Youngsville
LATEST NEWS
Simmons Joins Duke Baseball Staff
DURHAM, N.C. – Head coach Chris Pollard announced the addition of assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Derek Simmons to the Duke baseball staff. Simmons joins the Blue Devils following a five-year stint at Indiana and will coordinate all developmental aspects for the infielders and lead training protocols for baserunning.
Franklin County Regional Horse Farm Tour is Aug. 2
Area horse owners and equine enthusiasts are invited to join the Franklin County Center for the 28th Annual Franklin County Regional Horse Farm Tour. The driving tour will take place Aug. 2, starting at 7:30 a.m., and should conclude around 2:30 p.m. Participants gather from 7:30-8 a.m. in the parking lot of the Ag Services Building, 103 S. Bickett Blvd. […] The post Franklin County Regional Horse Farm Tour is Aug. 2 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Man arrested in connection to shooting on East Cedar Avenue in Wake Forest
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake Forest Police have arrested a man in connection to Tuesday night’s shooting on East Cedar Avenue. According to the police, Terrell Larry Crudup, 38, of Raleigh, is arrested in connection with the shooting. He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm within city limits. Crudup is being held in Wake County Detention Center under a $5,000 bond.
U.S. Army soldier sentenced to three years in prison on fraud, theft of government property charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — A U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3), Christopher Hammond, 38, was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a scheme that resulted in the theft of government property in which he got at least $2 million in proceeds. Hammond was also ordered to pay restitution in the […]
Raleigh woman charged with falsifying vet records to receive pet insurance
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh woman is facing a felony charge in connection with a fraud scheme involving pet insurance. Laura Jacquellen Toole, 25, is charged with one count of insurance fraud. A warrant for her arrest was issued on July 11 and she was released on a $10,000 unsecured bond, according to the North Carolina Department of Insurance.
Wake County Salvation Army volunteers hand out fans to those in need
Volunteers with the Salvation Army in Wake County passed out 150 box fans to people in the community at their Raleigh location off Capitol Boulevard.Drivers lined up in the parking lot of the building an hour ahead of Wednesday's giveaway. Most people in line waiting were seniors, including Rebecca Lasane.She describes this summer heat as miserable. "This has been the hottest summer I believe I have ever seen. It has really been hot. It seems to be okay early in the morning. But about 11:00, you better start fanning."Lasane was the second person in line for a fan. "I'm gonna...
Weekend best bets: GalaxyCon, Monster Jam
This weekend, there are a lot of options for fun, including a pop culture fan convention and some monster trucks. July 25-28: GalaxyCon Raleigh - This family-friendly fan convention will feature celebrities, voice actors and lots of vendors featuring everything pop culture and comic book. Tickets are still available. The event will be at the Raleigh Convention Center Thursday through Sunday.
By 2050, 90% of NC will be above "cancel activity" level temps in the summer
Data: CarbonPlan; Note: Estimate uses median high WBGT from 26 climatological models; Chart: Simran Parwani and Erin Davis/AxiosThe majority of the world will be too hot to host the Summer Olympics by 2050. That includes North Carolina. By the numbers: An Axios analysis of CarbonPlan data finds that, in 2050, 60% of locations globally will experience Wet Bulb Globe Temperatures above 82°F, the American College of Sports Medicine's recommended threshold for canceling outdoor, continuous activity to avoid heat illness.CarbonPlan's models estimate that 90.2% of weather stations in North Carolina would experience temperatures above the "cancel activity" level in 2050, compared...
New RPD taskforce bent on cutting down car thefts is working
Raleigh Police Department launched a new taskforce last month to try and cut down on the number of cars being stolen in the city.The focus is on stolen cars because they're very often used in other violent crimes.So far, the taskforce is seeing positive results."We look at everything from a moped to very high-end vehicles being stolen in the city," said Lieutenant John Black of RPD.Since the launch of the taskforce in early June, 10 people have been arrested and 25 stolen cars have been recovered. The group has also recovered in total $400,000 worth of property."In doing so, we...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.