Man suspected of impairment in head-on crash with NCSHP trooper in Durham, authorities say
DURHAM, N.C. — Authorities on Monday identified the wrong-way driver who struck and killed a North Carolina state trooper on N.C. 147 and said impairment is suspected as a factor in the crash, according to WNCN. Melshawn Moore, 39, of Kinston, was driving a Nissan Altima southbound in the...
Extraordinary Thrift Store in Carrboro Holds Ribbon-Cutting, Welcomes Customers
Friday, Feb. 27 was a cold day in Carrboro, but at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the town’s newly reopened thrift store, there was plenty of warmth to be found. Local officials, Extraordinary Ventures employees, and eager shoppers alike braved the rain to celebrate the occasion. “Extraordinary things will happen...
These 9 restaurants are opening in Raleigh, Chapel Hill & Durham
Several new restaurants are expected to open in coming months in the Triangle. There’s a new brunch spot in Chapel Hill, a barbecue joint in Carrboro, a seafood place in Durham and an iconic Texas fast food chain in Raleigh. Here are some Triangle restaurant openings to know about. Whataburger opens soon in Raleigh...
On Air Today: 61st Annual ABC Sale, at Chapel of the Cross
This Saturday, March 7, Chapel of the Cross on East Franklin Street is hosting its annual ABC Sale. Now in its 61st year, the ABC Sale (“ABC” stands for Attics, Basements, and Closets) is a massive sale of all kinds of donated items that raises tens of thousands of dollars each year for important local causes.
A Hillsborough couple transformed a house into a crafting retreat that you can book
Set along Miller Road, away from the pace of traffic and the pull of daily obligation, there’s a house where weekends unfold a little differently. Sewing machines hum. Fabric is spread across long tables. Coffee is poured, stories are shared, and projects slowly take shape stitch by stitch. At G’s Quilt and Craft...
Sheriff’s Office: Moving Truck Hit and Run in Hillsborough Ends With Dramatic Chase, Stop...
A Virginia man faces several charges in North Carolina after an extensive vehicle pursuit that began with a hit-and-run case in Orange County. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared a release on Monday afternoon detailing the incident from Sunday night. Law enforcement officials were dispatched at 10:20 p.m. to...
New Durham Bar Has 13 Seats, No Wifi, and a Lot of Charm
A few years ago, my 2006 Camry stopped playing music from my phone. While this development initially felt devastating, I quickly came to appreciate the experience of relying on the same ten CDs. Infinite options are nice; sometimes it’s better just to have the edit. Something of this idea...
Duke study finds new blood test could predict how long older adults can live
A new Duke University study has found that a blood test could show whether someone is going to live longer. Over a 10-year period, researchers tested blood from more than 1,000 people ages 71 and older across North Carolina. The blood test predicted whether people live two, five, and ten years longer.
Police: Woman Fights Off Attempted Armed Robbery at Hillsborough Gas Station
Officers from the Hillsborough Police Department and deputies from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted armed robbery at a BP service station in Hillsborough Friday. Police say a woman was pumping gas at the station on Cardinal Drive when she noticed a man watching her near...
Traffic Stop by Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Leads to Drug Trafficking Charges
A traffic stop near Hillsborough on Saturday led to the arrest of a man on drug trafficking charges and the seizure of dozens of grams of cocaine and marijuana. A release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Monday said a deputy pulled over 48-year-old Hillsborough resident David Anthony Evans after seeing his...
