Bridget Chapman
CBS 17
Raleigh, NC, United States
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Protests expected at Harnett County School Board meeting; 1,400+ staff, students in quarantine
The school board is meeting at 6 p.m. Monday with district leaders expected to give a COVID-19 update. → Read More
Lumber shortage easing, prices dropping; Triangle home construction likely to increase, builders say
Prices got so high partly because demand spiked with people wanting to move or work on home projects → Read More
Raleigh ordinance to prohibit wild or dangerous animals up for further discussion, review
There are currently no restrictions on venomous snakes or any other exotic animal within city limits. → Read More
NC State starts classes amid COVID-19 resurgence; 57% of students vaccinated
N.C. State welcomed its largest freshman class in the school's history. → Read More
COVID-19 testing numbers in NC more than double in a month
Health officials are looking to expand hours and add more sites because of the spike. → Read More
Raleigh councilman shares story of testing positive for COVID-19 while being fully vaccinated
He said someone he plays recreational sports with told him they had tested positive last week. → Read More
Judge rules Wake County Schools inappropriately put student with special needs in closet 24 times
"We're going to keep moving until it changes because there are too many kids at risk," she said. → Read More
Why many Triangle sites offering $100 for vaccinations already ran out of cards
Most of the people CBS 17 spoke to Thursday said the $100 is what changed their mind on getting the vaccine. → Read More
What to do if you lose, misplace your COVID-19 vaccine card in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – From restaurants to venues to international travel, more activities are requiring proof of vaccination. “I would say most of the cruise lines require a vaccine,” said Jenn Welsh, a travel advisor with Trip and Sip Travel, which is based in Raleigh. “Some are strict about you absolutely have to have a […] → Read More
Raleigh drum major shot, killed while doing volunteer work
Charlie Debnam spent his Saturday packing donations and handing out fans at the Helping Hand Mission. → Read More
Wake County sees COVID-19 testing jump by more than 40%
"The best way individuals in the community can protect themselves is, if they have not gotten a vaccine yet, to definitely get vaccinated." → Read More
Raleigh aims to make greenway trails safer with new RPD unit, more lighting, signage
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Raleigh greenway will soon see more lighting, signage and other safety upgrades. This comes after someone murdered a man on a trail last year, along with recent reports of assaults and other incidents. Raleigh police said in the past six months, the most common crimes on the greenway have been […] → Read More
Medical marijuana bill clears first hurdle in NC. Now what?
A bill to approve medical marijuana cleared its first major hurdle in North Carolina this week. → Read More
Mother of 3 is NC’s first $1M vaccine lottery winner
Vania Martinez, 14, was also announced as the first to win $125,000 for post-secondary education at a university of her choice. → Read More
‘You could hear the pain in her voice in her screaming’ – 911 caller talks about Wake Forest stabbing victim
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) – Wake Forest police arrested the man they said stabbed a woman while trying to steal her car. Michael Keeling, 29, now faces charges of assault, armed robbery, kidnapping, and more. The victim showed up to Kacey Johnson’s doorstep covered in blood on Monday afternoon. He said he was working inside […] → Read More
COVID-19 case numbers are down in Wake County but exposures are up
More than 32,000 people in the county received a call last month saying they had been exposed to the virus. → Read More
Police chief identified as officer who shot kidnapping, rape suspect in Newton Grove
NEWTON GROVE, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities identified the town’s police chief as the officer who shot a kidnapping and rape suspect Tuesday in Newton Grove. Chief Gregory Warren shot the suspect on Tuesday afternoon, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Witnesses said they saw the chief and suspect scuffle briefly near gas […] → Read More
Triangle companies plan to start bringing employees back to office with flexibility
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Some of the major employers in the Triangle are starting to bring people back to the office. Citrix plans to start bringing employees back to their downtown Raleigh office later this month. “There’s so much energy and excitement and things to do there, so it’s definitely a draw in and of […] → Read More
Pediatricians getting doses as people under 18 make up about half of those getting COVIS-19 vaccines in Wake County
Kaylin Mckoy, 14, said she was nervous to get her first dose, but didn’t feel the shot. → Read More
Family shares memories of missing Wake County woman found dead
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Police are investigating the death of a young woman in Raleigh whose body was found Monday. Amber Lightsey, 22, was found dead Sunday night. She was last seen at work last Tuesday. Her mother spent five days hoping she’d be found alive. Instead, she spent the evening a week later planning […] → Read More