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Roster Revealed for 2024 15U National Team Training Camp
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today revealed the roster for the 2024 15U National Team Training Camp, which is scheduled for August 5-9 at the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. The Training Camp roster will compete for 20 spots on the final 15U National Team roster. The...
As times get tough, more people using crowdsourcing fundraisers for emergency evictions
Regardless of income, many people are feeling the rising cost of housing and grocery bills. When it's hard to make ends meet, some are turning to crowd-sourcing for helpGoFundMe told ABC11 that the site has seen a 40% increase in eviction fundraisers compared to pre-pandemic levels nationally.Michael lives in Knightdale but has no place to call home."I can sleep at the truck stop because there's other truckers sleeping there and stuff and nobody bothers you," said Michael, who didn't want to use his last name.Michael's story is one of thousands on GoFundMe who are facing evictions or struggles with housing."All...
Northern Wake Senior Center reopens
The Northern Wake Senior Center reopened Thursday morning. The center was closed through Wednesday out of safety concerns for guests, staff and volunteers as the facility dealt with the surge of COVID-19 cases. The center, which is located at 235 E. Holding Ave, experienced an uptick in COVID-19 cases at the end of last week and throughout the weekend. The […] The post Northern Wake Senior Center reopens first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
One injured in Franklin County shooting; victim's condition unclear
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that took place Friday afternoon near 56 Williams Road in Bunn. There was a heavy police presence at the scene for several hours. According to Chief Deputy Pike, one person was shot and transported to the hospital. The condition of...
Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has received an American Heart Association award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked […] The post Hospital earns Heart Association award for stroke care first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Durham man arrested in connection with robberies targeting Hispanics; police
A Durham man is facing multiple charges after police said he targeted Hispanics in a series of robberies.The Durham Police Department said victims claimed that they might have been followed home from the bank or ATM before they were robbed.Police said six robberies took place between July 19 and July 23 on Bogarde Street, Park Avenue, Ashe Street, Thelma Street, Hardee Street, and Denfield Street.Officers arrested and charged Denshawn Stareek Thompson, 31, with four counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, four counts of second degree kidnapping, four counts of possession of a firearm by felon, assault on a female,...
Hero lifeguard recovering from spinal injuries after rescuing 7-year-old boy
A Holly Springs teenage lifeguard is recovering after nearly losing his life to save a 7-year-old boy from drowning. The community is now rallying behind the lifeguard being hailed a hero.Youssef Bounagui has been at WakeMed for over a week. It's been very difficult for him, as he's going to have to learn to walk again. But he told ABC11 this was his purpose in life and it was all worth it."I would do it a thousand times. You know, you put me in a situation again. I'm going to do it. Even if you were to tell me I'm...
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...
July 2024: Gallery Walk at NCMA
On July 21st, 2024 the BIPOC-PA met up at the North Carolina Museum of Art for their special program: Storytelling and Gallery Walk with Ryan Dial of the Lumbee Tribe of NC. Dressed in traditional clothing, Ryan first introduced himself in his native language. We immersed ourselves in traditional stories on the flute’s origin (with woodpeckers by the way in one story and to woo a woman in another), the Thunder Shaker instrument (from a thunder god), and the views of the Lumbee Tribe about their place in a harmonious world with nature. Afterwords, Ryan led a gallery walk through their temporary exhibit: To Take Shape and Meaning; Form and Design in Contemporary American Indian Art. Thank you for taking us on a journey of Native American history through traditional and contemporary art!
Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
Raleigh plant, wine and craft beer store 'just destroyed' in burglary
A burglary cost a Raleigh business thousands of dollars.It happened Monday morning at Riparian Provision Company in South Raleigh.The business owners showed up to work to find their entire store trashed."It was completely just destroyed. Tables flipped everywhere. Things were in thrown through windows," Amanda Allen said. "It just feels very violating to have somebody come in your space and trash your things."The burglar caused more than $5,000 worth of damage.The owners found broken glass and spilled wine on the floor, and ceramics that artists were selling inside the store broken.A Raleigh man has been arrested and is facing charges. Raleigh Police Department said it cannot comment on the state of mind of the suspect during the time of the incident.Allen, who previously worked as a school counselor, said she's frustrated that her business was turned upside down, but she also feels for the person who did it."I do have compassion for the person that did this because he obviously wasn't well," Allen said.The community has been rallying around the owners and offering their support, either through patronizing the store or sending messages on social media.
Judge rules RPD must give cash involved in scams to Bitcoin ATM operators, not victims
Protecting yourself from Bitcoin scams just got even more urgent. That's because a Wake County court ruling has made it harder to recover money lost in these scams. Just last week, 5 On Your Side spoke with Pauline Miller of Raleigh. She was pulled into a complicated, detailed scam that convinced her that her bank account was compromised, and she needed to move $15,000 to a Bitcoin digital wallet or she'd lose the money.
Rental Pricing Software Could be Artificially Raising Rents for Triangle Tenants
The software company RealPage, which sets prices for large shares of the rental market in Raleigh and Durham, is the subject of an antitrust investigation by the state attorney general. In a new report, the Triangle chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America says it has found evidence that RealPage...
Delta agrees to reimburse customers for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during CrowdStrike mess
Delta flights came in and took off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport as scheduled Thursday. That's a far cry from what it's been like since last Friday's CrowdStrike outage that grounded and delayed thousands of flights worldwide.Delta's CEO announced Thursday that the company started operations with zero cancellations and expected normal operations to continue Friday and beyond.Delta now says it will reimburse customers for reasonable costs -- such as tickets on other airlines, rental cars and hotels -- along with other expenses."It was a normal day, getting to the airport, getting to the gate, the flight took off on time, everything...
Red Hat Amphitheater's future in limbo as Raleigh leaders embark on expansion plans
The Raleigh Convention Center needs to expand but to do that, the section of South Street between McDowell and Dawson streets would have to be closed to relocate the Red Hat Amphitheater a block south, according to a proposal."I'm in favor of Red Hat Amphitheater staying in downtown Raleigh," Adam Eckhardt said.Eckhardt owns Crank Arm Brewing, which is a block away from Red Hat.RELATED | Relocation of Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater may force permanent closure to part of South Street"It really packs the house and helps keep our doors open in the slow times," Eckhardt said.Though he supports it remaining...
Crawford’s Genuine Opening in August
Scott Crawford’s new concept at RDU is taking off soon. Scott Crawford is opening his latest restaurant at RDU, but it won’t feel like you’re at the airport at all. And, odds are, you might find yourself hoping for a delay to experience it. Tailored to travelers...
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