Man arrested on murder charge in American Tobacco Trail stabbing
A Durham man who police had sought for nearly a week after a fatal stabbing on the American Tobacco Trail was arrested Tuesday, records show. LaRue Barbee, 46, is charged with first-degree murder in the March 9 killing of Chesleigh Lyons, 51, of Durham, police previously announced. Investigators asked for the...
Man shot 6 times in North Carolina pizzeria argument, autopsy shows
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Newly released autopsy findings are shedding light on a fatal shooting at a Durham restaurant earlier this year, revealing the victim was shot six times during a confrontation with a co-worker, the autopsy report released on Tuesday shows. According to the North Carolina Office of the Chief...
Missing 1-year-old abducted from Alamance County found safe; father charged with abduction
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — A 1-year-old child that been reported missing in both Durham and Alamance County has been found safe. 1-year-old Macie Thompson was first reported missing on Wednesday morning. Investigators say they came to the 1100 block of Kinnan Drive outside of Burlington after getting a report of...
Nearly 300 New Apartments to Fill Durham’s Shuttered Northgate Mall
Just up the street from Durham's long-quiet Northgate Mall, a Charlotte-based developer has started construction on a 267-unit apartment complex that could reshape a key stretch of North Duke Street. The project, dubbed Vara Trinity Park, will wrap around an existing church at 1618 North Duke Street and rise in three...
Downtown Raleigh Sheraton Sold At Deep Discount, Headed For Westin Makeover
The Sheraton Raleigh, a 17-story, 353-room hotel parked right next to the Raleigh Convention Center, has a new owner and a new identity on the way. White Lodging has acquired the property and says it will pour significant money into an overhaul before flipping the flag to Westin. County records show the sale closed...
Raleigh police officers involved in crash with another car
Two Raleigh police officers and two passengers in another car were hospitalized after a crash.
New Wine Bar Opening in Pasmore House in Downtown Cary
The Pasmore House at 307 South Academy Street in Cary has served many functions over the years–private residence, boarding house for students, and most recently, a brewery taproom on the edge of Downtown Cary Park. Now, with the investment of some fresh paint and upgrades, a couple of longtime...
Raleigh-Cary ranked 10th for US metro growth, census shows
The census data also showed that Wake County had the fifth most growth of any county last year.
State officials launch program to educate new drivers on traffic stop safety
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - State officials are launching a new program to educate new drivers about the traffic stop process. The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program and Dedication to Community are partnering on an initiative to improve the overall experience for drivers and law enforcement during...
Late-Night Domestic Stabbing Shakes Quiet Raleigh Block Near Downtown
A Sunday night stabbing on a usually quiet stretch near downtown Raleigh sent one man to the hospital and briefly turned Idlewild Avenue into an active crime scene, as police moved quickly to arrest a suspect at the home where it happened. Officers say the man was stabbed in the stomach during a domestic dispute and...

















