Shots fired at StarBar Raleigh nightclub months after alcohol permits were suspended, police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Officers are investigating shots fired at a Raleigh nightclub that took place early Saturday morning, which was recently under fire for criminal activity. According to the Raleigh Police Department, an officer who was responding to a separate incident nearby just before 4 a.m. heard multiple...
Arrest made in deadly shooting of 18-year-old at Durham motel last month
Suliman Nazir Burnette was shot and killed last month while visiting his family at a Durham motel.
Chapel Hill Baptist Church men assist Men’s Homeless Shelter
Once again, the Chapel Hill Baptist Church men are on a missionary journey for the Lord, serving faithfully at the Men’s Homeless Shelter in Raleigh. The men set aside the last Saturday of each month that has five Saturdays to provide assistance at the Men’s Homeless Shelter. The church extends special thanks to...
How North Carolina Trash Traps Could Help Inform Policy
When plastic waste enters waterways, it can endanger aquatic animals, damage habitats, and splinter into tiny pieces that may affect ecosystems for centuries to come. One tool used to collect and study the trash found in bodies of water is the trash trap—an anchored floating device that funnels trash toward an...
Abandoned Durham Apartment Building Ignites After Stolen SUV Crash and No Injuries Reported
Early on Wednesday, an abandoned building in Durham, formerly part of the Lincoln Apartments affordable housing complex, was engulfed in flames after a stolen SUV crashed into its structure. CBS 17 reported that Durham Fire Department crews arrived at around 1:45 a.m. to heavy fire through the roof on the 1100 block...
UNC researchers say some shark, other seafood sold in stores may not be what...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Research published on Wednesday out of UNC Chapel Hill shows that sharks sold at local grocery stores included endangered species, and other species considered not safe for human consumption. The researchers hope their findings will lead to legislative action to tighten state laws around seafood...
West Point on the Eno, Durham city parks reopen after destruction from Chantal flooding
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — After months of silence, several parks in Durham are alive again after flooding from Chantal back in early July caused mass destruction. The city reports crews toured the damaged parks earlier this week and determined River Forest Park, Old Farm Road Park and West Point on the Eno Park can...
It’s a pig deal! Hog Day festival returns this weekend
Few things in this region say “fall” like cool weather fake outs and Hog Day. While one will leave folks pondering whether it’s OK to wear a sweater and toboggan with shorts, there’s little debate about what to wear for the state’s longest-running annual festival: A bib.
5 staff members hurt in 2 separate fights at East Chapel Hill High School,...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Five staff members at East Chapel Hill High School were injured during two separate fights between students Friday, police said. According to the Chapel Hill Police Department, the first fight happened just before noon. Three adults were injured while trying to break it up.
Night Owls Only: There’s a Chicken and Biscuits Restaurant Open 24-7 in North Carolina
Late-night snackers rejoice! Time-Out Restaurant on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, dates back to May of 1978 and is a staple of the community. It's the masterpiece of the founder and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill third-generation alumnus Eddie Williams. He was inspired by his wife, Val,...