April 26, 2025 - Southpoint Access

Southpoint Access Pledges 20% of Revenue to Help Save Parktown Food Hub

Parktown Food Hub, a community-based nonprofit organization working to fight hunger in Durham, is in danger of shutting down by…

Former 'Jeopardy!' champion from Raleigh faces 10 child sexual exploitation charges
on October 23, 2026 at 5:58 pm
A former "Jeopardy!" champion from Raleigh faces 10 felony child sexual exploitation charges after previously being charged with secretly recording people in a bathroom and bedroom.
ENC rescue pauses black cat adoptions ahead of Halloween
on October 23, 2026 at 5:32 pm
As Halloween approaches, an Eastern Carolina cat rescue has paused black cat adoptions due to some concerns that arise with the spooky season.
Student sues former Rolesville coach, Wake County in civil lawsuit alleging sexual abuse
on October 23, 2026 at 4:49 pm
The student claims that former Rolesville High School football coach Ranier Rackley, who is now a football staff member at Duke, abused a female student during school hours at the high school, according to court documents.
Clocks 'fall back,' Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1
on October 23, 2026 at 3:04 pm
Once the clocks fall back on Nov. 1, you will notice an earlier sunset – around 5:15 p.m. instead of 6:15 p.m.
Jury resumes deliberations Friday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial
on October 23, 2026 at 2:15 pm
Jurors returned on Friday for their first full day of deliberations in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial. On Thursday, they deliberated for about two hours before requesting additional evidence.

First lady Melania Trump says she brokered 'temporary' ceasefire in Ukrainian town
on October 23, 2026 at 7:35 pm
It's unclear exactly how long the ceasefire is set to last.
Novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning
on October 23, 2026 at 7:31 pm
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is helping significantly reduce the chances that melanoma patients' tumors return.
Fair safety in the final weekend; how Agriculture Department Police plan to keep visitors safe
by Sean Coffey on October 23, 2026 at 7:20 pm
Officers and deputies from 57 law enforcement agencies are helping provide security at the North Carolina State Fair.
DOJ preemptively sues to block Alaska Senate results if Republican narrowly loses
on October 23, 2026 at 7:08 pm
The Trump administration has preemptively filed a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race, citing name confusion among the candidates.
Hall of Famer and Southern coach Marshall Faulk says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
by AP on October 23, 2026 at 7:02 pm
Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.