Bridget Chapman
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Raleigh, NC, United States
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‘Never go back’ – couple says haunted Hillsborough home has hidden history
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A couple is sharing their experience of living in a Hillsborough house they say is haunted. By day, the historic colonial home awes the many people who drive through Hillsborough. “It’s this beautiful like Greek revival looking thing and we’re like, ‘Wow, how dreamy,’ and it’s right by the river. It […] → Read More
NC ACLU, other activists say riot bill is racist, ‘anti-BLM’
House Bill 805 would charge people with a felony for causing significant property damage or serious bodily harm during a riot. → Read More
NC medical schools, health systems forming network to analyze Delta variant
The Delta variant now makes up about 60 percent of COVID-19 cases in the country, according to the CDC. → Read More
Elsa blog: ENC awaits what kind of weather Elsa to bring
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — 9 On Your Side has all the bases covered when it comes to coverage of the remnants of Elsa. The tropical system made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning and has been making a trek up the East Coast. The storm is expected to pass through North Carolina on Thursday and continue […] → Read More
Medical marijuana bill passes major hurdle in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The legalization of medical marijuana passed a major hurdle Wednesday afternoon in North Carolina. An NC Senate panel passed SB 711, also known as the “North Carolina Compassionate Care Act,” which would legalize marijuana use for people with debilitating and end-of-life medical conditions. The bill has more committees to go through, […] → Read More
As mask requirements loosen, experts remind people to think of vulnerable populations
Experts say if fully vaccinated, you should be safe doing what's opened up -- such as attending a Hurricanes game since masks are required, going to the store without a mask, or gathering outside with friends. → Read More
Raleigh mayor confident new police chief will be ‘visionary leader that we’re looking for’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Raleigh’s mayor said there have been more than 1,000 responses to the City’s survey about its next police chief. Chief Cassandra Deck-Brown announced in late December that she intended to retire on April 1. However, on March 10, CBS 17 confirmed the City hadn’t begun its search for a replacement for Deck-Brown. A spokeswoman for […] → Read More
School districts work on vaccination plans as teachers will be eligible in NC next week
School districts are working to see how they can vaccinate their employees as quickly and efficiently as possible. → Read More
Dozens of guns remain in hands of thieves after being stolen during 2020’s civil unrest
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Protests last summer shook up the nation and the Triangle. “Looking back, we learned a lot and some changes came forward,” said Sgt. Jeremy Glass with the Fayetteville Police Department. Along with the demonstrations came destruction. “We experienced a large amount of unrest, some illegal activities, of course, they broke into […] → Read More
NC teachers want COVID-19 vaccine sooner as in-person learning returns to schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In just over a week, Wake County students will return to the classroom. Gov. Roy Cooper is urging schools to reopen for in-person learning, saying research shows it can be done safely. “It’s time to get our children back into the classroom,” said Cooper. Wake County students not enrolled in the […] → Read More
Raleigh man charged with killing girlfriend’s 1-year-old to remain behind bars
Police did not release the cause of death or a motive. → Read More
‘This is serious’: Clayton fire chief says after 17 of 41 firefighters test positive for COVID-19
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — More than 15 Clayton firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19 and some of them are in the hospital. “There’s a saying we have, ‘Everyone goes home’,” said Clayton Fire Chief Lee Barbee. The saying hits even harder right now for the Clayton Fire Department, as several of their firefighters are hospitalized […] → Read More
Thousands of Duke Energy crews ready to respond to Isaias
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Thousands of Duke Energy crews are gearing up for Isaias. “I’ve worked a lot of storm years and not seen many instances where we’re are on ‘I’ in the beginning of August,” said Duke Energy spokesperson Jeff Brooks. “We’re well into the hurricane season already and we really haven’t hit the […] → Read More
Gov. Cooper says ‘strong’ people wear face coverings as sign of compassion
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — From grocery stores to public transit, people are wearing masks more regularly in North Carolina. “We need more people to wear masks,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “This piece of protection may save your life or the lives of your loved ones.” Cooper said they’re in the process of figuring out what […] → Read More
Coronavirus in the US: Here’s what happened Friday
Tracking the virus: Friday was the deadliest day in the U.S. since the start of the pandemic, with more than 1,000 dying from coronavirus. The death toll in the U.S. has surpassed 7,000. As the time of this writing, Johns Hopkins University data show 58,871 deaths worldwide, along with 1,098,848 confirmed cases. The U.S. leads […] → Read More
Friends, family remember Raleigh father of 6 killed in freak accident at Oak Island
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The community is mourning the loss of a Raleigh father of six who died while swimming with his kids in the ocean. “We’re not supposed to lose people like that,” said Tom Caldwell, senior partner at Atlas Engineering. The heartbreak at Atlas Engineering was palpable as a memorial stands in front […] → Read More