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Durham Police Execute Search Warrant; Sieze Firearms, Ammunition, Drugs; Arrest Suspects
DURHAM, NC – On August 15th, the Durham Police Department’s Special Operations Division executed a search warrant at a home in the 600 block of Homeland Avenue. Officers located and arrested Rodrick McNatt, 31, and Tyree Bullock, 35. The search led to the seizure of 14 firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, over 50 magazines (including numerous extended magazines, two 50-round magazines, and one 100-round magazine), firearm accessories, two bulletproof plate carriers, marijuana, ecstasy, and $273 in cash.
From the editor: How we're fulfilling our mission with our reimagined Sunday StarNews
When we launched our reimagined Sunday StarNews back in December, I told you that we would focus on three key values -- transparency, impactful journalism and community engagement. The feedback we’ve received has been overwhelmingly positive. You really like the in-depth cover stories, the emphasis on local history and the columns that offer...
First Alert Forecast: watching storm and rip risks... plus prospects for another cooldown
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Ahead of a front, your First Alert Forecast carries shower and storm chances of 50 to 60% for Sunday night and 20 to 30% for Monday. While such storms are not likely to reaggravate the improving river situation, they may bring locally torrential downpours, intense lightning, and gusty winds, so please stay alert in case.
Pitt County delegates off to DNC in Chicago
As the Democratic National Convention starts Monday, three voting delegates from Pitt County likened their excitement about presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ run to the Obama era, saying they have high hopes for a unified policy platform. Kennis Wilkins, a Greenville resident, former Martin County Democratic Party chairman and a member of the North Carolina Human Relation Commission, will join Pitt County Commissioners Ann Floyd Huggins and Melvin McLawhorn in Chicago for the convention, which runs through Aug. 22. Brenda Wilkins also serves as strategy support...
Mourning, white-winged dove season opens on Sept. 2
The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm watch in 31 North Carolina counties
PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — A severe thunderstorm is possible in the Piedmont Triad tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, the NWS issued a severe thunderstorm watch for 31 counties in central North Carolina until 10 p.m. Severe is defined as a “significant threat to life or property.” Affected counties […]
Parrott Academy football back? A 60-22 statement win over Faith Christian says yes
Parrott Academy ended last season with two straight losses to the same team. A Faith Christian squad in their regular season finale and playoff opener, allowing 46 points both games. So, in their 2024 home opener the Patriots were ready to get rid of the bad taste in their mouths.
Nearly 30 people rescued from rip currents caused by Ernesto at North Carolina coast
North Carolina, USA — On Saturday, there were at least 29 rip current rescues at the North Carolina coast. Ernesto is causing a high risk of rip currents along the coastline. Click the video player above to watch the latest headlines from WXII 12 News. Get the latest news...
Jacksonville football RB Demon June signs with North Carolina
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jacksonville High School running back Demon June announced where he will play college football Friday, one week before he begins his senior season. June signed his letter of intent to play for the University of North Carolina. Click on the above video to see more.
Dramatic video shows North Carolina beach house wash away
RODANTHE, N.C. - A beach home was swept into the ocean on North Carolina’s Outer Banks Friday as Hurricane Ernesto brings hazardous conditions to East Coast beaches. Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue shared video from bystanders that shows the Rodanthe beach home drifting into the surf as rough waves slam the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
New Real Estate Rules Set To Begin This Weekend
CHARLOTTE, NC –Buyer’s beware. New rules could cost you more when purchasing a home. “There are going to be some houses that a buyer simply cannot afford because they can’t pay their own buyer agent fee,” said Janet Thoern. The way it used to be was...
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