<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Raleigh - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Raleigh with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Canes fans flock to downtown Raleigh for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes fans flocked to downtown Raleigh for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canes fans flock to downtown Raleigh for dramatic Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes fans flocked to downtown Raleigh for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-dramatic-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/canes-fans-flock-to-downtown-raleigh-for-dramatic-game-2-of-the-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials say search for two missing Vance County inmates reaches critical milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Marshals, the chances of locating an escapee close to the jail decrease significantly as time passes and the possibility grows that they have traveled out of the area. Investigators are now focused on answering one question: Where did they go next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-reaches-critical-milestone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-reaches-critical-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials say search for two missing Vance County inmates approaches critical window]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the U.S. Marshals, the chances of locating an escapee close to the jail decrease significantly as time passes and the possibility grows that they have traveled out of the area. Investigators are now focused on answering one question: Where did they go next?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-approaches-critical-window/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-say-search-for-two-missing-vance-county-inmates-approaches-critical-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Carolina to pay UNC $1M for canceling football series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cancellation leaves North Carolina without any Power 4 opponents on its nonconference schedule in 2028 and 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-carolina-to-pay-unc-1m-for-canceling-football-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-carolina-to-pay-unc-1m-for-canceling-football-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested, accused of stealing nearly $28K worth of electronics from FedEx]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County deputies arrested Christopher Allen Webb, 24, and Jahon Donnell Scott, 25, on Wednesday. Deputies said the two are accused of stealing $27,901.95 worth of electronics from the delivery trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-accused-of-stealing-nearly-28k-worth-of-electronics-from-fedex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-accused-of-stealing-nearly-28k-worth-of-electronics-from-fedex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets prison time for punch that killed Raleigh restaurant manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Millette's family said the sentencing was closure to this legal chapter, not to their grief journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-gets-prison-time-for-punch-that-killed-raleigh-restaurant-manager/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-gets-prison-time-for-punch-that-killed-raleigh-restaurant-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Triangle summers heat up, here's where to cool off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for relief from the heat? Explore swimming holes, lake beaches, splash pads and other places to cool off in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-triangle-summers-heat-up-heres-where-to-cool-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-triangle-summers-heat-up-heres-where-to-cool-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Trump on Reflecting Pool renovation timeline, cost and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump ordered a renovation of the National Mall&rsquo;s Reflecting Pool, but has exaggerated the pool&rsquo;s size, the renovation timeline and costs. He also changed his tune on the project's central contractor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trump-on-reflecting-pool-renovation-timeline-cost-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trump-on-reflecting-pool-renovation-timeline-cost-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson cat rescue destroyed by fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a house fire in Wilson Wednesday evening that injured the homeowner and killed up to 30 cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-cat-rescue-destroyed-by-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-cat-rescue-destroyed-by-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purrfect sacrifice: Woman burned trying to rescue cats from house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 rescue cats were killed in a house fire in Wilson County on Wednesday. The house belonged to Alice Pierce, who operates Purrfect Hearts Cat Rescue out of the home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/purrfect-sacrifice-woman-burned-trying-to-rescue-cats-from-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/purrfect-sacrifice-woman-burned-trying-to-rescue-cats-from-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Wilson animal rescue leaves homeowner injured, 30 cats dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a house fire in Wilson on Wednesday evening that injured the homeowner and killed up to 30 cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-wilson-animal-rescue-leaves-homeowner-injured-30-cats-dead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-wilson-animal-rescue-leaves-homeowner-injured-30-cats-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bling or BBQ: Raleigh mayor places friendly bet with Vegas mayor during Stanley Cup Final]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Stanley Cup Final heats up, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell has placed a friendly bet with the mayor of Las Vegas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bling-or-bbq-raleigh-mayor-places-friendly-bet-with-vegas-mayor-during-stanley-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bling-or-bbq-raleigh-mayor-places-friendly-bet-with-vegas-mayor-during-stanley-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman shot near Oxford Manor Apartments in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police are investigating after a report of a person shot near Old Oxford Road on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-shot-near-oxford-manor-apartments-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-shot-near-oxford-manor-apartments-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicides up, robberies down: Durham police to share 2026 crime stats with city leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham city leaders will get a crime update from the Durham Police Department on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homicides-up-robberies-down-durham-police-to-share-2026-crime-stats-with-city-leaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homicides-up-robberies-down-durham-police-to-share-2026-crime-stats-with-city-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dead in pedestrian crash on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serious pedestrian crash closed part of Glenwood Avenue near Hilburn Drive early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dead-in-pedestrian-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dead-in-pedestrian-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in wheelchair killed in crash on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in a wheelchair was hit and killed on Glenwood Avenue early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-wheelchair-killed-in-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-wheelchair-killed-in-crash-on-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least two children killed, Woman and child hospitalized in Fayetteville crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash claimed at least two children, left another seriously hurt and a woman in the hospital late Wednesday night in Fayetteville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-two-children-killed-woman-and-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-two-children-killed-woman-and-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 2 children killed, another child hospitalized in Fayetteville crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash claimed the lives of at least two children and sent another child to the hospital late Wednesday night in Fayetteville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-2-children-killed-another-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-2-children-killed-another-child-hospitalized-in-fayetteville-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found shot at Wake County apartment, sheriff's office investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in the hospital Wednesday night after he was found with a gunshot wound outside an apartment in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-shot-at-wake-county-apartment-sheriffs-office-investigating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-shot-at-wake-county-apartment-sheriffs-office-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former staffer alleges sexual harassment in ethics complaint against NC insurance commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey received a copy of a complaint filed with the state Ethics Commission that alleges he sent inappropriate text messages to one of his employees. &ldquo;The truth will come out," Causey says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-staffer-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-ethics-complaint-against-nc-insurance-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-staffer-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-ethics-complaint-against-nc-insurance-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Whatley holds campaign roundtable on 'No Tax on Tips' as Senate race heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Michael Whatley, says he wants tipped workers in North Carolina to keep more of their money. He is supporting a bill making its way through the statehouse to remove tax on tips and overtime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-whatley-holds-campaign-roundtable-on-no-tax-on-tips-as-senate-race-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-whatley-holds-campaign-roundtable-on-no-tax-on-tips-as-senate-race-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robeson County woman declared dead by judge after 2015 disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sara Graham, who went missing in 2015 in Robeson County, has legally been declared dead, the Robeson County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-woman-declared-dead-by-judge-after-2015-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-woman-declared-dead-by-judge-after-2015-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once neglected, Mr. Pickles finds a second chance at life and love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a month after being rescued during a well-being check in Chatham County, the cocker spaniel now known as Mr. Pickles is wagging his tail, giving kisses and rediscovering joy thanks to the people who stepped in to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/once-neglected-mr-pickles-finds-a-second-chance-at-life-and-love/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/once-neglected-mr-pickles-finds-a-second-chance-at-life-and-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court appearance postponed for man arrested in decades-old sexual assault cold case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reginald Taylor, 48, was initially set to appear in court on Wednesday. He was arrested after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in December 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-appearance-postponed-for-man-arrested-in-decades-old-sexual-assault-cold-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-appearance-postponed-for-man-arrested-in-decades-old-sexual-assault-cold-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people displaced after fire damages home in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the home on Topping Lane, where several firefighters were seen assessing the heavy damage to the home. The home appeared to have severe fire damage toward the back and in the yard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-displaced-after-fire-damages-home-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-displaced-after-fire-damages-home-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages home on Topping Lane in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 spotted several firefighters at a home on Topping Drive. The home appeared to have severe fire damage toward the back and in the yard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-home-on-topping-lane-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-home-on-topping-lane-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County deputies arrest Raleigh man in connection with early morning stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County sheriff&rsquo;s deputies have arrested Felipe Soto in connection with a stabbing that left two people seriously injured early Sunday morning in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-arrest-raleigh-man-in-connection-with-early-morning-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-arrest-raleigh-man-in-connection-with-early-morning-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elm City water outage renews frustration about quality concerns, Town says fixes are on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, a water outage left the town without water for hours, renewing concerns among residents who say they&rsquo;ve spent years dealing with discolored, foul-smelling water and repeated notices about water quality problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/elm-city-water-outage-renews-frustration-about-quality-concerns-town-says-fixes-are-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/elm-city-water-outage-renews-frustration-about-quality-concerns-town-says-fixes-are-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video shows 2 escapees running from Vance County Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $40,000 to find and capture Michael Miles, 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21. Officials said a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for each individual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-shows-2-escapees-running-from-vance-county-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-shows-2-escapees-running-from-vance-county-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two inmates escape Vance County jail, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources tell WRAL News that deputies are searching for Li'Shawn Knott and Michael Miles, who are accused of escaping Vance County jail on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-inmates-escape-vance-county-jail-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-inmates-escape-vance-county-jail-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate search: Video shows men running down hallway at Vance Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $40,000 to find and capture Michael Miles, 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21. Officials said a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for each individual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-search-video-shows-men-running-down-hallway-at-vance-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-search-video-shows-men-running-down-hallway-at-vance-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI joins hunt for 2 inmates escaped in Vance County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward of up to $40,000 to find and capture Michael Miles, 33, and Lishawn Knott, 21. Officials said a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for each individual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fbi-joins-hunt-for-2-inmates-escaped-in-vance-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fbi-joins-hunt-for-2-inmates-escaped-in-vance-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies search for two inmates who escaped from Vance County Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles escaped from Vance County Detention Center around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-search-for-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-search-for-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies identify two inmates who escaped from Vance County Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources tell WRAL News that deputies are searching for Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles, who are accused of escaping Vance County jail on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-identify-two-inmates-who-escaped-from-vance-county-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$40K reward offered to find and capture two missing Vance County inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and Vance County Crime Stoppers said a combined reward of $40,000 is being offered to find and capture Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles, who escaped from Vance County Detention Center around 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Both are considered armed and dangerous.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40k-reward-offered-to-find-and-capture-two-missing-vance-county-inmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40k-reward-offered-to-find-and-capture-two-missing-vance-county-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morris Grove Elementary School dismissed early due to a power outage caused by a fallen tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morris Grove Elementary School dismissed at 12:30pm Wednesday after a tree fell on power lines causing a power outage at the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morris-grove-elementary-school-dismissed-early-due-to-a-power-outage-caused-by-a-fallen-tree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/morris-grove-elementary-school-dismissed-early-due-to-a-power-outage-caused-by-a-fallen-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mordecai Beverage Co. announces closure after six years in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crabtree Boulevard brewery posted on Instagram to announce it will be shutting its doors, thanking the community for its support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mordecai-beverage-co-announces-closure-after-six-years-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mordecai-beverage-co-announces-closure-after-six-years-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman assaulted at west Charlotte home, strangled in front of children]]></title><description><![CDATA[WCNC reports nearly a dozen police cars responded to a west Charlotte neighborhood Tuesday evening after a woman was assaulted outside and inside her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-assaulted-at-west-charlotte-home-strangled-in-front-of-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-assaulted-at-west-charlotte-home-strangled-in-front-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher bills: Duke Energy holding public meeting in Durham on proposed energy rate hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy customers across the state will have a chance to share their thoughts about a possible increase to their power bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-bills-duke-energy-holding-public-meeting-in-durham-on-proposed-energy-rate-hikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-bills-duke-energy-holding-public-meeting-in-durham-on-proposed-energy-rate-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another home collapses into Atlantic, the 20th to fall in Buxton since September 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another oceanfront home in the Outer Banks collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean overnight despite efforts by Dare County to buy the property before it fell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/another-home-collapses-into-atlantic-the-20th-to-fall-in-buxton-since-september-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/another-home-collapses-into-atlantic-the-20th-to-fall-in-buxton-since-september-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One injured in Cary shooting, another in custody, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary police are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Brickfield Drive that injured one person.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-in-cary-shooting-another-in-custody-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-in-cary-shooting-another-in-custody-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State fines Harnett animal shelter over euthanization practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harnett County Animal Shelter was fined thousands of dollars after a state report claimed dozens of animals were euthanized inhumanely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-fines-harnett-animal-shelter-over-euthanization-practices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-fines-harnett-animal-shelter-over-euthanization-practices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[42 dogs improperly euthanized at Harnett animal shelter, state says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harnett County Animal Shelter was fined thousands of dollars after a state report claimed dozens of animals were euthanized inhumanely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/42-dogs-improperly-euthanized-at-harnett-animal-shelter-state-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/42-dogs-improperly-euthanized-at-harnett-animal-shelter-state-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four people charged with rioting after fight at Raleigh adventure park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people face charges after a March 8 fight at the Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Raleigh. Police found a large group of people outside arguing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-charged-with-rioting-after-fight-at-raleigh-adventure-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-people-charged-with-rioting-after-fight-at-raleigh-adventure-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Uber driver's killing, family pushes for stronger rideshare safety laws in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a North Carolina rideshare driver who was killed while working is renewing its push for stronger safety protections for drivers and greater accountability from rideshare companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-uber-drivers-killing-family-pushes-for-stronger-rideshare-safety-laws-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-uber-drivers-killing-family-pushes-for-stronger-rideshare-safety-laws-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh water usage was up as Falls Lake water levels continue to fall during drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh water customers used about 2 million gallons of water more last week amid an ongoing drought and citywide restrictions.Last week Raleigh water customers on average used about 61.9 gallons of water per day, which is up from 59.7 million gallons of water used the week before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-usage-was-up-as-falls-lake-water-levels-continue-to-fall-during-drought/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-usage-was-up-as-falls-lake-water-levels-continue-to-fall-during-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dismembered body found last year near Falls Lake identified in new search warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the search warrant, investigators believe the body found was that of Brittany Elizabeth Wilkinson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dismembered-body-found-last-year-near-falls-lake-identified-in-new-search-warrant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dismembered-body-found-last-year-near-falls-lake-identified-in-new-search-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: No charge for person who shot man wielding an ax during fight in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said Emmanuel Graham took an ax to another man as they argued on Summit Avenue near Maywood Avenue just before noon on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-no-charge-for-person-who-shot-man-wielding-an-ax-during-fight-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-no-charge-for-person-who-shot-man-wielding-an-ax-during-fight-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Fatal Raleigh shooting began as argument, ended when witness intervened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police say a man was shot and killed Tuesday morning after an argument between two men escalated into a violent confrontation. The district attorney's office is not pursuing charges against the witness who shot the man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-fatal-raleigh-shooting-began-as-argument-ended-when-witness-intervened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-fatal-raleigh-shooting-began-as-argument-ended-when-witness-intervened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: 'I did it' Fuquay-Varina teen accused of killing his sister admits to friend over FaceTime]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly released search warrant indicates Jackson Borrello FaceTimed a friend and told him, &ldquo;I did it.&rdquo; The friend called 911 over concerns Borrello was going to harm himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-i-did-it-fuquay-varina-teen-accused-of-killing-his-sister-admits-to-friend-over-facetime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-i-did-it-fuquay-varina-teen-accused-of-killing-his-sister-admits-to-friend-over-facetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amtrak passenger train moving again after hitting tractor-trailer in downtown Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amtrak passenger train hit a tractor-trailer in downtown Durham late Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amtrak-passenger-train-moving-again-after-hitting-tractor-trailer-in-downtown-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amtrak-passenger-train-moving-again-after-hitting-tractor-trailer-in-downtown-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overturned cement truck blocks Hodge Road at I-87 ramp in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overturned truck is blocking Hodge Road at the entrance ramp to Interstate 87 southbound in Knightdale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overturned-cement-truck-blocks-hodge-road-at-i-87-ramp-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overturned-cement-truck-blocks-hodge-road-at-i-87-ramp-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh residents to weigh in on increase in property taxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are expected to show up at Raleigh City Hall on Tuesday to voice their opinions on property tax increases in the city of Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-to-weigh-in-on-increase-in-property-taxes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-to-weigh-in-on-increase-in-property-taxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after shooting, SBI, Vance County Sheriff's Office investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said 33-year-old James Boggs died after he was shot on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-shooting-sbi-vance-county-sheriffs-office-investigating/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-shooting-sbi-vance-county-sheriffs-office-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home collapses in Goldsboro fire, three people displaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police said the fire happened just after midnight on Saturday at a home on Magnolia Street. The cause is still under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-collapses-in-goldsboro-fire-three-people-displaced/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-collapses-in-goldsboro-fire-three-people-displaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after crash in Roxboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said 65-year-old James Richmond died after a crash on Saturday on Hurdles Mills Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-crash-in-roxboro/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-crash-in-roxboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men injured in shooting on Poole Road in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said officers were called at 6:50 p.m. to reports of a shooting. Police found two men who were shot when they arrived. A third man, who was also injured in the shooting, arrived at the hospital and is expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-injured-in-shooting-on-poole-road-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-injured-in-shooting-on-poole-road-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman expected to be OK after Fayetteville shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened around 10:25 p.m. on Friday on Eureka Avenue. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-expected-to-be-ok-after-fayetteville-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-expected-to-be-ok-after-fayetteville-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former attorney of Gwendolyn White speaks out, calls for more mental health resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former attorney of 57-year-old Gwendolyn White, the woman accused of shooting two attorneys outside Wake County Courthouse Friday, said the suspect suffered from mental health issues for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-attorney-of-gwendolyn-white-speaks-out-calls-for-more-mental-health-resources/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-attorney-of-gwendolyn-white-speaks-out-calls-for-more-mental-health-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animazement convention attendees say safety a concern after downtown shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The convention is a sharp departure from the violence that erupted in downtown a few blocks away on Friday, when a woman is accused of shooting two attorneys outside of the old Wake County courthouse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/animazement-convention-attendees-say-safety-a-concern-after-downtown-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/animazement-convention-attendees-say-safety-a-concern-after-downtown-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samaritan’s Purse to airlift an Ebola Treatment Center to Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boone-based international Christian relief organization will airlift an Ebola Treatment Center and personal protective equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/samaritans-purse-to-airlift-an-ebola-treatment-center-to-congo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/samaritans-purse-to-airlift-an-ebola-treatment-center-to-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four injured in wreck in Wendell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wreck happened around 9 a.m. on Fowler Road near Edgemont Road and involved a gray SUV and a blue car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-injured-in-wreck-in-wendell/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-injured-in-wreck-in-wendell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina boy reported missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malachi Ganzali was last seen on Friday evening on a bicycle near the intersection of Jones Lake Road and Apalachia Lake Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-reported-missing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-reported-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina boy found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malachi Ganzali was reported missing on Friday evening. He was located on Saturday morning, Fuquay-Varina police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-boy-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person detained after man was shot in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies were called around 10 p.m. to reports of a shooting on Bud Lipscomb Road. When they arrived, they found a man had been shot. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-detained-after-man-was-shot-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-detained-after-man-was-shot-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot, then arrested for possession of firearm by a felon, Wake County deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies were called around 10 p.m. to reports of a shooting on Bud Lipscomb Road. When they arrived, they found a man had been shot. They later charged the man with possession of a firearm by a felon and assault by pointing a gun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-then-arrested-for-possession-of-firearm-by-a-felon-wake-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-then-arrested-for-possession-of-firearm-by-a-felon-wake-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man reflects on Kyle Busch's legacy days after meeting him in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA["I pointed to his son, I said, 'Hey man, this kid's going to be a problem one day, he's good." A Raleigh man reflects on a chance encounter with two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch just days before his shocking death at 41 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-reflects-on-kyle-buschs-legacy-days-after-meeting-him-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-reflects-on-kyle-buschs-legacy-days-after-meeting-him-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No injuries reported after fire at Durham Rescue Mission chapel, cause unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-injuries-reported-after-fire-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-cause-unknown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-injuries-reported-after-fire-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-cause-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages Durham Rescue Mission chapel, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dryer fire damages rooms at Durham Rescue Mission chapel, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dryer-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dryer-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drier fire damages rooms at Durham Rescue Mission chapel, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission officials said several rooms in the Chapel building were damaged. Officials are still working to learn the full extent of the damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drier-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drier-fire-damages-rooms-at-durham-rescue-mission-chapel-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen driver faces charges as passenger dies from I-40 crash in Benson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said the crash happened on Interstate 40 at the Interstate 95 ramp between an SUV and a pickup truck. A passenger in the truck died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-driver-faces-charges-as-passenger-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-driver-faces-charges-as-passenger-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies from I-40 crash in Benson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said the crash happened on Interstate 40 at the Interstate 95 ramp between an SUV and a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup truck died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-from-i-40-crash-in-benson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Snapper permits temporarily stopped]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal court has temporarily stopped people in North Carolina and other southeaastern states from catching Red Snapper fish recreationally under special permits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/red-snapper-permits-temporarily-stopped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/red-snapper-permits-temporarily-stopped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's $1.8B settlement: Fact-checking his claim the U.S. created similar funds 'numerous' times]]></title><description><![CDATA["There's been numerous other occasions over the years where things like this have been done," President Donald Trump said of his administration's new $1.77 billion fund to compensate victims ofjudicial "weaponization" under President Joe Biden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trumps-18b-settlement-fact-checking-his-claim-the-us-created-similar-funds-numerous-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trumps-18b-settlement-fact-checking-his-claim-the-us-created-similar-funds-numerous-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect at the center of book about violent drug ring at Fort Bragg convicted of murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenneth Quick Jr., 26, of Laurinburg, killed two people after a planned drug deal and then left their bodies in the woods on Fort Bragg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-at-the-center-of-book-about-violent-drug-ring-at-fort-bragg-convicted-of-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-at-the-center-of-book-about-violent-drug-ring-at-fort-bragg-convicted-of-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could jetties be the future of North Carolina's coast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican lawmakers want to loosen decades-old restrictions on hardened shoreline structures as communities search for answers to worsening erosion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/could-jetties-be-the-future-of-north-carolinas-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/could-jetties-be-the-future-of-north-carolinas-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, man, lawyers from Fox Rothschild shot outside courthouse in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwendolyn White, 57, of Raleigh, is charged with attempted murder in connection with the shootings of Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-man-lawyers-from-fox-rothschild-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-man-lawyers-from-fox-rothschild-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Both lawyers shot outside Wake County courthouse expected to be OK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwendolyn White, 57, of Raleigh, is charged with attempted murder in connection with the shootings of Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, lawyers with Fox Rothschild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-both-lawyers-shot-outside-wake-county-courthouse-expected-to-be-ok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-both-lawyers-shot-outside-wake-county-courthouse-expected-to-be-ok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyers shot outside courthouse in Raleigh were representing Rolesville police in body camera case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwendolyn White, 57, of Raleigh, is charged with attempted murder in connection with the shootings of Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, lawyers with Fox Rothschild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawyers-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh-were-representing-rolesville-police-in-body-camera-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawyers-shot-outside-courthouse-in-raleigh-were-representing-rolesville-police-in-body-camera-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father tells WRAL his daughter was 1 of 2 lawyers shot outside old Raleigh courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two attorneys representing the Rolesville Police Department were shot outside the old Wake County courthouse in downtown Raleigh on Friday morning, one of the victims' fathers told WRAL News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-tells-wral-his-daughter-was-1-of-2-lawyers-shot-outside-old-raleigh-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-tells-wral-his-daughter-was-1-of-2-lawyers-shot-outside-old-raleigh-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorneys, suspect squared off in court before shooting outside Raleigh courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two attorneys representing the Rolesville Police Department were shot outside the old Wake County courthouse in downtown Raleigh on Friday morning, one of the victims' fathers told WRAL News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorneys-suspect-squared-off-in-court-before-shooting-outside-raleigh-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorneys-suspect-squared-off-in-court-before-shooting-outside-raleigh-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's Southern High School is on lockdown after gun found on campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern High School in Durham is on lock down, after a student was found with a gun on campus, according to Durham school officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-is-on-lockdown-after-gun-found-on-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-is-on-lockdown-after-gun-found-on-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's Southern High School gets all clear; no weapon found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern High School in Durham was on lockdown after reports of a gun on campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-gets-all-clear-no-weapon-found/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-southern-high-school-gets-all-clear-no-weapon-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two attorneys shot in downtown Raleigh; woman in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-attorneys-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-woman-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-attorneys-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-woman-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect got angry in court, shot attorneys as they left courthouse, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said. A woman was in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-got-angry-in-court-shot-attorneys-as-they-left-courthouse-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-got-angry-in-court-shot-attorneys-as-they-left-courthouse-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RPD: Suspect, attorneys were in court together before shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said. A woman was in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rpd-suspect-attorneys-were-in-court-together-before-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rpd-suspect-attorneys-were-in-court-together-before-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police expect to charge woman with attempted murder after shootings in downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman, both attorneys, were shot in downtown Raleigh Friday morning near the Wake County Courthouse, police said. A woman was in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-expect-to-charge-woman-with-attempted-murder-after-shootings-in-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-expect-to-charge-woman-with-attempted-murder-after-shootings-in-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, woman shot in downtown Raleigh; suspects in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Street, between Fayetteville and Salisbury streets, was closed as police investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-suspects-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-suspects-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, woman shot in downtown Raleigh; streets closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Street, between Fayetteville and Salisbury streets, was closed as police investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-streets-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-shot-in-downtown-raleigh-streets-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos at the courthouse: Woman shot 2 attorneys, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect, Gwendolyn White, and the victims were in the same courtroom Friday morning for a hearing in a civil case involving Rolesville police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-shot-2-attorneys-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-shot-2-attorneys-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaos at the courthouse: Woman accused of shooting 2 attorneys officially charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect and the victims were in the same courtroom Friday morning for a hearing in a civil case involving Rolesville police. As they walked outside, she shot them, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-accused-of-shooting-2-attorneys-officially-charged/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chaos-at-the-courthouse-woman-accused-of-shooting-2-attorneys-officially-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Triangle celebrates the Class of 2026: High School graduation guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[High School Graduations across the Triangle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-triangle-celebrates-the-class-of-2026-high-school-graduation-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-triangle-celebrates-the-class-of-2026-high-school-graduation-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon Devil Dogz to kick off first season tonight with fireworks, all-you-can-eat concessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Zebulon Devil Dogz will kick off their first season at the newly named Nomaco Park on Friday. There will be postgame fireworks to end the night followed by more games and fun-filled promotions through Memorial Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-kick-off-first-season-tonight-with-fireworks-all-you-can-eat-concessions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-kick-off-first-season-tonight-with-fireworks-all-you-can-eat-concessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash ends in vehicle fire near Falls River Avenue in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serious crash ended with a vehicle in flames early Friday morning in Wake County. Raleigh police investigated throughout the morning to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-ends-in-vehicle-fire-near-falls-river-avenue-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-ends-in-vehicle-fire-near-falls-river-avenue-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigate two separate shootings miles apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to reports of a shooting on Newbold Street Thursday. Police said one man was injured, but is expected to be OK. Just 11 miles away, officers were called to a second shooting on Triangle Oaks Drive. No arrests have been made in either shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-two-separate-shootings-miles-apart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-two-separate-shootings-miles-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County mom fights for ramp at daughter's 8th grade graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of a Moore Square Magnet Middle School student said the school told her students would cross the floor, not the stage, during an eighth-grade graduation ceremony on Friday, after she asked for accommodations for her daughter's mobility needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-mom-fights-for-ramp-at-daughters-8th-grade-graduation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-mom-fights-for-ramp-at-daughters-8th-grade-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man arrested, charged with 2019 murder of man found dead in Raleigh park]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers arrested 49-year-old Roger Riddick and charged him with the murder of Jorge Zelaya in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-arrested-charged-with-2019-murder-of-man-found-dead-in-raleigh-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-arrested-charged-with-2019-murder-of-man-found-dead-in-raleigh-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder for hire plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh jury convicted Nahro Sudoi Innab today in a Murder-for-Hire case that stems back to January 14, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-for-murder-for-hire-plot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-sentenced-to-35-years-in-prison-for-murder-for-hire-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How North Carolina property and income tax limits could impact local services]]></title><description><![CDATA[County commissioners are warning that proposed state constitutional amendments to cap income taxes and limit property tax increases could force deep cuts to essential services like schools, libraries, and law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-north-carolina-property-and-income-tax-limits-could-impact-local-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-north-carolina-property-and-income-tax-limits-could-impact-local-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Garner High School student arrested, accused of bringing gun, drugs to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrested 18-year-old Jayden Curtis on Thursday after he was accused of bringing a gun and drugs on school grounds. He is being held in the Wake County Detention Center where police said he will be charged as an adult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-garner-high-school-student-arrested-accused-of-bringing-gun-drugs-to-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-garner-high-school-student-arrested-accused-of-bringing-gun-drugs-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five County Stadium renamed Nomaco Park under new partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five County Stadium has been renamed Nomaco Park, Capitol Broadcasting Co. and Nomaco Inc. announced on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-county-stadium-renamed-nomaco-park-under-new-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-county-stadium-renamed-nomaco-park-under-new-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh fire crews investigate house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the home where a roof was seen badly damaged. Crews were seen spraying water to the roof area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-fire-crews-investigate-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-fire-crews-investigate-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson town manager resigns, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson town manager resigns following outburst amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-following-outburst-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-following-outburst-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson town manager resigns, assistant manager turns in two-week notice amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-assistant-manager-turns-in-two-week-notice-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-town-manager-resigns-assistant-manager-turns-in-two-week-notice-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Benson officials, including town manager in viral outburst, leaving jobs amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leaving-jobs-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leaving-jobs-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Benson officials, including town manager in viral outburst, leave positions amid financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Benson Mayor Max Raynor, Town Manager Dane Rideout has resigned from his position, adding that his resignation would be accepted at a closed session during Thursday's town council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leave-positions-amid-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-benson-officials-including-town-manager-in-viral-outburst-leave-positions-amid-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: How long has the U.S. used the phrase 'One Nation, Under God&rsquo;?]]