Black maternal and infant health gaps in NC called a public health crisis
Before she became a Wake County commissioner, Shinica Thomas was a 23-year-old military wife, pregnant with her first child. “My son, Eli, was breeched,” she said. “I ended up having a C-section, and for a week after that, I was constantly vomiting and dry heaving. My blood pressure skyrocketed, and we ended up...
Raleigh bridge named to honor fallen Wake County Sheriff’s deputy killed in 2022
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A bridge in Raleigh now bears the name of a fallen Wake County deputy. The Auburn Knightdale Road Bridge in Raleigh is now called Deputy Ned P. Byrd Bridge. He was shot and killed while on patrol on Aug. 11, 2022. Springfield Baptist Church was...
What I wish I knew my first year at Duke: Real talk from a...
If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re either about to start your first year at Duke, or you’re a few weeks in and wondering what is going on. Either way: Hi. I was you not too long ago, and I’ve made enough mistakes (and some decent calls) to hopefully offer you something helpful. This isn’t a checklist or a...
Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Samantha Krop on Water Quality Testing After Chantal’s Floods
Neuse River Basin Riverkeeper Samantha Krop joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, August 14. Following Tropical Depression Chantal’s intense rain and floods, Krop was out in Orange and Durham counties at the Eno River to take water samples and test its quality. She discusses her initial...
A year in: Dr. Anthony Lewis reflects on challenges and progress at Durham Public...
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — CBS 17 News Anchor Rod Carter sat down with Dr. Anthony Lewis, Superintendent of Durham Public Schools, to look back on his first year leading the district. It had been exactly one year and three days since Dr. Anthony Lewis took the job. When he...
NC Central says 38% of students have housing: ‘A big deal for us’
Enrollment is booming at North Carolina Central, but finding housing for upperclassmen remains a challenge.
Teen sent to hospital after shooting in Durham on Wadesboro Street, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — An early Friday morning shooting in Durham sent a teenager to the hospital, police said. According to the Durham Police Department, the incident happened around 1 a.m. in the 900 block of Wadesboro Street. Shortly after officers responded to a call about a disturbance with...
Saint Augustine’s wins injunction to keep accreditation for now, moves forward with fall semester
The injunction means that SAU's accreditation status remains safe for now. The school also announced a new board chair.
Wake County judge rules against Raleigh nightlife ordinance
In an ongoing saga between the City of Raleigh and Glenwood South business owners, there is a win for business owners.
Raleigh man scratches $10 lottery ticket to win $1 million top prize: ‘Came at...
A Raleigh man said he had to do a "triple take" after he scratched the winning $1 million top prize.
