Durham’s Ontario Joyner Appointed to NC Governor’s Gang Prevention Task Force
The City of Durham, NC Government recently lauded one of their own, Ontario Joyner, for a notable appointment to a state-level task force focused on gang prevention. As the Program Manager for the Office of Survivor Care, Joyner has played an integral role in aiding those affected by gun violence. Now, they're set to...
Thousands flock to NC Central University for homecoming with new safety measures in place
"It's amazing, man, being able to do something like this without any violence going on? It's perfect."
Hurricane Melissa forms; expected to rapidly intensify
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Hurricane Melissa formed in the Caribbean Saturday after lingering as a tropical storm for several days. Originally a storm starting Tuesday morning, Melissa remained nearly stationary, hampered by strong upper-level winds that disrupted its organization despite warm ocean waters. With wind...
‘He was on FaceTime’: Chilling 911 calls released in murder of Duke nurse
New 911 calls obtained by CBS 17 lay out the disturbing moments leading up to the standoff. The caller identified herself as Whitley's friend.
Two people injured following two shooting incidents in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Raleigh police are investigating two shooting scenes that occurred early Sunday morning, one on New Bern Avenue and another on Trawick Road. Authorities said two people were injured in the incidents, both suffering non-life-threatening injuries. According to officials, the first shooting was reported...
People line up at Cary polling place for early voting in Wake County
Lines stretched around Herbert C. Young Community Center as Wake County voters embraced the flexibility of early voting.
2 women injured in shooting during party near NCCU, police say
Authorities were dispersing a large party on the 300 block of Pekoe Avenue on Saturday night when gunshots were fired.
Goldsboro Man Missing: Mom Begs for Help After Son’s Car Found in Raleigh
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A desperate search is underway for 30-year-old Justin Bright of Goldsboro, who vanished after last being seen in the La Grange area on Wednesday afternoon. His mother is now pleading for the public’s help to bring her son home safely. According to a report shared...
State Sen. Norman Sanderson arrested for DWI
RALEIGH — North Carolina state Sen. Norman Sanderson (R-Pamlico) was arrested on DWI charges last Saturday evening after being pulled over on Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh by the State Highway Patrol. Sanderson has been charged with three misdemeanors: driving while impaired, an open container after consumption...
Roxboro-Mangum Redesign Plans Shape Up in Durham
Residents got a first look at possible designs for making Roxboro and Mangum streets in Durham two-way at an open house this week. The design concepts’ debut a big step forward in addressing two dangerous streets in Durham, and one of transit advocates’ top priority projects for reducing road deaths and injuries.

