></title><description><![CDATA["We hereby rededicate the United States of America as &lsquo;One Nation, Under God," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said during a May 17 "Rededicate 250" jubilee in Washington, D.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-how-long-has-the-us-used-the-phrase-one-nation-under-godrsquo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-how-long-has-the-us-used-the-phrase-one-nation-under-godrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham to host public meeting on sewer capacity issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the planned new development in a portion of East Durham remains stalled because sewage is "at full capacity" in the area. City staff will update residents and property owners about the issue at a meeting Thursday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-to-host-public-meeting-on-sewer-capacity-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-to-host-public-meeting-on-sewer-capacity-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandson of Mike Krzyzewski faces felony charges in deadly Durham crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police have obtained felony warrants, including felony death by motor vehicle and involuntary manslaughter, against 26-year-old Joseph Savarino for the April 18 crash that killed a 15-year-old electronic bicyclist. Savarino is the grandson of Duke basketball legend Mike Krzyzewski.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/grandson-of-mike-krzyzewski-faces-felony-charges-in-deadly-durham-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/grandson-of-mike-krzyzewski-faces-felony-charges-in-deadly-durham-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina drought deepens, fifth driest April since 1895]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drought conditions in North Carolina have worsened. Between 10 to 15 inches of rain is needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-drought-deepens-fifth-driest-april-since-1895/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-drought-deepens-fifth-driest-april-since-1895/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center adds off-duty Raleigh police officers for security after April shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following an April 17 shooting that injured three people, Triangle Town Center has announced it will deploy off-duty Raleigh police officers to enhance its existing mall security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-adds-off-duty-raleigh-police-officers-for-security-after-april-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-adds-off-duty-raleigh-police-officers-for-security-after-april-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free money: Government donations can start your child on to road to savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government and donors are offering up to $1500 to start each eligible Durham child along the road to a lifetime of investing and saving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-money-government-donations-can-start-your-child-on-to-road-to-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/free-money-government-donations-can-start-your-child-on-to-road-to-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham leaders say new initiative could put hundreds in child investment account]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Durham program would add a $250 match for some families who create an Invest America 530A account, also known as a Trump Account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-leaders-say-new-initiative-could-put-hundreds-in-child-investment-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-leaders-say-new-initiative-could-put-hundreds-in-child-investment-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's records show dogs a continuing problem before woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Alston Road outside Apex repeatedly shared concerns about a neighbor's dogs, according to records from the Chatham County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-records-show-dogs-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-records-show-dogs-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's record: Dogs were a continuing problem before woman's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Alston Road outside Apex repeatedly shared concerns about a neighbor's dogs, according to records from the Chatham County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-record-dogs-were-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-record-dogs-were-a-continuing-problem-before-womans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs linked to Chatham death investigation belonged to owner with prior animal complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office is looking into patterns tied to the Alston Road area following this week&rsquo;s ongoing death investigation near Apex and how one man's animals were a continuing problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dogs-linked-to-chatham-death-investigation-belonged-to-owner-with-prior-animal-complaints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dogs-linked-to-chatham-death-investigation-belonged-to-owner-with-prior-animal-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore County school lockdown ends after threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Middle School in Aberdeen was placed on lockdown on Thursday morning after someone made a threat. The lockdown was lifted after a search of campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-lockdown-ends-after-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-lockdown-ends-after-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore County school enters lockdown from threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Middle School in Aberdeen was placed on lockdown on Thursday morning after someone made a threat. The lockdown was lifted after a search of campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-enters-lockdown-from-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/moore-county-school-enters-lockdown-from-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rip current safety tips before summer hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rip currents off the North Carolina coast can be deadly. How to spot one and stay safe in the water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rip-current-safety-tips-before-summer-hits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rip-current-safety-tips-before-summer-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh childcare worker indicted, accused of fracturing child's leg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Nicole Taris, 24, was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday for child abuse with serious physical injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-childcare-worker-indicted-accused-of-fracturing-childs-leg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-childcare-worker-indicted-accused-of-fracturing-childs-leg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Wake County graduation guide: Everything to know about high school commencement ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you need to know about Wake County High School graduations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-wake-county-graduation-guide-everything-to-know-about-high-school-commencement-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-wake-county-graduation-guide-everything-to-know-about-high-school-commencement-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon Devil Dogz to celebrate inaugural season with ribbon cutting, fan fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening night for the Devil Dogz is Friday. The team will be hosting celebrations on Thursday to celebrate its inaugural season at Five County Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-celebrate-inaugural-season-with-ribbon-cutting-fan-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-devil-dogz-to-celebrate-inaugural-season-with-ribbon-cutting-fan-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired into Raleigh home, police investigate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is on the scene where there is a large police presence in the 4600 block of Youngsbury Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-raleigh-home-police-investigate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-raleigh-home-police-investigate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigate reports of shots fired into home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is on the scene where there is a large police presence in the 4600 block of Youngsbury Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-reports-of-shots-fired-into-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-reports-of-shots-fired-into-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot near William Penn Plaza in Durham, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a person was reported shot in North Durham on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person found shot near William Penn Plaza in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a person was reported shot in North Durham on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juvenile found shot near William Penn Plaza in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a person was reported shot in North Durham on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-found-shot-near-william-penn-plaza-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found stabbed near Moore Square bus station in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is recovering after being stabbed early Thursday morning near Moore Square in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-near-moore-square-bus-station-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-near-moore-square-bus-station-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County woman charged after dog left in trailer during excessive heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was arrested and faces several charges after leaving a dog unattended in a hot trailer in Nash County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-woman-charged-after-dog-left-in-trailer-during-excessive-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-woman-charged-after-dog-left-in-trailer-during-excessive-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine couples tied the knot during the Durham Bulls '9 weddings in 9 innings']]></title><description><![CDATA[MIX 101.5 WRAL FM hosted the 2nd annual &ldquo;9 weddings in 9 innings&rdquo; event at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nine-couples-tied-the-knot-during-the-durham-bulls-9-weddings-in-9-innings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nine-couples-tied-the-knot-during-the-durham-bulls-9-weddings-in-9-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 weddings in 9 innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIX 101.5 WRAL FM hosted the 2nd annual &ldquo;9 weddings in 9 innings&rdquo; event at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/9-weddings-in-9-innings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/9-weddings-in-9-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested, facing murder charges after Harnett County man died]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, deputies arrested 28-year-old Mizaueus McLean in connection with a shooting that left Tyrik McLean dead. Deputies also arrested 21-year-old Jamari Black. Both face several charges, including murder and attempted first-degree murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-facing-murder-charges-after-harnett-county-man-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-facing-murder-charges-after-harnett-county-man-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New data shows Durham EMS having harder time keeping up with 911 calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a County Commissioners' work session on Monday, officials said the data showed that the number of calls coming in exceeded the number of emergency crews able to respond for 16 hours every day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-data-shows-durham-ems-having-harder-time-keeping-up-with-911-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-data-shows-durham-ems-having-harder-time-keeping-up-with-911-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coats police officer arrested, accused of shooting a man in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The State Bureau of Investigation arrested 50-year-old Ricardo Sylvester Anderson on Wednesday at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Officials said Anderson is accused of shooting a man he was attempting to take in custody in November 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/coats-police-officer-arrested-accused-of-shooting-a-man-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/coats-police-officer-arrested-accused-of-shooting-a-man-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person in custody after two men stabbed in Durham, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said one man was seriously injured in the stabbing and was taken to the hospital. The other man was treated at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-two-men-stabbed-in-durham-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-two-men-stabbed-in-durham-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire in Orange County burns part of UNC-owned woods, cause under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said crews were called to reports of a fire around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday on Seawell School Road. Officials told WRAL News apart of the land is owned by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-in-orange-county-burns-part-of-unc-owned-woods-cause-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-in-orange-county-burns-part-of-unc-owned-woods-cause-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video captures the moment a truck flips several times on I-485 in Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was seriously injured in a rollover crash on I-485 in west Charlotte on Wednesday morning. Kourtney Butler captured the whole thing on her dash camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-captures-the-moment-a-truck-flips-several-times-on-i-485-in-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/video-captures-the-moment-a-truck-flips-several-times-on-i-485-in-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County Sheriff's Office investigates car vandalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The car owner, Dorian Williams, shared a photo of the vandalized car with racial slurs engraved in the side of the car. Deputies said no charged have yet been made. The investigation is still ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-car-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-car-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina homeowners insurance rates rising 7.5%; Democrats call hike 'insurance crisis']]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina homeowners will face an average 7.5% insurance rate increase beginning June 1. Democratic leaders and residents warn that rising premiums, climate-related disasters, and state policy failures are fueling a growing insurance affordability crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-homeowners-insurance-rates-rising-75-democrats-call-hike-insurance-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-homeowners-insurance-rates-rising-75-democrats-call-hike-insurance-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Great White Sharks pinged off NC coast near Kitty Hawk]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer starts approaching, bringing more people to the Atlantic Coast and North Carolina beaches, great white sharks are doing the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3-great-white-sharks-pinged-off-nc-coast-near-kitty-hawk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3-great-white-sharks-pinged-off-nc-coast-near-kitty-hawk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions remain about possible dog mauling death near Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL is asking law enforcement questions about a potential deadly dog mauling near Apex. An 84-year-old<br />
woman was found dead on Tuesday morning with three dogs nearby.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/questions-remain-about-possible-dog-mauling-death-near-apex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/questions-remain-about-possible-dog-mauling-death-near-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Man charged in connection with ‘apparent’ animal attack that killed Apex woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 84-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday morning with three dogs nearby. Deputies on Wednesday described the investigation as an "apparent" animal attack but did not immediately determine that the dogs were responsible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-charged-in-connection-with-apparent-animal-attack-that-killed-apex-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-charged-in-connection-with-apparent-animal-attack-that-killed-apex-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired Durham school administrator faces new charge in investigation into child tied to chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Deputy Superintendent Tanya Giovanni pleaded not guilty to felony obstruction charges related to the investigation back in March. She's now facing another obstruction charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fired-durham-school-administrator-faces-new-charge-in-investigation-into-child-tied-to-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fired-durham-school-administrator-faces-new-charge-in-investigation-into-child-tied-to-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with armed robbery at Chapel Hill park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapel Hill Police said Alexander Quinn Zeman, 32, of Chapel Hill, approached two people who were sitting in the park located on South Estes Drive just after midnight Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-armed-robbery-at-chapel-hill-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-armed-robbery-at-chapel-hill-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two ejected from vehicle in deadly Harnett County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers say one person died in a single-vehicle wreck in Harnett County off NC-55 near Angier early Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-ejected-from-vehicle-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-ejected-from-vehicle-in-deadly-harnett-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State troopers respond to deadly crash in Harnett County]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation after a serious crash off NC-55 near Angier. At least one person died in the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-troopers-respond-to-deadly-crash-in-harnett-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-troopers-respond-to-deadly-crash-in-harnett-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in custody after breaking into vehicles at Durham apartments near Lynn Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one person is in custody after trying to steal a vehicle at Fox Crossings apartments early Wednesday morning in Durham.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-in-custody-after-breaking-into-vehicles-at-durham-apartments-near-lynn-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-in-custody-after-breaking-into-vehicles-at-durham-apartments-near-lynn-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warmer weather making snake sightings more likely. Here's what you can do to avoid a bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmer temperatures mean more people on hiking trails or doing yard work, but also means an increase in snake sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-more-likely-heres-what-you-can-do-to-avoid-a-bite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-more-likely-heres-what-you-can-do-to-avoid-a-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I count on seeing them': Warmer weather making snake sightings likelier in the Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warmer temperatures mean more people on hiking trails or doing yard work, but also means an increase in snake sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-count-on-seeing-them-warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-likelier-in-the-triangle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-count-on-seeing-them-warmer-weather-making-snake-sightings-likelier-in-the-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The dollars match the students': Why several NC public schools are forced to close their doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[These tough decisions for school districts seem to be impacting everyone &ndash; from rural areas to suburban and urban areas. District leaders point to budget pressures, aging facilities and declining enrollment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-dollars-match-the-students-why-several-nc-public-schools-are-forced-to-close-their-doors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-dollars-match-the-students-why-several-nc-public-schools-are-forced-to-close-their-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford names new chief of police]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Oxford city leaders said Brandon Goins will join as the new police chief. Officials said his focus on leadership and community policing made him the right choice for the job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/oxford-names-new-chief-of-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/oxford-names-new-chief-of-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Raleigh budget proposal would increase taxes, focus on public safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh City Manager Marchell Adams-David presented the City of Raleigh's budget proposal for 2026-27 on Tuesday. She is proposing that the city spend $1.77 billion with a focus on improving services and public safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-budget-proposal-would-increase-taxes-focus-on-public-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-budget-proposal-would-increase-taxes-focus-on-public-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vendors upset after NC State Fair shifts charges in line with other states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and beverage vendors are seeing the end of an era. The State Fair now plans to charge 15% of gross food sales instead of the flat rate vendors previously paid. Small business owners say it could force them to drop out of the fair altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vendors-upset-after-nc-state-fair-shifts-charges-in-line-with-other-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vendors-upset-after-nc-state-fair-shifts-charges-in-line-with-other-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton man 'caught red-handed' stabbing mother to death over drugs, prosecutor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Sanders, 43, was denied bond during his first court appearance on Tuesday. Sanders is charged with the murder of his mother. Authorities found Robie Sanders, 65, stabbed to death on Monday at a Clayton apartment complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-caught-red-handed-stabbing-mother-to-death-over-drugs-prosecutor-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-caught-red-handed-stabbing-mother-to-death-over-drugs-prosecutor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[85-year-old woman found dead near Apex, deputies investigate possible dog attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 85-year-old Betty Alston, who was found dead outside an Apex-area home on Tuesday morning after reports of a possible dog attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/85-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/85-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[84-year-old woman found dead near Apex, deputies investigate possible dog attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of 84-year-old Betty Alston, who was found dead outside an Apex-area home on Tuesday morning after reports of a possible dog attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/84-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/84-year-old-woman-found-dead-near-apex-deputies-investigate-possible-dog-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged with making fake bomb threat against Spring Lake PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Spring Lake Police Department, officers responded to a bomb threat and a suspicious package around noon that was left outside the police department's headquarters on Ruth Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-making-fake-bomb-threat-against-spring-lake-pd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-making-fake-bomb-threat-against-spring-lake-pd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb threat made against Spring Lake PD, suspicious package found outside headquarters]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Spring Lake Police Department, officers responded to a bomb threat and a suspicious package around noon that was left outside the police department's headquarters on Ruth Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bomb-threat-made-against-spring-lake-pd-suspicious-package-found-outside-headquarters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bomb-threat-made-against-spring-lake-pd-suspicious-package-found-outside-headquarters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Husband of Apex woman found dead at Jordan Lake in 2023 pleads guilty to second-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omar Matthew Ibrahim Drabick will serve at least 25 years in prison for the death of Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/husband-of-apex-woman-found-dead-at-jordan-lake-in-2023-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/husband-of-apex-woman-found-dead-at-jordan-lake-in-2023-pleads-guilty-to-second-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff, school: Student had loaded gun at East Wake High]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student at East Wake High School had a loaded gun on campus Tuesday morning.&nbsp; The gun was taken from the student without incident, and the student could face a year-long suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-school-student-had-loaded-gun-at-east-wake-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-school-student-had-loaded-gun-at-east-wake-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Wake student had loaded gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student at East Wake High School had a loaded gun on campus Tuesday morning.&nbsp; The gun was taken from the student without incident, and the student could face a year-long suspension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/east-wake-student-had-loaded-gun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/east-wake-student-had-loaded-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four boaters and a dog rescued after boat capsizes near Oak Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boaters were rescued with the help of the Town of Oak Island's new Mobile Drone Control Unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-boaters-and-a-dog-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-near-oak-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-boaters-and-a-dog-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-near-oak-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein, NC lawmakers push housing affordability proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein signed a housing affordability executive order as lawmakers debate proposals tied to affordable housing development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-nc-lawmakers-push-housing-affordability-proposals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-nc-lawmakers-push-housing-affordability-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for indecent exposure on Raleigh greenway]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a court document, Kent Edward Jacobs, 35, exposed himself to a North Carolina State University police officer and two people walking on a trail near Centennial Campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-for-indecent-exposure-on-raleigh-greenway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-for-indecent-exposure-on-raleigh-greenway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest Farmers' Market manager charged with embezzlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle Fryman, 54, of Oxford, is accused of misappropriating $6,552 of the market's funds. She was arrested Monday by the Granville County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-farmers-market-manager-charged-with-embezzlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-farmers-market-manager-charged-with-embezzlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham releases proposed city budget calling for no property tax increase, position cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor called the upcoming fiscal year a "difficult reset," saying the city is eliminating nine positions and trimming operating costs to make do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-releases-proposed-city-budget-calling-for-no-property-tax-increase-position-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-releases-proposed-city-budget-calling-for-no-property-tax-increase-position-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake schools feeling the heat of HVAC issues on 90-degree days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reedy Creek Middle School in Cary is dealing with HVAC issues that caused its air conditioning system to stop working on Monday, according to Wake County schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-feeling-the-heat-of-hvac-issues-on-90-degree-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-feeling-the-heat-of-hvac-issues-on-90-degree-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reedy Creek Middle School deals with HVAC issues amid near-record heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reedy Creek Middle School in Cary is dealing with HVAC issues that caused its air conditioning system to stop working on Monday, according to Wake County Schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/reedy-creek-middle-school-deals-with-hvac-issues-amid-near-record-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/reedy-creek-middle-school-deals-with-hvac-issues-amid-near-record-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI to break ground on new headquarters in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[SBI is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 19 at the site of its new campus on Garner Road in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-to-break-ground-on-new-headquarters-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-to-break-ground-on-new-headquarters-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed to host community forums over Atrium deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be six community forums across Wake County. It comes after commissioners voted to delay a decision on the acquisition earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-to-host-community-forums-over-atrium-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-to-host-community-forums-over-atrium-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look up for a "space jellyfish" Thursday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the launch time is just right, about 30 minutes before sunrise or after sunset, sunlight illuminating a rocket's exhaust gives it a jellyfish appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/look-up-for-a-space-jellyfish-thursday-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/look-up-for-a-space-jellyfish-thursday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, three injured in I-40 crash in Sampson County, troopers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead and three others are injured after a rollover crash on Friday along Interstate 40 in Sampson County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-three-injured-in-i-40-crash-in-sampson-county-troopers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-three-injured-in-i-40-crash-in-sampson-county-troopers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buxton is moving homes, tearing others down as the ocean closes in]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of the Outer Banks has become a real-time experiment in coastal adaptation, as homeowners and government agencies spend millions trying to stay ahead of erosion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/buxton-is-moving-homes-tearing-others-down-as-the-ocean-closes-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/buxton-is-moving-homes-tearing-others-down-as-the-ocean-closes-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Granville County father charged with murder of 5-month-old daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Wheeler, 34, of Franklinton, is charged with second-degree murder and child abuse after the death of his 5-month-old daughter, Kylie Wheeler. Deputies found the infant unresponsive with multiple injuries consistent with child abuse on May 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/granville-county-father-charged-with-murder-of-5-month-old-daughter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/granville-county-father-charged-with-murder-of-5-month-old-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC man sentenced to 25-30 years in prison for 2022 murders that happened days apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old Durham man will serve between 25 and 30 years in prison for two murders that happened just days apart. Nizer Bennett was charged with the 2022 murders in both Cumberland and Durham counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-man-sentenced-to-25-30-years-in-prison-for-2022-murders-that-happened-days-apart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-man-sentenced-to-25-30-years-in-prison-for-2022-murders-that-happened-days-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Is Trump proposing the biggest military spending boost since World War II?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s 2027 federal budget proposal includes a historic military budget increase alongside significant cuts to other federal programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-is-trump-proposing-the-biggest-military-spending-boost-since-world-war-ii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-is-trump-proposing-the-biggest-military-spending-boost-since-world-war-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbound lanes of US 64 reopen after deadly crash in Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was killed Monday in a crash along U.S. 64 near School Road in Zebulon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/westbound-lanes-of-us-64-reopen-after-deadly-crash-in-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/westbound-lanes-of-us-64-reopen-after-deadly-crash-in-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly crash closes westbound lanes of US 64 in Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was killed Monday in a crash along U.S. 64 near School Road in Zebulon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-closes-westbound-lanes-of-us-64-in-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-closes-westbound-lanes-of-us-64-in-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broughton teacher resigns after arrest, he faces 19 charges for child sex crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Kohls, a career and technical education teacher at Broughton Magnet High School, has resigned. He faces 19 charges involving three child victims tied to alleged incidents between 2005 and 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/broughton-teacher-resigns-after-arrest-he-faces-19-charges-for-child-sex-crimes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/broughton-teacher-resigns-after-arrest-he-faces-19-charges-for-child-sex-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-agency raid in Vance County leads to man’s arrest, drug seizure]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-agency law enforcement operation led to the arrest of Ta&rsquo;Shawn Baskerville after the execution of a search warrant in Vance County. Authorities seized hundreds of doses of heroin, fentanyl M30 pills, cash and a gun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multi-agency-raid-in-vance-county-leads-to-mans-arrest-drug-seizure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multi-agency-raid-in-vance-county-leads-to-mans-arrest-drug-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide investigation underway in downtown Clayton, suspect in custody at apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was arrested Monday morning in connection to a homicide investigation in Clayton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homicide-investigation-underway-in-downtown-clayton-suspect-in-custody-at-apartment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homicide-investigation-underway-in-downtown-clayton-suspect-in-custody-at-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy police presence at Clayton apartment complex, investigative team on site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton Police investigate a potential stabbing at E. Main Street apartment complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heavy-police-presence-at-clayton-apartment-complex-investigative-team-on-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heavy-police-presence-at-clayton-apartment-complex-investigative-team-on-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton man arrested after allegedly stabbing mother to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 43-year-old Clayton man, Michael Sanders, was arrested Monday morning and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his 65-year-old mother, Robie Sanders, to death at the Heritage Court Apartments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-arrested-after-allegedly-stabbing-mother-to-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-arrested-after-allegedly-stabbing-mother-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop Barber returns to Greenville theater after wheelchair discrimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barber returns to Greenville theater to celebrate Michael Jackson biopic with community members with disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bishop-barber-returns-to-greenville-theater-after-wheelchair-discrimination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bishop-barber-returns-to-greenville-theater-after-wheelchair-discrimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argument between two people leads to shots fired in area of Greenville restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenville police said an argument led to gunfire in the area of a fast food restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/argument-between-two-people-leads-to-shots-fired-in-area-of-greenville-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/argument-between-two-people-leads-to-shots-fired-in-area-of-greenville-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman seriously wounded after shooting in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a woman was seriously wounded in a shooting on Rochelle Street early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-seriously-wounded-after-shooting-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-seriously-wounded-after-shooting-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed in shooting at Durham apartment complex, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was killed in a shooting at a Durham apartment complex early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-in-shooting-at-durham-apartment-complex-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-in-shooting-at-durham-apartment-complex-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after shooting at Durham apartment complex, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker arrived to an active scene early Monday. Police were putting down evidence markers outside the apartment building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-after-shooting-at-durham-apartment-complex-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-after-shooting-at-durham-apartment-complex-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least one hurt in overnight shooting near Clinton; Sampson County deputies investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sampson County Sheriff's are investigating a reported shooting early Monday morning near Clinton.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-hurt-in-overnight-shooting-near-clinton-sampson-county-deputies-investigating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-hurt-in-overnight-shooting-near-clinton-sampson-county-deputies-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least one hurt in overnight shooting near Clinton Monday; Sampson County deputies investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sampson County Sheriff's are investigating a reported shooting early Monday morning near Clinton.