Mebane parents plead guilty after 3-year-old killed in accidental shooting
MEBANE, N.C. (WGHP) — The Mebane parents of a boy who died in an accidental shooting pleaded guilty on July 3, according to court records. Michael Ray Hatch, of Mebane, and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Hatch, of Mebane, were charged with one count of failing to store firearms to protect minors. Their 3-year-old son was killed...
Yet another Duke commit flips to Virginia
Virginia has flipped yet another Duke commitment in Greenville, S.C., infielder Bo Lowrance. Lowrance, who starred for Christ Church Episcopal H.S. in Greenville, announced that he will be a Cavalier, flipping his commitment to follow Chris Pollard from Durham to Charlottesville. The left-handed batter not only was a...
French Drains & Flowerbeds: Landscaping Hacks That Complement Exterior Waterproofing
When Triangle region gardeners design their dream landscapes, they often focus on vibrant blooms and lush foliage while overlooking how comprehensive exterior waterproofing strategies can transform both foundation protection and garden success. Smart landscaping approaches that integrate quality exterior...
Durham Police Search for Armed 18-Year-Old Suspect in Fatal Shooting of 20-Year-Old Man
DURHAM, NC – The Durham Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Sincere Bostic, an 18-year-old wanted for murder in connection with the June 29 shooting death of Jayquon Taborn, 20, also of Durham. Deadly Shooting on Middle Street. Officers responded just before midnight to...
Citizen Spotlight: From Coastal Kitchens to Community Gardens, Justin’s Journey of Cultivating Connection
Justin Walker, a dynamic community leader and farmer, recently shared his remarkable journey, one deeply rooted in the power of food, community, and an unwavering commitment to cultivating positive change. His path, winding from the seafood houses of coastal North Carolina to the fertile ground of community building...
Longtime Chapel Hill shoe repair shop faces extensive damage from Chantal’s flooding
The Shoe Repair has been located in Eastgate Crossing since the 1980s.
Durham Police Issue Missing Endangered Alert for Chapel Hill Man, Seek Public’s Assistance
Durham police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Chapel Hill man, Charles Christopher Straughan, who was last in contact at approximately 8:15 p.m. yesterday. According to a social media post from the Durham Police Department, Straughan was reported missing and a Missing Endangered Alert has been...
‘Concrete Chorus’ Records the Warblers, Wrens, and Wood Thrushes of Durham
On Sundays and Mondays between 6 and 9 a.m., most Durham residents are snoozing their alarms, brewing coffee, and skimming their inboxes. Meanwhile, at unmarked locations across the city, 30 dedicated volunteers raise their phones towards roofs and treetops, searching for the warblers behind the morning’s sidewalk...
Driver causes big fuel spill at gas station on Capital Boulevard
A driver backed into a gas pump around 3 a.m. before leaving the scene, Raleigh police said.
Former Raleigh Firefighter and Wife Plead Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges in Eastern North...
In a stark turnaround, a former Raleigh firefighter and his wife entered guilty pleas on drug trafficking charges, as reported on Thursday. Nicholas Banister, 36, and Amanda Banister, 26, partook in a large-scale operation to sell narcotics throughout Eastern North Carolina, primarily around the Glenwood South area,...