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Fuquay-Varina mother charged in son's death, accused of leaving firearms unlocked at home

A Fuquay-Varina mother is charged with felony child abuse following the death of her teenage son. Jennifer McGrath Butler, 49, is charged with felony negligent child abuse in connection with an incident that occurred in August. According to warrants, Butler left her 14-year-old son and his 13-year-old brother alone inside...

Fuquay-Varina, NC · 6h

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NC State University warns about dangers of ‘room tours’ trend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new social media trend spurred a warning from a North Carolina university — this time over video “room tours” popular on social media. The trend involves campus dorms or near-campus apartment residents giving a video tour of their apartments or rooms — as the name implies. A search of “room […]

Raleigh, NC · 7h

Raleigh News & Observer

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Driver reports ‘suspected contaminated' fuel at Raleigh station. Sales paused

State inspectors don’t always find issues when they follow up on consumer complaints about gas stations. But in one recent case, a driver reported that the vehicle’s engine stalled after filling up at a Raleigh gas station. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who “suspected contaminated gas.” That complaint led to a follow-up inspection, where an inspector found sediment coming through the pump with diesel. While that’s not the fuel type the person who made the complaint had purchased, the finding could harm consumers. The inspector paused sales at the pump, until the issue could be fixed. Full story: Drivers complained about fuel quality at 24 Triangle gas stations. What tests found Here’s what to know about recent fuel quality inspections and how to report complaints: Between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services received fuel quality complaints about 24 stations across Wake, Durham, Chatham and Johnston counties. Twenty of those were in Wake County. Drivers reported that their vehicles lost power or had trouble starting. They also said their engines stalled and check engine lights came on. Some mechanics told customers their vehicles had been filled with contaminated fuel. Inspectors confirmed

Raleigh, NC · 3h

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Bond denied again for WRAL employee charged with stalking ex-wife

A Wake County judge again denied bond for a WRAL News employee facing charges that he stalked his ex-wife. Randall Kerr, 55, a senior producer at WRAL, has been behind bars since Oct. 20, when he was arrested on a felony stalking charge and a misdemeanor charge alleging that he violated a domestic violence protective order.

Wake County, NC · 1d

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Two arrested in Apex drug trafficking, stolen gun investigation

This week, police in Apex arrested two men, after finding six guns, 2.5 ounces of fentanyl, an ounce of cocaine and more than $20,000 cash. The amount of fentanyl seized equates to 70,000 lethal doses, according to investigators. 38-year-old Antwuan Ford, from Apex, was charged Tuesday with trafficking fentanyl and...

Apex, NC · 4h

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Lawyer files objection to new evidence against man charged in 2024 crash that killed Garner family

A lawyer representing a man accused of killing a family of three in a 2024 crash in Garner filed an objection on Thursday over the state submitting new evidence without providing live testimony during the trial. According to court documents filed on Thursday, a lawyer representing Jordan Porter, 27, asked...

Garner, NC · 16h

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Police Swarm Southwest Raleigh Apartment After 3:30 A.M. Stabbing Report

Police converged on a southwest Raleigh apartment complex early Thursday after a report of a stabbing sent officers rushing to the scene around 3:30 a.m. The response unfolded at an apartment on Ardenview Circle, near Avent Ferry Road and just off Trailwood Drive, in a part of the city that has seen more than one violent incident in recent months.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Former NC lawmaker indicted on embezzlement, other charges in Bourbon Trail probe

A former high-ranking Republican lawmaker now faces criminal charges in a public corruption probe that has rattled politicians and lobbyists alike since it began last year, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman told WRAL Thursday. Jason Saine, a Republican from Lincoln County, was indicted by a Wake County grand jury...

Wake County, NC · 1d

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Philip Rivers' high school coaching record: What NC State is getting

It's official: former NFL All-Pro quarterback and NC State legend Philip Rivers has been named the Wolfpack's newest head coach. While he has no experience coaching at the college level, the former San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts quarterback took over a fairly young St. Michael Catholic (AL) program after his playing days ended in 2021. The Fairhope-area school opened in 2018, and over its first three years, the Cardinals compiled a 6-15 record. Given how the first few years went without him, Rivers' first season at the school was a massive success. The team went 7-2 overall—4-2 in regional play—but did not qualify for the postseason. Year two of Rivers at St. Michael Catholic had its fair share of ups and downs. The Cardinals finished the year 5-5, missing out on postseason play, and had similar results in 2023, finishing 6-5. However, the 2023 season was also the first year the Rivers' son, Gunner, took over as the program's starting quarterback, and he shined. Gunner finished his freshman season completing 63% of his passes for 3,077 yards and 29 touchdowns to just four interceptions. With Gunner leading his dad's team the next year, the program took a step forward,

Raleigh, NC · 1d

The Wake Weekly

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State Highway Patrol graduates 14 new troopers

The State Highway Patrol proudly welcomed 14 new troopers Friday, Nov. 6, at a graduation ceremony held for the 168th Basic Highway Patrol School.