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-hurt-in-overnight-shooting-near-clinton-monday-sampson-county-deputies-investigating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-hurt-in-overnight-shooting-near-clinton-monday-sampson-county-deputies-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands lose power in Clayton after issue with underground lines, Duke Energy says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Duke Energy, the outage was caused by "an issue" affecting one of its underground powerlines. Duke Energy said the outage is affecting about 3,000 customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-lose-power-in-clayton-after-issue-with-underground-lines-duke-energy-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-lose-power-in-clayton-after-issue-with-underground-lines-duke-energy-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power restored to 3,000 people in Clayton after issue with underground lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Duke Energy, the outage was caused by "an issue" affecting one of its underground powerlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-3000-people-in-clayton-after-issue-with-underground-lines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-3000-people-in-clayton-after-issue-with-underground-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police: Two people sent to hospital in Capital Boulevard crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people in Raleigh were sent to the hospital after a crash Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-two-people-sent-to-hospital-in-capital-boulevard-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-two-people-sent-to-hospital-in-capital-boulevard-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized in shooting near Durham intersection, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to a shooting around 9:46 p.m. near the intersection of Chapel Hill Road and Anderson Street. When they arrived, they found a man with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-in-shooting-near-durham-intersection-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-in-shooting-near-durham-intersection-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine veterans honored ahead of burial at sea at nation’s only Veterans Memorial Reef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine U.S. armed forces veterans were honored Saturday ahead of a burial at sea Monday at the nation&rsquo;s only Veterans Memorial Reef off the coast of southeastern North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nine-veterans-honored-ahead-of-burial-at-sea-at-nations-only-veterans-memorial-reef/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nine-veterans-honored-ahead-of-burial-at-sea-at-nations-only-veterans-memorial-reef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artsplosure artists, vendors talk rising costs as 2026 festival wraps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Artsplosure comes to an end, the festival's artists and vendors discussed how rising costs are affecting their craft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/artsplosure-artists-vendors-talk-rising-costs-as-2026-festival-wraps-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/artsplosure-artists-vendors-talk-rising-costs-as-2026-festival-wraps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old accidentally shot self in Hillsborough, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accidentally shot himself Saturday night in Hillsborough, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-accidentally-shot-self-in-hillsborough-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-accidentally-shot-self-in-hillsborough-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired in southeast Raleigh neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shots were fired in a southeast Raleigh neighborhood early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-in-southeast-raleigh-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-in-southeast-raleigh-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search enters Day 5 for missing kayaker on Roanoke Rapids Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids officials said emergency responders are searching for a kayaker who went missing on the lake days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-enters-day-5-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-enters-day-5-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search enters Day 4 for missing kayaker on Roanoke Rapids Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids officials said emergency responders are searching for a kayaker who went missing on the lake days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-enters-day-4-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-enters-day-4-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search enters Day 3 for missing kayaker on Roanoke Rapids Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids officials said emergency responders are searching for a kayaker who went missing on the lake days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-enters-day-3-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-enters-day-3-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for missing kayaker on Roanoke Rapids Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids officials said emergency responders are searching for a kayaker who went missing on the lake days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-continues-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-continues-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First responders searching for missing kayaker on Roanoke Rapids Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids officials said emergency responders are searching for a kayaker who went missing on the lake days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-responders-searching-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-responders-searching-for-missing-kayaker-on-roanoke-rapids-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First responders searching for missing kayaker on Lake Gaston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Gaston officials said emergency responders are searching for a kayaker who went missing on the lake days earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-responders-searching-for-missing-kayaker-on-lake-gaston/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/first-responders-searching-for-missing-kayaker-on-lake-gaston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton swim schools gives free safety lesson to help lower rates of unintentional drowning deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're headed to the pool or beach this summer, water safety starts long before children actually get near the water. That&rsquo;s why Alligator Steps Swim School in Clayton teamed up with first responders to teach children how to stay safe around one of the leading causes of accidental deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-swim-schools-gives-free-safety-lesson-to-help-lower-rates-of-unintentional-drowning-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-swim-schools-gives-free-safety-lesson-to-help-lower-rates-of-unintentional-drowning-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton swim schools gives free safety lesson to help lower rates of uninentional drowning deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're headed to the pool or beach this summer, water safety starts long before children actually get near the water. That&rsquo;s why Alligator Steps Swim School in Clayton teamed up with first responders to teach children how to stay safe around one of the leading causes of accidental deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-swim-schools-gives-free-safety-lesson-to-help-lower-rates-of-uninentional-drowning-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-swim-schools-gives-free-safety-lesson-to-help-lower-rates-of-uninentional-drowning-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton swim school provides free safety lesson to lower rates of unintentional drowning deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you're headed to the pool or beach this summer, water safety starts long before children actually get near the water. That&rsquo;s why Alligator Steps Swim School in Clayton teamed up with first responders to teach children how to stay safe around one of the leading causes of accidental deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-swim-school-provides-free-safety-lesson-to-lower-rates-of-unintentional-drowning-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-swim-school-provides-free-safety-lesson-to-lower-rates-of-unintentional-drowning-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple people in custody after break-in spree in Person County, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Person County Sheriff's Office, deputies are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins and stolen cars that happened overnight in the southern part of the county and within Roxboro city limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-people-in-custody-after-break-in-spree-in-person-county-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-people-in-custody-after-break-in-spree-in-person-county-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged with selling counterfeit weapons &amp; gun parts at Whiteville gun store]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, the state and the Columbus County Sheriff's Office seized several counterfeit items from North State Armory on South Madison Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-selling-counterfeit-weapons-amp-gun-parts-at-whiteville-gun-store/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-selling-counterfeit-weapons-amp-gun-parts-at-whiteville-gun-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Uber driver rejects more trips as gas tops $4 per gallon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices have surpassed the $4 mark across North Carolina due to global oil supply disruptions tied to the war in Iran, and local rideshare drivers struggling to make up for the increased costs are changing how they operate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-uber-driver-rejects-more-trips-as-gas-tops-4-per-gallon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-uber-driver-rejects-more-trips-as-gas-tops-4-per-gallon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economist says higher gas prices likely to continue into summer travel despite U.S. oil production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economist says gas prices will continue to rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/economist-says-higher-gas-prices-likely-to-continue-into-summer-travel-despite-us-oil-production/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/economist-says-higher-gas-prices-likely-to-continue-into-summer-travel-despite-us-oil-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person airlifted after shooting in Wayne County]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was airlifted after a shooting in Wayne County. Police have the suspect in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-airlifted-after-shooting-in-wayne-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-airlifted-after-shooting-in-wayne-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested in hit-and-run crash in Southern Pines; four people injured, including child]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was arrested after four people, including a 1-year-old, were injured in a hit-and-run crash in Southern Pines late Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-in-hit-and-run-crash-in-southern-pines-four-people-injured-including-child/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-in-hit-and-run-crash-in-southern-pines-four-people-injured-including-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four injured in Southern Pines crash after driver flees traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver fleeing from police caused a three-car crash. Four people were taken to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-injured-in-southern-pines-crash-after-driver-flees-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-injured-in-southern-pines-crash-after-driver-flees-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former teacher sues Charlotte police for mistaken identity conviction that cost him his career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kendrick Gonzalez is suing the city of Charlotte after a wrongful conviction left him jobless. He says police were negligent in misidentifying him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-teacher-sues-charlotte-police-for-mistaken-identity-conviction-that-cost-him-his-career/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-teacher-sues-charlotte-police-for-mistaken-identity-conviction-that-cost-him-his-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested in shooting at Sports Page Bar in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were arrested after a bar fight turned into a shooting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-in-shooting-at-sports-page-bar-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-arrested-in-shooting-at-sports-page-bar-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Make me proud': Thom Tillis delivers message to Lumbee Tribe at federal recognition celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lumbee Tribe celebrates federal recognition with festival at UNC Pembroke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/make-me-proud-thom-tillis-delivers-message-to-lumbee-tribe-at-federal-recognition-celebration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/make-me-proud-thom-tillis-delivers-message-to-lumbee-tribe-at-federal-recognition-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hit by car, killed along New Bern Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, the accident happened on New Bern Avenue near the Wake Inn on Shanta Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-along-new-bern-avenue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-along-new-bern-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police: Person hit, killed along New Bern Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, the accident happened on New Bern Avenue near the Wake Inn on Shanta Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-person-hit-killed-along-new-bern-avenue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-person-hit-killed-along-new-bern-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Police look for suspect of deadly hit-and-run on New Bern Ave]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, the accident happened on New Bern Avenue near the Wake Inn on Shanta Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-look-for-suspect-of-deadly-hit-and-run-on-new-bern-ave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-look-for-suspect-of-deadly-hit-and-run-on-new-bern-ave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found at Jordan Lake, Chatham County deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a body that was found in Jordan Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-found-at-jordan-lake-chatham-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-found-at-jordan-lake-chatham-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old, 12-year-old charged in fatal Goldsboro shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old and a 12-year-old have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting from last week in Goldsboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-12-year-old-charged-in-fatal-goldsboro-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-12-year-old-charged-in-fatal-goldsboro-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body recovered from Jordan Lake, Chatham County authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of a body that was found in Jordan Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-recovered-from-jordan-lake-chatham-county-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-recovered-from-jordan-lake-chatham-county-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-40 reopens after crash in Sampson County; four people sent to the hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several people sent photos to WRAL News of drivers stuck on the road for hours along Interstate 40 in near N.C. Highway 24. According to NCDOT, the interstate reopened around 7:30 p.m. Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-reopens-after-crash-in-sampson-county-four-people-sent-to-the-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-reopens-after-crash-in-sampson-county-four-people-sent-to-the-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down traffic on I-40 in Sampson County; injuries unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several people sent photos to WRAL News of drivers stuck on the road for hours along I-40 in near N.C. Highway 24. According to NCDOT, the interstate is closed at Exit 364 due to a crash on the interstate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-traffic-on-i-40-in-sampson-county-injuries-unclear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-traffic-on-i-40-in-sampson-county-injuries-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon debates adding new asphalt plant on Old US 264 Highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zebulon could be adding a new asphalt plant along Old US 264 Highway, but for now it's under review from town commissioners. A public hearing on May 12 will continue on May 26 at 6 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-debates-adding-new-asphalt-plant-on-old-us-264-highway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-debates-adding-new-asphalt-plant-on-old-us-264-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina's youth sports are at a 'breaking point': Building new fields is fueling debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina leaders are proposing the construction of four athletic fields at Hilltop Needmore Town Park to accommodate an increase in youth sports participation and prevent hundreds of children from being turned away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varinas-youth-sports-are-at-a-breaking-point-building-new-fields-is-fueling-debate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varinas-youth-sports-are-at-a-breaking-point-building-new-fields-is-fueling-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedingham shooting victims' families seek court ruling to pave way for compensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motion filed in connection with the 2022 Hedingham mass shooting asks a judge to rule Austin Thompson and his father, Alan Thompson, legally responsible &mdash; a key step in determining whether victims&rsquo; families receive compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hedingham-shooting-victims-families-seek-court-ruling-to-pave-way-for-compensation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hedingham-shooting-victims-families-seek-court-ruling-to-pave-way-for-compensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketch of Revolutionary NC brigade discovered hanging on NY wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors will soon be able to see a piece of North Carolina history just discovered three years ago. It's a sketch of George Washington&rsquo;s brigade, captured by an artist who is responsible for our country&rsquo;s motto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sketch-of-revolutionary-nc-brigade-discovered-hanging-on-ny-wall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sketch-of-revolutionary-nc-brigade-discovered-hanging-on-ny-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspend the federal gas tax? Why Congress might not pass Trump's proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said May 11 that he wants to suspend the federal gas tax, which requires approval from Congress. Suspending the tax could threaten highway projects and cause a run on gas at a time when supply is low.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspend-the-federal-gas-tax-why-congress-might-not-pass-trumps-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspend-the-federal-gas-tax-why-congress-might-not-pass-trumps-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broughton teacher faces 19 charges for child sex crimes over 10-year span]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Kohls, a career and technical education teacher at Broughton Magnet High School, now faces 19 total charges involving three child victims for alleged offenses happening between 2005 and 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/broughton-teacher-faces-19-charges-for-child-sex-crimes-over-10-year-span/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/broughton-teacher-faces-19-charges-for-child-sex-crimes-over-10-year-span/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Garner Middle on lockdown after threat against school, district spokesperson says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky flew over North Garner Middle School around 4 p.m. and saw several officers patrolling the school grounds with long-range weapons and tactical gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-garner-middle-on-lockdown-after-threat-against-school-district-spokesperson-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-garner-middle-on-lockdown-after-threat-against-school-district-spokesperson-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lockdown lifted at North Garner Middle after threat, district spokesperson says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over North Garner Middle School around 4 p.m. and saw several officers patrolling the school grounds with long-range weapons and tactical gear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lockdown-lifted-at-north-garner-middle-after-threat-district-spokesperson-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lockdown-lifted-at-north-garner-middle-after-threat-district-spokesperson-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 bitten by fox in Orange County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fox bit two people in Orange County on Friday, according to the county's animal services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-bitten-by-fox-in-orange-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-bitten-by-fox-in-orange-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 bitten by fox in Chapel Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fox bit two people in Orange County on Friday, according to the county's animal services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-bitten-by-fox-in-chapel-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-bitten-by-fox-in-chapel-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes coming to McCrimmon Parkway to make things safer for drivers, Panther Creek students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main road outside of Panther Creek High School has seen multiple crashes over the years, with WRAL reporting on two such incidents within the past six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/changes-coming-to-mccrimmon-parkway-to-make-things-safer-for-drivers-panther-creek-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/changes-coming-to-mccrimmon-parkway-to-make-things-safer-for-drivers-panther-creek-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Teapot Show in Creedmoor returns with more than 200 artistic teapots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The show, which features artistic teapots from more than 100 artists, is held at Cedar Creek Gallery from May 16 through Sept. 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/national-teapot-show-in-creedmoor-returns-with-more-than-200-artistic-teapots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/national-teapot-show-in-creedmoor-returns-with-more-than-200-artistic-teapots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham still paying price, seeking answers two years after Bimbe booking breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years after the headliner for a Durham festival no-showed, the city is still recouping the money it paid for the appearance. WRAL has also asked what steps have been taken to ensure the 2024 issues aren't repeated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-still-paying-price-seeking-answers-two-years-after-bimbe-booking-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-still-paying-price-seeking-answers-two-years-after-bimbe-booking-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot in drive-by shooting in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was serious injured in a drive by shooting in Durham Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-drive-by-shooting-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-drive-by-shooting-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-and-run damaged outdoor seating at downtown Raleigh dessert bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bittersweet, a dessert and cocktail lounge in downtown Raleigh, had its outdoor seating area damaged in a hit-and-run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hit-and-run-damaged-outdoor-seating-at-downtown-raleigh-dessert-bar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hit-and-run-damaged-outdoor-seating-at-downtown-raleigh-dessert-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashed into column outside Clayton Lowes Foods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video from Sky 5 showed an area outside the Lowes Foods blocked off by police tape and caution signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashed-into-column-outside-clayton-lowes-foods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashed-into-column-outside-clayton-lowes-foods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearing continued for South Carolina man who threatened President Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Swain's lawyer asked for a continuance of federal case, saying the team needs more time to prepare for court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hearing-continued-for-south-carolina-man-who-threatened-president-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hearing-continued-for-south-carolina-man-who-threatened-president-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foodie News: Got to be NC, Asian Fest and other weekend events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard highlights weekend festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/foodie-news-got-to-be-nc-asian-fest-and-other-weekend-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/foodie-news-got-to-be-nc-asian-fest-and-other-weekend-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle festival organizers face rising costs driven by inflation and demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the COVID-19 pandemic, costs of events and festivals have increased significantly, driven by inflation and higher demand. It&rsquo;s a trend organizers of Got to Be NC, Bimb&eacute; Cultural Arts Festival, and Artsplosure say they are all dealing with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-festival-organizers-face-rising-costs-driven-by-inflation-and-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-festival-organizers-face-rising-costs-driven-by-inflation-and-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-40 West reopens after crash in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle crash closed part of I-40 West in Durham on Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-west-reopens-after-crash-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-west-reopens-after-crash-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes part of I-40 West in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle crash has closed part of I-40 West in Durham on Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-i-40-west-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-i-40-west-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh water-use restrictions continue, what leaders say could trigger stricter rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders are encouraging people to continue following water-use restrictions as warmer weather is expected for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-use-restrictions-continue-what-leaders-say-could-trigger-stricter-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-use-restrictions-continue-what-leaders-say-could-trigger-stricter-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh water-use restrictions continue as drought continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders are encouraging people to continue following water-use restrictions as warmer weather is expected for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-use-restrictions-continue-as-drought-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-water-use-restrictions-continue-as-drought-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-440, Western Boulevard closures happening this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of Western Boulevard and several ramps at its interchange with Interstate 440 will be closed this weekend for construction, the N.C. Department of Transportation announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-440-western-boulevard-closures-happening-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-440-western-boulevard-closures-happening-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vandals target Saint Augustine’s campus as alumni fight to preserve its legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors and alumni of Saint Augustine's University are speaking out after recent vandalism left parts of the historic campus damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vandals-target-saint-augustines-campus-as-alumni-fight-to-preserve-its-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vandals-target-saint-augustines-campus-as-alumni-fight-to-preserve-its-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary releases its 2027 budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim Cary town manager Russ Overton has proposed a new budget for the Town of Cary's 2027 fiscal year, reflecting a new approach to public safety, financial management and infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-releases-its-2027-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-releases-its-2027-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Defense Critical Infrastructure summit at Fort Bragg cultivates important dialogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Army leaders met at the post on Thursday with private companies and local leaders to find ways to protect ourselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/army-defense-critical-infrastructure-summit-at-fort-bragg-cultivates-important-dialogue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/army-defense-critical-infrastructure-summit-at-fort-bragg-cultivates-important-dialogue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spontaneous combustion sparks large fire at Harnett County tire recycling facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Harnett County officials said the fire was sparked by spontaneous combustion of organic materials mixed in with grounded up tires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/spontaneous-combustion-sparks-large-fire-at-harnett-county-tire-recycling-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/spontaneous-combustion-sparks-large-fire-at-harnett-county-tire-recycling-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews work to battle large outdoor fire in Harnett County]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the scene where crews were seen battling large flames on McKoy Town Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-work-to-battle-large-outdoor-fire-in-harnett-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-work-to-battle-large-outdoor-fire-in-harnett-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews investigating cause of large fire at Harnett County tire recycling facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the scene where crews were seen battling large flames at Liberty Tire Recycling on McKoy Town Road. It is unclear what caused the fire and if there were any injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-investigating-cause-of-large-fire-at-harnett-county-tire-recycling-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-investigating-cause-of-large-fire-at-harnett-county-tire-recycling-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Comey hires Raleigh lawyer to defend him against DOJ indictment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former FBI director has hired a Raleigh lawyer to defend him against the federal indictment accusing the him of threatening President Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/james-comey-hires-raleigh-lawyer-to-defend-him-against-doj-indictment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/james-comey-hires-raleigh-lawyer-to-defend-him-against-doj-indictment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed teacher raises: How would NC stack up?]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina hasn't kept up with both inflation or its neighbors in terms of teacher pay for years, at all levels of experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/proposed-teacher-raises-how-would-nc-stack-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/proposed-teacher-raises-how-would-nc-stack-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh's hotel renaissance: WRAL analysis finds downtown Raleigh's hotel landscape is transforming]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL analysis found that between for 50 years &ndash; between 1969 and 2019, downtown Raleigh had six hotels. Since then, five more have popped opened downtown, nearly doubling the number of hotels in just six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-hotel-renaissance-wral-analysis-finds-downtown-raleighs-hotel-landscape-is-transforming/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-hotel-renaissance-wral-analysis-finds-downtown-raleighs-hotel-landscape-is-transforming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Are Republicans seeking $1B in taxpayer funds for Trump's White House ballroom?]]></title><description><![CDATA["The American people are weathering $5 gas, $6 diesel, and skyrocketing fertilizer costs because of the war of choice in Iran, and now the GOP want you to pay $1 Billion for a ballroom," Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, wrote on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-are-republicans-seeking-1b-in-taxpayer-funds-for-trumps-white-house-ballroom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-are-republicans-seeking-1b-in-taxpayer-funds-for-trumps-white-house-ballroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh car-free day guide: Bikes, scooters, skates and hidden downtown gems]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL climate reporter Liz McLaughlin and creator Allison Reynolds spent a car-free day exploring Raleigh by bike, scooter and skates. Here&rsquo;s their itinerary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-car-free-day-guide-bikes-scooters-skates-and-hidden-downtown-gems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-car-free-day-guide-bikes-scooters-skates-and-hidden-downtown-gems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina regulators confront drought as communities battle over who gets water]]></title><description><![CDATA[As drought conditions worsen across North Carolina, communities are increasingly clashing over who gets access to limited water supplies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-regulators-confront-drought-as-communities-battle-over-who-gets-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-regulators-confront-drought-as-communities-battle-over-who-gets-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police respond to fight at Rocky Mount City Hall during meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocky Mount police responded to a fight at city hall between two council members during a budget meeting on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-respond-to-fight-at-rocky-mount-city-hall-during-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-respond-to-fight-at-rocky-mount-city-hall-during-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial services company adds to North Hills expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Hills continues to expand its footprint in Raleigh&rsquo;s Midtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/financial-services-company-adds-to-north-hills-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/financial-services-company-adds-to-north-hills-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in American Tobacco Trail stabbing has 12 prior convictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Cornelius Caldwell was charged with first-degree murder in connection with a death on Durham's American Tobacco Trail on April 27. Caldwell has 12 prior convictions, with several being for violent crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-american-tobacco-trail-stabbing-has-12-prior-convictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-american-tobacco-trail-stabbing-has-12-prior-convictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in American Tobacco Trail stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Cornelius Caldwell, 64, of Durham, is charged with first-degree murder. According to the arrest warrant, he is accused of murdering 44-year-old Howard Morris Reade Jr. on the trail on April 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-american-tobacco-trail-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-american-tobacco-trail-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in American Tobacco Trail stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Cornelius Caldwell, 64, of Durham, is charged with first-degree murder. According to the arrest warrant, he is accused of murdering 44-year-old Howard Morris Reade Jr. on the trail on April 27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/arrest-made-in-american-tobacco-trail-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/arrest-made-in-american-tobacco-trail-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh running club revives old running track, sparks big plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A running track that sat unused for years at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind is ready for runners, thanks to a youth running club that set it all in motion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-running-club-revives-old-running-track-sparks-big-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-running-club-revives-old-running-track-sparks-big-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop William Barber and AMC Theaters quietly end lawsuit over Greenville police confrontation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit filed by a North Carolina civil rights leader following a confrontation at a Greenville theater in 2023 has quietly ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bishop-william-barber-and-amc-theaters-quietly-end-lawsuit-over-greenville-police-confrontation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bishop-william-barber-and-amc-theaters-quietly-end-lawsuit-over-greenville-police-confrontation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU set to relocate roads ahead of runway expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RDU Airport Authority is set to discuss relocating a handful of roads north of the airport to accommodate a new runway. Parts of Lumley Road, Mt. Herman Road and Commerce Boulevard will be moved farther north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-set-to-relocate-roads-ahead-of-runway-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-set-to-relocate-roads-ahead-of-runway-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new route to RDU: Roads will be moved next year to allow for runway expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RDU Airport Authority is set to discuss relocating a handful of roads north of the airport to accommodate a new runway. Parts of Lumley Road, Mt. Herman Road and Commerce Boulevard will be moved farther north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-new-route-to-rdu-roads-will-be-moved-next-year-to-allow-for-runway-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-new-route-to-rdu-roads-will-be-moved-next-year-to-allow-for-runway-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents evacuated after reported fire at apartments in West Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at an apartment building in west Raleigh forced several residents out of their homes early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-evacuated-after-reported-fire-at-apartments-in-west-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-evacuated-after-reported-fire-at-apartments-in-west-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two charged with child abuse after child shot in hand in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested and charged with child abuse after a child was shot in the hand, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-charged-with-child-abuse-after-child-shot-in-hand-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-charged-with-child-abuse-after-child-shot-in-hand-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead after crash involving motorcycle cycle in Sampson County, troopers said]]></title><description><![CDATA[State troopers said the crash happened on NC-55 near Green Path Road on Wednesday when a motorcyclist crashed into an SUV doing a U-turn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-after-crash-involving-motorcycle-cycle-in-sampson-county-troopers-said/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-after-crash-involving-motorcycle-cycle-in-sampson-county-troopers-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly released 911 call sheds light on Raleigh bomb threat one group calls a 'hate crime']]></title><description><![CDATA[The call happened on Sunday, May 3, when the caller told dispatchers he had placed four bombs around the Islamic Association of Raleigh.The caller says killing people is "the goal," and he "hates Muslims."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newly-released-911-call-sheds-light-on-raleigh-bomb-threat-one-group-calls-a-hate-crime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newly-released-911-call-sheds-light-on-raleigh-bomb-threat-one-group-calls-a-hate-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville police fire shots at person accused of stolen car chase, hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville police are searching for the suspect accused of leading officers on a chase Tuesday night. Officers said the chase started on Country Club Drive and ended after a crash in a neighborhood near Ramsey Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-fire-shots-at-person-accused-of-stolen-car-chase-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-fire-shots-at-person-accused-of-stolen-car-chase-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of popular Raleigh BBQ restaurant dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner, Jerry Hart, of Ole Time Barbecue off Hillsborough Street in Raleigh has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/owner-of-popular-raleigh-bbq-restaurant-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/owner-of-popular-raleigh-bbq-restaurant-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County teacher charged with child sex crimes dating back to 2005]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Broughton Magnet High School teacher is facing several charges after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-teacher-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-dating-back-to-2005/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-teacher-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-dating-back-to-2005/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Schools teacher charged with child sex crimes, arrested by Wake County deputies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County deputies arrested Steven Kohls, 57, after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. He faces several charges, including 8 counts of sexual activity by a custodian, three counts of sex offense &ndash; parental role and two counts of statutory sex offense of a child by an adult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-schools-teacher-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-arrested-by-wake-county-deputies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-schools-teacher-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-arrested-by-wake-county-deputies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Schools employee charged with child sex crimes, arrested by Wake County deputies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County deputies arrested Steven Kohls, 57, after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. He faces several charges, including 8 counts of sexual activity by a custodian, three counts of sex offense &ndash; parental role and two counts of statutory sex offense of a child by an adult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-schools-employee-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-arrested-by-wake-county-deputies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-schools-employee-charged-with-child-sex-crimes-arrested-by-wake-county-deputies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett County man accused of sexually assaulting child arrested by Wake County deputies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County deputies arrested Steven Kohls, 57, after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. He faces several charges, including 8 counts of sexual activity by a custodian, three counts of sex offense &ndash; parental role and two counts of statutory sex offense of a child by an adult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-child-arrested-by-wake-county-deputies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-child-arrested-by-wake-county-deputies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 broken windows and $10,000 worth of damage at Saint Augustine's University, Raleigh police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said officers were called on Saturday, May 9 to reports of property damage. When they arrived, officers found 20 broken dorm room windows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/20-broken-windows-and-10000-worth-of-damage-at-saint-augustines-university-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/20-broken-windows-and-10000-worth-of-damage-at-saint-augustines-university-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax County woman accused of embezzling $400,000 from employer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Granddaughter of Jack H. Winslow Farms, Inc is charged with embezzling more than $400,000 from her former employer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-county-woman-accused-of-embezzling-400000-from-employer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-county-woman-accused-of-embezzling-400000-from-employer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One injured in Raleigh stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stabbing occurred just after 8:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of Bentons Ridge Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-in-raleigh-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-injured-in-raleigh-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh crews respond to reported sewage spill near Brier Creek area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh water crews responded to a reported sewage spill near the Brier Creek area on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-crews-respond-to-reported-sewage-spill-near-brier-creek-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-crews-respond-to-reported-sewage-spill-near-brier-creek-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions remain for RDU after million-gallon sewage spill during runway work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh water crews responded to a sewage spill near the Brier Creek area on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/questions-remain-for-rdu-after-million-gallon-sewage-spill-during-runway-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/questions-remain-for-rdu-after-million-gallon-sewage-spill-during-runway-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1.1 million gallons of sewage spill near Raleigh's Brier Creek area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh water crews responded to a sewage spill near the Brier Creek area on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-million-gallons-of-sewage-spill-near-raleighs-brier-creek-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-million-gallons-of-sewage-spill-near-raleighs-brier-creek-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1.1 million gallon sewage spill near Raleigh's Brier Creek area will take days to clean up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh water crews responded to a sewage spill near the Brier Creek area on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-million-gallon-sewage-spill-near-raleighs-brier-creek-area-will-take-days-to-clean-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-million-gallon-sewage-spill-near-raleighs-brier-creek-area-will-take-days-to-clean-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsboro leaders vote to terminate contract Flock camera contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pittsboro Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-leaders-vote-to-terminate-contract-flock-camera-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-leaders-vote-to-terminate-contract-flock-camera-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Women stole $8,300 in merch from Triangle-area Bath &amp; Body Works stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women linked to a multi-jurisdictional theft ring at Bath &amp; Body Works stores in the Triangle have been charged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-women-stole-8300-in-merch-from-triangle-area-bath-amp-body-works-stores/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-women-stole-8300-in-merch-from-triangle-area-bath-amp-body-works-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[400-pound alligator relocated in Sunset Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sunset Beach Police Department successfully relocated a 400-pound alligator on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/400-pound-alligator-relocated-in-sunset-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/400-pound-alligator-relocated-in-sunset-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions and orders new trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned Alex Murdaugh&rsquo;s murder convictions and ordered a new trial in the killing of his wife and son in June 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-overturns-alex-murdaughs-murder-convictions-and-orders-new-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-overturns-alex-murdaughs-murder-convictions-and-orders-new-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership to become independent academic unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced that its School of Civic Life and Leadership will become an independent academic unit this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-school-of-civic-life-and-leadership-to-become-independent-academic-unit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-school-of-civic-life-and-leadership-to-become-independent-academic-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caterpillar is bringing 600 new jobs to its Sanford plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caterpillar is bringing 600 new jobs to its Sanford manufacturing facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/caterpillar-is-bringing-600-new-jobs-to-its-sanford-plant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/caterpillar-is-bringing-600-new-jobs-to-its-sanford-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garner woman charged with child abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County woman has been charged with child abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-woman-charged-with-child-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-woman-charged-with-child-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumberland County school board votes to close two elementary schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Tuesday night's meeting, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted 5-3 to approve the closures of J.W. Coon and Manchester elementary schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-school-board-votes-to-close-two-elementary-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cumberland-county-school-board-votes-to-close-two-elementary-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the best neighborhoods in Durham to explore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Identifying the best neighborhoods in Durham helps you match lifestyle needs with the right community. Living in Durham, NC, can connect you with diverse housing options and growing opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/discover-the-best-neighborhoods-in-durham-to-explore/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/discover-the-best-neighborhoods-in-durham-to-explore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of boarding Wake County school bus, making racial remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominic Eugene Brawley, 29, is also charged with trespassing and delaying the school bus by going on bard at the bus stop. The incident happened on May 6. He was arrested on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-boarding-wake-county-school-bus-making-racial-remarks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-boarding-wake-county-school-bus-making-racial-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for suspect ends after man found shot in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Johnston County man is facing charges in an early morning shooting on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-for-suspect-ends-after-man-found-shot-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/search-for-suspect-ends-after-man-found-shot-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert venue owners push for new ticket resale rules to keep shows affordable]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a push to make buying concert tickets easier and more affordable in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/concert-venue-owners-push-for-new-ticket-resale-rules-to-keep-shows-affordable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/concert-venue-owners-push-for-new-ticket-resale-rules-to-keep-shows-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert venue owners push for new ticket resale rules to keep prices fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a push to make buying concert tickets easier and more affordable in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/concert-venue-owners-push-for-new-ticket-resale-rules-to-keep-prices-fair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/concert-venue-owners-push-for-new-ticket-resale-rules-to-keep-prices-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan grants former NC teacher’s wish with surprise phone call]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former North Carolina teacher in hospice care reunited with one of her former students: basketball legend Michael Jordan. The staff says the conversation brought tears to everyone in the room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-jordan-grants-former-nc-teachers-wish-with-surprise-phone-call/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-jordan-grants-former-nc-teachers-wish-with-surprise-phone-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC trustees expected to pick designer for new Carolina North campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees is moving forward with plans to build a 250-acre second campus called Carolina North.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-trustees-expected-to-pick-designer-for-new-carolina-north-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-trustees-expected-to-pick-designer-for-new-carolina-north-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for Carolina North campus move forward with decision on new basketball arena on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees is moving forward with plans to build a 250-acre second campus called Carolina North.