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Mothers of children who died via fentanyl poisoning champion NC’s new death-by-distribution law and continue to advocate for awareness
The CityBeat is a nonprofit-funded position reporting on Winston-Salem and Greensboro city council and all city business. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. Featured photo: A billboard in Greensboro aims to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, a deadly and potent drug...
Man drowns in Neuse River east of Raleigh in Wake County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Crews Sunday evening recovered the body of a Neuse River drowning victim after the man vanished in the same stretch of the river where two other men have drowned since May, officials said. The initial water rescue call was around 5:25 p.m. at the Raleigh...
Biden's leadership lauded by North Carolina Democrats
(The Center Square) – Democratic politicians in North Carolina were quick to applaud President Joe Biden for his leadership on Sunday in the hours after his decision to step out of the 2024 presidential election. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said in a statement that Biden has “cemented his place among our nation’s finest presidents.” Two members of Cooper's administration eventually moved on to Biden's team, Michael Regan at the Environmental Protection Agency and Dr. Mandy Cohen at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
One injured in three-vehicle crash on Lake Wheeler Road
One person was injured in a crash Saturday afternoon on Lake Wheeler Road. According to the State Highway Patrol, the incident involved three vehicles, and only one injury was reported. The condition of the injured individual has not been reported. Lake Wheeler Road at Manor Ridge Drive was closed while...
3-star defensive lineman chooses NC State over MSU, others
Mykah Newton made the trip to East Lansing for an official visit this summer, checking out Michigan State as a potential college destination. Unfortunately for MSU, he will be heading elsewhere for college. Newton, a Florida native, made the decision to commit to North Carolina State over Michigan State and...
NCSU chancellor announces his retirement after nearly 15 years
RALEIGH, N.C. — Another chancellor in North Carolina’s public university system has announced plans to step down — this time at the state’s largest university by enrollment. North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson declared his retirement plans at the university’s trustees meeting, capping off nearly...
1 sickened in NC, dozens fall ill from listeria possibly linked to deli meat in multiple states
One person from North Carolina is sick in a multi-state Listeria outbreak possibly connected to deli meat, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.The CDC said many people in the outbreak reported eating meat sliced at deli counters prior to getting sick. Twenty-eight people have been infected in 12 states, including North Carolina. All were hospitalized.One person died in Illinois and one died in New Jersey.The CDC said most people who became ill ate deli-sliced turkey and liverwurst from supermarkets and grocery store delis.The agency could not yet pinpoint which meat was the source of the outbreak.SEE ALSO:...
Four Blue Devils Set for Action This Week on the Course
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke women's golfers Anna Cañado Espinal, Rylie Heflin, Katie Li and Emma McMyler will hit the links this week in three different events in Finland, Pennsylvania and Arkansas, respectively. Cañado will compete in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Finland from July 24-27 at Messilä...
What It Means to Host a Nike RBI Regional, as Told by Those Involved
Cary, N.C. - For just the second time, USA Baseball’s National Training Complex took part in one of Major League Baseball’s largest and brightest initiatives; Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities, or RBI. From July 18th through July 21st, the NTC welcomed five organizations and their respective teams...
Downtown Durham’s first permanent food truck park opens as seasoned vendors team up
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A bustling restaurant scene in downtown Durham is growing this week with a unique concept through the area’s first permanent food truck park. Called The Can Opener, it is now open seven days a week. An official grand opening will be held on Aug. 17.
Crews battle attic fire in Durham apartment building, displacing four families
Durham firefighters responded to an apartment fire Saturday afternoon at a building on Garrett Road. A video taken by neighbors shows about 40 crews working to extinguish the flames in the attic. WRAL's breaking news tracker captured footage of the aftermath. The Durham Fire Department reported that four units were...
Truck crashes into, injures 2 women bicyclists in Durham hit-and-run, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Two women riding bicycles were hit by a truck that was then driven away without stopping in Durham Saturday morning, police said. The incident happened just before 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of Primitive Street and Oakwood Avenue, according to a news release from the Durham Police Department.
Raleigh Durham Airport still experiencing delays, cancellations after global IT outage
MORRISVILLE, N.C (WNCN) — Raleigh-Durham International Airport is still feeling the impact of the global IT outage that caused significant delays and flights to be grounded on Friday. As of Saturday morning, RDU has 17 cancellations and 14 overall delays, according to their updated Flight Status. Travelers have been...
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