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Neuse River drowning victim identified by Wake County Sheriff's Office
A 2-hour search on Sunday ended with sad news as the Wake County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) recovered the body of a swimmer.Deputies said at around 5:30 p.m. a man swimming in the Neuse River near the Neuse River Greenway Trail and Loch Raven Parkway went underwater and never came back up.Water rescue crews rushed to the area and worked frantically to find the man.Two hours later, the crews found his body.Monday, the WCSO identified the man as 32-year-old Jose Manuel Ramirez.
Saint Augustine's University regains accreditation, but remains on probation
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is celebrating a triumph after the arbitration committee appointed by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) decided to reverse the decision to strip SAU of its membership. "The SACSCOC arbitration committee’s decision serves as a pivotal moment for SAU’s redemption...
Raleigh Convention Center hosts ‘Saturday on South’ block party to get community input
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — City leaders are using the “Saturday on South” block party to get people’s input on expansion plans for the Raleigh Convention Center. “They’ve been inundated long lines of folks willing and excited about learning about our projects and engaging and share that feedback,” said Evan Raleigh, assistant city manager.
UNC Baseball: New Coached Recruits Boost Tar Heels’ Rebuilding Efforts
Former Liberty coach Scott Jackson resigns to join UNC Baseball, bringing recruit and transfer players to the Tar Heels as part of a reloading process, following the departure of key players to the MLB Draft after an Omaha run. Kane Kepley boasted a .332 batting average, .523 slugging percentage, and...
1 injured after shooting near Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh, police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — One person is hurt after a shooting at a residence near Lake Boone Trail in Raleigh early Sunday morning. Around 1:56 a.m., police said they received a call about a shooting in the 2400 block of Wesvill Court. Once on scene, they found a person suffering from a gunshot wound. They were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
NC Highway Patrol salutes NC State sports in goal of securing country's best-looking cruiser
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) has paired with NC State Athletics as it looks to earn the title of best-looking cruiser in the country. The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest and NCSHP is asking for your vote. The...
First Alert Forecast: risk of more drenching summer storms
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Rain has really come on across the Cape Fear Region in July: most spots have recorded between five and ten inches and there’s still a third of the month to go. Your First Alert Forecast keeps the active pattern rolling with chances for locally drenching showers and heavy storms of 50% for Sunday night, 60% for Monday, and 40% for Tuesday. Temperatures ought to remain seasonable with upper 80s and lower 90s common in the days; nights and showers will cool things down to the 70s.
Wilmington woman to run 'World's Toughest Foot Race' in Death Valley for the second time
A Wilmington woman is taking part in what has been deemed "The World's Toughest Foot Race."The invitation-only Badwater 135 Ultramarathon involves traveling 135 miles over three mountain ranges in less than 48 hours. Temperatures often exceed 120 degrees as it takes place in one of the hottest places on earth -- Death Valley.This won't be Emily Lyons' first rodeo; she completed the ultramarathon last year and is ready to give it another go.She trains by strategically spending countless hours outside during the hottest portion of the day."Often, I would run a couple (of) miles with my black hoodie on with...
Local Man Arrested On Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges, Stolen Vehicle Recovered
HILLSBOROUGH, NC – An Orange County man is facing a litany of trafficking and distribution charges after an Orange County Sheriff’s Office investigation and seizure of illegal drugs. Authorities arrested James Lorenzo Little, 35, of Ello Drive, on July 18 and served him with more than a dozen...
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