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/plans-for-carolina-north-campus-move-forward-with-decision-on-new-basketball-arena-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/plans-for-carolina-north-campus-move-forward-with-decision-on-new-basketball-arena-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people displaced after fire at Cary home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are displaced after a house fire in Cary Wednesday morning, according to Cary Fire Department. WRAL News is working to find out the cause of the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-displaced-after-fire-at-cary-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-displaced-after-fire-at-cary-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire forces three people from Cary home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire forced three people out of a home on Nottely Place in Cary early Wednesday morning, according to Cary Fire Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-forces-three-people-from-cary-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-forces-three-people-from-cary-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police searching for suspect after recovering stolen car off New Bern Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating after recovering a stolen car on Farris Court off New Bern Ave Wednesday morning. A suspect has not been arrested. WRAL News is working to find out more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-searching-for-suspect-after-recovering-stolen-car-off-new-bern-avenue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-searching-for-suspect-after-recovering-stolen-car-off-new-bern-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson residents demand answers over $800K budget deficit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people at the meeting came to support the fire department after concerns that staffing reductions were being considered as part of the town&rsquo;s effort to close the financial gap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-residents-demand-answers-over-800k-budget-deficit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/benson-residents-demand-answers-over-800k-budget-deficit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog with special needs, &lsquo;Hot Wheels,' gets a second chance with help from Chatham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being surrendered by his owner, a dog with special needs named &ldquo;Hot Wheels&rdquo; is receiving medical care and rehabilitation through the Chatham Sheriff&rsquo;s Animal Resource Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-with-special-needs-lsquohot-wheels-gets-a-second-chance-with-help-from-chatham-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-with-special-needs-lsquohot-wheels-gets-a-second-chance-with-help-from-chatham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two injured after car crashes into WakeMed hospital building, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities on Tuesday said a two-vehicle accident led to one of them hitting the side of a WakeMed hospital building. Two people are being treated for minor injuries, a WakeMed spokesperson said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-injured-after-car-crashes-into-wakemed-hospital-building-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-injured-after-car-crashes-into-wakemed-hospital-building-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person injured after crashing into tree in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convertible crashed into a tree on Butler Nursery Road in Gray's Creek, sending a person to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-injured-after-crashing-into-tree-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-injured-after-crashing-into-tree-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Child bit by sloth at NC family-run zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A child was bitten by a sloth at the Aloha Safari Park in Moore County, a United States Department of Agriculture inspection report said. The report said the child was bitten on the face during a &ldquo;public interaction event&rdquo; where visitors can hold a sloth in their lap while an attendant supervises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-child-bit-by-sloth-at-nc-family-run-zoo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-child-bit-by-sloth-at-nc-family-run-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh mall shooting suspect shot friend trying to protect him from attack, defense attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Neal, the 18-year-old suspect in the shooting on April 17 at Triangle Town Center that hurt three people, including two teenagers, made his first court appearance on Tuesday. He was arrested and charged with three counts of assault with a deadly weapon the day before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mall-shooting-suspect-shot-friend-trying-to-protect-him-from-attack-defense-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mall-shooting-suspect-shot-friend-trying-to-protect-him-from-attack-defense-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New renderings of planned North Hills district expansion released]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kane Realty in January acquired 29 acres of land between Navaho Drive and I-440 for a phased series of mixed-use projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-renderings-of-planned-north-hills-district-expansion-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-renderings-of-planned-north-hills-district-expansion-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh residents urge police to take action against young children seen vandalizing homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Raleigh neighbors gathered Monday night to voice their concerns to police about children vandalizing their community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-urge-police-to-take-action-against-young-children-seen-vandalizing-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-urge-police-to-take-action-against-young-children-seen-vandalizing-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC AG to discuss lawsuit against wedding photographer accused of swindling clients out of $750K]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is set to speak on Wednesday about a lawsuit against Holly Christina Photography, following allegations that the company defrauded more than 200 couples of an estimated $750,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-ag-to-discuss-lawsuit-against-wedding-photographer-accused-of-swindling-clients-out-of-750k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-ag-to-discuss-lawsuit-against-wedding-photographer-accused-of-swindling-clients-out-of-750k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators file bill to protect Rocky Mount customers' electric payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Rocky Mount has faced a financial crisis in the past year. It has led to multiple utility bill errors. Lawmakers say they want to protect taypayers' money and not support the city's budget mistakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senators-file-bill-to-protect-rocky-mount-customers-electric-payments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senators-file-bill-to-protect-rocky-mount-customers-electric-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators debate bill to protect Rocky Mount customers' electric and natural gas payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Rocky Mount has faced a financial crisis in the past year. Lawmakers say they want to protect taxpayers' money and not support the city's budget mistakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senators-debate-bill-to-protect-rocky-mount-customers-electric-and-natural-gas-payments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senators-debate-bill-to-protect-rocky-mount-customers-electric-and-natural-gas-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five endangered Red Wolf pups born at Museum of Life and Sciences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Museum&rsquo;s 7-year-old female Red Wolf welcomed a litter of three male and two female pups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-endangered-red-wolf-pups-born-at-museum-of-life-and-sciences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-endangered-red-wolf-pups-born-at-museum-of-life-and-sciences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person County boy battling cystic fibrosis vying for $20K prize to support family, wildlife research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finley Dunn, 9, from Person County is trying to help protect endangered species. He is a quarterfinalist to become a junior ranger with the National Wildlife Federation. The winner will appear in a Ranger Rick Magazine and take home $20,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-county-boy-battling-cystic-fibrosis-vying-for-20k-prize-to-support-family-wildlife-research/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-county-boy-battling-cystic-fibrosis-vying-for-20k-prize-to-support-family-wildlife-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Great Smoky Mountains trail closed over 'aggressive' bear encounters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Park rangers said there have been several bear encounters on the trail, including one that chased visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-great-smoky-mountains-trail-closed-over-aggressive-bear-encounters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-great-smoky-mountains-trail-closed-over-aggressive-bear-encounters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greensboro mom calls letter sent to 10-year-old from congresswoman 'horrific']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Greensboro mother is calling out Republican U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx over a letter she said her son received from the congresswoman after a school assignment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greensboro-mom-calls-letter-sent-to-10-year-old-from-congresswoman-horrific/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greensboro-mom-calls-letter-sent-to-10-year-old-from-congresswoman-horrific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA agrees: NC drivers no longer need emissions test each year, change would save them $$]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the agency, eliminating the program would save North Carolina drivers nearly $20 million a year without significantly harming air quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-agrees-nc-drivers-no-longer-need-emissions-test-each-year-change-would-save-them-/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-agrees-nc-drivers-no-longer-need-emissions-test-each-year-change-would-save-them-/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: Woman tried to bite NC police officers after holding pregnant woman at gunpoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is facing multiple assault charges after warrants say she held a pregnant woman at gunpoint and resisted arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-woman-tried-to-bite-nc-police-officers-after-holding-pregnant-woman-at-gunpoint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-woman-tried-to-bite-nc-police-officers-after-holding-pregnant-woman-at-gunpoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham City council approves $4.5 million funding for affordable housing crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham city leaders approved multi-million dollars in funds to tackle the ongoing affordable housing challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-council-approves-45-million-funding-for-affordable-housing-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-council-approves-45-million-funding-for-affordable-housing-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and teen charged with killing her family in NC captured in Tennessee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gatlinburg police say a 16-year-old girl who was first reported missing after a triple homicide in Buncombe County, North Carolina, was found at a hotel in Tennessee with a 28-year-old man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-teen-charged-with-killing-her-family-in-nc-captured-in-tennessee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-teen-charged-with-killing-her-family-in-nc-captured-in-tennessee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public hearing on proposed Duke Energy rate hikes rescheduled over 'security concerns,' state says]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News learned on Monday that the North Carolina Utilities Commission rescheduled a highly anticipated public hearing in Durham over potential energy rate hikes from Duke Energy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-hearing-on-proposed-duke-energy-rate-hikes-rescheduled-over-security-concerns-state-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-hearing-on-proposed-duke-energy-rate-hikes-rescheduled-over-security-concerns-state-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham sheriff's office says there was no threat against postponed Duke Energy rate hike meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson with the sheriff's office said the agnecy is "not currently investigating any security concerns or active threats related to this meeting."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-sheriffs-office-says-there-was-no-threat-against-postponed-duke-energy-rate-hike-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-sheriffs-office-says-there-was-no-threat-against-postponed-duke-energy-rate-hike-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot at New Hope Church Road bus stop, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday evening at a bus stop on New Hope Church Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-at-new-hope-church-road-bus-stop-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-at-new-hope-church-road-bus-stop-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robeson County man arrested, faces several charges after alleged burglary and kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brannigan Luther, 30, was arrested early Sunday morning and is facing several charges, including first-degree kidnapping and child abuse following a burglar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-man-arrested-faces-several-charges-after-alleged-burglary-and-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-man-arrested-faces-several-charges-after-alleged-burglary-and-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh shines blue: Triangle landmarks light up for National Police Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Police Week 2026 kicked off with Raleigh landmarks like the WRAL tower and PNC Tower turning blue to honor fallen law enforcement officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-shines-blue-triangle-landmarks-light-up-for-national-police-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-shines-blue-triangle-landmarks-light-up-for-national-police-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County schools restore Canvas access after nationwide data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students and staff can once again access the learning management platform after a cybersecurity incident sidelined the system last week. District officials cleared the return to Canvas on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-schools-restore-canvas-access-after-nationwide-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-schools-restore-canvas-access-after-nationwide-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says the U.S. produces more oil than Russia and Saudi Arabia combined]]></title><description><![CDATA["We are right now producing more oil than Saudi Arabia and Russia combined," President Donald Trump said at an April 23 White House event to announce a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-the-us-produces-more-oil-than-russia-and-saudi-arabia-combined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-the-us-produces-more-oil-than-russia-and-saudi-arabia-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State apologizes to families who were turned away from graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families want answers and an apology after traveling to see their graduate cross the stage and being denied entry to Reynolds Colosseum for North Carolina State University's Department of Biological Science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-apologizes-to-families-who-were-turned-away-from-graduation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-apologizes-to-families-who-were-turned-away-from-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old arrested in Triangle Town Center shooting that injured three people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Neal, 18, faces charges for his alleged involvement in the April 17 shooting at Triangle Town Center. Police also filed juvenile petitions against three young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-arrested-in-triangle-town-center-shooting-that-injured-three-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-arrested-in-triangle-town-center-shooting-that-injured-three-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pushback grows over North Carolina decision to pause solar projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental groups say North Carolina&rsquo;s solar procurement pause could increase customer costs and disrupt long-term energy planning as demand rises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pushback-grows-over-north-carolina-decision-to-pause-solar-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pushback-grows-over-north-carolina-decision-to-pause-solar-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilmington could become more attractive to filmmakers with proposed NC legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[New legislation could make North Carolina more attractive to filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilmington-could-become-more-attractive-to-filmmakers-with-proposed-nc-legislation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilmington-could-become-more-attractive-to-filmmakers-with-proposed-nc-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hegseth calls for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated by Pentagon for second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hegseth slammed the retired Navy captain and former astronaut for expressing concern on TV over US weapons stockpiles amid the Iran war. Kelly responded to Hegseth&rsquo;s post with a video of the pair at a recent Senate hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hegseth-calls-for-sen-mark-kelly-to-be-investigated-by-pentagon-for-second-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hegseth-calls-for-sen-mark-kelly-to-be-investigated-by-pentagon-for-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh memorial service will honor 25 officers who died in line of duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers who died in the line of duty will be remembered and honored Monday in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-memorial-service-will-honor-25-officers-who-died-in-line-of-duty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-memorial-service-will-honor-25-officers-who-died-in-line-of-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh memorial service honors 25 officers who died in the line of duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers who died in the line of duty will be remembered and honored Monday in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-memorial-service-honors-25-officers-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-memorial-service-honors-25-officers-who-died-in-the-line-of-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person found dead after fire at Chapel Hill home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Redbud Road in Chapel Hill. Investigators said they found one person dead in the home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-found-dead-after-fire-at-chapel-hill-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-found-dead-after-fire-at-chapel-hill-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters, police respond to fire at Chapel Hill home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are responding to a fire at a home on Redbud Road in Chapel Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-police-respond-to-fire-at-chapel-hill-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-police-respond-to-fire-at-chapel-hill-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed after weekend shooting in Henderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said they found a 76-year-old man, Willie Satterfield, with a gunshot wound. He died after being taken to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-after-weekend-shooting-in-henderson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-after-weekend-shooting-in-henderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot in thigh during encounter with Warrenton police officer, SBI investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in North Carolina are investigating after a man was shot during an encounter with a police officer near downtown Warrenton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-thigh-during-encounter-with-warrenton-police-officer-sbi-investigating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-thigh-during-encounter-with-warrenton-police-officer-sbi-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gastonia police: Suspect wanted in motorcycle theft found in hospital ceiling]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Gastonia Police Department, officers said a Flock camera alerted them to two stolen motorcycles shortly after noon in the area of Armstrong Park Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gastonia-police-suspect-wanted-in-motorcycle-theft-found-in-hospital-ceiling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gastonia-police-suspect-wanted-in-motorcycle-theft-found-in-hospital-ceiling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main repair finished on Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The southbound lanes of Capital Boulevard were closed due to water main repairs at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Ratchford Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-repair-finished-on-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-repair-finished-on-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main repair expected to impact traffic on Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southbound lanes of Capital Boulevard will be closed due to water main repairs at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and the intersection of Ratchford Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-repair-expected-to-impact-traffic-on-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-repair-expected-to-impact-traffic-on-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular North Carolina sausage brand pausing production; USDA cites health violations]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News has learned that Neese's Sausage in Greensboro has been shut down and will pause operations. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the shutdown is over pending health violations and a lack of USDA inspectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/popular-north-carolina-sausage-brand-pausing-production-usda-cites-health-violations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/popular-north-carolina-sausage-brand-pausing-production-usda-cites-health-violations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State announces major 250th Independence Day event for downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina is gearing up for a major Fourth of July celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-announces-major-250th-independence-day-event-for-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-announces-major-250th-independence-day-event-for-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in Durham restaurant shooting scheduled to appear in court, victim in serious condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect accused of shooting a man at a restaurant in Durham during Mother's Day brunch is scheduled to appear in court Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-in-durham-restaurant-shooting-scheduled-to-appear-in-court-victim-in-serious-condition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-in-durham-restaurant-shooting-scheduled-to-appear-in-court-victim-in-serious-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man shot at Durham restaurant trying to break up Mother's Day fight between employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police on Sunday said a man is in the hospital after he was shot trying to break up a fight between two employees at a Durham restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-shot-at-durham-restaurant-trying-to-break-up-mothers-day-fight-between-employees/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-shot-at-durham-restaurant-trying-to-break-up-mothers-day-fight-between-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge denies bond for Durham Mother's Day shooting suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect accused of shooting a man at a restaurant in Durham during Mother's Day brunch was denied bond by a judge on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-denies-bond-for-durham-mothers-day-shooting-suspect/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-denies-bond-for-durham-mothers-day-shooting-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police respond to restaurant on Mother's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is working to learn more about a large police response outside a Durham restaurant on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-restaurant-on-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-restaurant-on-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police respond to restaurant during Mother's Day brunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is working to learn more about a large police response outside a Durham restaurant on Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-restaurant-during-mothers-day-brunch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-restaurant-during-mothers-day-brunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Mother's Day shooting suspect said he would 'finish the job' if he got out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect accused of shooting a man at a restaurant in Durham during Mother's Day brunch was denied bond by a judge on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-mothers-day-shooting-suspect-said-he-would-finish-the-job-if-he-got-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-mothers-day-shooting-suspect-said-he-would-finish-the-job-if-he-got-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man identified in GoDurham bus video charged with murder 18 months after crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is charged with murder in the 2024 shooting death of Christopher Hart, 31, at a bus stop in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-identified-in-godurham-bus-video-charged-with-murder-18-months-after-crime/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-identified-in-godurham-bus-video-charged-with-murder-18-months-after-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman stabbed near Walmart on Fayetteville Road in Garner area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman stabbed in Garner late Saturday is expected to survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-stabbed-near-walmart-on-fayetteville-road-in-garner-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-stabbed-near-walmart-on-fayetteville-road-in-garner-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two killed, 1 seriously hurt in crash on South New Hope Road in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were killed, and a driver was seriously injured late Saturday in a car crash on South New Hope Road in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-killed-1-seriously-hurt-in-crash-on-south-new-hope-road-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-killed-1-seriously-hurt-in-crash-on-south-new-hope-road-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-year-old driver charged with DWI in crash that killed 2 passengers in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old driver faces charges in a crash that killed two people on South New Hope Road in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/19-year-old-driver-charged-with-dwi-in-crash-that-killed-2-passengers-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/19-year-old-driver-charged-with-dwi-in-crash-that-killed-2-passengers-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person injured in Goldsboro crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro officials said at least one person was airlifted to a nearby hospital after a crash along US-70 on Saturday. Officials have not released the names of anyone involved, nor any information about what led to the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-injured-in-goldsboro-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-injured-in-goldsboro-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 people injured, two airlifted after crash involving 18-wheeler in Goldsboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro officials said the crash involved multiple vehicles, including an 18-wheeler on Saturday along US-70 and North Oak Forest Road. Officials have not released the names of anyone involved, nor any information about what led to the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-people-injured-two-airlifted-after-crash-involving-18-wheeler-in-goldsboro/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-people-injured-two-airlifted-after-crash-involving-18-wheeler-in-goldsboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer spills liquid fertilizer in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about Tractor-trailer spills liquid fertilizer in crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-spills-liquid-fertilizer-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-spills-liquid-fertilizer-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes part of US Highway 401 in Louisburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said part of US Highway 401 near N.C. Highway 56 is closed after a crash on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-us-highway-401-in-louisburg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-us-highway-401-in-louisburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All lanes of US-401 reopened after tanker truck spilled liquid fertilizer in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said the truck overturned while turning on the NC-56 ramp to US-401. According to Franklin County Emergency Management, the weight of the fertilizer caused the tanker to flip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/all-lanes-of-us-401-reopened-after-tanker-truck-spilled-liquid-fertilizer-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/all-lanes-of-us-401-reopened-after-tanker-truck-spilled-liquid-fertilizer-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State University celebrates over 7,400 graduates in commencement ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC State University graduation was held on May 9 at 9 a.m. at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Over 7,400 students graduated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-university-celebrates-over-7400-graduates-in-commencement-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-university-celebrates-over-7400-graduates-in-commencement-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County deputies investigate overnight stabbing near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a stabbing near Zebulon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-investigate-overnight-stabbing-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-investigate-overnight-stabbing-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three dead in head-on collision on I-40 near Newton Grove, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal head-on collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-dead-in-head-on-collision-on-i-40-near-newton-grove-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-dead-in-head-on-collision-on-i-40-near-newton-grove-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several dead in head-on collision on I-40 near Newton Grove, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a fatal head-on collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-dead-in-head-on-collision-on-i-40-near-newton-grove-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-dead-in-head-on-collision-on-i-40-near-newton-grove-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to house fire on St. Augustine Ave, Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Fire responded to the one-alarm fire and quickly extinguished the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-respond-to-house-fire-on-st-augustine-ave-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-respond-to-house-fire-on-st-augustine-ave-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's heartbreaking': Durham residents say homes have been hit-and-run targets for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after authorities were called to a SUV slamming into a Durham home on University Drive Thursday night. Residents nearby say a yield sign, an 8-way intersection, confusing traffic lights and reckless driving are to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-heartbreaking-durham-residents-say-homes-have-been-hit-and-run-targets-for-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-heartbreaking-durham-residents-say-homes-have-been-hit-and-run-targets-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s heartbreaking’: Couple rebuilding after car crashes through their home]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after authorities were called to a SUV slamming into a Durham home on University Drive Thursday night. Residents nearby say a yield sign, an 8-way intersection, confusing traffic lights and reckless driving are to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-heartbreaking-couple-rebuilding-after-car-crashes-through-their-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-heartbreaking-couple-rebuilding-after-car-crashes-through-their-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot, killed in Goldsboro, police investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police said 42-year-old Edward Duncan Jr died on Thursday after a shooting. Officers have not released any information about what led up to the shooting or if there were any charges filed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-killed-in-goldsboro-police-investigating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-killed-in-goldsboro-police-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families turned away from NC State's Friday night graduation ceremony at Reynolds Coliseum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of frustrated parents and relatives were barred from entering the Department of Biological Sciences commencement on Friday evening at Reynolds Coliseum. Parents were told the venue reached its occupancy limit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/families-turned-away-from-nc-states-friday-night-graduation-ceremony-at-reynolds-coliseum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/families-turned-away-from-nc-states-friday-night-graduation-ceremony-at-reynolds-coliseum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Woman arrested after dragging Raleigh officer directing traffic near NC State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrested 25-year-old Shelleyanne Moore on Friday. She faces several charges, including hit-and-run, resisting a public officer, reckless driving to endanger and failure to obey a traffic officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-woman-arrested-after-dragging-raleigh-officer-directing-traffic-near-nc-state/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-woman-arrested-after-dragging-raleigh-officer-directing-traffic-near-nc-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: SUV driver dragged Raleigh officer directing traffic near NC State]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh police officer was dragged several feet by a driver near NC State's campus on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-suv-driver-dragged-raleigh-officer-directing-traffic-near-nc-state/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-suv-driver-dragged-raleigh-officer-directing-traffic-near-nc-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people found dead inside Buncombe County home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office found three people dead while performing a welfare check.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-found-dead-inside-buncombe-county-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-found-dead-inside-buncombe-county-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says U.S. consumer confidence is &lsquo;way up']]></title><description><![CDATA["Consumer confidence is way up," President Donald Trump said May 4 during a small business summit at the White House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-us-consumer-confidence-is-lsquoway-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-us-consumer-confidence-is-lsquoway-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father: Veteran son accused of assault showed concerning behaviors after discharge from military]]></title><description><![CDATA[The father of a veteran who is facing multiple charges after barricading himself inside a Cary apartment is seeking help for his son. His father said he's reached out to different programs, but hasn't found a solution yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-veteran-son-accused-of-assault-showed-concerning-behaviors-after-discharge-from-military/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-veteran-son-accused-of-assault-showed-concerning-behaviors-after-discharge-from-military/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens arrested, charged in multi-county car break-in spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities arrested two 18-year-olds after a collaborative investigation linked them to vehicle break-ins across multiple North Carolina municipalities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-teens-arrested-charged-in-multi-county-car-break-in-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-teens-arrested-charged-in-multi-county-car-break-in-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men charged in multi-county car break-in spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Law enforcement said the suspects targeted high-density parking lots and construction sites with an emphasis on finding guns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/men-charged-in-multi-county-car-break-in-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/men-charged-in-multi-county-car-break-in-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down I-85 in Durham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A crash has shut down part of Interstate 85 in Durham County on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-i-85-in-durham-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-i-85-in-durham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead in I-85 crash in Durham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people died in a vehicle crash on Interstate 85 in Durham County on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-dead-in-i-85-crash-in-durham-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-dead-in-i-85-crash-in-durham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threats against Trump keep SC man in custody after state charges dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man caught at an Apex car wash and charged with threats against President Trump is in federal custody on those charges, and state charges against him have been dismissed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/threats-against-trump-keep-sc-man-in-custody-after-state-charges-dropped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/threats-against-trump-keep-sc-man-in-custody-after-state-charges-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Police charge 20 in three-day sting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham Police Department stop 97 vehicles and make 20 arrest in a three-day sting to fight crime in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-charge-20-in-three-day-sting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-charge-20-in-three-day-sting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge: NC man mailed threats to federal immigration officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Forsyth County man is alleged to have threatened to kill two federal immigration officials, blow up one of their houses and kill the other's family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charge-nc-man-mailed-threats-to-federal-immigration-officers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charge-nc-man-mailed-threats-to-federal-immigration-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents of Raleigh mass shooter ask to be dismissed from civil lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys for Alan and Elise Thompson, parents of Austin Thompson, asked the court to dismiss the civil suit against them without a full trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-of-raleigh-mass-shooter-ask-to-be-dismissed-from-civil-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-of-raleigh-mass-shooter-ask-to-be-dismissed-from-civil-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Garner men arrested on child sex crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say two Garner men are facing charges of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-garner-men-arrested-on-child-sex-crimes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-garner-men-arrested-on-child-sex-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Thom Tills gives commencement address at Campbell Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senator Thom Tillis is the speaker for Campbell's Law School graduation ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senator-thom-tills-gives-commencement-address-at-campbell-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senator-thom-tills-gives-commencement-address-at-campbell-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senator Thom Tillis gives commencement address at Campbell Law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senator Thom Tillis was the speaker for Campbell's Law School graduation ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senator-thom-tillis-gives-commencement-address-at-campbell-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/senator-thom-tillis-gives-commencement-address-at-campbell-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Thom Tillis urges Campbell Law graduates to lead with integrity in divided legal climate]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis spoke at Campbell Law's 48th annual hooding ceremony in Raleigh on Friday. Tillis offered three lessons focused on hard work, trust and bridge-building, while urging graduates to become principled leaders in an uncertain legal landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sen-thom-tillis-urges-campbell-law-graduates-to-lead-with-integrity-in-divided-legal-climate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sen-thom-tillis-urges-campbell-law-graduates-to-lead-with-integrity-in-divided-legal-climate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs man held without bond after possessing weapons of mass destruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jadin Best-Martinez, 19, held without bond after possessing weapons of mass destruction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-man-held-without-bond-after-possessing-weapons-of-mass-destruction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-man-held-without-bond-after-possessing-weapons-of-mass-destruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GW Carver Elementary School on lockdown due to threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elementary school in Edgecombe County is on lockdown after a threat of violence was called into the school, according to the sheriff's office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gw-carver-elementary-school-on-lockdown-due-to-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gw-carver-elementary-school-on-lockdown-due-to-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GW Carver Elementary School lockdown lifted following threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elementary school in Edgecombe County was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a threat of violence was called in, according to the sheriff's office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gw-carver-elementary-school-lockdown-lifted-following-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gw-carver-elementary-school-lockdown-lifted-following-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foodie News: Events and openings to look forward to in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Food Guy Sean Lennard has the latest: new breweries and restaurants to look forward to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/foodie-news-events-and-openings-to-look-forward-to-in-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/foodie-news-events-and-openings-to-look-forward-to-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StarBar temporarily closed following joint investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[StarBar has been forced to temporarily close following a joint investigation from Raleigh Police and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/starbar-temporarily-closed-following-joint-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/starbar-temporarily-closed-following-joint-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Robust security plan': NC State prepares for graduation after threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security is heightened ahead of graduation weekend for schools around our area. It's top of mind for students at NC State after an arrest last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robust-security-plan-nc-state-prepares-for-graduation-after-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robust-security-plan-nc-state-prepares-for-graduation-after-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade Avenue reopens after vehicle hits power pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle hit a utility pole causing part of Wade Avenue near Dixie Trail in Raleigh to be closed for several hours early Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wade-avenue-reopens-after-vehicle-hits-power-pole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wade-avenue-reopens-after-vehicle-hits-power-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Wade Avenue closed after vehicle hits power pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle hit a utility pole causing part of Wade Avenue near Dixie Trail to be closed in Raleigh early Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-wade-avenue-closed-after-vehicle-hits-power-pole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-wade-avenue-closed-after-vehicle-hits-power-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher costs make Mother's Day and graduation celebrations more expensive this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local shop owners said they've noticed a slight increase in costs for business this year, and Mother's Day spending is projected to reach a record level this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-costs-make-mothers-day-and-graduation-celebrations-more-expensive-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-costs-make-mothers-day-and-graduation-celebrations-more-expensive-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police on scene of incident involving a train in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was the scene just after 3 a.m. where there was significant police presence along Hillsborough Street and Oakdale Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-on-scene-of-incident-involving-a-train-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-on-scene-of-incident-involving-a-train-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian hit by train in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was at the scene just after 3 a.m. where there was significant police presence along Hillsborough Street and Oakdale Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-hit-by-train-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-hit-by-train-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUV crashes into Durham home Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker went to a home Thursday night in the 2006 block of University Drive in Durham. When they arrived, they saw a SUV had driven into the front of the house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-crashes-into-durham-home-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-crashes-into-durham-home-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUV crashes into Durham home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened in the 2000 block of University Drive in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-crashes-into-durham-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-crashes-into-durham-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Harnett County men arrested on child sex crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say online tips received in March led investigators to two Harnett County men accused of child sex crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-harnett-county-men-arrested-on-child-sex-crimes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-harnett-county-men-arrested-on-child-sex-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From trash to fuel: Inside a North Carolina renewable natural gas plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the OPAL Fuels renewable natural gas facility near Roseboro, methane released from decomposing garbage is captured, cleaned and converted into fuel used to power heavy-duty trucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/from-trash-to-fuel-inside-a-north-carolina-renewable-natural-gas-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/from-trash-to-fuel-inside-a-north-carolina-renewable-natural-gas-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina lifts burn ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Forest Service lifted its burn ban Friday morning for the remaining 19 counties where restrictions were still in place after recent rainfall improved