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5 killed in crash on I-95 involving 3 tractor-trailers and 2 SUVs in North Carolina
Families in North Carolina and Georgia are mourning the loss of loved ones after five people were killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 95 on Wednesday afternoon.The crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. and involved three tractor-trailers and two SUVs in Wilson County.A tractor-trailer driver who was hauling orange juice crashed into two SUVs and another tractor-trailer carrying a load of eggs. A third tractor-trailer, which was hauling sand, was also hit, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP).The truck hauling orange juice erupted into flames and was badly burned. The impact from the crash...
DBR Podcast #639 - The Computer That Says Duke Is #2
The latest edition of the Duke Basketball Roundup features a look at the rankings of Bart Torvik, who plugged a whole bunch of data into his computer and asked it to give him an analytical preseason ranking of every team in college basketball. It spat out two teams at the very top of the heap, the Houston Cougars and the Duke Blue Devils. It even projects how many points per game Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Kneuppel will average next season.
Maalik Murphy says he couldn't have found a better spot than Duke in transfer portal
One of the first moves Manny Diaz made after being named head football coach of the Duke Football program, after doing everything he could to minimize the departure of his current players to the transfer portal, was look for talent to boost his future team. With a signal caller heading out the door in Riley Leonard, Diaz made landing a QB of his own a priority and recalled a connection he had made with then Texas Longhorn Maalik Murphy nearly ten years prior.
Latest Duke Chronicle Profile - Cooper Flagg
The Duke Chronicle’s latest profile is out and it’s of freshman sensation Cooper Flagg. He’s widely expected to be the star freshman in college basketball but we might have to accept the possibility that teammate Khaman Maluach may emerge as the better player. He started fairly late and has immense potential. But for now, the buzz is with Flagg, and for good reason.
Downtown Durham business owners share frustrations over rent, parking, safety as 2 businesses leave
Two more businesses in downtown Durham are leaving. Cuban restaurant Copa and 321 Coffee are closing their doors. The news was shocking to community members like Hailey Carpenter."The rent prices in Durham are astronomical and something needs to be done about it, especially from a government side of things," said Carpenter.The owners of 321 Coffee told ABC11 that they chose not to renew their lease.In April, ABC11 spoke to the owner of Copa after the restaurant had gotten a new lease on life after posting online appeals for support. It was on the verge of shutting its doors, but the...
Durham man faces narcotics charges
On Sunday, July 21st, 2024 the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office arrested and charged 53 year old Durham, N.C. Township resident Kent Christopher James with the commission of the following Felonious narcotics offenses; (1) count of Possession of Mariuana, (1) count of Possession with Intent to Manufacture Sell Deliver Marijuana and (1) count of Maintaining Vehicle Dwelling Place of Controlled Substance. In addition he was charged with (1) count of Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.
Durham police car damaged in crash, no injuries reported
A Durham police car and a Kia Soul were involved in a crash Wednesday on North Roxboro Street at East Club Boulevard. The crash occurred around 1:45 p.m., according to Durham police. Sky 5 flew overhead at 2:30 p.m. A Durham police car in the middle of North Roxboro Street had visible front-end damage.
North Carolina Alert: Flood Watch as 3” Rain Expected Today
Raleigh, NC – North Carolina residents are under a flood watch through tonight as up to 3 inches of rain is expected across the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for scattered flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and places with poor drainage. Strong to severe thunderstorms are also forecasted, contributing to the heavy rainfall.
U.S. Army soldier sentenced to three years in prison on fraud, theft of government property charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — A U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3), Christopher Hammond, 38, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a scheme that resulted in the theft of government property in which he got at least $2 million in proceeds. Hammond was also ordered to pay restitution in the […]
ABC11 Together Perspectives for July 2024: Nonprofit Opportunities, Crisis Response, School Supplies
ABC11 Together Perspectives for July features segments onTriangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership CenterThe Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center puts young people in touch with various local nonprofits and charitiesNAMI Crisis InterventionNAMI provides training to first responders on how to better respond to a mental health crisis in the communityTools4SchoolsWakeEd Partnership provides a supply store where teachers can get school supplies for free. Their donation drive is underway.
Raleigh holds annual DEI conference amid recent reckoning by UNC system
More than 1,300 people gathered at the Raleigh Convention Center on Tuesday for the city's annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Conference.The event, presented by the Triangle DEI Alliance and in conjunction with the Raleigh Chamber, brings together corporations large and small, business executives, and employees to workshop and discuss DEI initiatives."We serve people who look different from us...and so it's important that the company reflects the people that we serve," said Audrey Barbee, a Durham native and NCCU graduate working for pharmaceutical giant Merck.Barbee said engaging with other employees and companies at forums like Tuesday's conference has been eye-opening --...
Hannah Aspden set to make a splash again at the Paris Paralympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the 2024 Olympic Games kick off with the opening ceremony on July 26, this year's Paralympics are set to begin a bit later -- and one North Carolina athlete is set to make a splash yet again then. Hannah Aspden has qualified again to swim...
Doctor fired from Duke for resisting DEI agenda says majority of colleagues agree
Duke University Hospital was named one of the best hospitals in America last week in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals” rankings, but a doctor who was recently fired from Duke for openly criticizing the hospital’s internal politics is speaking out. Dr. Kendall...
Green fundraising outpaces Morrow in superintendent race
(The Center Square) – Democrat Mo Green is raking in the donations in North Carolina’s election race for superintendent of public instruction. Green raised more than six times the amount of Republican opponent Michele Morrow in the second fundraising quarter. “Mo has made history in North Carolina: No other candidate for state Superintendent of Public Instruction has raised even close to this much before,” said Misti Williams, Green’s campaign manager,...
Eastern North Carolina hospitals seeing boosts in emergency department visits
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Some Eastern North Carolina hospitals have reported bumps in COVID-19 cases recently. In the most recent report from the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, 4.9 percent of emergency department visits showed symptoms of a respiratory virus, up 0.2 percent from the prior week. Cathy Fischer, The Director […]
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