Lillian Donahue
CBS 17
Raleigh, NC, United States
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Durham parks and rec looking for 94 summer staffers
Durham city officials said they are looking for 50 seasonal positions for summer camps, six positions for the MyDurham teen program and 38 people to fill aquatic positions. → Read More
Wake County non-discrimination ordinance yields 24 complaints in 1st year
The ordinance protects against discrimination by “sexual orientation, gender expression, race and ethnicity, natural hairstyles, pregnancy, marital or familiar status, veteran or military status, age, religion, and also ability.” → Read More
3 homes destroyed as 30+ units fight 100-acre wildfire in Cumberland County
As of 7:30 p.m., there were more than 30 units at the scene, including nearly a dozen fire departments from Cumberland and Bladen counties. → Read More
3 homes destroyed as 30+ units fight 100-acre wildfire in Cumberland County
“Responding units arrived to find a large woods fire endangering several homes,” Cumberland County officials said. → Read More
New Wake County Park on 59 donated acres to feature orchard, trails, community pavilion
In the middle of booming Wake County development between Raleigh and Knightdale sits 59 untouched acres of land that will become one of the newest county public parks. → Read More
NC Board of Education asking state leaders to change the way teachers receive pay increases
The North Carolina Board of Education hopes that changing the way teachers receive raises could keep more in the profession. → Read More
North Carolina bills aim to protect cultural regalia worn by American Indians in graduation
House Bill 166 and Senate Bill 139, also known as the American Indians Graduating with Honors Act, would create more uniform protections for indigenous graduates of public schools to wear cultural regalia. → Read More
Shaw University completes Phase 1 of transforming campus for the future
The National Park Service granted Shaw University $538,200 in grant money to help repair one of the HBCU’s main halls, among others, that houses administrative offices on campus. Estey Hall turns 150 years old this year. → Read More
Bats are back, NC Wildlife urges to get them removed before protected season starts
Joseph Herring, owner of Carolina Wildlife Removal, says he’s already seen an increase in calls for bat removals this year → Read More
Orange County Schools Task Force addresses student safety
The Board of County Commissioners approved the creation of the task force in October, and it’s composition in November. → Read More
Cary man takes own life after hours-long standoff, police say
A Cary man took his own life Wednesday after an hours long standoff at an apartment complex, according to police. → Read More
‘It’s unreal’ – NC State IcePack hockey conquers UNC during outdoor Raleigh game
Following the NHL Stadium Series game, plenty of folks also came out for the first time to experience outdoor hockey. → Read More
Grocery costs stretch NC shoppers thin, many changing habits to keep budget
NC State economist Mike Walden said despite overall inflation slowing slightly, higher grocery costs than years’ past are still on the horizon. → Read More
NHL Stadium Series game, Canes Fan Fest to bring national exposure to Raleigh
Beyond a more than $12 million expected economic impact to the area, organizers and NC State’s athletic director said the weekend gives priceless exposure for the city. → Read More
Traffic deaths up 55% in 2022, Raleigh leaders looking to new prevention effort, police say
The city will put together a Vision Zero task force and launch a website so people can see what road safety projects are already in the works with the state transportation department or planned. → Read More
New NC bill challenges pistol purchase permit law
State leaders on Tuesday will consider repealing pistol purchase permits, among other firearm bills. → Read More
Rocky Mount police release timeline of officer involved shooting; suspect charged
On Thursday afternoon at 12:37 p.m., Rocky Mount Police Fusus Technology alerted officers of a stolen white Volkswagen passenger vehicle on North Church Street near North Wesleyan Boulevard. → Read More
More than 100 sexual assault arrests made in NC using national DNA database, NC AG says
According to the state’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Dashboard, more than 8,600 of the original backlogged kits have been fully tested. → Read More
Body cam video from Raleigh in-custody death of Darryl Williams will be released, judge says
On Tuesday afternoon in a Raleigh courtroom, a judge ordered that body cam video be released from the night Darryl Williams died in the custody of Raleigh police. → Read More
Pagans motorcycle gang leader sentenced in Raleigh to 75 years in prison for drug trafficking: USDOJ
Christopher Lamar Baker was convicted of 17 counts ranging from drug trafficking, firearm charges and money laundering. → Read More