Jamiese Price
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Birmingham, AL, United States
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Outdoor mask mandate lifted, but Raleigh amphitheater among those still requiring them
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Performances at Raleigh Little Theatre Stephenson Amphitheatre were limited over the past year. Now, those performances are returning, and RLT’s team implemented its own safety measures and other guidelines from the state. The performances held at the outdoor venue require guest to socially distance and wear a mask. “All of our outdoor performances, we […] → Read More
Shaw University holds Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinic
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Shaw University was one of the few places in Wake County with the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. The vaccine was administered during a community clinic inside the university’s gym. It was a pre-planned community vaccine clinic that the county OKed to use the Johnson & Johnson shot. The […] → Read More
Durham roller rink transformed into vaccine clinic aims to vaccinate 1,000 people per day
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Vaccine eligibility opens up to everyone 16 and older in North Carolina on Wednesday and Duke Health System is getting prepared for an influx of people interested in the COVID vaccine. The hospital teamed up with the city and county of Durham to open up a new vaccination site at Wheels […] → Read More
Durham nonprofit turning buses into rolling vaccine clinics for underserved communities
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A Durham nonprofit is bringing the COVID-19 vaccine to the community. We Are Ready 4 Life takes refurbished buses on the road to make sure minority communities have access to the vaccinc. “When it rains in some communities, it pours in Black and brown communities,” said Donald Hughes, the program coordinator […] → Read More
Local sixth-grader participates in Pfizer trial as vaccine proves effective among children ages 12 to 15
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Sophie Holland is a sixth-grader who’s ready to get back to what sixth-graders like to do. “Most of our conversations about COVID have been about the things we want to do together or separately once COVID is over,” explained Holland. So, the 12-year-old rolled up her sleeve to make sure she […] → Read More
Raleigh non-profit assisting homeless population in receiving stimulus checks
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Advocates for the homeless said housing insecurity is a real problem in Wake County. “Our homeless population is growing like our general population is growing and it’s diverse, ” said Alice Lutz, CEO of Triangle Family Services. It’s a non-profit organization in Raleigh that started in 1937. The agency focuses on […] → Read More
Some asking where the help is for vaccinating Wake County’s homebound population
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – In Wake County, 74 percent of people 75 years and older have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. That helped put the state at the top in the country for vaccinating the most vulnerable population. But Sherry and […] → Read More
Who is paying for free rides to vaccination sites around the Triangle?
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Transportation remains a key barrier for some people trying to get their COVID-19 vaccine in North Carolina, but $2.5 million in funding coming from the state is supposed to help address the problem. Back in January, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Department of […] → Read More
New initiative called ‘A Better Wake’ looks to dismantle systemic racism in Wake County
The new initiative is called A Better Wake. It's a partnership with Wake County government, the City of Raleigh, the Raleigh Chamber, the Triangle DEI Alliance, and the Raleigh-Apex NAACP. → Read More
Raleigh’s Helping Hand Mission providing free warm clothing for those in need
Operation Warm Clothing has kicked off at the Helping Hand Mission in Raleigh. The nonprofit is passing out cold-weather items to people who need a little help. → Read More
NC nonprofit hosting drive-thru giveaway for struggling families at PNC Arena
The North Carolina Community Action Association already works to help families facing financially tough times, but executive director Sharon Goodson said this year they’re meeting people who have never needed their services before. → Read More
Raleigh’s new black-owned Black Friday Market thriving downtown despite COVID-19 downturn
While other businesses are barely surviving, Black Friday market is thriving. So far 75 business owners are selling their products inside the store. Approximately 90 percent of the business owners are black. → Read More
Amid pandemic, demand up 40% at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, organization says
“It’s still a 40-percent increase over where we were last year,” explained Jessica Whichard, director of communications for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina → Read More
Durham man shot in the back, seriously injured; 1 arrested, charged
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Durham police quickly made an arrest following a shooting that left a man seriously injured on Tuesday night, according to authorities. Police responded to a shooting call in the 2400-block of Nebo Street at 9:02 p.m. and arrived on scene to find a 26-year-old man who had been shot in the […] → Read More
Before-and-after photos show destruction on North Carolina’s coast caused by Hurricane Isaias
Isaias slammed into North Carolina late Monday night, bringing coastal and inland flooding. Isaias reached sustained winds of 85 mph and became a Category 1 hurricane before reaching land around 11:10 p.m. ET near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was downgraded to a tropical storm early Tuesday morning, […] → Read More
United Way of the Greater Triangle launches new anti-racism community fund
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – There’s been a shift in the conversation about racism and more people and organizations are speaking. United Way of the Greater Triangle is taking it a step further putting actions behind their words. “We believe words are important, but actions are more important,” said Eric Guckian, United Way of the Greater […] → Read More
100+ cars help celebrate birthday parade for 105-year-old Holly Springs woman
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — Martha Leach celebrated her 105th Birthday Monday outside her Holly Springs home. Her community showed their appreciation in a big way with a parade of more than 100 cars. Police , firefighters and her neighbors all participated in the parade. Many shouted happy birthday from their cars, others dropped off cards, balloons […] → Read More
New Johnston County superintendent sworn in amid uncertainty surrounding fall classes
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) – There’s new leadership at Johnston County Public Schools. Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy was sworn in Wednesday morning. Bracy has 20 years of experience in public education in North Carolina, including 12 years serving in a superintendent role in the Sampson County Schools district. Bracy joins Johnston County Schools as the system […] → Read More
Raleigh photographers capture images detailing stories of the Black Lives Matter movement
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Pictures helped tell the stories of the Civil Rights Movement etching its place in America’s history. Powerful images will do the same for the Black Lives Matter movement. “Photos make time stand still,” said Charles Crouch, a freelance photographer documenting social issues impacting the black community through his visual media company, […] → Read More
UNC respiratory therapist talks about what it’s like battling COVID-19
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Norman LaRusch has been working as a respiratory therapist for 15 years and he spent the the last few years at UNC REX. His job has never been as critical as it is today during the COVID-19 crisis. That’s because this is a respiratory illness. He has already cared for half […] → Read More