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Families across the Triangle begin school routines ahead of first day
Students are heading back to school on Monday, and many families are taking the weekend to purchase school supplies and school clothes.ABC11 saw lots of families at 'Streets at Southpoint" with shopping bags on Friday, including Megan Fitzmaurice and her two sons."I'm so grateful that they're both at a school where they thrive. That's extremely reassuring to me as a parent. And honestly, I love being a working parent," said Fitzmaurice. "I love being able to have some time where I get to use the skills and training that like I've been blessed with."ALSO SEE: Teachers deal with footing the bill for school supplies ahead of first day of classesOver at Chavis Park in Raleigh, Amber Parrish said the 'back to school' events have been very helpful in easing the rising cost of school supplies. Her daughters, Rylie and Peyton, are enjoying their final summer moments at the splash pad and playground before their school routines begin."I'm thinking about meeting new friends that coming to the school this year, and getting to know all about my teacher Ms. Dunbar," said Peyton Parrish.
Plans for redevelopment of old Durham police headquarters revealed
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The future of a vacant, but historic building in downtown Durham is looking more concrete. Sitting empty for about six years, the old police headquarters on West Chapel Hill Street could drive what Durham looks like for decades to come. Some are calling the area around this four-acre property the “gateway to downtown”.
After years of waiting, Complete 540 property acquisition process moves forward for Wake County homeowner
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The first phase of Complete 540 is set to open soon, connecting Apex to Garner. While phase 2 of construction began only a few months ago, some homeowners said the project’s been impacting them for years. Interstate 540 won’t be complete without passing through...
Mack Brown alleges teams tampered with star RB Omarion Hampton, offered 'four times as much' as North Carolina
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton is the bright spot on a Tar Heels offense that lost loads of firepower this offseason to the NFL, but according to coach Mack Brown, the prized ballcarrier — who is on a short list of candidates to lead the nation in rushing during the 2024 campaign — had opportunities to leave the program, too. Opposing teams allegedly lined up at the door to sweep Hampton away from UNC, offering him "four times as much" in NIL money to leave Chapel Hill, Brown claimed.
Five-star wing Taliyah Henderson commits to North Carolina
Class of 2025 five-star Taliyah Henderson committed to North Carolina on Friday. The 6-foot wing from Tucson, Ariz. chose the Tar Heels over Arizona, Michigan, USC, UConn, and Tennessee, among others. Henderson is ranked the No. 21 prospect in the class, according to ESPN. "The best way I can put...
Armed man leads Edgecombe County deputies on foot chase through woods, sheriff’s office says
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCN) – A man is now in custody after leading deputies on a foot chase through the woods in Edgecombe County on Saturday, deputies said. The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office was holding a license checking station on Old Wilson Road in the Rocky Mount area when a driver turned around and drove into the backyard of a residence, deputies said.
Maintenance crew celebrated during ribbon-cutting at Edwards Elementary
Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly re-purposed Edwards Elementary School drew a crowd of grateful and excited parents, staff and faculty ready to start the new school year — and the event wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work, effort and skill of the crew that was honored as part of the ceremony. After being lauded for their talents last week by Nash County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robbie Davis during a tour of Rocky Mount schools, maintenance employees with Nash County Public...
New 64-unit apartment complex officially open
Tarek Johnson on Tuesday afternoon was upbeat about being among the first residents to settle into the new 64-unit East Haven Apartments. “It’s nice,” Johnson said. “It’s beautiful. I mean, I love everything about it.” Johnson, 33, was commenting after officials, community leaders, workers and local residents gathered under a large open tent for the official opening of a $16 million complex at the end of Glory Drive in the...
Mayor gives update on status of city manager
Mayor Sandy Roberson spoke Tuesday to an audience of Rotarians about the recent developments within the city’s leadership team with Keith Rogers Jr. having recently decided to take administrative leave from his post as city manager. Roberson, speaking at the Rocky Mount Rotary Club’s weekly luncheon gathering at the Benvenue Country Club, said that he and the City Council are committed to immediately start a search for a new day-to-day executive when the position becomes vacant. ...
Cummins teams up with Sound Rivers
Joining the effort to clean up areas of the Tar River this year, Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant employees are once again teaming up with Sound Rivers, a nonprofit organization that monitors the health of the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico watersheds. And Cummins’ commitment to clean water does not stop with its employee volunteers. Grants from the Midwest-based power train giant fund Sound Rivers’ water-quality monitoring program, Swim Guide, and the construction of green stormwater infrastructure at Nash County Public Schools. ...
Optimism in the air as high school football kicks off
It's the first week of high school football and optimism is in the air.The Crusaders of Cardinal Gibbons. defeated Jordan High School Falcons 43-24 on Friday night.It was a tough test for Jordan, which has had its ups and downs, facing a team that is a perennial power. But the Falcons, who made the playoffs last year under first-year coach Antonio King, are on the rise."I mean, the season is what it's about," King said before Friday's game. "We've been training long and hard since the season ended last year just like everybody else in the state, so to get...
WRAL Investigates wide disparities in school funding across NC counties
In North Carolina, the state provides the biggest chunk of money for education. Lawmakers are Constitutionally required to provide school systems with money for operating costs. Counties are responsible for buildings and maintenance. Federal funding can vary depending on the number of students who qualify for things free and reduced lunch.
Touchdown Friday Week 1: Football in Eastern NC begins
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The high school football season kicked off Friday night across the state of North Carolina and that meant the return of Touchdown Friday. Havelock starts the year ranked as the No. 1 ranked team in the Touchdown Friday top 9. Tarboro is in at No. 2, Jacksonville is ranked No. 3, […]
North Carolina Charter School Opens Free Virtual Option
A free online public charter school opened its virtual doors this week with remote classes starting for students in kindergarten through 11th grade. An offshoot of the brick-and-mortar Pine Springs Preparatory Academy (PSPA) in North Carolina, the virtual school aims to offer more education options for students throughout the state.
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