Cary, NC · 1d

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Fuquay-Varina Woman Held Without Bond After Baby in Her Care Suffers Broken Leg

A 55-year-old Fuquay-Varina woman is facing felony charges after police say a 9-month-old baby in her care suffered multiple leg fractures while she was running a childcare operation without a license. Mia Lashawn Pennington was arrested Wednesday, according to court documents, and remains held without bond as her case moves through Wake County court.

Fuquay-Varina, NC · 7h

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Wake County implements hiring freeze

The freeze is expected to be in place through June amid financial concerns.

Wake County, NC · 18h

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Parents were asleep when toddler fell from third-floor balcony, then took 4 minutes to answer door, police said

A North Carolina couple was arrested after their 1-year-old son fell from a third-story balcony while they were asleep, fracturing his pelvis and puncturing a lung, an arrest warrant said. Neighbor child ran for help as father took four minutes to answer door Jawon Lee Whitley, 28, and Siniyah Monchaye Person, 26, were each charged...

Wake County, NC · 23h

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Raleigh man charged after shooting at his own vehicle during car theft, police say

Police say a Raleigh man fired at his own vehicle as it was being stolen from a Sheetz parking lot, leading to charges against both him and the alleged thief.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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NC Highway Patrol reports 347 DWI charges, 11 deaths during Halloween campaign

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported hundreds of impaired driving charges and thousands of traffic violations during a weeklong Halloween enforcement campaign that also saw 11 people killed in crashes across the state. The Halloween "Booze It & Lose It" campaign, part of the Governor's...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School’s Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Raleigh, NC - Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School (SRMHS) held its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony recently. This historic occasion recognized individuals whose dedication, leadership, athletic achievements, and commitment to student development that help shaped the legacy of the schools athletics. The milestone event spanned a full weekend, featuring a special homecoming football game, a formal induction ceremony, a star walk, and a permanently installed digital monitor on campus showcasing inductee biographies.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Car crashes into pediatric dentistry office in Knightdale

Police are investigating after a car crashed into a pediatric dentistry office in Knightdale. Knightdale police responded after a car crashed into the side entrance to Grow Pediatric Dentistry on Friday morning, which is located next to the Kohl's off Hinton Oaks Boulevard. The WRAL Breaking News Tracker arrived to...

Knightdale, NC · 7h

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A Wake County Crash Killed 1 Cyclist and Hurt 20. The Driver, 76, Now Faces 16 Felonies

76-year-old Apex driver faces 16 felonies in the Optimist Farm Road cyclist crash. Most of them depend on two questions. Donald Robert Morris-Jones, 76, of Apex, North Carolina, was driving a black Infiniti on Optimist Farm Road near Talicud Trail in southwest Wake County on Saturday, Nov. 7, when troopers say he crossed the center line into a Capital Cycling Club group ride. One rider was killed. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the oncoming car crossed the center line into the group, kept going, and ran off the left side of the road into a ditch about a half-mile from where the cyclists were hit. CNN.

Wake County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Drivers complained about fuel quality at 24 Triangle gas stations. What tests found

Consumers complained about fuel quality at two dozen gas Triangle stations recently, and state inspectors found issues at a handful of them. Between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, customers submitted complaints about 24 stations in Wake, Durham, Chatham and Johnston counties to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Standards Division didn’t receive any complaints about Orange County stations during that time. Complaints were made about 20 Wake County stations, two in Johnston and one each in Durham and Chatham, according to records obtained by The News & Observer. In the complaints, drivers reported a variety of issues with their vehicles including: losing power, having difficulty starting; check engine lights turning on; and engines stalling. Some people reported taking their cars to mechanics, who said the cars were filled with contaminated fuel. Inspectors followed up on the complaints and discovered fuel quality problems at five stations, all in Wake County. Tests are conducted at stations and in the lab to ensure that fuel meets the advertised ethanol content, octane rating and other specifications. That way, consumers get what they’re paying for , and don’t inadvertently damage their vehicles with contaminated fuel. Here’s what the tests showed. Fuel

Durham County, NC · 2d

The Wake Weekly

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Wake at Home closes second encampment, houses 23 more people

This week, the work of Wake at Home led to the closure of a long-existing encampment with 23 people experiencing homelessness connected to housing and ongoing supportive services.

Raleigh, NC · 1d