‘They basically just kidnapped me’: US citizen taken by Border Patrol in Cary
The first thing they asked Fernando Vazquez was “Where are you from?” When two unmarked SUVs full of Border Patrol agents arrived Tuesday at the Cary construction site where Vazquez, 18, is employed, the only thing he could think of was to call his dad, another worker on the site. “I just told him, run, […]
Avoid Caryl Mechanicals for HVAC Services: Unethical Practices and Scams Reported
A recent social media post has raised serious concerns about the practices of Caryl Mechanicals, a company specializing in HVAC services. The user alleges that during a routine fall maintenance check, a technician from the company discovered a gas leak in their attic but dismissed it as "fine". The technician...
Large fire at Durham recycling facility; separate house fire investigated in North Raleigh
Large fire at Durham recycling facility; separate house fire investigated in North Raleigh
Durham City Council rejects request to close Hayti Lane
On Monday evening, the Durham City Council unanimously voted down Hayti Properties LLC’s request to close down Hayti Lane, a 229-foot street that intersects with the historic Old Fayetteville Street. Numerous residents voiced their opposition to the proposal during the council’s public hearing on the issue. Hayti,...
NC woman sentenced to prison time for killing Hillsborough teen in 2024 crash
Javontae “TJ” Brooks was the light of their life before a driver who was drunk and high on drugs slammed her car into him last year in Hillsborough, his family said Tuesday in Orange County Superior Court. The 15-year-old boy died from multiple, critical injuries after being removed from life support Sept. 26, 2024,...
Police seek Chapel Hill man accused of making threats targeting NC Christmas parade, officers...
WILLIAMSTON, N.C. (WNCT/WNCN) – A Chapel Hill man is wanted after police said he made several threats on social media targeting an upcoming Christmas parade in North Carolina. According to police, officers launched an investigation after receiving multiple reports on Monday in reference to threatening social media...
Viral Video Sparks Fury Over Alleged Mid-Chase Pepper Spray by ICE on North Carolina...
A short, chaotic highway clip circulating on Reddit this week ignited a firestorm of anger, confusion, and skepticism after the uploader claimed that ICE agents in Durham, North Carolina, fired a pepper-ball round at a moving vehicle on November 19, causing it to swerve off the road. ICE in Durham,...
Fear is keeping many Hispanic families inside and local shops are paying the price
Ruben Urdaneta drove around Durham delivering groceries to customers on Wednesday evening. He works at the Hispanic grocery store Compare Foods, which started offering free delivery services to shoppers this week in response to immigration enforcement efforts in the Triangle. Urdaneta has logged over a hundred miles...
As attendance drops across Triangle schools, volunteers show up for Latino students
Dozens of volunteers, neighbors, and parents welcomed students at schools across Durham on Wednesday, in response to ongoing immigration enforcement in the Triangle. Volunteers held signs of support and offered friendly waves to passing cars. At Lakewood Elementary, some people also danced and chanted. "I believe...
Morrisville woman faces several charges after police say she hit Durham pedestrian
A Morrisville woman has been charged with a felony and three other charges after police say she hit and killed a pedestrian in Durham last week. Durham police charged Ebony Donald, 29, with involuntary manslaughter, a felony punishable by up to nearly five years in prison. They also charged her with speeding, two...
