Serious crash closes Western Boulevard ramp in Raleigh; downed powerlines, stoplights cause delays
ABC11 Eyewitness News was on the scene, reporting downed powerlines and toppled stoplights.
West Virginia growers win big at N.C. State Fair
RALEIGH, N.C. – West Virginia has a new state record for the largest pumpkin ever recorded. The new record – a whopping 2,244.5 pounds – was set on Tuesday in Raleigh, North Carolina, during the North Carolina State Fair, by Craigsville-grower Albert Rodebaugh. Albert bested the previous record of 2,206 pounds set in...
Bedford Co. deputies looking for 18-year-old reported missing out of North Carolina
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Bedford County deputies are asking the public to be on the lookout for an 18-year-old who was reported missing out of North Carolina. On Thursday, deputies said the Bedford County Sheriff's Office responded to the 2000 block of Crockett Road for a broken-down vehicle.
Durham unveils violence-prevention plan. ‘Babies need to stop dying,’ mayor says.
As Durham residents continue to express fear of gun violence, city and county officials have unveiled a collaborative roadmap to fight it. On Thursday, directors of safety and justice groups presented a three-phase, “whole-of-government” approach to reducing gun violence. The ultimate goal, based on what national...
“No Kings” Protest Planned In Johnston County As Part Of Nationwide Demonstration
CLAYTON — A protest is scheduled to take place in Clayton on Saturday, October 18 as part of a nationwide series of demonstrations organized under the name “No Kings.” The event is one of thousands expected across the country, organized by groups critical of the current presidential administration.
Backyard flock in Rutherford County tests positive for HPAI
RALEIGH -- A backyard flock in Rutherford County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza. The positive sample was identified by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services ...
How North Carolina’s Small-Town Thrift Shops Became Collector Heaven
North Carolina’s quiet small towns hide a secret that vintage lovers and collectors have been whispering about for years. Tucked away on main streets and side roads, charming thrift shops overflow with one-of-a-kind treasures just waiting to be discovered. From retro furniture to rare collectibles, these unassuming...
Inspectors have their say before food vendors get cooking at N.C. State Fair
Whether you have a sweet tooth or a hankering for something greasy, inspectors from Wake County and the state Department of Health and Human Services ensure that happens safely at the 173rd North Carolina State Fair. “Our job is to make sure everyone is successful,” said Ginger Johnson, the environmental...
Community, leaders in Durham will create comprehensive plan to reduce gun violence and crime
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed at his home in the Franklin Village neighborhood of Durham back in May, and a 15-year-old girl was arrested in connection to his murder. Regina Mays, the victim’s neighbor, spoke in front of Durham’s leaders on Thursday in...
North Carolina City Cracking Down on Loud Exhaust
Raleigh, North Carolina, is stepping up enforcement against loud mufflers and street noise in its downtown area, with city police confirming that 50 citations have been issued since July. The latest round of enforcement took place this past weekend, when officers conducted a “saturation patrol” across the downtown...
