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(WNCN) — After dipping to a new low following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin, Black Americans’ confidence in the police has risen, but remains low, according to a recent poll. According to researchers at Gallup, just over one-in-four Black American adults (27 percent) say they have a “great deal” […] → Read More
(WNCN) — A new law in Illinois bans law enforcement from lying or using deceptive tactics while interrogating minors. The new law signed Thursday made Illinois the first U.S. state to ban such procedures by law enforcement. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2122 into law which strictly prohibits law enforcement from using deceptive tactics […] → Read More
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WNCN) — Attorneys Benjamin Crump, Bakari Sellers and Harry Daniels will address the media on Wednesday to announce the filing of a federal lawsuit in the Andrew Brown Jr. case. The suit seeks in excess of $30 million in compensatory and punitive damages. On April 21, Brown Jr. was shot by Pasquotank […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Imagine being able to just relax in your backyard on a nice sunny day and not having to worry about mosquitoes forcing you back inside. Yeah, mosquito repellent spray is cool, but it also carries a lingering smell and may become less effective over time. As an alternative, researchers at North […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — When choosing a new place to move or raise a family, safety usually plays a part in that decision. Fortunately, two places in the Triangle have ranked among the safest in America, according to a new study. AdvisorSmith, a resource for business advice and original research, updated its study on “Safest […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh police have arrested a man after a State Employees Credit Union branch was robbed July 8. Police arrested Aakim Hose Franklin, 52, and charged him with common law robbery. The robbery happened just before 11:30 a.m. at the State Employees Credit Union located at 3705 Computer Drive. Raleigh police said […] → Read More
Isaiah Kymel Means, 21, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon inflicting serious injury, assault on emergency personnel with a firearm, and assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill. → Read More
(WNCN) — Durham and Johnston counties say their summer school learning programs scheduled for Thursday won’t go on due to the threat of severe weather. Tropical Storm Elsa is projected to affect parts of central North Carolina on Thursday, so both counties chose to cancel their programs for the day. Johnston County officials released this […] → Read More
Police say the stabbing occurred shortly before 7 p.m. on July 4 before officers responded to an armed robbery call in the parking lot of a shopping center in the 2000 block of Avondale Drive. → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — During a meeting Tuesday, Raleigh city council members unanimously adopted a nondiscrimination ordinance on hairstyles. According to the new policy, the city opposes discrimination based on an individual’s hair texture or hairstyle, if that hair texture or that hairstyle is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin, including, but […] → Read More
Over more than 25 years, he served in various capacities in the district, including roles as a teacher, safe school coordinator, assistant principal/athletic director, and principal of South View and Cape Fear high schools. → Read More
Messiah Pitt, 17, was shot and killed after leaving a graduation party at the Heather Hills Club House in Garner. → Read More
College athletes in all 50 states will now be able to monetize their name, image and likeness starting July 1, according to the NCAA. → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina’s evictions moratorium will end July 1 after Republican members of the Council of State rejected a one-month extension, which would have aligned with the national CDC evictions moratorium through July 31. “It’s disappointing to see Council of State Members revoke eviction protections for people still struggling to stay in […] → Read More
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham firefighters say a woman sustained minor leg injuries after leaping from the second floor of an apartment to escape a fire Monday evening. Fire officials responded around 7:50 to a structure fire in the 1700 block of East Cornwallis Road. Upon arrival, firefighters observed a fire showing from the front […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Saint Augustine’s University says it will clear tuition and fees balances for students during the 2021 spring, summer and fall semesters. Though the 2021 spring semester has passed and the summer sessions are currently underway, when students complete their FAFSA application and fall 2021 registration process, SAU students will see their […] → Read More
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A bill that would have banned abortions on the basis of race or the presumed presence of Down syndrome was vetoed by Gov. Roy Cooper Friday. House Bill 453, or the Human Life Non-Discrimination Act, prohibits abortions based on race or the prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. Cooper says the bill […] → Read More
OMAHA, Neb. (WNCN) — At least one N.C. State Wolfpack baseball player has tested positive for COVID-19, just before the team is set to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores for a trip to the NCAA College Baseball championship series. Sources tell CBS 17’s Todd Gibson that infielder J.T. Jarrett was sent home due to COVID-19. […] → Read More
The suspect was tracked for months before the arrest. → Read More
If it becomes law, North Carolina will join 25 other states that have opted out of the federal supplement. → Read More