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Person killed on I-85 in Orange County; all lanes reopened
A person was killed on Interstate 85 in Orange County Friday morning causing huge traffic delays.Officers have not yet released any details about the person who was killed.Lanes on I-85 northbound and I-40 eastbound near exit 163 where the two interstates split have reopened after being closed for hours.SEE ALSO: Driver in custody after leading NC authorities on chase through multiple counties
One dead on crash on I-40 at I-85 split
A person lost their life Friday morning on Interstate 40 southwest of Hillsborourgh. The Highway Patrol in Orange County said that a crash that closed two lanes of I-40 near milemarker 163 just before 6 a.m. was fatal. Information about how the crash happened or the identity of the person...
Durham man targeted Hispanic victims in 6 armed robberies over 5 days, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham man was arrested in connection with six armed robberies this past week in which Hispanic victims were targeted, police said. Denshawn Stareek Thompson, 31, is charged with four counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, four counts of second-degree kidnapping, four counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, assault on a female, assault with a deadly weapon, and larceny from a person. More charges are possible, according to the Durham Police Department.
Southpoint Access Classified Ads: Your Gateway to South Durham
Southpoint Access is thrilled to announce the launch of our new classified ads section, designed to connect the South Durham community like never before. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, trade, or advertise services, our platform is your go-to destination for local listings. Why Choose Southpoint Access Classifieds?. Our...
North Carolina Highway Patrol: 1 Dead After Hillsborough Car Crash
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a car crash which left one person dead early on Friday morning. According to state troopers, the crash occurred around 5:40 a.m. on Interstate 85 North, near the interchange with Orange Grove Road in Hillsborough. All northbound lanes of Interstate 85 near...
‘Speeding Wrecks Lives’ Campaign Comes to a Close
DURHAM, NC (Friday, July 26, 2024) – The Durham County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit, in partnership with the Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) and our partners at Durham Police and the NC State Highway Patrol participated in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2024 “Speeding Wrecks Lives” initiative today.
Keep track of all UNC, Duke, NC State athletes competing in 2024 Paris Olympics here
Former and current Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State athletes are set to chase gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris through Aug. 11. At least 20 Blue Devils, 14 Tar Heels and 10 members of the Wolfpack are among the athletes hoping to add to the Olympic history at each school. If we're missing an athlete, send us an email and we'll add that name to the lengthy list of participants. ...
Duke basketball freshman continues to receive heavy praise from teammates
There are a lot of expectations surrounding the Duke basketball freshmen class and most of them involve Cooper Flagg, the top ranked recruit in the sport, but another rookie is turning heads during summer workouts. Kon Knueppel made a strong rise up the recruiting rankings last summer and he continued...
North Carolina Homewood Suites updates guestrooms, public spaces
Homewood Suites Raleigh-Durham (N.C.) AP/Research Triangle recently wrapped a multimillion-dollar renovation. The project, which began in November 2023, was carried out by POK Construction and updated the lobby, fitness center, communal spaces, meeting rooms and all 122 suites. Each guestroom now has new flooring, paint and wall vinyl with a...
Stolen van from Durham Rescue Mission crashes into Raleigh gas station, no bomb threat found
A stolen van from the Durham Rescue Mission on Friday crashed into a Raleigh convenience store, plowing through the glass double doors and ending up inside. Around 7:45 a.m., officers with the Raleigh Police Department responded to the Breeze Through 76 at 3405 Poole Road. A bomb squad responded, including a bomb squad robot, but no threat was found.
Duke basketball dumped from finalists for highly coveted 5-star guard
The Duke basketball program is still hunting for major prospects in the Class of 2025 but Meleek Thomas, a 5-star guard, will not be joining the Blue Devils. Thomas unveiled his Top-7 finalists this week which includes UConn, Kansas, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Auburn, Kansas State, and Arkansas. The 6-foot-4 guard is listed as the No. 6 player in the senior class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, and recently announced that he would be transferring to Overtime Elite from Lincoln Park (Pa.) for his senior season.
Old North State Farm Toy Show returns
If you’re interested in taking a walk down Memory Lane and reconnecting with toys from your childhood, the Old North State Farm Toy Show might be the thing for you. If you’re wanting to show your kids interactive toys that don’t necessarily need to be charged or require downloading an app, the Old North State Farm Toy Show might be the thing for you. If you’re just looking to do something fun that doesn’t require being out in the oppressive heat, the Old North State Farm Toy Show in Burlington is definitely the thing for you. And this year’s show boasts several new opportunities to win cool prizes.
Delta agrees to reimburse customers for out-of-pocket expenses incurred during CrowdStrike mess
Delta flights came in and took off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport as scheduled Thursday. That's a far cry from what it's been like since last Friday's CrowdStrike outage that grounded and delayed thousands of flights worldwide.Delta's CEO announced Thursday that the company started operations with zero cancellations and expected normal operations to continue Friday and beyond.Delta now says it will reimburse customers for reasonable costs -- such as tickets on other airlines, rental cars and hotels -- along with other expenses."It was a normal day, getting to the airport, getting to the gate, the flight took off on time, everything...
UNC student to become youngest woman to fly to border between Earth's atmosphere and outer space
A student at UNC-Chapel Hill is set to make history in the coming months.Rising Senior, Karsen Kitchen, was selected as one of six crew members for Blue Origin's upcoming New Shepard 26 flight to the Kármán line, the border between Earth's atmosphere and outer space.With the trip, Kitchen would become the youngest woman ever to cross that boundary.According to Chapelboro.com, Kitchen is a native of Chapel Hill and is double majoring in communications and astronomy at Carolina.Kitchen is an intern with Blue Origin, a commercial space flight company and manufacturer founded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos. She also previously worked at...
No Shortage of Anything for Heels at Tight End
CHAPEL HILL - North Carolina’s offense is filled with playmakers, from All-American running back Omarion Hampton to veteran receivers J.J. Jones, Nate McCollum and Kobe Paysour. But, one of the most underrated aspects of its offensive attack is its depth and versatility at tight end. Even with the departure...
Live Admissions Q&A: Shari Hubert of Duke Fuqua
If you’re applying to Duke Fuqua for your MBA, this is a must-listen special episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast. Shari Hubert, the Associate Dean of Admissions, reviews the history of their “25 Random Things” essay and offers insider advice on what the admissions team is looking for in response to the creative prompt.
Kaimon Rucker Wants To Help Set ‘Standard’ On UNC Defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Players on the North Carolina defense were uniform in their observations of Geoff Collins' infectious zeal on the field during the spring. Dubbed the "Minister of Mayhem," the former Georgia Tech wants the UNC defense to formulate a winning culture and embody an aggressive identity in 2024 — and according to Kaimon Rucker, he made those intentions clear from the moment he arrived. One of Collins' objectives is to instill a mindset into the Tar Heels that they can be one of the ACC's elite defenses and among the best in the country.
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