Lora Lavigne
WRAL NEWS in NC
Durham, NC, United States
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'I want to save a life' Families raise awareness for fentanyl poisoning at Public Safety and Justice Conference
Lawmakers and families impacted by the opioid and fentanyl crisis will show up at the legislative building Tuesday morning to push for tighter laws. → Read More
Major project to simplify Blue Ridge Road, Hillsborough Street intersection in Raleigh
Sunday night is the end of the North Carolina State Fair and the beginning of a major road project near the fairgrounds. → Read More
Ian's aftermath: Less than 1% remain without power in Wake County as cleanup continues; At least 4 dead in NC
A press release from Governor Roy Cooper Saturday listed at least 4 deaths reported to be in connection to Ian. → Read More
Cleanup, power restoration underway in the Triangle after Ian; At least 4 dead in NC
A press release from Governor Roy Cooper Saturday listed at least 4 deaths reported to be in connection to Ian. → Read More
Large trees fall in Raleigh, 47,000 without power in Wake County
As conditions dry out on Saturday, the focus will turn to cleanup and restoration. → Read More
23-year-old Durham woman charged with murder after man's body found stuffed in trunk
A 23-year-old Durham woman was charged with murder after a man's body was found in trunk of a car at a Durham apartment complex. → Read More
23-year-old Durham woman charged with murder after man's body found stuffed in trunk
A 23-year-old Durham woman was charged with murder after a man's body was found in trunk of a car at a Durham apartment complex. → Read More
20 flights canceled at RDU, Florida delays cause ripple effect
Florida airports in Ian's path, including Jacksonville International Airport, were closed Wednesday, adding more flight delays and cancelations across the country. → Read More
Florida residents flock to NC ahead of Hurricane Ian
Dozens of local leaders and emergency management officials will gather Tuesday at Durham City Hall to update the public ahead of Hurricane Ian's approach. → Read More
Public forum to discuss Durham's agreement with ShotSpotter to be held Monday night
The city of Durham is holding a public forum to discuss a controversial gunshot detection technology that's being installed throughout Durham. → Read More
Funding seeks to help long-time Durham residents being pushed out by rapid growth
Durham is growing fast, but that's coming at the expense of some long-time homeowners in the Bull City, who are being pushed out by increased property values and taxes. → Read More
3 men arrested in Durham home invasion that killed 2 men, injured 2 others
Police arrested Robert Edward Everett Jr., 27, Jamonty Green, 27, and Raymond Lewis, 26, and charged them each with murder, attempted murder and first-degree burglary. → Read More
Historic hike in interest rates expected Wednesday: How will it impact the Triangle housing market?
Last month, when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at an economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, he issued a blunt warning: The Fed's drive to curb inflation by aggressively raising interest rates, he said, would "bring some pain" for Americans. → Read More
Neighbors push to save historic train station at Raleigh's Seaboard Station
A compromise could be reached Tuesday between neighbors and developers shaping the future of Seaboard Station in Raleigh. → Read More
Knightdale residents want stricter rules for outdoor shooting
Residents on Tuesday can share their input on new restrictions for shooting outdoors in Wake County. → Read More
Weeklong lane closure begins on US 70 in Johnston County
Drivers traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 70 in Johnston County could face a longer commute this week. → Read More
Weeklong lane closure begins on US 70 in Wilson's Mills
Drivers traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 70 in Johnston County could face a longer commute this week. → Read More
CEO of Carolina Theatre pushes back against $5 million proposal to turn Durham parking deck into residential tower
On Thursday, the Durham City Council is set to consider a proposal from Craig Davis Properties to turn the Durham City Centre Parking Deck into a multi-family residential unit and retail tower. → Read More
'Game-changer:' Parking deck could become tallest residential tower in downtown Durham
On Thursday, the Durham City Council is set to consider a proposal from Craig Davis Properties to turn the Durham City Centre Parking Deck into a multi-family residential unit and retail tower. → Read More
Educators focused on making east Durham a bright spot for students
KIPP Durham College Preparatory is working with a new program focused on closing the achievement gap and to meet students' needs. → Read More