fire conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-lifts-burn-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-lifts-burn-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina burn ban ends Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Forest Service will lift its burn ban Friday morning for the remaining 19 counties where restrictions were still in place after recent rainfall improved fire conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-burn-ban-ends-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-burn-ban-ends-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn ban lifted across entire state of North Carolina starting Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Forest Service will lift its burn ban Friday morning for the remaining 19 counties where restrictions were still in place after recent rainfall improved fire conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burn-ban-lifted-across-entire-state-of-north-carolina-starting-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burn-ban-lifted-across-entire-state-of-north-carolina-starting-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp for teen girls to explore careers in firefighting returns to Wake County this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women firefighters from Apex, Cary and Morrisville will mentor teen girls from July 27 to July 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/camp-for-teen-girls-to-explore-careers-in-firefighting-returns-to-wake-county-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/camp-for-teen-girls-to-explore-careers-in-firefighting-returns-to-wake-county-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Rescue Mission client sues over volunteer coordinator’s alleged sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man identified as &ldquo;John Doe&rdquo; filed a lawsuit alleging a former Durham Rescue Mission volunteer coordinator repeatedly groped and kissed him without consent from April 2023 to February 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-rescue-mission-client-sues-over-volunteer-coordinators-alleged-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-rescue-mission-client-sues-over-volunteer-coordinators-alleged-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Sanders says 15 million lost health insurance because of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill']]></title><description><![CDATA["As a result of the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' 15 million Americans have been thrown off the healthcare that they need," Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said during a committee hearing that included testimony by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-sanders-says-15-million-lost-health-insurance-because-of-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-sanders-says-15-million-lost-health-insurance-because-of-trumps-big-beautiful-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 hurt in Southern Pines apartment shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were hurt at a Southern Pines apartment complex on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-hurt-in-southern-pines-apartment-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-hurt-in-southern-pines-apartment-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyberstalking charge dropped against TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham County District Attorney&rsquo;s Office has dropped a cyberstalking charge against social media influencer Brenay Kennard, though the specific reasoning why remains unclear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyberstalking-charge-dropped-against-tiktok-influencer-brenay-kennard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cyberstalking-charge-dropped-against-tiktok-influencer-brenay-kennard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal examiners: Light rail stabbing suspect 'currently incapabale of proceeding' in criminal case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defense requests federal competency hearing for DeCarlos Brown Jr. He is accused of killing a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte train in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/federal-examiners-light-rail-stabbing-suspect-currently-incapabale-of-proceeding-in-criminal-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/federal-examiners-light-rail-stabbing-suspect-currently-incapabale-of-proceeding-in-criminal-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would pausing NC’s gas tax lower prices? Industry leader says no]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because the fuel tax goes towards funding road maintenance and construction projects, some in the industry feel a moratorium, even temporarily, would do more harm than good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/would-pausing-ncs-gas-tax-lower-prices-industry-leader-says-no/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/would-pausing-ncs-gas-tax-lower-prices-industry-leader-says-no/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The feasibility of removing North Carolina's gas tax during Iranian conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because the fuel tax goes towards funding road maintenance and construction projects, some in the industry feel a moratorium, even temporarily, would do more harm than good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-feasibility-of-removing-north-carolinas-gas-tax-during-iranian-conflict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-feasibility-of-removing-north-carolinas-gas-tax-during-iranian-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Data breaches impacted 9M+ North Carolinians in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the time, criminals use hacking or phishing methods to get access to sensitive information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-data-breaches-impacted-9m-north-carolinians-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-data-breaches-impacted-9m-north-carolinians-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbees set election date for vote that would clear way for casino in southeastern NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina gained federal recognition late last year after decades of unsuccessful attempts. A constitutional amendment would give the Tribal Council authority to regulate gaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbees-set-election-date-for-vote-that-would-clear-way-for-casino-in-southeastern-nc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbees-set-election-date-for-vote-that-would-clear-way-for-casino-in-southeastern-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New interior renderings released for Raleigh Convention Center expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction for the Raleigh Convention Center expansion is set to begin at the end of 2026 and is expected to be completed by 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-interior-renderings-released-for-raleigh-convention-center-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-interior-renderings-released-for-raleigh-convention-center-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson man charged with robbery, attempted murder in holdup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old is accused of armed robbery and attempting to kill a man in Wilson Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-man-charged-with-robbery-attempted-murder-in-holdup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wilson-man-charged-with-robbery-attempted-murder-in-holdup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed walking along I-95 in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person walking along Interstate 95 in Fayetteville died from being hit by a vehicle on Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-walking-along-i-95-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-walking-along-i-95-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles to resign in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vi Lyles, the first Black woman to be Charlotte's mayor, announced she'll resign June 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-mayor-vi-lyles-to-resign-in-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-mayor-vi-lyles-to-resign-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State to seek death penalty for Fayetteville stabbing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mackendy Darbouze is charged with three counts of first-degree murder after police said three family members were stabbed to death inside a Fayetteville home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-to-seek-death-penalty-for-fayetteville-stabbing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-to-seek-death-penalty-for-fayetteville-stabbing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The drought brings fewer mosquitoes, but not fewer risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a typical summer, mosquitoes are a constant nuisance. But this year's dry conditions could offer some relief. However, there might be a different kind of concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-drought-brings-fewer-mosquitoes-but-not-fewer-risks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-drought-brings-fewer-mosquitoes-but-not-fewer-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors make case for death penalty for Fayetteville mother accused of killing adopted children]]></title><description><![CDATA[In late March, prosecutors filed a motion stating it intended to purse the death penalty against Avantae Deven.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecutors-make-case-for-death-penalty-for-fayetteville-mother-accused-of-killing-adopted-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecutors-make-case-for-death-penalty-for-fayetteville-mother-accused-of-killing-adopted-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville mother accused of killing adopted children could face death penalty if convicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors can seek the death penalty in the case of a Fayetteville woman accused of killing two of her adopted children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mother-accused-of-killing-adopted-children-could-face-death-penalty-if-convicted/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-mother-accused-of-killing-adopted-children-could-face-death-penalty-if-convicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother's Day Deals 2026: Flowers, restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate the moms in your life on Sunday, May 10, 2026 with these Mother's Day deals including flowers, gift card bonus offers,restaurant deals and freebies and retail sales!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mothers-day-deals-2026-flowers-restaurant-retail-and-gift-card-bonus-offers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mothers-day-deals-2026-flowers-restaurant-retail-and-gift-card-bonus-offers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people injured in downtown Raleigh stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stabbing happened near the 1400 block of South Wilmington Street. Police said the incident happened following an argument.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-injured-in-downtown-raleigh-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-injured-in-downtown-raleigh-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people hospitalized in stabbing Wednesday in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News spotted several police cruisers in the 1400 block of South Wilmington Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-hospitalized-in-stabbing-wednesday-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-hospitalized-in-stabbing-wednesday-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of stabbing two people in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stabbing happened near the 1400 block of South Wilmington Street. Police said the incident happened following an argument.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-stabbing-two-people-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-stabbing-two-people-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents and police warn about growing confusion and safety risks surrounding e-bikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and police are warning about growing confusion surrounding e-bikes as more teens ride high-powered vehicles that may legally require licenses and registration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-and-police-warn-about-growing-confusion-and-safety-risks-surrounding-e-bikes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-and-police-warn-about-growing-confusion-and-safety-risks-surrounding-e-bikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents and police warn about growing confusion and safety risks surrounding e-Bbikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and police are warning about growing confusion surrounding e-bikes as more teens ride high-powered vehicles that may legally require licenses and registration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-and-police-warn-about-growing-confusion-and-safety-risks-surrounding-e-bbikes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parents-and-police-warn-about-growing-confusion-and-safety-risks-surrounding-e-bbikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founders of Raleigh student recovery center mourn loss of son, blames popular 'gas station drug']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy and Leah Wright say their 28-year-old son Carrson Kase Wilson died last Monday after a months-long battle with a popular legal substance called 7-OH.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/founders-of-raleigh-student-recovery-center-mourn-loss-of-son-blames-popular-gas-station-drug/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/founders-of-raleigh-student-recovery-center-mourn-loss-of-son-blames-popular-gas-station-drug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founders of Raleigh student recovery center mourn loss of son, blame popular 'gas station drug']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy and Leah Wright say their 28-year-old son Carrson Kase Wilson died last Monday after a months-long battle with a popular legal substance called 7-OH.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/founders-of-raleigh-student-recovery-center-mourn-loss-of-son-blame-popular-gas-station-drug/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/founders-of-raleigh-student-recovery-center-mourn-loss-of-son-blame-popular-gas-station-drug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man arrested for spray painting swastikas in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville Police Department identified and arrested a man for spray painting swastikas alongside a building on the 100 block of Reilly Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-arrested-for-spray-painting-swastikas-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-arrested-for-spray-painting-swastikas-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train hits trailer on Cary tracks, 7 hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amtrak train hit and flipped a stalled trailer on the tracks in Cary Wednesday afternoon, backing up traffic on Maynard Road ahead of the evening commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/train-hits-trailer-on-cary-tracks-7-hurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/train-hits-trailer-on-cary-tracks-7-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train hits trailer on Cary tracks, 6 hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amtrak train hit and flipped a stalled trailer on the tracks in Cary Wednesday afternoon, backing up traffic on Maynard Road ahead of the evening commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/train-hits-trailer-on-cary-tracks-6-hurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/train-hits-trailer-on-cary-tracks-6-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer stuck on tracks hit by train in Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amtrak train hit and flipped a stalled trailer on the tracks in Cary Wednesday afternoon, backing up traffic on Maynard Road ahead of the evening commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-stuck-on-tracks-hit-by-train-in-cary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-stuck-on-tracks-hit-by-train-in-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road reopens after Amtrak train collides with trailer in Cary; six people hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amtrak train hit and flipped a stalled trailer on the tracks in Cary Wednesday afternoon, backing up traffic on Maynard Road ahead of the evening commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/road-reopens-after-amtrak-train-collides-with-trailer-in-cary-six-people-hurt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/road-reopens-after-amtrak-train-collides-with-trailer-in-cary-six-people-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsborough police are seeking First National Bank robbery suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hillsborough police are seeking bank robbery suspect. A man robbed First National Bank at 237 S. Churton St. Wednesday morning just after 9 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillsborough-police-are-seeking-first-national-bank-robbery-suspect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillsborough-police-are-seeking-first-national-bank-robbery-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange County considers property tax increase as state legislation looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orange County Manager's proposed budget includes a 3.75-cent increase; for a home valued at $500,000, it would be about $187.50 more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/orange-county-considers-property-tax-increase-as-state-legislation-looms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/orange-county-considers-property-tax-increase-as-state-legislation-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy protesters gather in Raleigh over fossil fuel expansion plans, rising bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmentally conscious demonstrators, led by NC WARN, are raising concerns about rising power bills and fossil fuel expansion, as regulators approve a merger that could change how electricity is delivered in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-protesters-gather-in-raleigh-over-fossil-fuel-expansion-plans-rising-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-protesters-gather-in-raleigh-over-fossil-fuel-expansion-plans-rising-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke Energy protesters gather in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmentally conscious demonstrators, led by NC WARN, are raising concerns about rising power bills and fossil fuel expansion, as regulators approve a merger that could change how electricity is delivered in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-protesters-gather-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duke-energy-protesters-gather-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUV flips on its side in crash near Poole Road in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-vehicle crash ended with one car on its side Wednesday morning in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-flips-on-its-side-in-crash-near-poole-road-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suv-flips-on-its-side-in-crash-near-poole-road-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax detention officer accused of providing tobacco, vape products to inmates]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Halifax County detention officer is off the job and facing charges for giving contraband to inmates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-detention-officer-accused-of-providing-tobacco-vape-products-to-inmates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-detention-officer-accused-of-providing-tobacco-vape-products-to-inmates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breeze Airways adds five new non-stop routes to Raleigh-Durham Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breeze Airways will launch five new non-stop routes from RDU this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/breeze-airways-adds-five-new-non-stop-routes-to-raleigh-durham-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/breeze-airways-adds-five-new-non-stop-routes-to-raleigh-durham-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student behavior, facility conditions flagged in new survey of NC teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The results of new teacher and principal surveys suggests they're generally happy with their schools but work 50 or more hours every week. The teacher survey also raises questions around the behavior of students and the physical conditions of the schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-behavior-facility-conditions-flagged-in-new-survey-of-nc-teachers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-behavior-facility-conditions-flagged-in-new-survey-of-nc-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autopsy: Raleigh teacher killed was hit repeatedly in her head before death]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the autopsy report, cause of death for a Raleigh teacher, Zoe Welsh was blunt force trauma to the head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-raleigh-teacher-killed-was-hit-repeatedly-in-her-head-before-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-raleigh-teacher-killed-was-hit-repeatedly-in-her-head-before-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices soar as North Carolina Tourism Week kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising tensions involving Iran are driving up gas prices in North Carolina, with prices ranging from $4.17 to $4.92 per gallon in Wake County, all while travelers hit the road for NC Tourism Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-prices-soar-as-north-carolina-tourism-week-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-prices-soar-as-north-carolina-tourism-week-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized in drive-by shooting at Durham cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to reports of shots fired around 4:49 p.m. on Morehead Avenue. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-in-drive-by-shooting-at-durham-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-in-drive-by-shooting-at-durham-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Two arrested in Chatham County, charged with stealing from farm supply store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested Tuesday in Chatham County after deputies claimed they stole a truck from a farm supply store the day before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-two-arrested-in-chatham-county-charged-with-stealing-from-farm-supply-store/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-two-arrested-in-chatham-county-charged-with-stealing-from-farm-supply-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: Wake County child care worker dragged boy by arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archana Singh, who worked at a Holly Springs child care facility, was arrested by Holly Springs police on April 21. She faces child abuse charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-wake-county-child-care-worker-dragged-boy-by-arm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-wake-county-child-care-worker-dragged-boy-by-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raeford man arrested on child sex offense charge, resisting an officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoke County deputies arrested a Raeford man on a felony charge of statutory sexual offense involving a child younger than 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raeford-man-arrested-on-child-sex-offense-charge-resisting-an-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raeford-man-arrested-on-child-sex-offense-charge-resisting-an-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[82nd Airborne Division using AI to support ‘Project Freedom’ amid rising Iran tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. forces, including paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, are on standby to support &ldquo;Project Freedom,&rdquo; a mission to safely guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. The division is using artificial intelligence to support the initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/82nd-airborne-division-using-ai-to-support-project-freedom-amid-rising-iran-tensions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/82nd-airborne-division-using-ai-to-support-project-freedom-amid-rising-iran-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[82nd Airborne Division ready to support ‘Project Freedom’ amid rising Iran tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. forces, including paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division, are on standby to support &ldquo;Project Freedom,&rdquo; a mission to safely guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/82nd-airborne-division-ready-to-support-project-freedom-amid-rising-iran-tensions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/82nd-airborne-division-ready-to-support-project-freedom-amid-rising-iran-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham County Sheriff's Office welcomes new K-9 deputy]]></title><description><![CDATA[K-9 Deputy Lucky is now on assignment after 11 weeks of training with his handler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-sheriffs-office-welcomes-new-k-9-deputy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-county-sheriffs-office-welcomes-new-k-9-deputy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules wife of Green Beret found dead in Fayetteville will remain in custody without bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has ruled that the wife of a Green Beret found dead in Fayetteville will remain in custody without bond as she faces murder charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-rules-wife-of-green-beret-found-dead-in-fayetteville-will-remain-in-custody-without-bond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-rules-wife-of-green-beret-found-dead-in-fayetteville-will-remain-in-custody-without-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed leaders say deal with Atrium essential to growth, care for those below poverty level]]></title><description><![CDATA[WakeMed leaders say a plan to let Charlotte-based Atrium Health take over the Raleigh-based company is essential to the organization's growth, including offering care for those below the poverty line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-leaders-say-deal-with-atrium-essential-to-growth-care-for-those-below-poverty-level/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-leaders-say-deal-with-atrium-essential-to-growth-care-for-those-below-poverty-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$45,000 worth of Pokémon, Magic cards taken in Cary store break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Area Trading Cards was broken into on Tuesday morning, leading to a rough wake-up call for store co-owner Adam Reynolds. Reynolds said two people were involved in the burglary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/45000-worth-of-pokmon-magic-cards-taken-in-cary-store-break-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/45000-worth-of-pokmon-magic-cards-taken-in-cary-store-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 captured in Cary trading card store break-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Area Trading Cards was broken into on Tuesday morning, leading to a rough wake-up call for store co-owner Adam Reynolds. Reynolds said two people were involved in the burglary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-captured-in-cary-trading-card-store-break-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-captured-in-cary-trading-card-store-break-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House committee investigating allegations of sexual harassment against NC Congressman Chuck Edwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations of sexual harassment against North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards, according to two sources familiar with the matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-committee-investigating-allegations-of-sexual-harassment-against-nc-congressman-chuck-edwards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-committee-investigating-allegations-of-sexual-harassment-against-nc-congressman-chuck-edwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrants: Morrisville shooting suspect used racial slurs, was a regular Ruckus customer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search warrants describe the moments that led up to a Morrisville shooting near Ruckus Pizza and Crumbl in Park West Village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-morrisville-shooting-suspect-used-racial-slurs-was-a-regular-ruckus-customer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-morrisville-shooting-suspect-used-racial-slurs-was-a-regular-ruckus-customer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Two break into vape shop off Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, glass broken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people broke into a vape and tobacco shop overnight, according to Raleigh police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-break-into-vape-shop-off-hillsborough-street-in-raleigh-glass-broken/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-break-into-vape-shop-off-hillsborough-street-in-raleigh-glass-broken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families of Raleigh mass shooting victims claim security officer arrived late, delayed 911 call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys for the Hedingham victims' families have filed a motion for partial summary judgment, alleging that a private security officer failed to protect the community by arriving late to her shift and delaying a 911 call after reports of gunfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/families-of-raleigh-mass-shooting-victims-claim-security-officer-arrived-late-delayed-911-call/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/families-of-raleigh-mass-shooting-victims-claim-security-officer-arrived-late-delayed-911-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County manager recommends 2% property tax increase due to budget shortfalls from the state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Manager David Ellis has proposed a 2027 budget featuring a 2% property tax increase to address a funding shortfall, which he attributes to uncompensated state-level responsibilities and the Blue Ridge loophole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-manager-recommends-2-property-tax-increase-due-to-budget-shortfalls-from-the-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-manager-recommends-2-property-tax-increase-due-to-budget-shortfalls-from-the-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County manager recommends 2-cent property tax increase due to budget shortfalls from the state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Manager David Ellis has proposed a 2027 budget featuring a 2-cent property tax increase to address a funding shortfall, which he attributes to uncompensated state-level responsibilities and the Blue Ridge loophole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-manager-recommends-2-cent-property-tax-increase-due-to-budget-shortfalls-from-the-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-manager-recommends-2-cent-property-tax-increase-due-to-budget-shortfalls-from-the-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a tidal wave:' As GLP-1 use surges, Raleigh restaurant owner amends menu&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated one in eight adult Americans is currently taking a GLP-1 drug, according to KFF, a nonprofit focused on health care issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-a-tidal-wave-as-glp-1-use-surges-raleigh-restaurant-owner-amends-menunbsp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-a-tidal-wave-as-glp-1-use-surges-raleigh-restaurant-owner-amends-menunbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham City Council to discuss data center moratorium; opposition expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham City Council on Monday is expected to discuss a potential moratorium on data center development. Durham could join other counties and municipalities in putting a hold on them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-council-to-discuss-data-center-moratorium-opposition-expected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-council-to-discuss-data-center-moratorium-opposition-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham City Council passes 60-day moratorium on data center development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham City Council members said the 60 days will give them more time to come up with a plan going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-council-passes-60-day-moratorium-on-data-center-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-city-council-passes-60-day-moratorium-on-data-center-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in massive Carrboro apartment fire, At least 20 others displaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Owens Jr. died in a fire at a Carrboro apartment complex on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-massive-carrboro-apartment-fire-at-least-20-others-displaced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-massive-carrboro-apartment-fire-at-least-20-others-displaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire rips through Carrboro apartment complex; unclear if anyone was hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the scene of what appeared to be a massive fire at a apartment complex on Fidelity Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-rips-through-carrboro-apartment-complex-unclear-if-anyone-was-hurt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-rips-through-carrboro-apartment-complex-unclear-if-anyone-was-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire rips through Carrboro apartment complex; one person killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the scene of what appeared to be a massive fire at a apartment complex on Fidelity Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-rips-through-carrboro-apartment-complex-one-person-killed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-rips-through-carrboro-apartment-complex-one-person-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[53-year-old man killed in massive Carrboro apartment fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Carrboro on Tuesday identified a man killed in an apartment fire as Thomas Owens Jr., 53.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/53-year-old-man-killed-in-massive-carrboro-apartment-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/53-year-old-man-killed-in-massive-carrboro-apartment-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: Greg Biffle's home broken into by friends weeks after family died in plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators believe someone targeted NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home in a burglary weeks after his family was killed in a plane crash in December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-greg-biffles-home-broken-into-by-friends-weeks-after-family-died-in-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-greg-biffles-home-broken-into-by-friends-weeks-after-family-died-in-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Time to act is now’: Incoming Wake DA seeks funding for more prosecutors to tackle case backlog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming District Attorney Wiley Nickel is requesting a $603,000 budget appropriation to hire additional staff, citing an understaffing crisis where Wake County prosecutors handle a much larger caseload compared to their Mecklenburg County peers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/time-to-act-is-now-incoming-wake-da-seeks-funding-for-more-prosecutors-to-tackle-case-backlog/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/time-to-act-is-now-incoming-wake-da-seeks-funding-for-more-prosecutors-to-tackle-case-backlog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with threatening to harm President Trump remains in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Swain faces charges at both the state and federal levels after he was arrested at the Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Apex last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-threatening-to-harm-president-trump-remains-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-threatening-to-harm-president-trump-remains-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for low-cost flying at RDU after Spirit's collapse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit Airlines is the latest ultra-low-cost airline to change operations at RDU. WRAL asked every low-cost and ultra-low-cost airline at RDU how Spirit's ending could impact current offerings and airfares at the airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/whats-next-for-low-cost-flying-at-rdu-after-spirits-collapse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/whats-next-for-low-cost-flying-at-rdu-after-spirits-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Harnett detention officers accused of assault, using pepper spray on inmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Harnett County detention officers were fired and face criminal charges after an internal and SBI investigation into the alleged mistreatment of an inmate in late 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3-harnett-detention-officers-accused-of-assault-using-pepper-spray-on-inmate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/3-harnett-detention-officers-accused-of-assault-using-pepper-spray-on-inmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumpster fire underscores risks of lithium-ion batteries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County officials are warning about the dangers of improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries after a Dyson vacuum cleaner sparked a dumpster fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dumpster-fire-underscores-risks-of-lithium-ion-batteries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dumpster-fire-underscores-risks-of-lithium-ion-batteries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumpster blaze a reminder of the fire risks of lithium-ion batteries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County officials are warning about the dangers of improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries after a Dyson vacuum cleaner sparked a dumpster fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dumpster-blaze-a-reminder-of-the-fire-risks-of-lithium-ion-batteries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dumpster-blaze-a-reminder-of-the-fire-risks-of-lithium-ion-batteries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two city employees seek to be removed from Hailey Brooks family's wrongful death lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two city employees are asking to be removed from a wrongful death lawsuit from the family of an 11-year-old girl killed during the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-city-employees-seek-to-be-removed-from-hailey-brooks-familys-wrongful-death-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-city-employees-seek-to-be-removed-from-hailey-brooks-familys-wrongful-death-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Low water causes issues for White Lake; festival cancels ski show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low water levels at White Lake raises safety concern, annual festival cancels ski show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/low-water-causes-issues-for-white-lake-festival-cancels-ski-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/low-water-causes-issues-for-white-lake-festival-cancels-ski-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JetBlue returns to Charlotte Airport to offer rescue fares for Spirit customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[JetBlue offers $99 flights for Spirit customers with immediate travel plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jetblue-returns-to-charlotte-airport-to-offer-rescue-fares-for-spirit-customers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jetblue-returns-to-charlotte-airport-to-offer-rescue-fares-for-spirit-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor burning: What is and isn't allowed in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even when we're not in a burn ban, some outdoor burning (or open burning) is prohibited in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outdoor-burning-what-is-and-isnt-allowed-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outdoor-burning-what-is-and-isnt-allowed-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC burn ban ends in 81 counties: What is and isn't allowed with outdoor burning in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even when we're not in a burn ban, some outdoor burning (or open burning) is prohibited in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-burn-ban-ends-in-81-counties-what-is-and-isnt-allowed-with-outdoor-burning-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-burn-ban-ends-in-81-counties-what-is-and-isnt-allowed-with-outdoor-burning-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person stabbed at Amazon facility near RTP, employees return to building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was stabbed Monday at an Amazon facility near RTP. According to Durham police, the scene has cleared and all employees have returned to the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-stabbed-at-amazon-facility-near-rtp-employees-return-to-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-stabbed-at-amazon-facility-near-rtp-employees-return-to-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police respond to stabbing call at Amazon facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are at the scene of a reported stabbing at an Amazon facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-stabbing-call-at-amazon-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-stabbing-call-at-amazon-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Amazon employees head back inside building after stabbing call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are at the scene of a reported stabbing at an Amazon facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-amazon-employees-head-back-inside-building-after-stabbing-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-amazon-employees-head-back-inside-building-after-stabbing-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash shuts down S. Saunders Street in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police on Monday are investigating a serious crash that closed S. Saunders Street near downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-shuts-down-s-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-shuts-down-s-saunders-street-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash south of downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian was killed Monday in a crash on S. Saunders Street near downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-south-of-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-south-of-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash on S. Saunders Street south of downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian was killed Monday in a crash on S. Saunders Street near downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-s-saunders-street-south-of-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-on-s-saunders-street-south-of-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed in fiery crash on I-85 ramp to I-885 in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash shut down an Interstate 885 southbound ramp off I-85 in Durham early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-i-85-ramp-to-i-885-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-i-85-ramp-to-i-885-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least one person killed in fiery crash on I-85 ramp to I-885 in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash shut down an Interstate 885 southbound ramp off I-85 in Durham early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-person-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-i-85-ramp-to-i-885-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-person-killed-in-fiery-crash-on-i-85-ramp-to-i-885-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least one person killed in fiery crash along I-85 in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash shut down a major stretch of Interstate 85 in Durham early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-person-killed-in-fiery-crash-along-i-85-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-person-killed-in-fiery-crash-along-i-85-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State police searching for man they say sexually assaulted student at campus dorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to campus authorities, the assault happened on Saturday at the E.S. King Village, an on-campus apartment community for non-freshman students and students with families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-police-searching-for-man-they-say-sexually-assaulted-student-at-campus-dorm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-police-searching-for-man-they-say-sexually-assaulted-student-at-campus-dorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State police searching for man they say sexually assaulted student at campus apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to campus authorities, the assault happened on Saturday at the E.S. King Village, an on-campus apartment community for non-freshman students and students with families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-police-searching-for-man-they-say-sexually-assaulted-student-at-campus-apartment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-police-searching-for-man-they-say-sexually-assaulted-student-at-campus-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people hospitalized in shooting off Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers were called to a report of shots fired around 6:58 p.m. on Rock Quarry Road. When they arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-hospitalized-in-shooting-off-rock-quarry-road-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-hospitalized-in-shooting-off-rock-quarry-road-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Woman stabbed, sent to Durham hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to a reported stabbing around 2:38 p.m. on Liberty Street. At the scene, they found a woman who had been stabbed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-woman-stabbed-sent-to-durham-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-woman-stabbed-sent-to-durham-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck carrying horses involved in head-on crash in Johnston County; troopers say two people hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Highway Patrol, a minivan and a pickup truck towing a trailer with two horses collided on NC-42 and NC-222 in Kenly. The crash left the truck carrying the horses pinned between two large trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-carrying-horses-involved-in-head-on-crash-in-johnston-county-troopers-say-two-people-hurt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-carrying-horses-involved-in-head-on-crash-in-johnston-county-troopers-say-two-people-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck carrying horses involved in head-on crash in Johnston County; troopers say three people hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Highway Patrol, a minivan and a pickup truck towing a trailer with two horses collided on NC-42 and NC-222 in Kenly. The crash left the truck carrying the horses pinned between two large trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-carrying-horses-involved-in-head-on-crash-in-johnston-county-troopers-say-three-people-hurt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-carrying-horses-involved-in-head-on-crash-in-johnston-county-troopers-say-three-people-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen killed, another seriously injured in Sampson County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said Aiden Lee Reams, 18, and his 17-year-old passenger, Carson Fairclot,h were driving down Airport Road at a high speed. The car ran off the road, causing Reams to lose control and crash into a tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-killed-another-seriously-injured-in-sampson-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-killed-another-seriously-injured-in-sampson-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State officials urge North Carolinians to start preparing for hurricane season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Josh Stein told residents that Hurricane Helene, which was at tropical storm strength when it reached North Carolina, should be a reminder for residents to stay prepared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-officials-urge-north-carolinians-to-start-preparing-for-hurricane-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-officials-urge-north-carolinians-to-start-preparing-for-hurricane-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State auditor calls for delay on vote for Atrium to take control of WakeMed]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Auditor Dave Boliek on Sunday publicly called for a delay to Monday's planned vote with the Wake County Board of Commissioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-auditor-calls-for-delay-on-vote-for-atrium-to-take-control-of-wakemed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-auditor-calls-for-delay-on-vote-for-atrium-to-take-control-of-wakemed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atrium-WakeMed vote delayed after concerns raised by state auditor and others, treasurer says]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Auditor Dave Boliek on Sunday publicly called for a delay to Monday's planned vote with the Wake County