18-year-old charged with child abuse for role in Winston-Salem park shooting, police say
According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, officers arrested Joel Michael Gamble-Toliver, 18, and charged him with felony child abuse and felony riot for his role in the shooting.
'I just closed by eyes and prayed': Woman’s windshield hit by large object on highway
Janice Bradley said she was driving on I-64 eastbound near the Norfolk International Airport around 12:30 p.m. when a piece of equipment from a flatbed truck came up and hit the passenger’s side of her windshield.
Man accused of breaking into several cars and leading deputies on chase arrested four months later
Deputies said 19-year-old Zhyere James was arrested on Tuesday. It comes as deputies said they were called in January to reports of car break-ins, thefts and a stolen car at several locations acros...
Man dead, another seriously injured after UTV crash in Sampson County
The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday along Old US 421 when the back driver's side tire came off the UTV, causing it to skid, run off the road and roll over. Troopers said both Zachry Woodcock, 26, and Mark West,...
'Learned my lesson': Wake school board chairman addresses speeding ticket in school zone
The Cary police citation said Swanson was driving 47 miles per hour next to West Cary Middle School at 2:42 p.m. on Jan. 9, which was just 27 minutes after the school's 2:15 p.m. dismissal.
Orange County issues one-year pause on building new data centers in unanimous vote
The Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a 6-0 vote on Tuesday to establish a one-year moratorium on the development of data centers, including those used for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining.
North Carolina’s Berger optimistic about budget, blames Democrats for primary loss
North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger lost to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page in the Republican primary election. Asked Tuesday what message voters sent him, Berger said: “Democrats like to vote in some Repu...
‘I refuse to give up’: Mayor calls to curb gun violence in Durham during State of the City address
Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams said youth violence is a personal issue in his State of the City address, urging collective community action and announcing plans to work with experts and host a summ...
Warrants: Chapel Hill restaurant owner arrested, accused of trying to kill his wife
According to court documents, Chatham County deputies arrested Mathivanan Pothiyappan, 49, and charged him with first-degree attempted murder, assault on a female, communicating threats and misdemeanor crime of d...
Wake County man arrested, charged with killing infant daughter nearly two years earlier
Deputies said they received reports of an injured baby who was brought to a local hospital on Oct. 28, 2024. A few days later, the baby died from her injuries.
Lucama's brown water problem lacks clear solution after years of complaints
Town officials in Lucama are answering questions about why residents still have brown water, even after years of complaints.
Cary Towne Center still sits vacant two years after Epic Games HQ was set to be complete
Once Epic Games bought the property, the plan was to complete its new headquarters by 2024. Two years later, there has been no new development.
Durham elementary school parents ask district to sponsor beloved teacher’s visa
A group of parents from Durham’s Murray-Massenburg Elementary School is pushing the district to sponsor an H1 visa for a beloved teacher. Parents say the teacher was in the process of working with DPS to apply for a ...
Cary mobile home residents ask developers to pay relocation costs after property sale
Chatham Estates residents were in downtown Raleigh Tuesday asking the potential new owner to help with moving costs. It comes as residents were told the property would be sold and redeveloped with more than 300...
Creedmoor mayor to address board after DWI arrest as commissioners consider stripping his authority
Mayor Antwane Downey has requested to address the Creedmoor Board of Commissioners on Tuesday for the first time since his February DWI arrest and SUV crash.
Police looking for dogs behind deadly attack at Durham apartment complex
A Durham woman took her dog out for a walk on Monday, not knowing it would be her last.
‘From Dean to Dream’: Inside UNC’s now-delayed push for new basketball arena at Carolina North
University of North Carolina officials worked on options for a new basketball arena. For months, they were prepared to announce a new build at Carolina North. Now the project is paused.
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
NEW YORK (AP) — Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
Apex High senior makes return to soccer after cancer diagnosis
After being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma her senior year, an Apex High student is back on the field — and finishing the season she once thought was over.
Wake County Jail exceeds capacity, experts worry Iryna's Law could worsen the issue
The Wake County Jail is currently facing a severe overcrowding crisis. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said the inmate population is past capacity due to systemic issues and the unintended consequenc...
Bear market in Bull City: Black bear spotted in Durham
A bear was recently spotted in a Durham neighborhood. A resident's camera caught it near Sandy Creek Park.
Recycling guide: What you can and can't recycle in the Triangle
Wondering what to recycle and what not to recycle in your curbside bins? This recycling guide can help.
Look up for Lyrid meteors Tuesday night
Streaking through the sky at 30 miles per second, the Lyrid meteor shower is a modest one but is one of the few positioned high in the sky.
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
The Defense Department says U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. The Pentagon said Tuesday on social media that U.S. forces “conducted a right-of-visit ...
The Soccer Tournament's 'Home Run Derby' event in Cary combines baseball and soccer
The Soccer Tournament (TST) is partnering with USA Baseball for a new Home Run Derby event at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary.
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
Pakistani officials say the United States and Iran have signaled they will hold new ceasefire talks in Islamabad. A two-week truce is set to expire Wednesday. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iran’s parliament speaker Mohamma...
Raleigh police chief talks recent crime, says arrests coming in Triangle Town Center shooting
Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the department's ongoing efforts to address recent violent crime in the city.
Heads up! Lyrid meteor shower begins its annual peak Tuesday night
The Lyrid meteor shower typically results in seeing 10 meteors per hour under ideal conditions.
Martinook's goal lifts Hurricanes past Senators 3-2 in 2OT after he misses rare OT penalty shot
Jordan Martinook beat Linus Ullmark from the slot at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday night. That gave Carolina a 2-0 lead in their f...
