Judith Retana
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Raleigh, NC, United States
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Lumbee Tribe continues fight for ‘fair’ federal recognition
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Even with a membership of more than 60,000 people, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has failed to receive federal recognition. Last month, North Carolina senators Thom Tillis (R) and Ted Budd (R) introduced the Lumbee Fairness Act. It would grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe. “Tribal people, we […] → Read More
988 expansion enhances support for NC's LGBTQ+ community
Since September, there have been 68,000 calls, 31,000 chats and 39,000 texts to LGBTQ+ specialists. → Read More
Cumberland County wildfire 80 percent contained, forest service says
A wildfire that has scorched some 300 acres in Cumberland County is about 80 percent contained, the N.C. Forest Service told CBS 17 on Thursday. → Read More
Up to 300 acres burned in Cumberland County wildfire
Winds combined with the low relative humidity levels and very dry fuels mark spark further spread Wednesday evening. → Read More
Raleigh plans safety overhaul on streets along New Bern Avenue
As the city of Raleigh continues to plan for future Bus Rapid Transit routes along New Bern Avenue, it’s also making plans to make neighborhoods around it more transit-friendly. → Read More
DOJ investigating former Durham police chief's new department in Memphis
Davis’ department in Memphis is facing a review of its use of force and de-escalation policies after the death of Tyre Nichols. → Read More
Cooper proposing ‘double digit’ raise as NC teacher salaries remain low
While the national average for teacher wages sit at $66,432 a year, data from the Department of Public Instruction show North Carolina teachers make an average of $57,805 a year. → Read More
Convicted felon arrested in Durham woman’s deadly shooting at Duke Park, police say
Police said Shakida Rivers, 41, was killed on Jan. 27 by Shawn Leroy Butler, 25, in what appeared to be a parking area of Duke Park. → Read More
More NC schools willing to spend serious cash for weapons detection systems
NASHVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — More North Carolina schools are showing willingness to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep students and staff safe. In Nashville, the Nash County school board is scheduled to take a vote Monday night on a nearly $1 million weapons detection system. A similar type of system is also up […] → Read More
Raleigh high school students advance to finals in national science competition
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A team of Raleigh high school students will advance in a national science competition put on by the U.S. Department of Energy. The team from Enloe High School won their regional competition for the 2023 National Science Bowl this weekend. They have now secured a spot in the NSB National Finals. […] → Read More
‘No Turn on Red’ rule coming to downtown Raleigh
Every year, more than 2,000 people in the state are hit by a car when walking. More than 200 of those collisions end in a death, according to state numbers. → Read More
Supply chain woes loosen for NC’s car repair businesses
The pandemic’s supply chain strain hit the car repair business as much as any other industry, and getting car parts in was a challenge at Highway 64 Auto in Raleigh. → Read More
Garner latest Wake County city to get a social district
GARNER, N.C.(WNCN) — Another city in Wake County now allows to-go and open container drinking. Garner is the latest city is establish a social district in their downtown. In 2021, lawmakers voted to allow local jurisdictions to establish social districts. These districts allow people to buy alcoholic drinks from establishments like bars and restaurants and […] → Read More
NC food pantries brace for end of federal pandemic food benefits
Numbers from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services show benefits per person per day will decrease from $8.12 to $5.45. → Read More
14-year-old in custody after gun discovered at Durham high school
A 14-year-old has been taken into custody after The Durham County Sheriff’s Office said they were found in possession of a loaded gun. → Read More
Sanford man cited after gun went off at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh
The Raleigh Police Department says a 22-year-old man has been cited after their gun went off at Crabtree Valley Mall, which led to a panicked stampede over the weekend. → Read More
Man who tried to kill wife with a bomb in Raleigh in 1995 resentenced to 37 years in prison
“At the original sentencing, the Judge noted the heinous nature of the crime, the number of victims and potential victims, as well as the defendant’s lack of remorse.” → Read More
NC child suicide rate reached its highest in 2 decades
North Carolina child suicide rates have reached a two decade high according to the 2023 report from the Child Fatality Task Force. → Read More
Raleigh garden gives visitors a look at rare global plants
The garden has more than 27,000 kind of plants. Plants are shipped from Raleigh to collectors and gardens all over the world. → Read More
It's not just you, NC bugs are coming out earlier in than usual
Insects like mosquitos are doing just fine outside. However, like people they’ll make their way inside when temperatures cool. → Read More