Durham news

• 'An amazing ride': Retiring Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins reflects on her service

  18-01-2023 23:55
  In less than two weeks, a big transition is coming to Fayetteville's police department as Chief Gina Hawkins is set to retire.
  
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• Woman says she was assaulted in the 80s at same Wendell daycare now at center of sex crimes probe

  18-01-2023 23:51
  Current parents and former pupils connected to a daycare in Wendell are speaking up and taking action in light sexual assault allegations and a mysterious fire.
  
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• Mortgage demand jumps nearly 30% in one week; experts cite supply and interest rates

  18-01-2023 23:31
  The average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.33%; nearly 3% higher than this time last year. But one expert said buyers are resigned to rates being what they are.
  
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• Class is back in session as season 5 of 'Grown-ish' returns on Freeform

  18-01-2023 23:23
  Marcus Scribner, Trevor Jackson, and Diggy Simmons give a peek at what's in store for the rest of season 5.
  
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• Woman celebrates 107th birthday in Raleigh with family, friends

  18-01-2023 22:55
  Happy birthday, Tene!
  
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• WCPSS Board unanimously supports amended bullying and discrimination policy

  18-01-2023 22:51
  The Wake County Public School System Board unanimously backed an amended bullying and discrimination policy.
  
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• Search warrant of Idaho murders suspect's Washington apartment, WSU office unsealed

  18-01-2023 22:43
  
  The search warrant for Idaho murders suspect Brian Kohberger's Washington apartment and WSU office has been unsealed.
  
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• JWH Boutique brings style, makes history with first Black-owned shop in Wayne, PA

  18-01-2023 22:29
  
  JWH Boutique is Hillary White Jean's lifelong dream and the first African-American business in Wayne, Pa
  
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• Durham County EMS confirms drop in available ambulances as uncovered in recent I-Team report

  18-01-2023 21:21
  Durham County EMS officials confirmed with the ABC11 I-Team that their fleet of ambulances has been reduced.
  
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• Reward money increased to $55K for case of Apex man murdered in Atlantic Beach during fishing trip

  18-01-2023 21:01
  "It was just the most tragic thing I've ever had happened to me in my life. I haven't had a good night's sleep since."
  
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• Warm & Windy, Spotty Showers Tomorrow

  18-01-2023 20:40
  
  We could set a new record high tomorrow.
  
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• Timeline of missing Massachusetts mother Ana Walshe and her husband Brian Walshe

  18-01-2023 20:17
  Here's what we know about timeline of the missing Massachusetts mother Ana Walshe and her husband, Brian Walshe.
  
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• After 14 failed adoptions, 'Ronald' the dog finally finds forever home with North Carolina family

  18-01-2023 19:03
  The SPCA of Wake County said that after 14 unsuccessful adoption attempts, 'Ronald' has a loving permanent home.
  
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• Woman to leave hospital months after being injured during Hedingham mass shooting

  18-01-2023 19:00
  A woman shot and seriously injured in the Hedingham mass shooting in Oct. 2022 has finally been released from the hospital.
  
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• Mom, best friend identify man who died in custody of Raleigh police

  18-01-2023 19:00
  The mother and best friend of Darryl Williams identified him as the man who died while in the custody of Raleigh police officers Tuesday.
  
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• Party City files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid rising prices, pullback in consumer spending

  18-01-2023 18:36
  Party City has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
  
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• Fire broke out at Wendell daycare at center of SBI investigation into sexual assault of 3 toddlers

  18-01-2023 17:12
  
  Wendell police are investigating a fire that broke out at a daycare as arson after a bottle with a flammable liquid was found near the building.
  
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• Arson investigation underway after fire at Wendell daycare

  18-01-2023 16:51
  
  Wendell police are investigating a fire that broke out at a daycare as arson after a bottle with a flammable liquid was found near the building.
  
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• Man dies in custody after Raleigh police use stun gun on him

  18-01-2023 16:49
  Six officers are now on administrative leave after the man was taken to the hospital and later died. Activists are saying answers and transparency are needed.
  
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• Is this the world's best bus driver?

  18-01-2023 16:21
  
  Bus driver in Norway goes viral inspiring audience through hilarious dance videos.
  
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• NC Attorney General Josh Stein to run for governor

  18-01-2023 14:58
  
  According to his campaign, Stein has raised more than $5 million since the beginning of the campaign cycle that started two years ago.
  
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• Pro wrestler Jay Briscoe, other driver killed in head-on crash at 38; daughters critically injured

  18-01-2023 14:45
  Jay Briscoe, whose real name was Jamin Pugh, was inducted into the ROH Hall of Fame last year and was a two-time former ROH world champion.
  
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• Polar bear kills woman, boy in remote Alaska village

  18-01-2023 13:41
  
  "Initial reports indicate that a polar bear had entered the community and had chased multiple residents," troopers wrote. "The bear fatally attacked an adult female and juvenile male."
  
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• N.C. Transportation Summit begins in Raleigh with Gov. Cooper attending

  18-01-2023 13:20
  By 2040, estimates suggest 3 million more people will call North Carolina home.
  
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• Mostly Cloudy, Warmer Today

  18-01-2023 11:55
  
  Near record warmth and more rain arrives later this week.
  
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• 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including top officials and children

  18-01-2023 11:44
  Officials and media reports said the helicopter crashed near a kindergarten.
  
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• Renewed fight for non-discrimination ordinance in Holly Springs

  18-01-2023 05:50
  A large and vocal crowd showed up at Holly Springs Town Hall as the debate about the need for a non-discrimination ordinance continued.
  
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• Slow ride: Stolen tractor leads Boone police on a chase after hitting several vehicles

  18-01-2023 05:35
  In an unusual police chase, officers in Boone were in hot pursuit of a stolen tractor.
  
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• Suspect who resisted arrest dies in custody after Raleigh police deploy stun guns

  18-01-2023 05:33
  Six officers are now on administrative leave after the man was taken to the hospital and later died.
  
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• Gunfire damages North Carolina substation but doesn't cause power outage

  18-01-2023 04:16
  EnergyUnited said that an alarm early Tuesday alerted it to a problem at the substation in Randolph County.
  
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• Raleigh Police ACORNS program hopes to help with 911 calls in future

  18-01-2023 02:53
  The Raleigh Police unit ACORNS was formed in June to connect with individuals in crisis and provide them with resources.
  
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• Sweet gesture: Raleigh bakery teetering on closure gets boost from Durham BBQ joint

  18-01-2023 02:02
  The owner of Madame B's Bakery thought she might have to shut down soon, citing inflation and soaring costs. But a fellow small business that was also on the brink has stepped up and thrown the store a lifeline.
  
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• 'Most effective way to reduce violence.' Increase in guns seized as violent crime declines in Durham

  18-01-2023 01:21
  In 2022, 243 guns were seized by the sheriff's department, a 16% increase from the year before.
  
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• Creedmoor Elementary staff march ahead of public hearing on proposed school closure

  18-01-2023 00:19
  Some parents are upset at a plan that will move children out of schools and split up classrooms.
  
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• Flood closes VA dialysis clinic in Fayetteville, patients worried about disrupted treatment

  18-01-2023 00:01
  Some veteran patients are growing fed up after a flood at a Fayetteville dialysis clinic disrupted their treatment.
  
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