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Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors
A mental health facility that’s the focus of an ongoing WRAL Investigation tried to trick state inspectors, according to former workers who reached out to WRAL. With more than 300 beds, Raleigh’s Holly Hill Hospital is one of the largest behavioral health facilities in the state. At this size, it’s also one of the first places people in need of help are sent because they have empty beds.
U.S. titanium company to invest $867 million in new Fayetteville manufacturing site
A US titanium company is choosing Fayetteville as the home of its new manufacturing facility. The new titanium mill is projected to invest almost $1 billion into the city's tax base and bring more than 300 jobs.The site at Bethune Drive in Fayetteville is about 100 acres of unoccupied land now but officials said American Titanium Metals decided its forthcoming mill could be up and running there as early as 2027."We know we were up against other states, including Texas being one other state here in the South," said Robert Van Geons, President & CEO, of Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic...
The Impact of Red Hat Amphitheater Leaving DTR
Red Hat Amphitheater could permanently close to save a single DTR block that sees hardly any traffic. The future of Downtown Raleigh is at stake—and Red Hat Amphitheater sits at the center of it all. While Red Hat was initially intended to be a temporary venue, the City has...
Fentanyl, $6,000+ seized in large drug trafficking bust, Fayetteville police say
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A man is facing drug trafficking charges after hundreds of grams of fentanyl were found among several other drugs seized, the Fayetteville Police Department said Thursday. On July 18, officers said they executed two search warrants with the help of the Hope Mills Police Department:...
Crews search for missing man believed to have been murdered in Scotland Co.
SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Crews are searching Thursday morning in the area of Old Lumberton Road in Laurinburg for the body of 35-year-old Brandon Carl Wayne McDonald who was last seen in March of 2021, according to Scotland County Cpt. Randy Dover. A joint investigation involving the Scotland...
Fayetteville employee killed after driving ATV into fence
A city employee was killed Thursday morning after the all-terrain vehicle the worker was driving ran into a fence at Fisher Road and Lakeway Drive, a news release said. According to the Fayetteville Police Department, the Fayetteville employee was collecting trash on the ATV when the vehicle "left the roadway and crashed through a fence." Officers responded to the scene at about 6:24 a.m. The fence is near John R. Griffin Middle and Honeycutt Elementary schools. ...
Talented Young Golfer Has Asheville Roots
Fayetteville – Quinn finished in the top 40 in his group for players ages 6-8, in the Under Armour Junior Summer Nationals. That was June 17-23 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach, Fla. He turned eight last month, on June 8. Quinn was consistent. He shot 47...
The truth behind the Fayetteville neighborhood rumored to be off-limits for soldiers
“Stay away from the Murch.” That's a phrase Crown Fried Chicken owner Tercel Walker said he's frequently heard around Fayetteville, warning people to avoid Murchison Road due to what he said is a misperception that the area is dangerous. At his restaurant in the historically Black corridor, Walker said he often encounters soldiers who...
Fayetteville's Cape Fear Regional Theatre has big plans for expansion
The Cape Fear Regional Theatre in Haymount continues its extensive renovation project aimed at revitalizing and expanding the historic theater building, with plans to build a grand lobby and rooftop event space for live performances and parties. Ella Wrenn, managing director at Cape Fear Regional Theatre, said the $1 million Phase 1...
Thoughts While Shaving For July 25
Summer time for sure … Yesterday’s high temp … near 92 degrees … good rainfall … about a half inch at the local weather station … No doubt, the totals varied greatly by location … All welcomed … Thankful … and more in the forecast thru Saturday…
7 burning questions, predictions going into Fayetteville high school football 2024 season
With the 2024 NCHSAA and NCISAA football seasons headed into their opening stages, a lot of questions are in the air from high school football fans, and there will be plenty to watch for in Cumberland County. An East Regional champion, 3A state runner-up, two three-time running conference champions, numerous college prospects, high-profile...
Historically Black Christian College Retains Accreditation, But Financial Woes Continue
The nation’s oldest historically Black Episcopal university will retain its accreditation despite a decision late last year to revoke it, but the school remains on probation and continues to face severe financial challenges. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) in Raleigh, North Carolina, announced July 22 that an arbitration panel had...
WakeMed Violence Recovery Program helps heal bodies, minds communities
After the ER, WakeMed program helps trauma victims return to life. The emergency department at WakeMed Raleigh hospital has treated a record number of people this year for traumatic injuries that resulted from violent attacks. Hospital officials tell WRAL News they have treated 113 gun shot wound victims from January...
Habitat for Humanity teaches teens trade skills in Fayetteville
Fayetteville's Habitat for Humanity chapter and dozens of sponsors in the area are holding a camp training teens in trade skills this week. Organizers say they are trying to open an array of career opportunities for young people and teach skills that will help around the home.Ezekial Guzman told ABC11 that Habitat for Humanity's trade skills camp for teens is right up his alley. The 16-year-old said he has aspirations of being an electrician or a welder."I've always been, Iike, a hardworking person and I like to get my hands dirty," Guzman said.Fayetteville's Habitat For Humanity said it wanted to...
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