The story of a stolen Picasso, a gangster’s threat and a family’s long adventure
For most of his life, Whit Rummel kept his family’s craziest and most improbable story a secret, depriving the world of a tale that sprawled over half a century, involving gangsters, cops and a stolen Picasso. Telling it, until recently, was simply too risky. The real-life Boston mobster Whitey Bulger might still...
Jordan High cheer coach claims firing was retaliation for addressing bullying
Former Jordan High School cheerleading coach Torian Dempson claims he was fired in September after attempting to enforce the district’s anti-bullying policy against two athletes. He believes his termination was direct retaliation for disciplining the students. For a year, Dempson reported what he claims was...
NC’s Oldest Living Resident Mrs. Catherine Spearman Ferrell Celebrates 113 Years of Grace
DURHAM, N.C. — Catherine Spearman Ferrell, born October 10, 1912, in Warsaw, North Carolina, celebrated her 113th birthday this month, continuing a life that stands as a testament to faith, education, and perseverance. Recognized as the oldest known living resident of North Carolina, Mrs. Ferrell was honored at a...
First-of-kind legal case nets patient payout over alleged denied admission for drug use
Two North Carolina nursing homes have agreed to pay $55,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging they refused to admit a patient because of his substance use disorder and recent drug use. The private civil suit reveals another legal danger providers face as they try to navigate access, regulations and patient...
Rock-throwing incidents put North Carolina drivers on alert
Wake County drivers are on high alert after rocks have hit several vehicles while the drivers are behind the wheel.
Carrboro bikeway light concerns after rape attempt, attack
Carrboro bikeway light concerns after rape attempt, attack.
North Carolina Man Arrested for Assaulting Hospital Workers, Allegedly Exposing Them to HIV
A North Carolina man was arrested and is facing two felony charges after he allegedly assaulted two emergency personnel and exposed them to HIV. Kameron Gilchrist was charged with two counts of assault or affray causing physical injury to emergency room personnel, according to a copy of his arrest warrant viewed by...
The French Toast At This Restaurant In North Carolina Is So Good, It Has...
Nestled in the historic cobblestone streets of Raleigh’s City Market, Big Ed’s Restaurant serves up slices of French toast so transcendent that locals have been known to dream about them between visits. The unassuming white brick exterior gives no hint of the breakfast magic happening inside – where...
NC first responders honored for saving man from burning car
The first responders each received a lifesaving award.
The Belichick-UNC Era Was Doomed From The Start
On this episode of the Tar Heels Insider Podcast, beat writer Grant Chachere explains why North Carolina was doomed from the start, given the chaotic hiring process and the structuring of this year's team.
