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Halifax County drug dealer sent to federal prison
Raleigh —Katoe Harris Sr. also known as Big Katoe, was sentenced in federal court in Raleigh on April 17 for the following charges:. Possession with Intent to Distribute a Quantity of Cocaine Base (Crack) Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of a Drug Trafficking Crime. These charges stemmed from...
NC State researchers predict above-average hurricane season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A changing weather pattern and a warming planet are leading researchers to predict a very active hurricane season this year. Researchers at North Carolina State University predict a higher-than-usual 2024 hurricane season in the Atlantic basin, according to a forecast outlook released by the school this week.
I-540 West reopened after car crash in north Raleigh
Crash shuts down I-540 West near Buffaloe Road in Raleigh; Sky 5 is over the scene. A crash on Wednesday shut down a stretch of I-540 westbound. According to DriveNC, the crash happened on the interstate in Raleigh near Buffaloe Road. Sky 5 flew over the scene. It appeared a...
Man accused of ex-girlfriend’s murder in Apex indicted
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The man suspected in the Apex shooting death of a mother of two has been indicted on a charge of first-degree murder by a grand jury. Tevin Montrell Leach, 30, is accused of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, 30-year-old Felicia Barbee-Battle, outside of her workplace.
Wake County’s DNA lab expected to open in 2025 following delays
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s been close to three and a half years since Wake County announced it would open its own DNA lab. While the lab is physically set up, there have been delays in other areas, pushing back the anticipated opening. Raleigh/Wake City County Bureau of...
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