a post that's been circulating online and gaining traction of Raleigh officer D.C. Twiddy.ABC11 has not confirmed the authenticity of the social media picture that Officer Twiddy is accused of posting. It is not clear if Twiddy posted the photo along with the text about Juneteenth. We have reached...
Part of Falls of Neuse Road closed due to downed power lines, Raleigh police say
Downed power lines have closed part of Falls of Neuse Road, the Raleigh Police Department said on X Friday. At 10:46 a.m., Raleigh police said the 5000 block of Falls of Neuse Road is currently closed. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route and avoid the area.
Welter: Even in EA Sports College Football 25, UNC vs. NC State is a classic
Future scholars will surely detect a precipitous dip in productivity from the male subset circa the week July 19, 2024. Some will argue the decline started a few days earlier on the 16th, EA Sports College Football 25's early access release date. "I have no idea," NC State head coach...
A mom left her two toddlers in a sweltering hot car to gamble at a casino. Now she’s been jailed for murder
A mom who left her two young daughters inside a sweltering hot car while she gambled inside a casino has now been jailed for their murders. Launice Battle, 31, from Wake County, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder in the deaths of Trinity Milbourne, two, and her sister Amora, three.
Youngsville National Night Out is Aug. 9
Youngsville’s first ever National Night Out. The event will take place Aug. 9 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at 249 Holden Road in Youngsville, on the campus of Faith Baptist Church. The public is invited. This annual community event promises fun, connection, and a chance to strengthen neighborhood bonds. Meet police officers from local departments, members of various churches, […] The post Youngsville National Night Out is Aug. 9 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Governor Cooper attends the Governor’s School
The Governor attended the Governor’s School West at Greensboro College. Visiting several classrooms and speaking to an assembly of nearly 400 of the state’s top academic students, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper reiterated his commitment to advancing public school education. “Governor’s School brings together our best and brightest students...
NCHSAA SAAC Team Presents to NC Athletic Directors at the North Carolina Coaching Clinic
On Tuesday, July 16th, thirteen NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council Members (SAAC) presented to over 40 NC Athletic Directors at the 2024 NC Coaches Clinic held at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. The preparation and dedication from the SAAC members contributed to the success of this presentation. We appreciate the athletic directors in attendance for listening to us and hopefully receiving beneficial information and insight.
What is WEA? Here's what to know about NC's emergency alert system.
Many North Carolina residents received unexpected notifications on their mobile devices July 25 with the attached text "Activate WEA in Region 6." This morning, many residents have questions. The alert referred to a child abduction in Durham. The missing child, Geon King-Parriett, was last seen July 25. The National Center for Missing and...
Watch what NC politicians are doing to our elections, not what they’re saying about them
When people who actually care about free and fair elections called the wave of election law changes in North Carolina voter suppression, conservatives and election deniers clutched their proverbial pearls and cried that they were being unfairly attacked. They said making same day registration more difficult, requiring an ID to cast a ballot, complicating mail-in […]
Deputies, Police Search Benson Home
BENSON – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Benson Police Department, served a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of E. Kennedy Circle, Thursday morning. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office STAR team and Narcotics Division executed the search warrant following an undercover operation...
SSS grad receives Gates Scholarship
SMITHFIELD — Denasia Dixon has received a Gates Scholarship to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a June graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School. The Gates Scholarship is based on evidence that a last-dollar scholarship can enable high-potential, low-income minority students to excel in their coursework and graduate from college. In all, 750 students received Gates […] The post SSS grad receives Gates Scholarship first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Duke basketball freshman continues to receive heavy praise from teammates
There are a lot of expectations surrounding the Duke basketball freshmen class and most of them involve Cooper Flagg, the top ranked recruit in the sport, but another rookie is turning heads during summer workouts. Kon Knueppel made a strong rise up the recruiting rankings last summer and he continued...
Car And Semi Collide On S. Brightleaf Boulevard
SMITHFIELD – No injuries were reported in a two vehicle collision on S. Brightleaf Boulevard at Massey Street. The accident happened around 9:20am Friday. A tractor trailer appeared to have been attempting to make a right turn onto Massey Street when a car struck the right side of the truck.
Man charged with selling drugs after fatal overdose at Raleigh nightclub
Man charged in connection to fatal overdose at Raleigh nightclub. Raleigh police have arrested a man after they say someone died after buying drugs from him at a Raleigh nightclub earlier this month. Luis Baez-Roman was arrested and charged with trafficking schedule I, possession with intent to sell and deliver...
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