Judith Retana
CBS 17
Raleigh, NC, United States
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Recent articles by Judith:
NC construction companies strategizing to recruit workers
Over the last year, the Association of General Contractors said construction firms saw a 40 percent decline in experienced job seekers. → Read More
How one insect could threaten NC’s wine, grape industry
The invasive insect can damage or destroy crops like grapes, apples, almonds, walnuts, cherries, hops, and peaches, as well as certain trees → Read More
Knightdale t-shirt scammers sending texts
The Knightdale Police Department is warning residents of a t-shirt scam circulating in the area. → Read More
Indian citizen charged with stealing NC COVID unemployment funds
If found guilty, Krishnan faces ten-years in prison for theft of government property followed by a mandatory two years in prison for aggravated identity theft. → Read More
Deputies: Man found shot in the road in Hillsborough
When deputies got to the area of Murphy School Road and Mt. Sinai Road, they found a man lying on the ground and yelling for help. → Read More
Johnston County commissioner charged with indecent liberties with child
Braswell was sworn in as a Johnston County Commissioner for the District 2 seat in December 2021. → Read More
Construction employment slow to rebound in the Triangle
The Association of General Contractors said while construction employment has increased in two out of three U.S. metro areas, companies are still having trouble finding qualified workers. → Read More
Construction of pedestrian bridge over Wade Avenue starts soon
The entire project is budgeted at $5.5 million with construction scheduled to start mid-July. → Read More
Raleigh narrows in on potential social district on Fayetteville Street
Several North Carolina cities have already put social districts in place but their populations are much smaller than Raleigh. → Read More
Fayetteville father, son awarded for pulling elderly man from burning home
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission said on April 11, 2021, 88-year-old a fire broke out near the back of Russell D. Cox’s home. → Read More
Airbnb announces party ban after complaints of Raleigh rental gathering
Raleigh was among the cities who chose to ban parties and large gathering ahead of Airbnb’s ban. → Read More
1 dead in Raleigh wrong-way crash: How common are these kinds of wrecks in NC?
State data shows half of these crashes happen between midnight and 5 a.m. and half were alcohol-related crashes. → Read More
1 dead in Raleigh wrong-way crash: How common are these kinds of wrecks in NC?
State data shows half of these crashes happen between midnight and 5 a.m. and half were alcohol-related crashes. → Read More
How much debt could student loan forgiveness erase in NC?
Lending Tree estimates in all, North Carolinians owe about $48 billion in student loans. → Read More
Plans for PNC overhaul continue to take shape
Renovating in the inside is just half the battle. Outside, the vision is to create a walkable entertainment destination with restaurants, bars, and retail. → Read More
Sheetz drops gas to under $4 a gallon through July 4 weekend
The price changes will drop fuel costs below the state and national average. → Read More
Candy, ice cream, protein powder all included in this recall
Jif Peanut Butter products were lifted after concerns of potential salmonella contamination, according to the FDA. → Read More
Durham launches unarmed responders program
The pilot programs will send unarmed responders to situations where someone is experiencing a nonviolent behavioral or mental health crisis. → Read More
Durham sheriff searches for man with several warrants
The sheriff’s office said Joshua Alonzo Writz of Durham has outstanding arrest warrants for charges of breaking and entering along with larceny. → Read More
What the federal gun bill means for NC
NCCADV has counted 16 domestic violence homicides this year. All involved a current or former partner. Guns were used in 14 of those homicides. → Read More