Julia Sims
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Legislative leaders: Cooper 'lied about wanting to end focus on HB2'
Legislative leaders angrily fired back at Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday over his agreement to settle a federal lawsuit over transgender access to public bathrooms that was filed after House Bill 2 went into effect last year. → Read More
Julia Sims: Mama got schooled!
Last week. I had the opportunity to go back to the classroom. (And yes, I sat in the front row!) Will's teacher and another fourth grade teacher held a crash course in math for parents. Brilliant idea! → Read More
Apex team lets relatives know loved ones are safe in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
Many nonprofit organizations and government agencies are on the island of Puerto Rico helping with recovery, but private companies are pitching in as well, including a global security and risk-management company based in Apex. → Read More
Proposed bike lanes along I-40 could reduce congestion, boost economy
The evening commute on Interstate 40 in Raleigh is often a sea of brake lights. Soon, commuters may be able to navigate the stretch of interstate by bike. → Read More
Julia Sims: So many steps
Will's eyes positively light up when he sees his friend Jim coming up the sidewalk on weekday mornings. The two trot off to school in lockstep with one another like they're off on some grand adventure. → Read More
Wake County school board votes against proposed calendar changes
The Wake County school board on Tuesday voted against a planned calendar change for next year. → Read More
'Keep your eyes open': Security officials say people are best defense against concert shootings
While the U.S Department of Homeland Security said there is no specific, credible threat involving other cities or public venues in the Unites States, security following the massacre in Las Vegas is at the forefront of everyone's mind. → Read More
Couple describes Puerto Rico as a 'war zone' after Maria
The recovery effort in Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Jose and Maria is expected to take months, maybe even years. Tiffany Veniez and Tim Gonzalez left their Puerto Rico home after three years. They spent the last week trying desperately to get off the island, which they described as a war zone. → Read More
DA: Officers won't face charges in fatal shooting of Durham man
The police officer who fatally shot a Durham man during a chase in February will not face charges, according to the district attorney. → Read More
Raleigh council election is key though few will vote
The impact on daily life that the Raleigh City Council holds for a population approaching half a million far outweighs the level of interest those citizens have in their upcoming election, political scientist David McLennon, a Meredith College professor. → Read More
Raleigh rolls back changes to time-off policies to put out firefighter complaints
Two weeks after quietly passing changes to various city employment policies, the Raleigh City Council on Tuesday rescinded those changes after officials apologized for the confusion the changes caused. → Read More
FEMA diverts Matthew recovery money to Harvey, Irma victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has put a freeze on about $134 million owed to dozens of North Carolina counties for repairs after Hurricane Matthew. → Read More
Mother formally charged with murder in death of 5-year-old on UNC-CH campus
A Chapel Hill mother was officially charged Friday in connection with a stabbing that killed her 5-year-old son and injured her husband. → Read More
Police search room, cell phones of NC State football players who were present at party where sex assault was reported
In the nearly 100 pages of search warrants obtained by WRAL News, authorities detailed the allegations of sexual assault at a July party in campus housing at North Carolina State University. → Read More
Warrants: Mother accused of stabbing 5-year-old suffered from mental health issues
A woman facing charges in connection with the death of her 5-year-old son on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus last weekend had a history of mental health issues, according to search warrants. → Read More
Judge declares mistrial for man accused of murder during Craigslist buy
A judge on Thursday declared a mistrial in the case of a Raleigh man who is accused of killing a teenager during a sale of a cell phone set up on Craigslist in 2014. → Read More
Durham sheriff's office warns those who would protest: Abide by the law
Amid rumors that white supremacist groups plan to demonstrate in Durham, the Durham County Sheriff's Office on Friday issued a statement reminding citizens that protests require a legal permit and any demonstrators must abide by the law. → Read More
Durham County offices close early amid rumors of protests
Amid rumors that white supremacist groups plan to demonstrate in Durham, the Durham County Sheriff's Office on Friday issued a statement reminding citizens that protests require a legal permit and any demonstrators must abide by the law. → Read More
Latest: Hundreds of protesters march in downtown Durham; offices, shops close
In a recorded message to employees, Durham County closed office buildings and sent workers home early on Friday. All employees were instructed to leave for the day, take their belongings and avoid downtown. → Read More
Latest: Durham police say no permits issued for evening protests
In a recorded message to employees, Durham County closed office buildings and sent workers home early on Friday. All employees were instructed to leave for the day, take their belongings and avoid downtown. → Read More