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Clayton HS Honors Chorus shares stage with rock band Foreigner
It was a magical musical moment on stage for students from the Clayton High School Honors Chorus.The group got the chance to perform on stage with the band Foreigner in Raleigh.The year was 1984 and Foreigner's song "I Want To Know What Love Is" hit No. 1 in the United States and the United Kingdom.It was their biggest hit to date, and 40 years later, it's still resonating with a new generation."One of the many reasons we have these beautiful, talented youth choir join us on stage is because there is a real lack of funding for school music programs,"...
Family of man with special needs who died in school parking lot speaks out: 'Took an innocent life'
The pain of losing a loved one was written all over Geraldine Alshamy's face. Her grandson, Dontarius Batts, 25, was nonverbal and autistic. He had been under the care of Roger Inge, 55, for almost 10 years. He had even been on vacation with Inge's family before.Alshamy and other loved ones can't understand why he would leave Batts in the car during an eight-hour work shift."You can't bring Dontae back," Alshamy said. "In your worst state of mind, they lock folks up for keeping animals in cars. Animals! You didn't see him more than an animal? You didn't stop to...
NC students finding new ways of expression with Parents Bill of Rights in place
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — For the next nine months, students in school districts across North Carolina will have a new reality with the policies behind Senate Bill 49. SB 49 is also known as the Parents Bill of Rights and the "Don't Say Gay" law. The Parents Bill of...
Driver Injured In T-Bone Crash
SELMA – A BMW reportedly failed to stop at the intersection of Old Beulah Road and Buffalo Road just before midnight, Thursday, and was T-boned by a passing Jeep. The driver of the BMW was transported to UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield with non-life threatening injuries. Neither his passenger nor the driver of the Jeep were injured.
Shots fired at food truck on Barrington Drive near Raleigh, deputies say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A food truck was shot at near Raleigh Friday evening, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office says. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 2500 block of Barrington Drive at approximately 9:15 p.m. and found a food truck that was struck by gunfire.
Minor set mobile home fire that displaced 5 children, 2 adults, Goldsboro Fire Department says
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Seven people have been displaced by a mobile home fire in Goldsboro that officials say was set by a minor. The Goldsboro Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Hilda Place shortly before 3 p.m. Friday. The first units to arrive on scene found “a double-wide trailer with flames showing from the front”.
Matos' brace lifts Camels past Radford 2-1
BUIES CREEK, N.C. - Filipe Matos scored twice and Campbell defeated Radford 2-1 to open the 2024 season at Eakes Athletics Complex. Matos found the back of the net in each half, delivering goals early in the 11th minute and late in the 87th minute, for the Camels (1-0) who bested their former Big South rivals.
Date/Time/Network Info Released for NC State’s Final Four Rematch vs. Purdue
Back at the end of July, it was reported that NC State’s Men’s Basketball team would play Purdue this upcoming season in the Rady Children’s Invitational, in a rematch from last year’s Final Four. Now we know the time, date and network. The game will be...
Raleigh seeks community input on future of historic DMV headquarters site
Raleigh wants community to decide future of old DMV headquarters on New Bern Ave. The future of the former DMV headquarters, located just off New Bern Avenue, remains uncertain as the city of Raleigh seeks input from residents on its potential use. The building, which has served various purposes over...
CARS Tour tire dilemma reaches tipping point at Wake
CARS Late Model Stock Tour practice was delayed for an hour on Saturday at Wake County Speedway in Raleigh, North Carolina as the simmering tension over the current Hoosier ST2 tire allocation and consistency reached a bit of a boiling point. A problem all season has been that when teams...
NC State 2024 Football: Weight changes after fall camp
NC State released it first 2024 depth chart Friday ahead of next week's season-opener against Western Carolina. With that in mind, Pack Pride takes a look at notable weight changes among State players list on the depth chart. Name2023 Season2024 SeasonChange. Graduate OT Anthony Belton6'6/3356'6/356+21 pounds. R-Freshman OT Rico Jackson6'6/3236'6/323none.
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