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Driver in custody after leading NC authorities on chase through multiple counties
A driver is in custody after leading authorities on a chase through multiple counties.It started in Dunn when U.S. Marshals tried to pull a Chevrolet Camaro. The suspect kept driving, leading authorities on a chase into Harnett County and then Cumberland County.The chase ended in Godwin where the suspect bailed and ran from the car.The driver was caught and taken into custody. Their identity has not been released.The reason for the traffic stop has not been revealed.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating.SEE ALSO | AMBER Alert issued for missing 9-year-old Durham boy
Former Ayden-Grifton quarterback wins Scholar Award from National Football Foundation
CARY, N.C. (WNCT) — The National Football Foundation Bill Dooley Chapter hosted its annual Pigskin Preview in Cary Friday. Crowds came out to see college football coaches like UNC’s Mack Brown and ECU’s Mike Houston, among others. The 2024 Bill Dooley Scholar Award was announced and the winner is former Ayden-Grifton quarterback Ashton Watkins. Watkins […]
Gambler Imprisoned for Letting Her Daughters Die in Hot Car
Launice Shanique Battle, a mother from Cary, North Carolina, was sent to state prison on July 25 for leaving her two children alone in a parked car for hours in scorching weather, which led to their passing. The woman, who is now 30 years old, has received a sentence between...
Raleigh plant, wine and craft beer store 'just destroyed' in burglary
A burglary cost a Raleigh business thousands of dollars.It happened Monday morning at Riparian Provision Company in South Raleigh.The business owners showed up to work to find their entire store trashed."It was completely just destroyed. Tables flipped everywhere. Things were in thrown through windows," Amanda Allen said. "It just feels very violating to have somebody come in your space and trash your things."The burglar caused more than $5,000 worth of damage.The owners found broken glass and spilled wine on the floor, and ceramics that artists were selling inside the store broken.A Raleigh man has been arrested and is facing charges. Raleigh Police Department said it cannot comment on the state of mind of the suspect during the time of the incident.Allen, who previously worked as a school counselor, said she's frustrated that her business was turned upside down, but she also feels for the person who did it."I do have compassion for the person that did this because he obviously wasn't well," Allen said.The community has been rallying around the owners and offering their support, either through patronizing the store or sending messages on social media.
Georgia gang member sentenced to 30 years for supplying meth to Raleigh traffickers
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — A Ghostface Gang member from Georgia was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison for supplying methamphetamine to a Raleigh-based drug trafficking organization. Ted Cannon, a.k.a. “Bam” pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. Cannon […]
Duke Energy wants extension on plan to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030
Duke Energy asks for more time fulfilling climate change plan. Duke Energy is asking for more time to meet a state deadline to slow down climate change. They’re also asking for state permission to build a new fleet of natural gas power plants. The utility agreed in 2021 to cut its carbon emissions by 70 percent by 2030.
Judge rules RPD must give cash involved in scams to Bitcoin ATM operators, not victims
Protecting yourself from Bitcoin scams just got even more urgent. That's because a Wake County court ruling has made it harder to recover money lost in these scams. Just last week, 5 On Your Side spoke with Pauline Miller of Raleigh. She was pulled into a complicated, detailed scam that convinced her that her bank account was compromised, and she needed to move $15,000 to a Bitcoin digital wallet or she'd lose the money.
Man charged with selling drugs after fatal overdose at Raleigh nightclub
Man charged in connection to fatal overdose at Raleigh nightclub. Raleigh police have arrested a man after they say someone died after buying drugs from him at a Raleigh nightclub earlier this month. Luis Baez-Roman was arrested and charged with trafficking schedule I, possession with intent to sell and deliver...
Part of Falls of Neuse Road closed due to downed power lines, Raleigh police say
Downed power lines have closed part of Falls of Neuse Road, the Raleigh Police Department said on X Friday. At 10:46 a.m., Raleigh police said the 5000 block of Falls of Neuse Road is currently closed. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route and avoid the area.
Roster Revealed for 2024 15U National Team Training Camp
CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball today revealed the roster for the 2024 15U National Team Training Camp, which is scheduled for August 5-9 at the National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina. The Training Camp roster will compete for 20 spots on the final 15U National Team roster. The...
Welter: Even in EA Sports College Football 25, UNC vs. NC State is a classic
Future scholars will surely detect a precipitous dip in productivity from the male subset circa the week July 19, 2024. Some will argue the decline started a few days earlier on the 16th, EA Sports College Football 25's early access release date. "I have no idea," NC State head coach...
Historic reunion includes tour of Nash County
A grand family reunion brought more than 130 people from across the nation to Nash County recently. The 2024 Ealy family reunion, which was held July 18-21 in Raleigh, included a special tour of the birthplace of the family’s patriarch, and the tour featured other significant Nash County sites. This was the first reunion the Ealy family held in North Carolina, and it was also the family’s golden anniversary. In...
A Place at the Table launches first food truck
Raleigh-based nonprofit cafe A Place at the Table is launching its first food truck, the cafe announced Friday. The Travelin' Table will have similar menu items from the cafe like huevos rancheros, quiche and biscuits. It will be available for company parties, weddings and other catering events beginning in October.
Foodie News: Raleigh Union Station is getting a NY-style deli
A brand new concept called Union Station Deli & Catering from Rocky Top Catering will open on Aug. 15 inside the iconic Raleigh Union Station at 510 W Martin St. in downtown Raleigh. Touted as a true New York-style deli, they will be serving up breakfast bagels, deli sandwiches, and hot pressed sammies – with toppings like house-smoked pastrami, corned beef and chicken cutlets — as well as black-and-white cookies. Look for weekday service (6 a.m. until 3 p.m.) initially, with weekend service to start in January. The concept will be managed by Sean Degnan, known for his outstanding restaurant portfolio including bu•ku, so•ca and kō•än. Follow along on Instagram here.
Countdown to Kickoff: Opponent Previews - North Carolina
North Carolina enters season six of Mack Brown’s second tenure with many of the same questions they always have. Can the defense play decent enough to help win games instead of just allowing the Heels to lose them. Mack is 38-27 in his second stint, 24-18 in conference play.
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