Durham and NCDOT Target Duke and Gregson Streets for Safety Overhaul Amid Speeding Concerns
Residents of Durham concerned with the breakneck pace of cars along Duke Street and Gregson Street/Vickers Avenue have a reason to focus, as the City of Durham and NCDOT have their sights set on revamping these busy corridors to enhance safety for all. With speeding outpacing the posted limits and a high rate of...
Two people shot, one in critical condition, minutes apart in Durham: Police
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Separate shootings have left two people injured early Sunday morning in downtown Durham and south Durham, according to police. Officers said that around 1:50 a.m. Sunday they responded to the sounds of shots fired near the 100 block of East Main Street at the parking garage on South Mangum Street.
From caretaker to companion: Wayne Poole reflects on his time with Buffy the Buffalo
Bynum, NC – In a heartfelt recounting at the recent “Sing Me a Story” showcase at the Bynum Front Porch, Wayne Poole shared his unique experiences as a buffalo caretaker at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, North Carolina. Through anecdotes filled with humor and warmth, Poole detailed his bond with Buffy, a...
Woman arrested after shots fired near dad’s feet ‘to scare him’ outside Raleigh Cook...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman was arrested Saturday in southeast Raleigh after she fired gunshots near her father’s feet “to scare him” during an incident outside a Cook Out restaurant, an arrest warrant said. The incident was reported as shots fired around 4:55 p.m. Saturday...
Felon nabbed with machine gun after disturbance across from NC police station; illegal items...
OXFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — A felon is facing several charges, including possession of a weapon of mass destruction and a machine gun, after a disturbance just feet from a central North Carolina police station, officers said. The incident was first reported as a breaking and entering on Monday at...
6 Enormous Outlet Malls In North Carolina That Are Absolutely Worth The Drive
Looking for amazing outlet malls in North Carolina that offer incredible deals?. These 6 shopping centers provide great bargains and fun experiences!. 1. Carolina Premium Outlets (Smithfield) You know that feeling when you find the perfect pair of shoes at half price?. That’s what happens every day at Carolina...
Friends and family honor North Carolina teen who died in Florida last month
APEX, N.C. (WNCN) – Family and friends gathered outside Hope Community Church Saturday night to honor 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier. “We’re just trying to keep pushing forward, keep our heads high and do what he would want us to do and celebrate him the best we could,” said Morgan Hall, who was a cousin to...
City leaders eye improvements to Raleigh’s Dix Park as DHHS moves out of park...
City officials and the Dix Park Conservancy are now focused on the next phase of park improvements.
Photos of the week: 9/11 remembered with a Memorial Stair Climb at UNC
Here’s a look at the annual 9/11 tribute at UNC-Chapel Hill to first responders, service members and those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Participants at Kenan Stadium climbed 2,071 stadium stairs — the number of steps in the World Trade Center twin towers — to commemorate the 2,977 victims, including more...
2-year-old boy drowns in North Carolina pond, deputies say
A two-year-old boy drowned in a pond in Wake County Friday afternoon, deputies said.