Board of Commissioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/atrium-wakemed-vote-delayed-after-concerns-raised-by-state-auditor-and-others-treasurer-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/atrium-wakemed-vote-delayed-after-concerns-raised-by-state-auditor-and-others-treasurer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painted Tree Boutiques vendors host sale at Raleigh warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Painted Tree Boutiques vendors will have a chance to sell their items after the Cary marketplace closed abruptly last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/painted-tree-boutiques-vendors-host-sale-at-raleigh-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/painted-tree-boutiques-vendors-host-sale-at-raleigh-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painted Tree Boutiques vendors host final sale at Raleigh warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Painted Tree Boutiques vendors will have a chance to sell their items after the Cary marketplace closed abruptly last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/painted-tree-boutiques-vendors-host-final-sale-at-raleigh-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/painted-tree-boutiques-vendors-host-final-sale-at-raleigh-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested in overnight shooting on Hadley Street in Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is working to learn more about a busy scene in Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-in-overnight-shooting-on-hadley-street-in-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-in-overnight-shooting-on-hadley-street-in-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after house-parties led to shooting in Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said they responded to reports of a shooting around 3:30 a.m. Parties were happening at two homes on the street, and police said an argument had escalated between party-goers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-after-house-parties-led-to-shooting-in-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-after-house-parties-led-to-shooting-in-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after house-parties lead to shooting in Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said they responded to reports of a shooting around 3:30 a.m. Parties were happening at two homes on the street, and police said an argument had escalated between party-goers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-after-house-parties-lead-to-shooting-in-wilson/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-after-house-parties-lead-to-shooting-in-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy police investigation underway in Wilson neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is working to learn more about a busy scene in Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/busy-police-investigation-underway-in-wilson-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/busy-police-investigation-underway-in-wilson-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Two people dead in shooting at Morrisville home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morrisville police said someone fired shots on Saturday in a neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-people-dead-in-shooting-at-morrisville-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-people-dead-in-shooting-at-morrisville-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Two people dead in murder-suicide at Morrisville home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morrisville police said someone fired shots on Saturday in a neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-people-dead-in-murder-suicide-at-morrisville-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-people-dead-in-murder-suicide-at-morrisville-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate report of shots fired in Morrisville neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morrisville police said someone fired shots on Saturday in a neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigate-report-of-shots-fired-in-morrisville-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigate-report-of-shots-fired-in-morrisville-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police respond to Garner neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police investigation is underway Sunday morning in a Garner neighborhood off Benson Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-respond-to-garner-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-respond-to-garner-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed during fight in Garner neighborhood, person in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was stabbed Sunday morning during a fight in a Garner neighborhood off Benson Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-during-fight-in-garner-neighborhood-person-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-during-fight-in-garner-neighborhood-person-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in Garner neighborhood stabbing, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect faces charges after a man was stabbed Sunday morning during a fight in a Garner neighborhood off Benson Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-garner-neighborhood-stabbing-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-garner-neighborhood-stabbing-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina burn ban lifted for 81 counties, including Wake and Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A statewide burn ban was lifted for dozens of counties on Sunday, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-burn-ban-lifted-for-81-counties-including-wake-and-durham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-burn-ban-lifted-for-81-counties-including-wake-and-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn ban to be lifted for several counties, including Wake and Durham, on Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Forestry Service said 81 counties, including Durham and Wake counties, were taken off the open burn ban because of recent rainfall across North Carolina. The initial ban went into effect on March 28 due to intense drought conditions across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burn-ban-to-be-lifted-for-several-counties-including-wake-and-durham-on-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burn-ban-to-be-lifted-for-several-counties-including-wake-and-durham-on-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow advocates for dental board reform after husband’s death during routine procedure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shital Patel told WECT in Wilmington she has been trying to pass a law surrounding sedation procedures at dental offices but claims she has been blocked by the state dental board at every turn. Now she is advocating for a new bill that would change the state dental board itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/widow-advocates-for-dental-board-reform-after-husbands-death-during-routine-procedure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/widow-advocates-for-dental-board-reform-after-husbands-death-during-routine-procedure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court asked to restore access to abortion pill by mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON &mdash; A manufacturer of the abortion pill mifepristone asked the Supreme Court on Saturday to immediately restore full access to the medication, putting the contentious issue of abortion back before the justices in an election year. The request came after a lower court on Friday temporaril...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/supreme-court-asked-to-restore-access-to-abortion-pill-by-mail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/supreme-court-asked-to-restore-access-to-abortion-pill-by-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public memorial service held for former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public memorial service is set for Saturday in Greensboro to honor the life of a former Miss North Carolina who recently died of cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-memorial-service-held-for-former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-memorial-service-held-for-former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public memorial service for Carrie Everett, former Miss North Carolina, set for Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public memorial service is set for Saturday in Greensboro to honor the life of a former Miss North Carolina who recently died of cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-memorial-service-for-carrie-everett-former-miss-north-carolina-set-for-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-memorial-service-for-carrie-everett-former-miss-north-carolina-set-for-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges expected in deadly Iredell County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators believe speed may have been a factor in the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-expected-in-deadly-iredell-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-expected-in-deadly-iredell-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Triangle graduation guide: Commencement details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the 2026 graduation season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-triangle-graduation-guide-commencement-details/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-triangle-graduation-guide-commencement-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man faces 16 charges after chase; drugs and weapons found in car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Tyson, 35 faces 16 charges after police chase. Drugs and guns were found in his car. He is being held without bond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-faces-16-charges-after-chase-drugs-and-weapons-found-in-car/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-faces-16-charges-after-chase-drugs-and-weapons-found-in-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[70-year-old Hertford County woman dances across the stage at graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[70-year-old, Blannie Ward received her high school diploma she danced across the stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/70-year-old-hertford-county-woman-dances-across-the-stage-at-graduation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/70-year-old-hertford-county-woman-dances-across-the-stage-at-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large outside fire in Raleigh off Garner Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Fire Department responded to a large outside fire around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outside-fire-in-raleigh-off-garner-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outside-fire-in-raleigh-off-garner-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large outside fire at recycling plant off Garner Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Fire Department responded to a large outside fire around 2 a.m. Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outside-fire-at-recycling-plant-off-garner-road/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outside-fire-at-recycling-plant-off-garner-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire burning for several hours at Raleigh construction landfill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the scene around 3:35 p.m. and saw a large pile of mulch on fire at Liberty Waste Solutions on Gresham Lake Road near Capital Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-burning-for-several-hours-at-raleigh-construction-landfill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-burning-for-several-hours-at-raleigh-construction-landfill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff's office: Woman shot, seeks help inside Durham convenience store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman with a gunshot wound walked into a convenience store on East Club Boulevard in Durham and asked an employee to call 911 Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-office-woman-shot-seeks-help-inside-durham-convenience-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriffs-office-woman-shot-seeks-help-inside-durham-convenience-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economist fears fuel prices to remain elevated for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina State University economist Rob Handfield warns that gas prices could remain high through 2026 and beyond due to damaged oil infrastructure and ongoing global conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/economist-fears-fuel-prices-to-remain-elevated-for-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/economist-fears-fuel-prices-to-remain-elevated-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The developer behind North Hills, Smoky Hollow could bring nearly 500 new homes to Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kane Realty wants to start construction next year. However, the Cary Town Council still has to approve each project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-developer-behind-north-hills-smoky-hollow-could-bring-nearly-500-new-homes-to-cary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-developer-behind-north-hills-smoky-hollow-could-bring-nearly-500-new-homes-to-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overturned septic truck closes I-40 entrance ramp from I-540]]></title><description><![CDATA[A septic truck overturned on an entrance ramp on Friday afternoon, blocking traffic on I-40 and I-540.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overturned-septic-truck-closes-i-40-entrance-ramp-from-i-540/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/overturned-septic-truck-closes-i-40-entrance-ramp-from-i-540/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope Mills man charged with murder of 16-year-old girl in Instagram-arranged drug deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hope Mills police arrested Julius Smith and charged him with the murder of 16-year-old Khamari Harrison, who was shot during an attempted drug transaction arranged over Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hope-mills-man-charged-with-murder-of-16-year-old-girl-in-instagram-arranged-drug-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hope-mills-man-charged-with-murder-of-16-year-old-girl-in-instagram-arranged-drug-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed NC bill targets data center costs, power demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed North Carolina bill would require data centers to cover more of their energy costs and generate some of their own clean power, following growing backlash to their rapid expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/proposed-nc-bill-targets-data-center-costs-power-demand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/proposed-nc-bill-targets-data-center-costs-power-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary police: SUV hit bike pulling trailer with child inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary police responded to a crash Friday involving a bicycle pulling a trailer with a child inside.It happened on Kildaire Farm Road and Glen Echo Lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-police-suv-hit-bike-pulling-trailer-with-child-inside/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-police-suv-hit-bike-pulling-trailer-with-child-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett remembered for her 'love and light' before public memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorial services for Everett will be held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at World Victory Church in Greensboro. Her family says all are welcome to celebrate her life and legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett-remembered-for-her-love-and-light-before-public-memorial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett-remembered-for-her-love-and-light-before-public-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Hall finds a home on and off the ice with the Carolina Hurricanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Hall was part of the three-team blockbuster trade that brought Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes.While it wasn't the right place for Rantanen, Hall was a perfect fit.Over a year later Hall is thriving and building a home on and off the ice in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/taylor-hall-finds-a-home-on-and-off-the-ice-with-the-carolina-hurricanes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/taylor-hall-finds-a-home-on-and-off-the-ice-with-the-carolina-hurricanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Meteorologist: What makes coastal lows so difficult to track?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An area of low pressure is expected to develop just offshore this weekend along a front. Just small changes, though, with the track of that low pressure system will mean changes with how much rain parts of our area see. Let's look at what possible paths we could see and what that means for us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-what-makes-coastal-lows-so-difficult-to-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-what-makes-coastal-lows-so-difficult-to-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed by train in Pinehurst, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Village of Pinehurst, the accident happened around 8:25 p.m. near Morganton Road at NC Highway 5. Police officers said the person died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-by-train-in-pinehurst-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-by-train-in-pinehurst-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrongful death lawsuits filed against Greg Biffle's estate after fatal plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The estate of a father and son killed in the plane crash that also killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is filing lawsuits against Biffle's estate, claiming Biffle did not properly maintain the aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrongful-death-lawsuits-filed-against-greg-biffles-estate-after-fatal-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrongful-death-lawsuits-filed-against-greg-biffles-estate-after-fatal-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: Witnesses say NC trooper shot off-duty Cumberland County sheriff's captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to search warrants obtained by WRAL, deputies said they found Tara Lynn Whitman performing CPR on Captain Adam Bean, who had been shot by Nekime Matu Oxendine, an off-duty state trooper who was at Whitman's home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-witnesses-say-nc-trooper-shot-off-duty-cumberland-county-sheriffs-captain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-witnesses-say-nc-trooper-shot-off-duty-cumberland-county-sheriffs-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials urge safe gun storage after school firearm incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[In two separate incidents, parents in our area were arrested this week after investigators say their children brought a gun to school. In both cases, the students' mother was charged with improperly storing a firearm, a misdemeanor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-urge-safe-gun-storage-after-school-firearm-incidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-urge-safe-gun-storage-after-school-firearm-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham prepares for tourism boom during first-ever Garmin marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham officials expect the race to bring a significant impact on the city's economy. According to the Durham Sports Commission, Durham hosts more and more large sporting events. In FY25, sports tourism had a $14.2 million total economic impact, with 48 events drawing more than 93,000 spectators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-prepares-for-tourism-boom-during-first-ever-garmin-marathon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-prepares-for-tourism-boom-during-first-ever-garmin-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School bus crash injures driver, students in Goldsboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bus driver and six students on a school bus were injured Thursday when the bus hit a bridge at Carolina and Vine streets in Goldsboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/school-bus-crash-injures-driver-students-in-goldsboro/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/school-bus-crash-injures-driver-students-in-goldsboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School bus crash injures driver in Goldsboro, students released from hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bus driver and six students on a school bus were injured Thursday when the bus hit a bridge at Carolina and Vine streets in Goldsboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/school-bus-crash-injures-driver-in-goldsboro-students-released-from-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/school-bus-crash-injures-driver-in-goldsboro-students-released-from-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mom says man accused of threatening Trump is Army vet with PTSD, mental health problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Swain appeared in Wake County court on Thursday afternoon, a day after he was arrested for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mom-says-man-accused-of-threatening-trump-is-army-vet-with-ptsd-mental-health-problems/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mom-says-man-accused-of-threatening-trump-is-army-vet-with-ptsd-mental-health-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of threatening Trump will appear in federal court Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Swain will appear in federal court on Monday after being accused of threating the President's life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-threatening-trump-will-appear-in-federal-court-monday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-threatening-trump-will-appear-in-federal-court-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are in a crisis:' Teen shootings raise concerns about youth violence in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent shootings and violent incidents involving teenagers across Raleigh are raising urgent concerns about youth violence and effectiveness of prevention efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-are-in-a-crisis-teen-shootings-raise-concerns-about-youth-violence-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-are-in-a-crisis-teen-shootings-raise-concerns-about-youth-violence-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former FBI director's next court appearance: May 11 in Greenville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next court appearance for former FBI Director James Comey, charged with making a threat against the president, will take place in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-fbi-directors-next-court-appearance-may-11-in-greenville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-fbi-directors-next-court-appearance-may-11-in-greenville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedingham civil suit: Families say security company is witholding evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The families of victims of Raleigh's mass shooting allege that a private security company hired to patrol in the Hedingham neighborhood is witholding evidence that would help in their lawsuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hedingham-civil-suit-families-say-security-company-is-witholding-evidence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hedingham-civil-suit-families-say-security-company-is-witholding-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court docs: Man did wheelies, sped away from Cary officer after street takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing felony charges for his alleged role in a street takeover in Cary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-docs-man-did-wheelies-sped-away-from-cary-officer-after-street-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-docs-man-did-wheelies-sped-away-from-cary-officer-after-street-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities requests court order WakeMed to turn over videos from officer shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A joint motion from prosecutors and defense attorneys filed Wednesday seeks a court order to get WakeMed to release video from the day officer Roger Smith was shot and killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/authorities-requests-court-order-wakemed-to-turn-over-videos-from-officer-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/authorities-requests-court-order-wakemed-to-turn-over-videos-from-officer-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities request court order WakeMed to turn over videos from officer shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A joint motion from prosecutors and defense attorneys filed Wednesday seeks a court order to get WakeMed to release video from the day officer Roger Smith was shot and killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/authorities-request-court-order-wakemed-to-turn-over-videos-from-officer-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/authorities-request-court-order-wakemed-to-turn-over-videos-from-officer-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSA PreCheck discount offered in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travelers ages 30 years and younger can get a TSA PreCheck discount in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tsa-precheck-discount-offered-in-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tsa-precheck-discount-offered-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Novartis pharmaceuticals will expand in NC with Morrisville facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novartis Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced plans to build a facility in Morrisville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/novartis-pharmaceuticals-will-expand-in-nc-with-morrisville-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/novartis-pharmaceuticals-will-expand-in-nc-with-morrisville-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found with missing girl in Ocean Isle Beach faces kidnapping and rape charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A girl missing from Connecticut was found with a North Carolina man in Ocean Isle Beach, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office. The man is facing charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-with-missing-girl-in-ocean-isle-beach-faces-kidnapping-and-rape-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-with-missing-girl-in-ocean-isle-beach-faces-kidnapping-and-rape-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Hills tenants want special tax to update Cary's oldest mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[As questions linger about the next steps for Cary&rsquo;s oldest mall, South Hills property owners are requesting an additional property tax to help pay for the mall&rsquo;s revitalization and additional services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-hills-tenants-want-special-tax-to-update-carys-oldest-mall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-hills-tenants-want-special-tax-to-update-carys-oldest-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Hills future: Cary considers additional property tax for revitalization of Cary's oldest mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[As questions linger about the next steps for Cary&rsquo;s oldest mall, South Hills property owners are requesting an additional property tax to help pay for the mall&rsquo;s revitalization and additional services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-hills-future-cary-considers-additional-property-tax-for-revitalization-of-carys-oldest-mall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/south-hills-future-cary-considers-additional-property-tax-for-revitalization-of-carys-oldest-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of South Hills: Cary considers additional property tax for revitalizing Cary's oldest mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[As questions linger about the next steps for Cary&rsquo;s oldest mall, South Hills property owners are requesting an additional property tax to help pay for the mall&rsquo;s revitalization and additional services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/future-of-south-hills-cary-considers-additional-property-tax-for-revitalizing-carys-oldest-mall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/future-of-south-hills-cary-considers-additional-property-tax-for-revitalizing-carys-oldest-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees fall in overnight storms, causing hundreds to lose power in Orange County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews on Thursday are working to restore power for hundreds of customers in Orange County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trees-fall-in-overnight-storms-causing-hundreds-to-lose-power-in-orange-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trees-fall-in-overnight-storms-causing-hundreds-to-lose-power-in-orange-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: One person stabbed, another detained in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers said the stabbing happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday to reports of a stabbing on Shadowland Crossing in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-one-person-stabbed-another-detained-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-one-person-stabbed-another-detained-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after stabbing in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh man will appear in court on Thursday after a late-night stabbing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-stabbing-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-stabbing-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bill would bar fertility doctors from using own sperm, let victims sue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill was filed in the General Assembly on Wednesday to ban unwanted insemination and give offspring the chance to sue. It comes as more than 20 people in North Carolina found out their biological father was actually their mother&rsquo;s fertility doctor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-bill-would-bar-fertility-doctors-from-using-own-sperm-let-victims-sue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-bill-would-bar-fertility-doctors-from-using-own-sperm-let-victims-sue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public memorial service for former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett to be held in Greensboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[The public is invited to honor a former Miss North Carolina who died of stomach cancer in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-memorial-service-for-former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett-to-be-held-in-greensboro/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/public-memorial-service-for-former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett-to-be-held-in-greensboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County mother charged after loaded gun was found in her 10-year-old son's bookbag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies arrested Malasia Brianna Coleman on Wednesday after a loaded handgun was found in her 10-year-old son's bookbag on a school bus. Officials said the boy did not know the gun was in his bag, and he had &ldquo;no malice or ill intent&rdquo; in bringing the gun to school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-mother-charged-after-loaded-gun-was-found-in-her-10-year-old-sons-bookbag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-mother-charged-after-loaded-gun-was-found-in-her-10-year-old-sons-bookbag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville police identify woman stabbed to death, man in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers said Nadine Seeney Dove, 63, died after she was stabbed to death overnight Wednesday in Fayetteville. Police arrested Orlando Pone, 53, in connection with her death. He is facing a first-degree murder charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-identify-woman-stabbed-to-death-man-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-identify-woman-stabbed-to-death-man-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Pines Police searching for armed man who fled traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Pines Police Department asked the public for help to find a man wanted on charges that include assault on a law enforcement officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/southern-pines-police-searching-for-armed-man-who-fled-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/southern-pines-police-searching-for-armed-man-who-fled-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with making threats at Apex car wash against President Trump set to appear in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Apex police said Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Lake Pine Drive was evacuated on Wednesday after a man was accused of making violent political threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-making-threats-at-apex-car-wash-against-president-trump-set-to-appear-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-making-threats-at-apex-car-wash-against-president-trump-set-to-appear-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of making threats at Apex car wash against President Trump in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Apex police said Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Lake Pine Drive was evacuated on Wednesday after a man was accused of making violent political threats. The man has been taken into custody, and there is no active threat to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-making-threats-at-apex-car-wash-against-president-trump-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-making-threats-at-apex-car-wash-against-president-trump-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex car wash evacuated after person accused of making violent political threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Apex police said Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Lake Pine Drive was evacuated on Wednesday after a person was accused of making violent political threats. The person has been taken into custody, and there is no active threat to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-person-accused-of-making-violent-political-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-person-accused-of-making-violent-political-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex car wash evacuated after person accused of making public threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Apex police said Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Lake Pine Drive was evacuated on Wednesday after a person was accused of making public threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-person-accused-of-making-public-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-person-accused-of-making-public-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex car wash evacuated after a man accused of making violent threats against President Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Apex police said Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Lake Pine Drive was evacuated on Wednesday after a man was accused of making violent political threats. The man has been taken into custody, and there is no active threat to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-a-man-accused-of-making-violent-threats-against-president-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-a-man-accused-of-making-violent-threats-against-president-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex car wash evacuated after a man accused of making violent political threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a post on Facebook, Apex police said Tidal Wave Auto Spa on Lake Pine Drive was evacuated on Wednesday after a man was accused of making violent political threats. The man has been taken into custody, and there is no active threat to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-a-man-accused-of-making-violent-political-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-car-wash-evacuated-after-a-man-accused-of-making-violent-political-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary police search for two people suspected of breaking into cars near Amazon delivery station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cary Police Department is asking for the public&rsquo;s help identifying two people suspected in a series of car break-ins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-police-search-for-two-people-suspected-of-breaking-into-cars-near-amazon-delivery-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-police-search-for-two-people-suspected-of-breaking-into-cars-near-amazon-delivery-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We want our voices to be heard': Some in Vance County push back on data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data centers have become a topic of discussion among local municipalities in North Carolina. Vance County is now at the center of the controversy and why residents are pushing back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-want-our-voices-to-be-heard-some-in-vance-county-push-back-on-data-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-want-our-voices-to-be-heard-some-in-vance-county-push-back-on-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Waste and Recycling Reminder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Waste and Recycling facility urges the community to refrain from throwing away electronics in the garbage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-waste-and-recycling-reminder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-waste-and-recycling-reminder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burning Dyson vacuum sparks safety warning from Wake County waste leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Waste and Recycling facility urges the community to refrain from throwing away electronics in the garbage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burning-dyson-vacuum-sparks-safety-warning-from-wake-county-waste-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burning-dyson-vacuum-sparks-safety-warning-from-wake-county-waste-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State study finds PFAS in sewage sludge spread on NC farmland, with no limits in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state study found PFAS in sewage sludge, soil and water across North Carolina. Despite widespread use on farmland, there are no limits or required testing for the chemicals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-study-finds-pfas-in-sewage-sludge-spread-on-nc-farmland-with-no-limits-in-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-study-finds-pfas-in-sewage-sludge-spread-on-nc-farmland-with-no-limits-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh mass shooter's civil trial could be pushed to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The civil lawsuit names Austin Thompson, his parents, the Hedingham HOA and the security company. The families of those whom Thompson shot are claiming that those entities failed to prevent the attack that left five dead and two wounded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mass-shooters-civil-trial-could-be-pushed-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-mass-shooters-civil-trial-could-be-pushed-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enloe High School student facing secret peeping charge after on-campus arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old student at Enloe High School was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor this week after an alleged secret peeping incident on school grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/enloe-high-school-student-facing-secret-peeping-charge-after-on-campus-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/enloe-high-school-student-facing-secret-peeping-charge-after-on-campus-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enloe High School student facing secret peeping charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old student at Enloe High School was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor this week after an alleged secret peeping incident on school grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/enloe-high-school-student-facing-secret-peeping-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/enloe-high-school-student-facing-secret-peeping-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with peeping, exposing himself at Wake County Kohl's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Izael Cruz is facing felony secret peeping and indecent exposure charges for an incident at a Wake County Kohls earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-peeping-exposing-himself-at-wake-county-kohls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-peeping-exposing-himself-at-wake-county-kohls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with peeping, exposing himself at Apex Kohl's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Izael Cruz is facing felony secret peeping, sexual battery and indecent exposure charges for an incident at a Kohl's in Apex earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-peeping-exposing-himself-at-apex-kohls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-peeping-exposing-himself-at-apex-kohls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, EMS respond to Durham gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers and medics were seen at a Han-Dee Hugo's along Miami Boulevard around 12 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-ems-respond-to-durham-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-ems-respond-to-durham-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge: Durham man dragged Cary police officers who reached into his car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Charles Awkward faces a total of seven charges, including two counts of assaulting a government official with a deadly weapon, felony possession of cocaine, misdemeanor resisting a public officer and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charge-durham-man-dragged-cary-police-officers-who-reached-into-his-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charge-durham-man-dragged-cary-police-officers-who-reached-into-his-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare severe weather lull in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina is experiencing an unusually quiet start to spring, marked by very dry conditions and a striking lack of severe weather activity. So far in April, the state has recorded just three storm damage reports. That's the lowest total for the month since 1994]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rare-severe-weather-lull-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rare-severe-weather-lull-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer storms: Why we are in a rare severe weather lull in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina is experiencing an unusually quiet start to spring, marked by very dry conditions and a striking lack of severe weather activity. So far in April, the state has recorded just three storm damage reports. That's the lowest total for the month since 1994]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fewer-storms-why-we-are-in-a-rare-severe-weather-lull-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fewer-storms-why-we-are-in-a-rare-severe-weather-lull-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found stabbed to death in Fayetteville home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville police said reports of a suspicious person along Ruby Road led to the discovery of a woman stabbed to death about a mile away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-to-death-in-fayetteville-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-to-death-in-fayetteville-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found stabbed in Fayetteville home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville police said reports of a suspicious person along Ruby Road led to the discovery of a woman stabbed to death about a mile away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-in-fayetteville-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-stabbed-in-fayetteville-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder after woman found stabbed in Fayetteville home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged with first-degree murder after a woman was found stabbed to death in her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-found-stabbed-in-fayetteville-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-after-woman-found-stabbed-in-fayetteville-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance residents expected to raise concerns about new data center at governor's listening session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Vance County on Wednesday will have a chance to share their concerns about a new data center planned for the area at a rural listening session hosted by Gov. Josh Stein's office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-residents-expected-to-raise-concerns-about-new-data-center-at-governors-listening-session/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-residents-expected-to-raise-concerns-about-new-data-center-at-governors-listening-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance County residents against new data center development to express concerns Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Vance County on Wednesday will have a chance to share their opinions on a new data center development planned for the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-county-residents-against-new-data-center-development-to-express-concerns-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-county-residents-against-new-data-center-development-to-express-concerns-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fires sparked by farm equipment raises concerns amid dry conditions in central NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fires in Cumberland County and Broadway were both sparked by farm equipment, highlighting a growing risk as dry conditions turn fields into tinderboxes. Experts warn that even routine work can quickly ignite dangerous fires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fires-sparked-by-farm-equipment-raises-concerns-amid-dry-conditions-in-central-nc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fires-sparked-by-farm-equipment-raises-concerns-amid-dry-conditions-in-central-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three registered sex offenders arrested near kid zone at Fayetteville Dogwood Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County deputies utilized satellite-based monitoring to arrest three registered sex offenders found within 300 feet of the kid zone at the annual Dogwood Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-registered-sex-offenders-arrested-near-kid-zone-at-fayetteville-dogwood-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-registered-sex-offenders-arrested-near-kid-zone-at-fayetteville-dogwood-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought to have trickle-down effect on North Carolina's burrowing bees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drought is impacting native bees' ability to burrow beneath the ground. This could impact some things you get from local farms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drought-to-have-trickle-down-effect-on-north-carolinas-burrowing-bees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drought-to-have-trickle-down-effect-on-north-carolinas-burrowing-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge sets $20K bond for Wake County student accused of filming up teachers' skirts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County judge set bond at $20,000 for the Wake County student accused of filming up his teachers' skirts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-sets-20k-bond-for-wake-county-student-accused-of-filming-up-teachers-skirts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-sets-20k-bond-for-wake-county-student-accused-of-filming-up-teachers-skirts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With restrictions in place, Raleigh water customers have saved millions of gallons water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh water customers have saved about 5 million gallons of water a day since the start of water restrictions last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/with-restrictions-in-place-raleigh-water-customers-have-saved-millions-of-gallons-water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/with-restrictions-in-place-raleigh-water-customers-have-saved-millions-of-gallons-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen arrested after downtown Raleigh shooting on Glenwood Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers said a 14-year-old has been arrested after a shooting earlier this month on Glenwood Avenue. The teen faces several charges, including assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, going armed to the terror of the public and injury to personal property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-arrested-after-downtown-raleigh-shooting-on-glenwood-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-arrested-after-downtown-raleigh-shooting-on-glenwood-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park: Stray dogs have been aggressive toward parkgoers, animals along Blue Ridge Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Park Service rangers are trying to track down two stray dogs that have been aggressive at times toward people and animals on the Blue Ridge Parkway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/park-stray-dogs-have-been-aggressive-toward-parkgoers-animals-along-blue-ridge-parkway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/park-stray-dogs-have-been-aggressive-toward-parkgoers-animals-along-blue-ridge-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern growing for stray dogs abandoned on the Blue Ridge Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Park Service said last week that two stray dogs have left the Blue Ridge Parkway but the community begs to differ after recent sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/concern-growing-for-stray-dogs-abandoned-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/concern-growing-for-stray-dogs-abandoned-on-the-blue-ridge-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggressive dogs found roaming Blue Ridge Parkway prompts search, warning from park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Park Service said last week that two stray dogs have left the Blue Ridge Parkway but the community begs to differ after recent sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aggressive-dogs-found-roaming-blue-ridge-parkway-prompts-search-warning-from-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aggressive-dogs-found-roaming-blue-ridge-parkway-prompts-search-warning-from-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US 301 in Kenly closed after truck hits power pole]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. 