Respiratory viruses affecting many in North Carolina
COVID-19 is making its yearly comeback in Raleigh. However, doctors said it is not the only virus floating around making people sick.
NC State professor discusses the miracle of metal foam
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — Some things take a little longer to catch on than others, even when their value is apparent. NC State professor and researcher Afsaneh Rabiei knows all about that. “I had my post-doc at Harvard University working on metal foam like this one,” says Professor Rabiei as she holds a block […]
Wildlife agency cautions bear appetites are at seasonal high due to hyperphagia
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission advises that black bears’ eating behavior alters in the late summer through fall. They significantly increase their food consumption to prepare for the colder months when natural food is less available. “In late summer through fall, black bears are...
Sheriff investigates stabbing that sent man to hospital
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing in Willow Springs that left one man hospitalized. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
Charges filed in connection with pursuit
Two suspects face multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after a high-speed chase in Wake County ended in a crash that injured three people. Raleigh Police are investigating the incident.
GoFundMe account for Duke University bus driver closing in on goal
A GoFundMe account for Luis Juárez, the former Duke University bus driver who lost his protected immigration status and his job today, has nearly reached the $15,000 goal organizers set. As of midday Monday, contributions topped $11,200 from 375 donations. Late Friday, the fund had raised more than $7,400 from 279...
Man found dead behind Cary shopping center, officials say
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was found dead behind a Cary shopping center on Monday afternoon by landscapers working in the area, officials said. The incident was reported around 1:50 p.m. behind the Saltbox Village shopping center, which is at the corner of High Meadow Drive and Kildaire Farm Road, according to Carolyn...
American Red Cross calls for blood and platelet donations across the Cape Fear
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The American Red Cross is asking for blood and platelet donations this month, reminding the public that lifesaving blood products are an essential part of disaster preparedness. Donors of all blood types, especially O positive and B negative, are encouraged to schedule an appointment. September...
‘Shocked and grieving’: Restaurant owners found dead in apparent murder-suicide at Johnston County home,...
Johnston County deputies said the Four Oaks couple found dead in apparent murder-suicide case were owners of at least two Mexican restaurants in the area, including El Charro Grande in Dunn.
Wake County Unveils WCPL Mobile App to Enhance Library Access for Residents
Wake County Public Libraries is shaking things up with a fresh take on library access; in the digital age where our phones are almost extensions of ourselves, they're handing us the keys to a kingdom of knowledge right in our pockets. As announced by Wake County, they've rolled out WCPL Mobile, the new app that's...