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Cumberland County man dies, 3 injured in 3-car crash just off I-95 near Dunn, officials say
DUNN, N.C. (WNCN) — A Cumberland County man died Friday night after his car crossed a center line and collided with two other cars in a Harnett County wreck, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The crash that also injured three people was reported around 9 p.m....
Man convicted after Fuquay-Varina high-speed chase with kid in car led to meth, fentanyl, cocaine, guns
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A man who Fuquay-Varina police noticed because of a broken headlight and pursued over the smell of marijuana from his car could face life in prison after a jury found him guilty this week of drug and gun charges linked to a high-speed chase with a child in his car nearly a year ago, officials said Friday.
Roanoke College Consumer Report shows a rise in consumer sentiment
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Roanoke College released its quarterly Virginia Consumer Spending Report which shows a rise in consumer sentiment over the last year. Since their last report in May of this year, consumer sentiment has gone up almost 4.5 points, which Dr. Alice Kassens, who heads the report, is optimistic about.
Elliott begins work as Warrenton Police chief
One week after being appointed by the Warrenton Board of Commissioners as chief of the town’s police department, David Elliott began his duties in that position on Monday. With 14 years of law enforcement experience, Elliott arrived at the Warrenton Police Department after working since 2010 with the Henderson Police Department. There, he held the rank of sergeant and lieutenant.
Virginia Issues Draft of Cell Phone-Free Policies for Schools
Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. The draft defines “cell phone-free” education as “bell-to-bell,” meaning phones should be turned off and stored away from the first school […]
Miyares demands action on missing migrant children
(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is again demanding action from the federal government as information concerning the unknown whereabouts of thousands of migrant minors continues to come to light. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General released a report this week revealing “significant failures in the oversight and management of unaccompanied migrant children, contributing to thousands of children going missing after being released from federal custody,” according to a press release from Miyares’ office. ...
Russian criminal’s Raleigh mansion yanked from auction at last minute; previously listed for $10 million
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A 17,000-square-foot Raleigh mansion owned by a Russian national now in prison after a federal bribery and fraud plea deal went up for auction Friday. But, despite nine registered bidders and dozens of “formal buyer inquiries,” the seller decided at the last minute Friday afternoon to withdraw the luxury home from the auction, officials said.
Voter registration forms found scattered in Raleigh, spark security concerns
Trenice Wright pulled into the driveway of her job Friday afternoon in Raleigh and saw dozens of white forms on the ground.She took a closer look; they were all voter registration forms."I felt bad because...one, people's information is on there. Their addresses are on there," Wright said. "Then, they're assuming that they're registered to vote."Most of the ones Eyewitness News saw were blank. However, there were three completed.According to the Board of Elections website, one was invalid and the other two were registered voters. ABC11 was able to contact one of the voters, who did not want to reveal her...
UNC Football: Pregame festivities getting an upgrade for the 2024 season
UNC football fans enjoying a home game at Kenan Stadium have grown used to a familiar, if underwhelming, pregame experience. Tar Heel Town, centered on the Polk Place lawn between the South Building and Wilson Library, had games for kids, seating for catered picnics, and traditions like the Bell Tower Walk and the Marching Tar Heels playing on the steps of Wilson Library.
Virginia removes 6,303 'noncitizens' from voter rolls, fueling fraud allegations
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said earlier this month he had issued an executive order removing 6,303 noncitizens who had “accidentally or maliciously attempted to register” to vote. He said in an interview that he was “not suggesting there is widespread voter fraud,” but had said in an earlier...
Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview : Gretna
GRETNA, Va. (WFXR) — The Hardee’s Friday Night Blitz Preview Tour rolls on with a stop in Gretna and a look at Gretna High School. The Hawks will be under the guidance of Shaun Miller in his 4th season as head coach. In 2023, Gretna went 9-3 losing...
NC Supreme Court declines to fast-track Governor Cooper's lawsuits over board appointment powers
North Carolina's highest court has decided it won't fast-track appeals of results in two lawsuits initiated by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper that challenged new laws that eroded his power to choose members of several boards and commissions.The state Supreme Court, in orders released Friday, denied the requests from Republican legislative leaders sued by Cooper to hear the cases without waiting for the intermediate-level Court of Appeals to consider and rule first on arguments. The one-sentence rulings did not disclose how individual justices voted on the petitions to bypass the cases to the Supreme Court. Cooper's lawyers had asked the court...
Trinity Jones, 16, Reported Missing From Durham Since Aug. 13; Police Seek Public’s Help
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is actively searching for 16-year-old Trinity Jones, who has been missing since August 13, 2024. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as concerns grow over her safety. Trinity was last seen in Durham, North Carolina, and has not been...
4 caught after crime spree at 4 Goldsboro stores spurs 22-mile chase into Wilson, police say
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Two women and two men were arrested Friday after a theft spree from four Goldsboro stores led to a 22-mile car chase into Wilson, police said Saturday. The four suspects stole more than $5,700 worth of items from Dick’s Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Ross and TJ...
Introducing Chatham High School’s new athletic director
This year, Pittsylvania County Public Schools hired new Athletic Directors for each of the county high schools. Chatham High School was fortunate enough to hire someone who knows what it means to be a Cavalier. Mr. Beau Cassada graduated from Chatham High School and played baseball for the Cavaliers in...
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