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Durham Housing Authority Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Project
Construction truck sirens and the banging of hammers echoed in the background as public officials and community leaders gathered on Wednesday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking for new affordable housing coming to downtown Durham. The site, located in between East Main Street and Liberty Street, previously offered 214 public housing...
Rutgers OLB commit Isaiah Deloatch gets NC State offer
Durham (N.C.) Hillside senior outside linebacker Isaiah Deloatch knows his recruiting life has gotten a little more implicated. The 6-foot-2, 208-pound Deloatch had figured his recruitment was done and over — and it still might be — after he verbally committed to Rutgers on May 3. It’s the lone college he officially visited, and he also looked hard at Duke, Indiana and Syracuse among others.
restor3d Expands into Robotics and Navigation with Strategic Leadership Hires
Larry Hazbun, Senior Vice President of Robotics and Kirstin Widding, Senior Vice President of Hip & Knee. DURHAM, N.C., August 15, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–restor3d, the medical technology leader in 3D printed, personalized orthopedic implants, announced its strategic expansion into the field of robotics and navigation through the appointment of seasoned leaders, Larry Hazbun and Kirstin Widding.
Car connected to pursuit by Morrisville Police found crashed in Durham, teen's body nearby
Police in Durham are investigating a deadly crash involving a connection to a carjacking and chase.Officers were alerted to the single-vehicle crash in the 5900 block of South Miami Blvd. around 4:40 a.m. Thursday. A driver passing by the area reported the crash.Responding officers said a body was near the vehicle. They believe it was the driver who was thrown from the SUV during the crash.On Thursday afternoon, DPD said the person killed had been identified as a 16-year-old boy from Raleigh.The Durham Police Department said its preliminary investigation revealed the driver was the only person inside. DPD also determined...
Durham man arrested in connection with 2023 murder of 19-year-old
A Durham man has been arrested and charged with the November 2023 murder of 19-year-old Jeremiah Williams. Durham police arrested Tyshawn Franks, 25, of Durham, in connection with the murder of Williams. Nov. 15, 2023, at 6:45 p.m., officers with the Durham Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert in...
Durham Police Release ‘Top Most Wanted’ For August 2024; Update On July 2024 Arrests
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department has released its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list for August 2024. Three of the ten suspects are already under arrest. The department is reaching out to the public and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. According to police, Durham’s...
New Dollar Tree store opens in Rockingham
ROCKINGHAM — A new 14,163 square-foot Dollar Tree store opened on July 4 at 1210 Rockingham Road. Lash Hairston of Carolina Commercial represented the landlord, Cocca Development, in the transaction and Cole McQuilken of CM Commercial Realty represented Dollar Tree. “We are thrilled to have been able to get...
Wawa to host groundbreaking event for new Hope Mills location
HOPE MILLS, N.C. (WNCN) — Wawa is continuing to spread across North Carolina. After opening its first store in Kill Devil Hills in May, the chain is planning a groundbreaking event in Hope Mills for a new unique travel center store. The projected size of the center is expected...
Statesville woman arrested, cocaine seized from motel room: Sheriff
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Statesville woman is under arrest after cocaine was seized from a motel room that she was in, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. Deputies began conducting surveillance at the Hallmark Inn Motel on Davie Ave. following tips regarding suspicious behavior in the area. Members of […]
Fantasia Barrino Claims Racial Profiling by Airbnb Host in NC (video)
Fantasia Barrino, an accomplished singer and actress known for her role in the remake of “The Color Purple,” recently took to social media to share a troubling experience she had while renting an Airbnb property. The star claims that she and her family were victims of racial profiling...
Robeson County Sheriff’s Office crime investigators join case of missing Rowland woman
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) — Robeson County Sheriff’s Office crime investigators are now working with Fairmont police in the case of a missing Rowland woman, Sheriff’s Burnis Wilkins’ office said. Chelsea Jones, 33, was reported missing to Fairmont police on Sunday, but authorities determined that she was last seen around July 26-27 in the area […]
Convicted killer escapee Ramone Alston caught in Kannapolis
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Escaped inmate Ramone Alston is now back behind bars and facing additional charges. Investigators say they arrested him shortly before 2 am Friday at a hotel in Kannapolis. The operation involved Charlotte SWAT agents, the FBI and Kannapolis Police. After arresting Alston, law enforcement also arrested his female acquaintance from Alamance County Jacobia Crisp. She is charged with felony aiding and abetting a fugitive.
Coalition pushes for NC school suspension reform
A coalition of groups focused on helping students and communities of color are pressing for changes to school suspension rules. The Freedom Hill Coalition launched its Represent Us! campaign Thursday in Raleigh. The Coalition, which is comprised of 14 separate groups, is calling on lawmakers and school boards to allow...
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