West Virginia man arrested for fraud scheme targeting seniors
MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Martinsburg man was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding North Carolina residents by posing as a utility worker and driveway contractor, according to court records. Brian Taulton, 56, is accused of scamming elderly and disabled victims out of thousands of dollars between February...
‘Him’ Free Movie Screening in Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh
Attention horror movie fans! Oscar-winning Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions are releasing their latest chilling thriller, HIM. Prepare yourself for a mind-bending exploration of fame, idol worship, and the extreme pursuit of excellence. To celebrate the film’s release, FanBolt is giving away free passes to an...
Raleigh brothers charged after chase by CAT in Roanoke Rapids
On Wednesday September 3, 2025 shortly before 5:00pm; the Community Action Team was conducting a saturation patrol in the area of West Tenth Street in Roanoke Rapids. During the patrol, Sergeant D. Harrison observed a vehicle that nearly collided with another vehicle. Sergeant D. Harrison initiated a traffic stop...
‘It’s a special place’: Broughton High School in Raleigh welcomes 100th graduating class
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With students back in school across the Triangle, one local freshman class is celebrating an incredible milestone. The Class of 2029 at Broughton Global Studies Magnet High School will be the school’s 100th graduating class. On the first week of school, former Broughton High...
High-Speed Chase Ends In Arrest
CLAYTON — A Johnston County man was arrested Wednesday afternoon after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that covered multiple highways but ended safely without injuries. The incident began on Veterans Parkway (formerly NC 42 West) near the I-40 interchange, where a deputy noticed a gray Honda Accord driving...
Russian criminal’s home in Raleigh formerly raided by FBI sells for $4.4 million
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following video is from the initial findings of the investigation back in 2021. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A home overlooking the 18th green at North Ridge Country Club that once housed two people convicted in a murder-for-hire-plot has sold. The near 17,000-square foot mansion with an assessed total...
Raleigh’s violent crimes have stayed flat this year, but noise issues grow
Violent crime in Raleigh has remained flat this year, new police chief Rico Boyce said this week, but the city has made progress in some property crimes. Why it matters: Homicides have declined in most major U.S. cities this year — the latest sign that violent crime in America is falling from after COVID crime wave ,...
Raleigh’s Dark Side Awaits… If You Dare 👀
Ready to get your Halloween chills early? 👻 The True Crime Tour takes you through the haunting, hidden history of Raleigh—think shocking stories, dark secrets, and all the eerie corners of Oak City. Come for the history, stay for the spine-tingling tales. Perfect for locals, tourists, and anyone...
Medicaid cuts could threaten care for North Carolinians with severe disabilities
Jennifer Shigley can’t speak or walk without assistance. The 49-year-old also cannot feed or bathe herself. Her father, a retired child psychologist, described her as having the mental capacity of a toddler. “She requires total care,” Hal Shigley said. “Thank goodness she is in a facility where she’s taken...
Two Men Charged and Arrested in Potomac Pharmacy Heist During Multi-State Crime Spree
Two men have been charged in an armed robbery that had the Potomac community on edge. The Montgomery County Department of Police reported that the CVS Pharmacy on Tuckerman Lane fell victim to a gun-wielding duo in the early hours of May 25. According to official details, Shakir Dequan Jude and Justin Thomas...
