Jordan High cheer coach claims firing was retaliation for addressing bullying
Former Jordan High School cheerleading coach Torian Dempson claims he was fired in September after attempting to enforce the district’s anti-bullying policy against two athletes. He believes his termination was direct retaliation for disciplining the students. For a year, Dempson reported what he claims was...
NC’s Oldest Living Resident Mrs. Catherine Spearman Ferrell Celebrates 113 Years of Grace
DURHAM, N.C. — Catherine Spearman Ferrell, born October 10, 1912, in Warsaw, North Carolina, celebrated her 113th birthday this month, continuing a life that stands as a testament to faith, education, and perseverance. Recognized as the oldest known living resident of North Carolina, Mrs. Ferrell was honored at a...
First-of-kind legal case nets patient payout over alleged denied admission for drug use
Two North Carolina nursing homes have agreed to pay $55,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging they refused to admit a patient because of his substance use disorder and recent drug use. The private civil suit reveals another legal danger providers face as they try to navigate access, regulations and patient...
Rock-throwing incidents put North Carolina drivers on alert
Wake County drivers are on high alert after rocks have hit several vehicles while the drivers are behind the wheel.
North Carolina Man Arrested for Assaulting Hospital Workers, Allegedly Exposing Them to HIV
A North Carolina man was arrested and is facing two felony charges after he allegedly assaulted two emergency personnel and exposed them to HIV. Kameron Gilchrist was charged with two counts of assault or affray causing physical injury to emergency room personnel, according to a copy of his arrest warrant viewed by...
Garner’s Trick-or-Eat Food Truck Rodeo and Night Out Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
Residents looking forward to the culinary delights and community camaraderie of Garner's Trick-or-Eat Food Truck Rodeo and Garner Night Out will have to mark a new date on their calendars. The Town of Garner and the Downtown Garner Association have announced the postponement of the event originally scheduled for this...
Durham anti-violence vigil features homicide memorial quilt with 1,000+ names
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The Restorative Justice Project, a religious coalition, and Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church hosted their 33rd annual anti-violence vigil Saturday morning at the church in Durham. The event featured The Durham Homicide Memorial Quilt which is made up of more than 1,000 patches with the...
Raleigh’s Chavis Park Celebrates Community with a Day of History, Culture, and Connection
Yesterday at John Chavis Memorial Park was about more than just enjoying a day in the sun as the Crosby Advocacy Community Day celebrated history, culture, and the ties that bind a neighborhood together. The event, which ran from morning till afternoon, provided a mix of free food, activities, and resources aimed to...
The Gigantic Secondhand Shop In North Carolina Where You Can Build A New Wardrobe...
Tucked away in the heart of Smithfield sits a secondhand paradise where fashion dreams come true without emptying your wallet. JCI Thrift Store stands as a monument to the beauty of pre-loved treasures, offering everything from vintage clothing to furniture that tells stories of decades past. Ever had that euphoric...
The French Toast At This Restaurant In North Carolina Is So Good, It Has...
Nestled in the historic cobblestone streets of Raleigh’s City Market, Big Ed’s Restaurant serves up slices of French toast so transcendent that locals have been known to dream about them between visits. The unassuming white brick exterior gives no hint of the breakfast magic happening inside – where...
