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Mixed Results for Durham PD in Latest Report

Violent crimes declined slightly in 2024 compared to 2023, but property crimes were on the rise. That’s according to the…

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Scammers are pretending to be officers with the Durham Police Department and calling residents, demanding that they pay a fine…

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Johnston County teacher facing child abuse charges
on September 25, 2026 at 11:19 pm
50-year-old Cathy Medlin of Goldsboro is charged with misdemeanor child abuse and assault on a child under 12, court documents say.
New WRAL documentary examines warning signs decades before Raleigh teacher’s murder
on September 25, 2026 at 11:10 pm
“Decades of Warning” premieres Wednesday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. on WRAL-TV and all WRAL platforms.
Roanoke Rapids High football coach suspended amid hazing probe, district says
on September 25, 2026 at 10:53 pm
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District said the investigation began Thursday after emergency crews responded to a report of a football player who suffered a severe hand injury.
Slow road home: Most Renew NC applicants still waiting for homes two years after Hurricane Helene
on September 25, 2026 at 10:13 pm
Renew NC was created to help rebuild, repair and replace homes damaged in the historic storm. As of Sept. 25, there are a total of 2,211 active applications with 329 either completed or under construction.
What’s in your food packaging? Study finds thousands of chemicals, major unknowns
on September 25, 2026 at 9:53 pm
More than 1,200 chemicals associated with food packaging have known health hazards. Here’s what researchers found — and what consumers can do.

Raleigh rolls out new affordable housing dashboard for residents
by Jon Dowding on September 25, 2026 at 11:43 pm
The City of Raleigh has launched a new online database designed to help connect residents with affordable housing options, as housing affordability remains a challenge for many families across Wake County.
Fayetteville's 910 Future Fest highlights entrepreneurship, workforce development
by Penelope Lopez on September 25, 2026 at 11:28 pm
Organizers are planning a weekend-long celebration in Fayetteville as the city marks Day Two of the inaugural 910 Future Fest.
Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf
on September 25, 2026 at 11:09 pm
Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under threat of Polo.
Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
on September 25, 2026 at 10:59 pm
A powerful nor’easter has intensified, generating storm-force winds and massive waves along the East Coast.
AFI Fest lineup adds films starring Pedro Pascal, Andrew Scott, Ava DuVernay, Sam Rockwell
by OTRC on September 25, 2026 at 10:54 pm
AFI Fest announced its lineup of red carpets and special screenings, featuring films starring Pedro Pascal, Andrew Scott, Ava DuVernay, Sam Rockwell and more.