301 in Kenly is closed in both directions after a truck hit a power pole, the Kenly Fire Department said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/us-301-in-kenly-closed-after-truck-hits-power-pole/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/us-301-in-kenly-closed-after-truck-hits-power-pole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC man charged with felony child abuse, warrants describe malnutrition, developmental delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with four counts of felony child abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-man-charged-with-felony-child-abuse-warrants-describe-malnutrition-developmental-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-man-charged-with-felony-child-abuse-warrants-describe-malnutrition-developmental-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2004 Garner murder case: Police seek tips as officer remains person of interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Davis was 16 years old when he was killed on Jan. 6, 2004. In 2007, investigators concluded that Davis was hit by a car and died from his injuries. Twenty-two years later, officials consider the case a homicide and are continuing to investigate all possible angles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2004-garner-murder-case-police-seek-tips-as-officer-remains-person-of-interest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2004-garner-murder-case-police-seek-tips-as-officer-remains-person-of-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unloaded gun taken from student at Fayetteville school; mother charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unloaded handgun was taken from a student at Lucile Souders Elementary School in Fayetteville on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unloaded-gun-taken-from-student-at-fayetteville-school-mother-charged/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unloaded-gun-taken-from-student-at-fayetteville-school-mother-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unloaded gun taken from student at Fayetteville elementary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unloaded handgun was taken from a student at Lucile Souders Elementary School in Fayetteville on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unloaded-gun-taken-from-student-at-fayetteville-elementary-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unloaded-gun-taken-from-student-at-fayetteville-elementary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Augustine's University files for Chapter 11, will not continue accreditation legal fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint Augustine&rsquo;s University has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to court documents filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saint-augustines-university-files-for-chapter-11-will-not-continue-accreditation-legal-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saint-augustines-university-files-for-chapter-11-will-not-continue-accreditation-legal-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Augustine's University files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, stops accreditation fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint Augustine&rsquo;s University has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to court documents filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saint-augustines-university-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-stops-accreditation-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saint-augustines-university-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-stops-accreditation-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saint Augustine's University files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saint Augustine&rsquo;s University has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to court documents in the Eastern District of North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saint-augustines-university-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/saint-augustines-university-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinehurst man accused of communicating threats at NC State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Archer Hoover, 24, is accused of threatening on social media his intent to shoot a victim at a public venue, according to the arrest warrant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pinehurst-man-accused-of-communicating-threats-at-nc-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pinehurst-man-accused-of-communicating-threats-at-nc-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbor describes dispute with man accused of communicating threats at NC State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Archer Hoover, 24, is accused of threatening to shoot a victim at a public venue, according to a warrant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/neighbor-describes-dispute-with-man-accused-of-communicating-threats-at-nc-state/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/neighbor-describes-dispute-with-man-accused-of-communicating-threats-at-nc-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of threatening to shoot Duke Energy CEO at NC State commencement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was taken into custody for allegedly threatening Duke Energy's CEO during a planned commencement speech at Carter-Finley Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-threatening-to-shoot-duke-energy-ceo-at-nc-state-commencement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-threatening-to-shoot-duke-energy-ceo-at-nc-state-commencement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of threatening Duke Energy CEO at NC State commencement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was taken into custody for allegedly threatening Duke Energy's CEO during a planned commencement speech at Carter-Finley Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-threatening-duke-energy-ceo-at-nc-state-commencement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-threatening-duke-energy-ceo-at-nc-state-commencement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews rescue driver trapped inside car that flipped near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was rescued Tuesday morning when his car overturned near Zebulon, according to the State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-rescue-driver-trapped-inside-car-that-flipped-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-rescue-driver-trapped-inside-car-that-flipped-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed to death along American Tobacco Trail in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was found critically injured Monday evening near the American Tobacco Trail has died, Durham police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-to-death-along-american-tobacco-trail-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-to-death-along-american-tobacco-trail-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed along American Tobacco Trail in Durham, investigation underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was found critically injured Monday evening near the American Tobacco Trail has died, Durham police said. A homicide investigation is underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-along-american-tobacco-trail-in-durham-investigation-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-along-american-tobacco-trail-in-durham-investigation-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found with critical injuries near American Tobacco Trail in Durham dies, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was found critically injured Monday evening near the American Tobacco Trail has died, Durham police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-with-critical-injuries-near-american-tobacco-trail-in-durham-dies-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-found-with-critical-injuries-near-american-tobacco-trail-in-durham-dies-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after being seriously injured in Durham; police say homicide investigation underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who was found critically injured in Durham Monday evening has died, Durham police said. Police responded around 6:30 p.m. to the 3000 block of Fayetteville Street near the American Tobacco Trail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-being-seriously-injured-in-durham-police-say-homicide-investigation-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-being-seriously-injured-in-durham-police-say-homicide-investigation-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into Hillsborough Street business for third time, raising safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car crashed into Carolina Kettle on Hillsborough Street overnight, the third hit-and-run at the business in less than a decade. The owner is now calling for safety changes, warning it could be only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-hillsborough-street-business-for-third-time-raising-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-hillsborough-street-business-for-third-time-raising-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son plead guilty in 2022 murder of 80-year-old Person County grandmother]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Person County Sheriff's Office, Roger Wilkerson and his son, Troy Wilkerson, pleaded guilty to the murder of Nancy Wilson. Roger Wilkerson will spend the rest of his life in prison for first-degree murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-and-son-plead-guilty-in-2022-murder-of-80-year-old-person-county-grandmother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/father-and-son-plead-guilty-in-2022-murder-of-80-year-old-person-county-grandmother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 juveniles detained at North Hills after NBA Youngboy documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven juveniles were detained and later released to their parents after reports of a large, disruptive crowd sparked a police response at the North Hills movie theater following an NBA Youngboy documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/7-juveniles-detained-at-north-hills-after-nba-youngboy-documentary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/7-juveniles-detained-at-north-hills-after-nba-youngboy-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville man hospitalized after I-40 rollover crash in Johnston County, state says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 69-year-old Fayetteville man was airlifted to Wake Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after his construction truck hit a guardrail on Monday and overturned into the Interstate 40 median.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-man-hospitalized-after-i-40-rollover-crash-in-johnston-county-state-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-man-hospitalized-after-i-40-rollover-crash-in-johnston-county-state-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New study raises heat island concerns as NC data center boom grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests AI data centers may create local heat islands. As North Carolina expands rapidly, communities are already debating impacts tied to growth, power and land use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-study-raises-heat-island-concerns-as-nc-data-center-boom-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-study-raises-heat-island-concerns-as-nc-data-center-boom-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security in the spotlight as North Carolina prepares to celebrate America 250]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers of America 250 events across North Carolina say security is a top priority as celebrations approach, citing recent political violence and threats against former President Donald Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/security-in-the-spotlight-as-north-carolina-prepares-to-celebrate-america-250/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/security-in-the-spotlight-as-north-carolina-prepares-to-celebrate-america-250/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotary Club adding to City of Oaks as America marks 250 years of independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rotary Club of Raleigh is planting 250 oak trees throughout the City of Oaks to celebrate 250 years of American independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rotary-club-adding-to-city-of-oaks-as-america-marks-250-years-of-independence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rotary-club-adding-to-city-of-oaks-as-america-marks-250-years-of-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Durham City Council member’s lawsuit moves forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit filed by former Durham City Council Member Monique Holsey-Hyman is moving forward after an opinion by a state appellate court. The judges unanimously ruled to dismiss the appeal that cited legislative immunity for the former City Council members named in the suit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-durham-city-council-members-lawsuit-moves-forward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-durham-city-council-members-lawsuit-moves-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman gets prison time, fine for embezzling SNAP benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shermeca McCray is accused of stealing $102,000 in government funds for her own personal benefit and use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-gets-prison-time-fine-for-embezzling-snap-benefits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-gets-prison-time-fine-for-embezzling-snap-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New millionaire: Cary man wins Fast Play jackpot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cary man won over $1.5 million on a Fast Play ticket in the North Carolina Education Lottery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-millionaire-cary-man-wins-fast-play-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-millionaire-cary-man-wins-fast-play-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project pause: Apex Salem Streetscape project halted]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited project hit a lull after electrical concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/project-pause-apex-salem-streetscape-project-halted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/project-pause-apex-salem-streetscape-project-halted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash County Sheriff looking for two men wanted in assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies say Elijah Rosser is wanted for kidnapping and Jacob Price is wanted for assault by strangulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriff-looking-for-two-men-wanted-in-assaults/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nash-county-sheriff-looking-for-two-men-wanted-in-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking claims about shooting in hotel hosting White House correspondents’ dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shots fired inside the hotel hosting the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Association dinner attended by President Donald Trump caused immediate confusion about the suspect and what transpired at the April 25 event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-claims-about-shooting-in-hotel-hosting-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-claims-about-shooting-in-hotel-hosting-white-house-correspondents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrants: Raleigh man used cellphone to record teacher under her skirt in classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh man arrested Monday faces charges of 14 counts of felony secret peeping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-raleigh-man-used-cellphone-to-record-teacher-under-her-skirt-in-classroom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-raleigh-man-used-cellphone-to-record-teacher-under-her-skirt-in-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrants: High school student use cell phone to record under teacher's skirt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh high school student was arrested Monday faces charges of 14 counts of felony secret peeping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-high-school-student-use-cell-phone-to-record-under-teachers-skirt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-high-school-student-use-cell-phone-to-record-under-teachers-skirt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield High Senior accused of using cell phone to record teacher under her skirt in classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh high school student was arrested Monday faces charges of 14 counts of felony secret peeping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakefield-high-senior-accused-of-using-cell-phone-to-record-teacher-under-her-skirt-in-classroom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakefield-high-senior-accused-of-using-cell-phone-to-record-teacher-under-her-skirt-in-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield High School senior used cell phone to record teacher under her skirt in classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh man arrested Monday faces charges of 14 counts of felony secret peeping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakefield-high-school-senior-used-cell-phone-to-record-teacher-under-her-skirt-in-classroom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakefield-high-school-senior-used-cell-phone-to-record-teacher-under-her-skirt-in-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary man arrested at Charlotte airport in alleged bank account scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cary man was arrested at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport after an investigation into a fraud scheme out of Jones County, according to the State Bureau of Investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-man-arrested-at-charlotte-airport-in-alleged-bank-account-scam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-man-arrested-at-charlotte-airport-in-alleged-bank-account-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New water restrictions possible for town of Holly Springs as Harnett Regional Water meets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a dozen towns and cities across the Triangle are facing water restrictions. Holly Springs could be next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-water-restrictions-possible-for-town-of-holly-springs-as-harnett-regional-water-meets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-water-restrictions-possible-for-town-of-holly-springs-as-harnett-regional-water-meets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett County passing on water restrictions for now, more rain expected, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harnett County will not enforce drought-related water restrictions at this time, according to a county spokesperson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-passing-on-water-restrictions-for-now-more-rain-expected-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-passing-on-water-restrictions-for-now-more-rain-expected-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen charged with murdering another &amp; injuring a third at online marketplace meetup in Concord]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old in Concord will be put on trial as an adult after police said he killed one teenager and injured another in a shooting that stemmed from an online marketplace purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-charged-with-murdering-another-amp-injuring-a-third-at-online-marketplace-meetup-in-concord/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-charged-with-murdering-another-amp-injuring-a-third-at-online-marketplace-meetup-in-concord/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: Person shot, killed by Rocky Mount police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rocky Mount Police Department said on Facebook that it was investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 3300 block of Sunset Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-person-shot-killed-by-rocky-mount-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-person-shot-killed-by-rocky-mount-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: Person dead in shooting involving Rocky Mount police officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rocky Mount Police Department said on Facebook that it was investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 3300 block of Sunset Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-person-dead-in-shooting-involving-rocky-mount-police-officer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-person-dead-in-shooting-involving-rocky-mount-police-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount police officer involved in shooting, police says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rocky Mount Police Department said on Facebook that it was investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in the 3300 block of Sunset Avenue. Police did not elabotrate on injuries, but said the scene was secure and there is no active threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-police-officer-involved-in-shooting-police-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-police-officer-involved-in-shooting-police-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot by Rocky Mount police officer dies; witnesses report crash, chase before shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rocky Mount police officer shot and killed a person Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-by-rocky-mount-police-officer-dies-witnesses-report-crash-chase-before-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-by-rocky-mount-police-officer-dies-witnesses-report-crash-chase-before-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second grader uses storytelling to navigate loss of school support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xion, an autistic second grader, wrote a book about losing his IEP at school, using his grandma's dog Maisey as the main character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-grader-uses-storytelling-to-navigate-loss-of-school-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-grader-uses-storytelling-to-navigate-loss-of-school-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham County second grader with autism publishes book navigating loss of school support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xion, an autistic second grader, wrote a book about losing his IEP at school, using his grandma's dog Maisey as the main character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-second-grader-with-autism-publishes-book-navigating-loss-of-school-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-second-grader-with-autism-publishes-book-navigating-loss-of-school-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine killed in motorcycle crash near Benson, State Highway Patrol says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Marine was killed Saturday evening in a motorcycle crash near Benson, according to the State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/marine-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-near-benson-state-highway-patrol-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/marine-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-near-benson-state-highway-patrol-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired after toddler's funeral in NC; two arrested after chase and crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shooting at a funeral home in Burlington following a toddler's funeral led to a chase and crash, according to police. A man and a woman face charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-after-toddlers-funeral-in-nc-two-arrested-after-chase-and-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-after-toddlers-funeral-in-nc-two-arrested-after-chase-and-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hit by car, killed on Glenwood Avenue; driver likely won't face charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was killed Sunday morning when she was hit by a car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-on-glenwood-avenue-driver-likely-wont-face-charges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-on-glenwood-avenue-driver-likely-wont-face-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hit by car, killed on Glenwood Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was killed Sunday morning when she was hit by a car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-on-glenwood-avenue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-car-killed-on-glenwood-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One skydiver hurt, another stuck in tree in Franklin County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County officials said one skydiver was injured after a hard landing near the runway of Skydive Raleigh. They were taken to the hospital and are expected to be OK. The other skydiver was stuck in an 80-foot tree. They are expected to be OK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-skydiver-hurt-another-stuck-in-tree-in-franklin-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-skydiver-hurt-another-stuck-in-tree-in-franklin-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Rushed Out of Dinner Amid Reports of Shots Fired]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House correspondents&rsquo; dinner Saturday night after several loud bangs were heard, and Secret Service officers with guns drawn sprinted through the aisles to reach the president. According to the White House press pool, a group of reporters who tra...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-rushed-out-of-dinner-amid-reports-of-shots-fired/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-rushed-out-of-dinner-amid-reports-of-shots-fired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead after drowning at a lake in Cary, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said officers were called to Macgregor Downs Lake near Saint Andrews Lane to reports of a person in the water. Police say the man was recovered from the water and pronounced dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-drowning-at-a-lake-in-cary-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-after-drowning-at-a-lake-in-cary-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash, downed power lines close part of Atlantic Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers said Atlantic Avenue is closed between Millbrook and New Hope Church roads on Saturday. WRAL's Breaking News Tracker was on the scene and captured video of a car turned upside down underneath power lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-downed-power-lines-close-part-of-atlantic-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-downed-power-lines-close-part-of-atlantic-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old killed in Hope Mills shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hope Mills police are investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-killed-in-hope-mills-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-killed-in-hope-mills-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary fire displaces three people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary fire displaces three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-fire-displaces-three-people/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-fire-displaces-three-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville man arrested in deadly shooting at apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Whipple was arrested and charged with the murder of Tony Chance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-man-arrested-in-deadly-shooting-at-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-man-arrested-in-deadly-shooting-at-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead in Fayetteville shooting near Glensford Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about One dead in Fayetteville shooting near Glensford Drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-in-fayetteville-shooting-near-glensford-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-in-fayetteville-shooting-near-glensford-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot, killed in Fayetteville home over the weekend, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-killed-in-fayetteville-home-over-the-weekend-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-killed-in-fayetteville-home-over-the-weekend-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: One dead in crash involving motorcyclist, another vehicle in Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle in Cary. According to the Cary Police Department the accident happened around 10 p.m. Friday at the intersection of NC Highway 55 and Edgemore Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-one-dead-in-crash-involving-motorcyclist-another-vehicle-in-cary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-one-dead-in-crash-involving-motorcyclist-another-vehicle-in-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed in Cary crash on Hwy 55]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle in Cary. According to the Cary Police Department the accident happened around 10 p.m. Friday at the intersection of NC Highway 55 and Edgemore Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-in-cary-crash-on-hwy-55/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-killed-in-cary-crash-on-hwy-55/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-40 reopened after motorcycle crash leaves two people injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said two people were injured in a crash on Friday. The crash temporarily closed a part of Interstate 40 near Jones Franklin Road. It has since reopened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-reopened-after-motorcycle-crash-leaves-two-people-injured/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-reopened-after-motorcycle-crash-leaves-two-people-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina leaders weigh no parking zones in neighborhoods near Willow Spring High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision comes as residents in the North Lakes community say they've grown increasingly frustrated with students from Willow Springs High School parking in their neighborhood. Fuquay-Varina leaders are now weighing whether to implement no-parking zones in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-leaders-weigh-no-parking-zones-in-neighborhoods-near-willow-spring-high-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-leaders-weigh-no-parking-zones-in-neighborhoods-near-willow-spring-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just tell us what happened': Sister of 2004 cold case murder victim shares emotional plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Hatcher took to social media on Thursday asking the driver who hit and killed her brother in 2004 in Garner to come forward. In a post on TikTok, she said her and her family just want to know "what happened that night."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/just-tell-us-what-happened-sister-of-2004-cold-case-murder-victim-shares-emotional-plea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/just-tell-us-what-happened-sister-of-2004-cold-case-murder-victim-shares-emotional-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just tell us what happened': Sister of 2004 cold case homicide victim shares emotional plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Hatcher took to social media on Thursday asking the driver who hit and killed her brother in 2004 in Garner to come forward. In a post on TikTok, she said her and her family just want to know "what happened that night."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/just-tell-us-what-happened-sister-of-2004-cold-case-homicide-victim-shares-emotional-plea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/just-tell-us-what-happened-sister-of-2004-cold-case-homicide-victim-shares-emotional-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road rage incidents on the rise, officials say best to stay calm and disengage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two recent road rage incidents are making driver be cautious. A Wilmington man shot at a moving vehicle, and a man in Zebulon was caught on camera threatening another driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/road-rage-incidents-on-the-rise-officials-say-best-to-stay-calm-and-disengage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/road-rage-incidents-on-the-rise-officials-say-best-to-stay-calm-and-disengage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road rage incidents on the rise around the area, officials say its best to stay calm and disengage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two recent road rage incidents are making driver be cautious. A Wilmington man shot at a moving vehicle, and a man in Zebulon was caught on camera threatening another driver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/road-rage-incidents-on-the-rise-around-the-area-officials-say-its-best-to-stay-calm-and-disengage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/road-rage-incidents-on-the-rise-around-the-area-officials-say-its-best-to-stay-calm-and-disengage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students, faculty put heat on UNC to release findings on school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review of the "School of Civic Life and Leadership" cost the university $1.2 million and wrapped up earlier this year. However, the full report still hasn't come out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-faculty-put-heat-on-unc-to-release-findings-on-school/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-faculty-put-heat-on-unc-to-release-findings-on-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say 911 calls helped locate man accused of stealing three vehicles from Lee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 911 call for a "suspicious occupied vehicle," Apex police a arrest man Thursday night near Barrier Ridge Way off Olive Chapel Road after he stole three vehicles out of Lee County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-say-911-calls-helped-locate-man-accused-of-stealing-three-vehicles-from-lee-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-say-911-calls-helped-locate-man-accused-of-stealing-three-vehicles-from-lee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say 911 call helped locate man accused of stealing three vehicles from Lee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 911 call for a "suspicious occupied vehicle," Apex police a arrest man Thursday night near Barrier Ridge Way off Olive Chapel Road after he stole three vehicles out of Lee County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-say-911-call-helped-locate-man-accused-of-stealing-three-vehicles-from-lee-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-say-911-call-helped-locate-man-accused-of-stealing-three-vehicles-from-lee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Fight between teen girls ended with two dead, five injured in Winston-Salem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the fight happened on Monday at Leinbach Park in Winston-Salem. As word of the planned fight spread, officers said a group of 15 people agreed to meet at the park either to participate or observe and record it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-fight-between-teen-girls-ended-with-two-dead-five-injured-in-winston-salem/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-fight-between-teen-girls-ended-with-two-dead-five-injured-in-winston-salem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War &amp; price: Prediction markets face an insider trading problem no one can fully police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The emergence of sites like Polymarket and Kalshi has interested players betting on almost anything, creating the risk that individuals will trade on inside information to profit. Congress is currently weighing how to regulate this surging industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/war-amp-price-prediction-markets-face-an-insider-trading-problem-no-one-can-fully-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/war-amp-price-prediction-markets-face-an-insider-trading-problem-no-one-can-fully-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Man fired gun on US 64 near Pittsboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wilmington man was arrested in Chatham County Thursday after allegedly shooting at another driver on U.S. Highway 64 near Pittsboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-fired-gun-on-us-64-near-pittsboro/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-fired-gun-on-us-64-near-pittsboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says more Americans are working than at 'any time' in U.S. history]]></title><description><![CDATA[In multiple speeches this year, President Donald Trump has claimed that U.S. employment is at a record high. However, population growth drives this metric, so economists do not consider it a meaningful statistic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-more-americans-are-working-than-at-any-time-in-us-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-more-americans-are-working-than-at-any-time-in-us-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White supremacist and neo-Nazi signs found at Clayton Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton Police are investigating hate signs at a community park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/white-supremacist-and-neo-nazi-signs-found-at-clayton-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/white-supremacist-and-neo-nazi-signs-found-at-clayton-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial services to be held for 15-year-old killed in DWI crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorial services will be held Friday for 15-year-old Jack O'Shea, a Cardinal Gibbons High School student who was killed in a DWI crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/memorial-services-to-be-held-for-15-year-old-killed-in-dwi-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/memorial-services-to-be-held-for-15-year-old-killed-in-dwi-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial service held for 15-year-old killed in DWI crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorial services were held on Friday for 15-year-old Jack O'Shea, a Cardinal Gibbons High School student who was killed in a DWI crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/memorial-service-held-for-15-year-old-killed-in-dwi-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/memorial-service-held-for-15-year-old-killed-in-dwi-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC veteran officer accused in mass shooting plot had interest in harming Black people, CNN reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina certification records showed that Christopher Gillum worked at the Chapel Hill Police Department, Orange County Sheriff's Office and Carolina Beach Police Department &mdash; all over the course of over 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-veteran-officer-accused-in-mass-shooting-plot-had-interest-in-harming-black-people-cnn-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-veteran-officer-accused-in-mass-shooting-plot-had-interest-in-harming-black-people-cnn-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Earth Day festival Friday night spotlights reuse with "trashion show"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A skirt made of homework. A crochet bag spun from plastic bags. Those are just some of the looks expected to hit the runway Friday night as Raleigh celebrates Earth Day with a creative twist &mdash; turning everyday waste into wearable art.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-earth-day-festival-friday-night-spotlights-reuse-with-trashion-show/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-earth-day-festival-friday-night-spotlights-reuse-with-trashion-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water attractions open at Raleigh's Gipson Play Plaza despite water restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gipson Play Plaza opens water attractions for the season, including Fountain Plaza and Watermill Mountain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-attractions-open-at-raleighs-gipson-play-plaza-despite-water-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-attractions-open-at-raleighs-gipson-play-plaza-despite-water-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gipson Play Plaza water attractions now open, using innovative water recycling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gipson Play Plaza opens water attractions for the season, including Fountain Plaza and Watermill Mountain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gipson-play-plaza-water-attractions-now-open-using-innovative-water-recycling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gipson-play-plaza-water-attractions-now-open-using-innovative-water-recycling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman accused of using Stanley water bottle to assault man, Wilson police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrest warrant for 27-year-old Bria Williams stated that she willfully assaulted a man with a "stanley cup," a deadly weapon according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-accused-of-using-stanley-water-bottle-to-assault-man-wilson-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-accused-of-using-stanley-water-bottle-to-assault-man-wilson-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power back for over 500 people around north Glenwood Avenue near RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The map states the cause was from equipment going offline, but it did not provide additional details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-back-for-over-500-people-around-north-glenwood-avenue-near-rdu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-back-for-over-500-people-around-north-glenwood-avenue-near-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 500 without power around north Glenwood Avenue near RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duke Energy outages map states the cause is unknown at this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-500-without-power-around-north-glenwood-avenue-near-rdu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-500-without-power-around-north-glenwood-avenue-near-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire breaks out at USPS building in Pitt County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews have yet to determine a cause. Officials say it's unclear if the post office was damaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-breaks-out-at-usps-building-in-pitt-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-breaks-out-at-usps-building-in-pitt-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher fares and fees, fewer flights at RDU amid rising oil and jet fuel costs from War on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the website Going.com, costs are 18% higher for domestic flights and are 7.5% higher for international flights, while airlines are cutting back on routes to offset higher fuel costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-fares-and-fees-fewer-flights-at-rdu-amid-rising-oil-and-jet-fuel-costs-from-war-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-fares-and-fees-fewer-flights-at-rdu-amid-rising-oil-and-jet-fuel-costs-from-war-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh-based 321 Coffee will be sold at Costco stores across North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[A signature roast blend from Raleigh-based 321 Coffee will be sold at all Costco stores in the Triangle and across North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-based-321-coffee-will-be-sold-at-costco-stores-across-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-based-321-coffee-will-be-sold-at-costco-stores-across-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh-based 321 Coffee now available at Costcos across North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[A signature roast blend from Raleigh-based 321 Coffee will be sold at all Costco stores in the Triangle and across North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-based-321-coffee-now-available-at-costcos-across-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-based-321-coffee-now-available-at-costcos-across-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh-based 321 Coffee now available at Costco stores across North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[A signature roast blend from Raleigh-based 321 Coffee will be sold at all Costco stores in the Triangle and across North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-based-321-coffee-now-available-at-costco-stores-across-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-based-321-coffee-now-available-at-costco-stores-across-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 300 people without power after truck brings down power lines across US 64 near Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Apex police, at around 12:30 a.m., a construction vehicle struck communication lines and knocked down a power line on U.S. Highway 64 near New Hill Olive Chapel Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/over-300-people-without-power-after-truck-brings-down-power-lines-across-us-64-near-apex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/over-300-people-without-power-after-truck-brings-down-power-lines-across-us-64-near-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews restore power to over 300 people, clean up downed lines on US 64 near Apex overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Apex police, at around 12:30 a.m., a construction vehicle struck communication lines and knocked down a power line on U.S. Highway 64 near New Hill Olive Chapel Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-restore-power-to-over-300-people-clean-up-downed-lines-on-us-64-near-apex-overnight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-restore-power-to-over-300-people-clean-up-downed-lines-on-us-64-near-apex-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police make second arrest in shooting near a Food Lion on Creedmoor Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested Frankie Grimes Jr., 31, in connection with a shooting that happened on Tuesday. He faces several charges, including felony conspiracy, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury and felony conspiracy to robbery with a dangerous weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-make-second-arrest-in-shooting-near-a-food-lion-on-creedmoor-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-make-second-arrest-in-shooting-near-a-food-lion-on-creedmoor-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List of National Pretzel Day 2026 freebies &amp; deals on Sunday, April 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Pretzel Day is Sunday, April 26, 2026, and you can score some tasty freebies and deals!