Gladys William celebrates 100 years of life
Gladys William, a resident of Washington D.C. for the past 60 years, recently celebrated 100 years of life. She officially became a centenarian on Aug. 14, surrounded by family and friends. “God has blessed me every day of my life. I am so thankful. But the only thing I can...
18-year-old woman charged in shooting that killed man near Durham park, warrant shows
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — An arrest was made Tuesday in a deadly shooting near a Durham park earlier this year, court records show. According to the Durham Police Department, the shooting happened on May 30 around midnight in the 1600 block of Rowemont Drive near the entrance of Whippoorwill Park. Officers found three...
Sneads Ferry man admits embezzling state tax money
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A Sneads Ferry man has admitted he embezzled thousands of dollars in state tax revenue while operating a restaurant in New Hanover County. Marteke Franks pleaded guilty yesterday in Wake County to five counts of embezzlement of state property. The North Carolina Department of Revenue says...
NC man wins $1 million jackpot; chooses to receive prize over 20 years
A Raleigh man won the $1 million grand prize in a second-chance drawing earlier this month, lottery officials said Monday.
The Oatmeal Pancake At This Restaurant In North Carolina Is So Good, People Drive...
Some people might drive across town for a good cup of coffee, but across state lines for a pancake?. That’s dedication on another level. Yet that’s exactly what happens at The Flying Biscuit Cafe in Raleigh, North Carolina, where their legendary oatmeal pancake has achieved almost mythical status among breakfast...
Raleigh crews close Tryon Road for ’emergency’ sewer line repair
Raleigh crews close Tryon Road for ’emergency’ sewer line repair.
Raleigh Restaurants You Have to Try Before You Die
During August, we’re keeping the spotlight on Black Business Month as we celebrate the culture, the flavor, and the excellence by showcasing some of the South’s Black-owned restaurants you have to try before you die. We started in Houston, went to Dallas, and now we’re taking this food tour to its next stop. From...
Raleigh Woman Ejected From Vehicle in Deadly Early Morning Collision
Raleigh, NC – A tragic early morning crash in Raleigh claimed the life of a young woman Sunday, shutting down a busy intersection near the popular North Hills shopping area. Raleigh police responded to the intersection of Six Forks Road and Lassiter Mill Road around 2:45 a.m. Officers found a white pickup truck with...
Wake Tech welcomes largest class yet with ‘golden tickets’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake Tech Community College began the school year with its largest enrollment in its history. Among those students is Gabriella Romero, who is looking forward to the start of her new journey. She hopes to become an ultrasound tech. “I’m excited for the new things...
Better Business Bureau warns of event ticket scams
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Carolinas is sharing tips on how to avoid event ticket scams for this fall. BBB of Eastern Carolinas Communications Specialist Saige Heigel said they’ve seen nearly 300 reports of this type of scam this year. Scams can happen in multiple ways through fake...