Felicia Bolton
CBS 17
Chicago, IL, United States
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Baldwin calls for police to be on movie sets after ‘Rust’ shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin is demanding production companies in Hollywood hire more police officers on all film and television sets that use guns. → Read More
‘Black America’s attorney general’ seems to be everywhere
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Crump, the Rev. Al Sharpton says, is “Black America’s attorney general.” In less than a decade, the Florida-based attorney has become the voice for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd — Black people whose deaths at the hands of police and vigilantes sparked a […] → Read More
‘She was so little:’ Mom delivers premature ‘miracle’ baby in car during Texas storm
Helen and Abiey Woldemichael chose the perfect name for their daughter, who was born at 25 weeks gestation during Texas’ winter storm Uri. → Read More
Looters caught on camera in downtown Raleigh as peaceful protests overshadowed
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Peaceful protests turned violent Saturday night as looters smashed through windows and doors of downtown Raleigh stores. “Get that out of here! Get that out of here right now!” screamed one looter to CBS 17 cameras before breaking into a clothing store. CBS 17 cameras caught dozens of people as they […] → Read More
Lupus medication sees massive spike in demand amid COVID-19 pandemic
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Pharmacists across the country are raising concerns about the over-prescription of drugs that may help treat the coronavirus. Recent data shows some of these prescriptions have spiked by about 3,000 percent. This action is putting lupus patients at risk. Single mom Barbi Manchester has had lupus for 13 years. She’s traded in […] → Read More
Parents concerned that Wake school busses lack camera systems approved 2 years ago
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) – Two years after state legislators passed a bill allowing school districts to better protect kids at bus stops, CBS 17 Investigates Team discovered local schools districts are not taking full advantage of the opportunity. The law deals with automated cameras on school buses. Parents we spoke to were concerned about […] → Read More
Stop-arm camera help catch lawbreakers, but few WCPSS busses actually have them
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – According to leaders at Wake County Schools, bus stop arm cameras are vital tools for bus drivers to catch people breaking the law. The problem is less than 3 percent of Wake County busses have them. Parents like Xenia Delcid want that changed. Around 7 a.m. on weekdays, Delcid and her […] → Read More
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s downtown Raleigh garden teaches lessons, feeds community
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A team of volunteers at a Raleigh community garden are doing a lot more than growing fresh fruits and vegetables. An acre of land in downtown Raleigh is now sprouting new hope and new life skills for many families. At the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Camden Street Learning Garden, people are getting […] → Read More
Section of Wade Avenue shut down due to water main break, expected to reopen Saturday evening
The faulty pipe caused the asphalt to crumble, traffic to be delayed, and cut off water to 12 homes. → Read More
City of Raleigh adds new cameras to detect flood water levels
For years, homes and businesses nearby were flooded out by heavy rain. Sherrie Davis told CBS 17 that high water damage floods out her home frequently. → Read More
Authorities investigating after a train hits a car that was stuck on the tracks
According to the Highway Patrol, Abigail Merritt told investigators a group of 2-3 four wheelers chased her and caused her truck to get stuck on tracks near Wrenn Road. → Read More
New apps would allow students to anonymously report school threats
The Department of Public Instruction created an app to help students report threats online. → Read More
Apex fire report sheds light on what happened night of fatal officer-involved shooting
The report said the smoke was so dark and thick that visibility was minimal to none, so they entered the house on their knees. → Read More
'He was still shooting when we were leaving': 911 calls from UNC Charlotte shooting released
Some callers were in the room when the shooter opened fire. → Read More
Apex man said he was attacked by suspect before deadly officer-involved shooting
John Hucks said he was listening to music by his neighborhood pool when a man approached his car and attacked him. He said that incident started a chain of events that ended in a fatal shooting. → Read More
Drivers complain of poor road conditions, temporary fixes along US-264
One driver said the road conditions broke the windshield on his brand-new truck. → Read More
Local experts offer advice for last-minute tax filers
Local experts encourage those who haven't yet filed to first get organized. → Read More
Practice fire demolishes old Hillsborough steakhouse
When a restaurant goes up in flames, you expect firefighters to put out the blaze. That wasn't the case at the former Russel's Steak House in Hillsborough → Read More
Answer Desk: Free speech versus public health
The current controversy stems from several documentaries on Amazon challenging the scientific consensus that vaccines are safe. → Read More
New Wake County sheriff defends demoting, firing and restructuring 40+ deputies
The sheriff's executive aid claims the tensions in the sheriff's office stem from a cultural problem. → Read More