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/list-of-national-pretzel-day-2026-freebies-amp-deals-on-sunday-april-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/list-of-national-pretzel-day-2026-freebies-amp-deals-on-sunday-april-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought-fueled field fires spark concern across central North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven acres of land burn when a spark from farm equipment ignites a dry field. This is part of a growing number of fires during ongoing drought conditions in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drought-fueled-field-fires-spark-concern-across-central-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/drought-fueled-field-fires-spark-concern-across-central-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central North Carolina communities pause to consider data center development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local leaders across central North Carolina are deciding whether to allow data centers in their jursidiction. Here's a look at where they stand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/central-north-carolina-communities-pause-to-consider-data-center-development/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/central-north-carolina-communities-pause-to-consider-data-center-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPCA of Wake County enters new era with Peggy Garner Britt Resource Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPCA Wake's new facility will allow them to double the number of spay/neuter surgeries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/spca-of-wake-county-enters-new-era-with-peggy-garner-britt-resource-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/spca-of-wake-county-enters-new-era-with-peggy-garner-britt-resource-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Central leadership responds after fatal shooting at party attended by students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media posts describing a Zebulon party where five people were shot suggested it was for North Carolina Central University students to celebrate the end of the semester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-central-leadership-responds-after-fatal-shooting-at-party-attended-by-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-central-leadership-responds-after-fatal-shooting-at-party-attended-by-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large, outdoor party ends with five shot. Who is to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media posts describing a Zebulon party where five people were shot suggested it was for North Carolina Central University students to celebrate the end of the semester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outdoor-party-ends-with-five-shot-who-is-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outdoor-party-ends-with-five-shot-who-is-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large outdoor party ends with 5 shot, 1 dead. Who is to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media posts describing a Zebulon party where five people were shot suggested it was for North Carolina Central University students to celebrate the end of the semester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outdoor-party-ends-with-5-shot-1-dead-who-is-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-outdoor-party-ends-with-5-shot-1-dead-who-is-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake SWAT team surrounds Raleigh apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County SWAT team assembled with guns drawn outside an apartment building on Wallingford Road Thursday afternoon. At least a half dozen officers with long guns wearing tacical gear approached the ground-level entrance of a two-story apartment building around 3:15 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-swat-team-surrounds-raleigh-apartment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-swat-team-surrounds-raleigh-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: Person dead from self-inflicted gunshot as deputies attempt to serve warrant in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County SWAT team assembled with guns drawn outside The Domain apartments on Wallingford Road Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-person-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-as-deputies-attempt-to-serve-warrant-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-person-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-as-deputies-attempt-to-serve-warrant-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brief SWAT scene plays out at Raleigh apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County SWAT team assembled with guns drawn outside The Domain apartments on Wallingford Road Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brief-swat-scene-plays-out-at-raleigh-apartment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brief-swat-scene-plays-out-at-raleigh-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More affordable apartments are coming to Raleigh. Are they within reach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the City of Raleigh approved five new developments that will bring nearly 500 new homes to the area. The projects are apart of the city's affordable housing plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-affordable-apartments-are-coming-to-raleigh-are-they-within-reach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-affordable-apartments-are-coming-to-raleigh-are-they-within-reach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFAS hearing in Wilmington follows heated backlash in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[After backlash in Raleigh, a Wilmington PFAS hearing draws concern as residents warn the state&rsquo;s proposed rules lack enforcement and may leave some communities behind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pfas-hearing-in-wilmington-follows-heated-backlash-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pfas-hearing-in-wilmington-follows-heated-backlash-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fake' Bible verses? Fact-checking claims that Hegseth and Pope Leo misquoted verses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Trump administration and Pope Leo XIV publicly sparred over the Iran war, social media users claimed that both the pontiff and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited fictional Bible verses to promote their messages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fake-bible-verses-fact-checking-claims-that-hegseth-and-pope-leo-misquoted-verses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fake-bible-verses-fact-checking-claims-that-hegseth-and-pope-leo-misquoted-verses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking claims that Pete Hegseth, Pope Leo cited 'fake' Bible verses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Trump administration and Pope Leo XIV publicly sparred over the Iran war, social media users claimed that both the pontiff and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited fictional Bible verses to promote their messages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-claims-that-pete-hegseth-pope-leo-cited-fake-bible-verses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-claims-that-pete-hegseth-pope-leo-cited-fake-bible-verses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two kids playing near street hit by car in Cumberland County neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Highway Patrol troopers told the WRAL Breaking News Tracker that around noon, a car reportedly came around the corner and hit two children who were playing in a play-car that was on the shoulder of the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-kids-playing-near-street-hit-by-car-in-cumberland-county-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-kids-playing-near-street-hit-by-car-in-cumberland-county-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old driver charged after car hits children, killing one]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, a family was walking on Mena Drive when an driver swerved into the wrong lane and hit them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-driver-charged-after-car-hits-children-killing-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-driver-charged-after-car-hits-children-killing-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax County man wins $209 million in Powerball drawing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Kee Jr. tried his luck on the ticket in January and won the $209 million jackpot prize, the second-largest prize won in North Carolina history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-county-man-wins-209-million-in-powerball-drawing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-county-man-wins-209-million-in-powerball-drawing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chapel Hill police officer arrested in Florida for alleged mass shooting plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Gillum was wanted in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, by the Department of Public Safety for allegedly planning to travel to a New Orleans festival to conduct a mass shooting and then commit suicide by cop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-chapel-hill-police-officer-arrested-in-florida-for-alleged-mass-shooting-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-chapel-hill-police-officer-arrested-in-florida-for-alleged-mass-shooting-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel Hill man arrested in Florida for allegedly planning mass shooting at New Orleans festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Gillum was wanted in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, by the Department of Public Safety for allegedly planning to travel to a New Orleans festival to conduct a mass shooting and then commit suicide by cop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-man-arrested-in-florida-for-allegedly-planning-mass-shooting-at-new-orleans-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-man-arrested-in-florida-for-allegedly-planning-mass-shooting-at-new-orleans-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel Hill man accused of planning mass shooting is law enforcement veteran of over 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Gillum was wanted in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, by the Department of Public Safety for allegedly planning to travel to a New Orleans festival to conduct a mass shooting and then commit suicide by cop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-man-accused-of-planning-mass-shooting-is-law-enforcement-veteran-of-over-20-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-man-accused-of-planning-mass-shooting-is-law-enforcement-veteran-of-over-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel Hill law enforcement veteran of 20+ years accused in mass shooting plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Gillum was wanted in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, by the Department of Public Safety for allegedly planning to travel to a New Orleans festival to conduct a mass shooting and then commit suicide by cop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-law-enforcement-veteran-of-20-years-accused-in-mass-shooting-plot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-law-enforcement-veteran-of-20-years-accused-in-mass-shooting-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's Office investigates reports of shooting near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Mack Todd Road on Wednesday night. Deputies have not released any information about who was involved or if there were any injuries. WRAL's Breaking News Tracker is heading to the scene to learn more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-reports-of-shooting-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriffs-office-investigates-reports-of-shooting-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One killed, several others injured in shooting near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and several others injured on Mack Todd Road on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-killed-several-others-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-killed-several-others-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed, 4 injured in shooting near Zebulon; witnesses say shots fired at party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five people were shot Wednesday night in a field in eastern Wake County. One person died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-4-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon-witnesses-say-shots-fired-at-party/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-4-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon-witnesses-say-shots-fired-at-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five people shot: One person killed, others injured in shooting near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five people were shot Wednesday night in a field in eastern Wake County. One person died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-people-shot-one-person-killed-others-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/five-people-shot-one-person-killed-others-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 killed, several others injured in shooting near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and several others injured on Mack Todd Road on Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-killed-several-others-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-killed-several-others-injured-in-shooting-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Forest Service issues 244 citations since the start of statewide burn ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is getting a first look at how the state is adjusting its enforcement of a statewide burn ban ahead .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-forest-service-issues-244-citations-since-the-start-of-statewide-burn-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-forest-service-issues-244-citations-since-the-start-of-statewide-burn-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire officials ramp up North Carolina's burn-ban enforcement with nearly 100 more citation in a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is getting a first look at how the state is adjusting its enforcement of a statewide burn ban ahead .]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-officials-ramp-up-north-carolinas-burn-ban-enforcement-with-nearly-100-more-citation-in-a-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-officials-ramp-up-north-carolinas-burn-ban-enforcement-with-nearly-100-more-citation-in-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with second-degree murder in shooting at Nash County home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nash County sheriff's deputies arrested Cajlun Dunn. He is charged with second-degree murder after a fight that led to the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Marcus Toney, according to the sheriff's office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-shooting-at-nash-county-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-shooting-at-nash-county-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bystanders could face charges after deadly North Carolina fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a deadly fight in Winston-Salem, police say adults who stood by could face charges. But a former Judge says there&rsquo;s no legal duty to intervene, raising questions about whether those charges would hold up in court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bystanders-could-face-charges-after-deadly-north-carolina-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bystanders-could-face-charges-after-deadly-north-carolina-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoke County deputies search for man accused of armed robbery at Dollar General Store in Raeford]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hoke County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a man who it says committed an armed robbery Tuesday night at a Dollar General store.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hoke-county-deputies-search-for-man-accused-of-armed-robbery-at-dollar-general-store-in-raeford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hoke-county-deputies-search-for-man-accused-of-armed-robbery-at-dollar-general-store-in-raeford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two buildings damaged in Hope Mills truck fire, firefighters say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Cumberland County Fire Department, firefighters in Hope Mills were called around 6:08 p.m. to a reported box truck fire on Hope Mills and George Owen roads. When they arrived, they found the box truck and saw flames spreading to the buildings the truck was parked between.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-buildings-damaged-in-hope-mills-truck-fire-firefighters-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-buildings-damaged-in-hope-mills-truck-fire-firefighters-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh works to boost safety on GoRaleigh buses and at bus station]]></title><description><![CDATA[GoRaleigh transit has seen its share of safety concerns. The City of Raleigh is working on a plan to make the buses and the bus station&nbsp;safer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-works-to-boost-safety-on-goraleigh-buses-and-at-bus-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-works-to-boost-safety-on-goraleigh-buses-and-at-bus-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Adults who 'stood by' and watched deadly Winston-Salem park fight will be charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, Winston-Salem police chief William H. Penn Jr. said that while there are no other suspects they are looking for, they would charge adults who watched the fight at Leinbach Park on Sally Kirk Road between two groups of young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-adults-who-stood-by-and-watched-deadly-winston-salem-park-fight-will-be-charged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-adults-who-stood-by-and-watched-deadly-winston-salem-park-fight-will-be-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate arrested, charged with escaping prison and holding Lee County woman hostage]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, deputies received reports of a woman being held hostage at gunpoint around 9:15 a.m. in the Lemon Springs area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-arrested-charged-with-escaping-prison-and-holding-lee-county-woman-hostage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/inmate-arrested-charged-with-escaping-prison-and-holding-lee-county-woman-hostage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students released from Jordan High School in Durham after lockdown lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham Public Schools spokesperson said Jordan High School was on lockdown on Wednesday afternoon as authorities searched for a possible weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-released-from-jordan-high-school-in-durham-after-lockdown-lifted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-released-from-jordan-high-school-in-durham-after-lockdown-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan High School in Durham on lockdown, authorities search for possible weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson for Durham Public Schools said Jordan High School in Durham is on lockdown. Authorities are searching the campus for a possible weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jordan-high-school-in-durham-on-lockdown-authorities-search-for-possible-weapon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jordan-high-school-in-durham-on-lockdown-authorities-search-for-possible-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center fallout: Company tells employees to stay away from mall area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weeks after separate violent incidents at Triangle Town Center, a Raleigh-based company is urging employees attending an upcoming conference to avoid nearby hotels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-fallout-company-tells-employees-to-stay-away-from-mall-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-fallout-company-tells-employees-to-stay-away-from-mall-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people saved off the coast of Corolla Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were saved off the coast of Corolla Wednesday when their floats drifted over a mile off shore.Corolla Fire and Rescue Squad reported that strong winds from the southwestcaused the floats to go so far from the beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-saved-off-the-coast-of-corolla-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-saved-off-the-coast-of-corolla-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon wants state to do a better job explaining risks of parks built on landfills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zebulon Parks and Recreation Director Sheila Long said the town followed the guidance of an environmental firm and kept the park partially open after the first round of testing -- in 2024 -- found lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-wants-state-to-do-a-better-job-explaining-risks-of-parks-built-on-landfills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-wants-state-to-do-a-better-job-explaining-risks-of-parks-built-on-landfills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon wants better communication from NC after high lead levels close Wake County park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spokesperson for Zebulon said education and follow-ups would help municipalities make better decisions about testing and remediation projects going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-wants-better-communication-from-nc-after-high-lead-levels-close-wake-county-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-wants-better-communication-from-nc-after-high-lead-levels-close-wake-county-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smithfield man accused of distributing videos of sexual abuse involving boys no older than 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers executed a search warrant at 30-year-old Marcus Orion Sanchez's home on Laurel Drive in Smithfield after a cyber tip indicated he was uploading CSAM online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-man-accused-of-distributing-videos-of-sexual-abuse-involving-boys-no-older-than-14/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/smithfield-man-accused-of-distributing-videos-of-sexual-abuse-involving-boys-no-older-than-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas leak closes road in Fayetteville for 24 hours, county officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumberland County officials said that out of precaution, Camden Road is closed between Rockfish Road and Wipperwill Drive, and is expected to remain closed for about 24 hours while crews work to repair the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-closes-road-in-fayetteville-for-24-hours-county-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-closes-road-in-fayetteville-for-24-hours-county-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedstrians have priority: Holly Springs cracking down on e-bikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Holly Springs, pedestrians come first under law to take effect June 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedstrians-have-priority-holly-springs-cracking-down-on-e-bikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedstrians-have-priority-holly-springs-cracking-down-on-e-bikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrians have priority: Holly Springs cracking down on e-bikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Holly Springs, pedestrians come first under law to take effect June 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrians-have-priority-holly-springs-cracking-down-on-e-bikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrians-have-priority-holly-springs-cracking-down-on-e-bikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs's new e-bike ordinance requires riders to yield to pedestrians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Holly Springs Town Council on Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance regulating the use of e-bikes and similar devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springss-new-e-bike-ordinance-requires-riders-to-yield-to-pedestrians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springss-new-e-bike-ordinance-requires-riders-to-yield-to-pedestrians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs cracking down on e-bikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Holly Springs, pedestrians come first under law to take effect June 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-cracking-down-on-e-bikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-cracking-down-on-e-bikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs council passes e-bike ordinance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Holly Springs Town Council on Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance regulating the use of e-bikes and similar devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-council-passes-e-bike-ordinance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-council-passes-e-bike-ordinance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: Former Benson police officer charged with rape, kidnapping and involuntary sexual servitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Peter Alphonso Blake was charged with one count each of forceable rape, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary and involuntary sexual servitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-former-benson-police-officer-charged-with-rape-kidnapping-and-involuntary-sexual-servitude/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-former-benson-police-officer-charged-with-rape-kidnapping-and-involuntary-sexual-servitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: Benson police officer charged with rape, kidnapping and involuntary sexual servitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Peter Alphonso Blake was charged with one count each of forceable rape, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary and involuntary sexual servitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-benson-police-officer-charged-with-rape-kidnapping-and-involuntary-sexual-servitude/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-benson-police-officer-charged-with-rape-kidnapping-and-involuntary-sexual-servitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$5M bond set for Benson police officer accused of rape and involuntary sexual servitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Peter Alphonso Blake was charged with one count each of forceable rape, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary and involuntary sexual servitude.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5m-bond-set-for-benson-police-officer-accused-of-rape-and-involuntary-sexual-servitude/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5m-bond-set-for-benson-police-officer-accused-of-rape-and-involuntary-sexual-servitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta to suspend RDU to Las Vegas route for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting June 2, Delta flights between Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS) are being suspended. Service is expected to resume Sept. 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/delta-to-suspend-rdu-to-las-vegas-route-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/delta-to-suspend-rdu-to-las-vegas-route-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GoRaleigh bus crashed into tree line in north Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[One lane of Interstate 440 West exit to Brentwood Road was closed, but one lane was open to let traffic flow through. As of 9:30 a.m., crews were seen towing the bus out of the tree line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goraleigh-bus-crashed-into-tree-line-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goraleigh-bus-crashed-into-tree-line-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local businesses feel the pressure of rising diesel prices as the war on Iran continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local businesses are feeling the impact of rising diesel costs, one of the impacts of the war on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/local-businesses-feel-the-pressure-of-rising-diesel-prices-as-the-war-on-iran-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/local-businesses-feel-the-pressure-of-rising-diesel-prices-as-the-war-on-iran-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brush fires reported in the Triangle as breezy, dry conditions persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is tracking several brush fires on Wednesday morning as breezy, dry conditions persist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fires-reported-in-the-triangle-as-breezy-dry-conditions-persist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fires-reported-in-the-triangle-as-breezy-dry-conditions-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brush fires burn across central NC as breezy, dry conditions persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is tracking several brush fires on Wednesday morning as breezy, dry conditions persist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fires-burn-across-central-nc-as-breezy-dry-conditions-persist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fires-burn-across-central-nc-as-breezy-dry-conditions-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old charged with child abuse for role in Winston-Salem park shooting, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Winston-Salem Police Department, officers arrested Joel Michael Gamble-Toliver, 18, and charged him with felony child abuse and felony riot for his role in the shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-charged-with-child-abuse-for-role-in-winston-salem-park-shooting-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-charged-with-child-abuse-for-role-in-winston-salem-park-shooting-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I just closed my eyes and prayed': Woman&rsquo;s windshield hit by large object on highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janice Bradley said she was driving on I-64 eastbound near the Norfolk International Airport around 12:30 p.m. when a piece of equipment from a flatbed truck came up and hit the passenger&rsquo;s side of her windshield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-just-closed-my-eyes-and-prayed-womanrsquos-windshield-hit-by-large-object-on-highway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-just-closed-my-eyes-and-prayed-womanrsquos-windshield-hit-by-large-object-on-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I just closed by eyes and prayed': Woman&rsquo;s windshield hit by large object on highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janice Bradley said she was driving on I-64 eastbound near the Norfolk International Airport around 12:30 p.m. when a piece of equipment from a flatbed truck came up and hit the passenger&rsquo;s side of her windshield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-just-closed-by-eyes-and-prayed-womanrsquos-windshield-hit-by-large-object-on-highway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-just-closed-by-eyes-and-prayed-womanrsquos-windshield-hit-by-large-object-on-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of breaking into several cars and leading deputies on chase arrested four months later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said 19-year-old Zhyere James was arrested on Tuesday. It comes as deputies said they were called in January to reports of car break-ins, thefts and a stolen car at several locations across Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-breaking-into-several-cars-and-leading-deputies-on-chase-arrested-four-months-later/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-breaking-into-several-cars-and-leading-deputies-on-chase-arrested-four-months-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead, another seriously injured after UTV crash in Sampson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday along Old US 421 when the back driver's side tire came off the UTV, causing it to skid, run off the road and roll over. Troopers said both Zachry Woodcock, 26, and Mark West, 55, were thrown from the vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-another-seriously-injured-after-utv-crash-in-sampson-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-another-seriously-injured-after-utv-crash-in-sampson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Learned my lesson': Wake school board chairman addresses speeding ticket in school zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cary police citation said Swanson was driving 47 miles per hour next to West Cary Middle School at 2:42 p.m. on Jan. 9, which was just 27 minutes after the school's 2:15 p.m. dismissal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/learned-my-lesson-wake-school-board-chairman-addresses-speeding-ticket-in-school-zone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/learned-my-lesson-wake-school-board-chairman-addresses-speeding-ticket-in-school-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orange County issues one-year pause on building new data centers in unanimous vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a 6-0 vote on Tuesday to establish a one-year moratorium on the development of data centers, including those used for artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/orange-county-issues-one-year-pause-on-building-new-data-centers-in-unanimous-vote/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/orange-county-issues-one-year-pause-on-building-new-data-centers-in-unanimous-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I refuse to give up’: Mayor calls to curb gun violence in Durham during State of the City address]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams said youth violence is a personal issue in his State of the City address, urging collective community action and announcing plans to work with experts and host a summit to reduce crime. He also outlined an ambitious plan to reduce homelessness by 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-refuse-to-give-up-mayor-calls-to-curb-gun-violence-in-durham-during-state-of-the-city-address/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-refuse-to-give-up-mayor-calls-to-curb-gun-violence-in-durham-during-state-of-the-city-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I refuse to give up’: Durham mayor vows to curb gun violence in State of the City address]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams said youth violence is a personal issue in his State of the City address, urging collective community action and announcing plans to work with experts and host a summit to reduce crime. He also outlined an ambitious plan to reduce homelessness by 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-refuse-to-give-up-durham-mayor-vows-to-curb-gun-violence-in-state-of-the-city-address/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-refuse-to-give-up-durham-mayor-vows-to-curb-gun-violence-in-state-of-the-city-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrants: Chapel Hill restaurant owner arrested, accused of trying to kill his wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to court documents, Chatham County deputies arrested Mathivanan Pothiyappan, 49, and charged him with first-degree attempted murder, assault on a female, communicating threats and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-chapel-hill-restaurant-owner-arrested-accused-of-trying-to-kill-his-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-chapel-hill-restaurant-owner-arrested-accused-of-trying-to-kill-his-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County man arrested, charged with killing infant daughter nearly two years earlier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said they received reports of an injured baby who was brought to a local hospital on Oct. 28, 2024. A few days later, the baby died from her injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-man-arrested-charged-with-killing-infant-daughter-nearly-two-years-earlier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-man-arrested-charged-with-killing-infant-daughter-nearly-two-years-earlier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucama's brown water problem lacks clear solution after years of complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Town officials in Lucama are answering questions about why residents still have brown water, even after years of complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lucamas-brown-water-problem-lacks-clear-solution-after-years-of-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lucamas-brown-water-problem-lacks-clear-solution-after-years-of-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucama town officials address ongoing water problems as residents demand answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Town officials in Lucama are answering questions about why residents still have brown water, even after years of complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lucama-town-officials-address-ongoing-water-problems-as-residents-demand-answers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lucama-town-officials-address-ongoing-water-problems-as-residents-demand-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham elementary school parents ask district to sponsor beloved teacher’s visa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of parents from Durham&rsquo;s Murray-Massenburg Elementary School is pushing the district to sponsor an H1 visa for a beloved teacher. Parents say the teacher was in the process of working with DPS to apply for a longer-term H1 visa when he learned the district would no longer assist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-elementary-school-parents-ask-district-to-sponsor-beloved-teachers-visa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-elementary-school-parents-ask-district-to-sponsor-beloved-teachers-visa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary mobile home residents ask developers to pay relocation costs after property sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham Estates residents were in downtown Raleigh Tuesday asking the potential new owner to help with moving costs. It comes as residents were told the property would be sold and redeveloped with more than 300 multi-family units and nearly 100 townhomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-mobile-home-residents-ask-developers-to-pay-relocation-costs-after-property-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-mobile-home-residents-ask-developers-to-pay-relocation-costs-after-property-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creedmoor mayor to address board after DWI arrest as commissioners consider stripping his authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Antwane Downey has requested to address the Creedmoor Board of Commissioners on Tuesday for the first time since his February DWI arrest and SUV crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/creedmoor-mayor-to-address-board-after-dwi-arrest-as-commissioners-consider-stripping-his-authority/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/creedmoor-mayor-to-address-board-after-dwi-arrest-as-commissioners-consider-stripping-his-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creedmoor commissioners strip mayor of authority after fifth DWI arrest in seven years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Antwane Downey has asked to address the Creedmoor Board of Commissioners this Tuesday for the first time since his February DWI arrest involving an SUV crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/creedmoor-commissioners-strip-mayor-of-authority-after-fifth-dwi-arrest-in-seven-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/creedmoor-commissioners-strip-mayor-of-authority-after-fifth-dwi-arrest-in-seven-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dogs on loose attack woman, kill her dog at Durham apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham woman took her dog out for a walk on Monday, not knowing it would be her last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-dogs-on-loose-attack-woman-kill-her-dog-at-durham-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-dogs-on-loose-attack-woman-kill-her-dog-at-durham-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police looking for dogs behind deadly attack at Durham apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham woman took her dog out for a walk on Monday, not knowing it would be her last.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-looking-for-dogs-behind-deadly-attack-at-durham-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-looking-for-dogs-behind-deadly-attack-at-durham-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs attack, kill woman's dog at Durham apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham woman took her dog out for a walk on Monday, not knowing it would be her last time doing so.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dogs-attack-kill-womans-dog-at-durham-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dogs-attack-kill-womans-dog-at-durham-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Jail exceeds capacity, experts worry Iryna's Law could worsen the issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t have to step inside the Wake County Jail to see the strain it&rsquo;s under right now. The numbers alone paint a clear picture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-jail-exceeds-capacity-experts-worry-irynas-law-could-worsen-the-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-jail-exceeds-capacity-experts-worry-irynas-law-could-worsen-the-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear market in Bull City: Black bear spotted in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bear was recently spotted in a Durham neighborhood. A resident's camera caught it near Sandy Creek Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bear-market-in-bull-city-black-bear-spotted-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bear-market-in-bull-city-black-bear-spotted-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling guide: What you can and can't recycle in the Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering what to recycle and what not to recycle in your curbside bins? This recycling guide can help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recycling-guide-what-you-can-and-cant-recycle-in-the-triangle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recycling-guide-what-you-can-and-cant-recycle-in-the-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police chief talks recent crime, says arrests coming in Triangle Town Center shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the department's ongoing efforts to address recent violent crime in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-chief-talks-recent-crime-says-arrests-coming-in-triangle-town-center-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-chief-talks-recent-crime-says-arrests-coming-in-triangle-town-center-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Raleigh is a safe city:' RPD chief points to decrease in homicides, burglaries, car theft in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the department's ongoing efforts to address recent violent crime in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-is-a-safe-city-rpd-chief-points-to-decrease-in-homicides-burglaries-car-theft-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-is-a-safe-city-rpd-chief-points-to-decrease-in-homicides-burglaries-car-theft-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaza across from new Omni Raleigh hotel to be unveiled near Martin Marietta Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders on Tuesday will join developers of the Omni Raleigh Hotel to unveil the re-imagined Lichtin Plaza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/plaza-across-from-new-omni-raleigh-hotel-to-be-unveiled-near-martin-marietta-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/plaza-across-from-new-omni-raleigh-hotel-to-be-unveiled-near-martin-marietta-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City leaders discuss new Omni Raleigh hotel and plaza in front of Martin Marietta Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders on Tuesday will join developers of the Omni Raleigh Hotel to unveil the re-imagined Lichtin Plaza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-leaders-discuss-new-omni-raleigh-hotel-and-plaza-in-front-of-martin-marietta-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-leaders-discuss-new-omni-raleigh-hotel-and-plaza-in-front-of-martin-marietta-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle found on its roof in Fuquay-Varina near Wilbur Jones Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for the driver in an early morning crash at Wilbur Jones Road in Fuquay-Varina on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-found-on-its-roof-in-fuquay-varina-near-wilbur-jones-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-found-on-its-roof-in-fuquay-varina-near-wilbur-jones-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State Police investigating reported rape at campus dorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC State Police are looking for a suspect after a student reported a rape at a campus dormitory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-police-investigating-reported-rape-at-campus-dorm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-police-investigating-reported-rape-at-campus-dorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They were friends': Person of interest knew victim of 2004 cold case, victim's mother says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20 years after her 16-year-old son Josh Davis was killed in a hit-and-run in Garner, Judy Creech says new developments&mdash;including a person of interest identified as a local police officer&mdash;are bringing renewed hope to the long-cold case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/they-were-friends-person-of-interest-knew-victim-of-2004-cold-case-victims-mother-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/they-were-friends-person-of-interest-knew-victim-of-2004-cold-case-victims-mother-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance Co. board approves rezoning for possible data center development despite residents' opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vance County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a rezoning request near Henderson tied to developer Natelli Investments, potentially paving the way for a future data center project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-co-board-approves-rezoning-for-possible-data-center-development-despite-residents-opposition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-co-board-approves-rezoning-for-possible-data-center-development-despite-residents-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All clear after bomb threat at Peak Charter Academy in Apex, child identified as person of interest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apex police cleared Peak Charter Academy on Monday afternoon after someone contacted them about a bomb threat at the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/all-clear-after-bomb-threat-at-peak-charter-academy-in-apex-child-identified-as-person-of-interest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/all-clear-after-bomb-threat-at-peak-charter-academy-in-apex-child-identified-as-person-of-interest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates criticize proposed NC PFAS strategy for lack of enforcement power]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public hearing on Monday night in Raleigh will focus on a PFAS plan that critics say lacks limits. Residents can weigh in as the state considers rules that could affect water safety and costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/advocates-criticize-proposed-nc-pfas-strategy-for-lack-of-enforcement-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/advocates-criticize-proposed-nc-pfas-strategy-for-lack-of-enforcement-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Trump claim about Tillis departure: 'He quit']]></title><description><![CDATA[During a Fox Business interview that aired April 15, President Donald Trump told host Maria Bartiromo that Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., was "no longer a senator," adding: "he quit."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trump-claim-about-tillis-departure-he-quit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trump-claim-about-tillis-departure-he-quit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake commissioners shut down proposed property tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County leaders are pushing back against efforts to give the state more control over property taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-commissioners-shut-down-proposed-property-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-commissioners-shut-down-proposed-property-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake commissioners push back on proposed property tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County leaders are pushing back against efforts to give the state more control over property taxes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-commissioners-push-back-on-proposed-property-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-commissioners-push-back-on-proposed-property-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbee Tribe to vote on allowing casinos, gambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tribal council voted last week to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would allow the newly federally recognized tribe to authorize gaming on tribal lands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-to-vote-on-allowing-casinos-gambling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-to-vote-on-allowing-casinos-gambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC to pay more than $16,000 for out-of-state witnesses to testify about Faith Hedgepeth's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state will pay to have Faith Hedgepeth's roommate and another UNC student attend and testify in the trial for the Hedgepeth murder case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-to-pay-more-than-16000-for-out-of-state-witnesses-to-testify-about-faith-hedgepeths-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-to-pay-more-than-16000-for-out-of-state-witnesses-to-testify-about-faith-hedgepeths-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unfathomable sadness': Driver charged with DWI, family mourns boy killed in Durham e-bike crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Savarino, the 26-year-old grandson of former Duke head men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, is charged with DWI after allegedly hitting a 15-year-old boy. The boy's mom her son, Jack O&rsquo;Shea, as the victim in a Facebook post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unfathomable-sadness-driver-charged-with-dwi-family-mourns-boy-killed-in-durham-e-bike-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unfathomable-sadness-driver-charged-with-dwi-family-mourns-boy-killed-in-durham-e-bike-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash on Highway 87 in Cumberland County closes road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal crash along Highway 87 in Cumberland County shut down the road on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fatal-crash-on-highway-87-in-cumberland-county-closes-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fatal-crash-on-highway-87-in-cumberland-county-closes-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash on Highway 87 in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadly crash along Highway 87 in Cumberland County shut down the road on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fatal-crash-on-highway-87-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fatal-crash-on-highway-87-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead from crash on Highway 87 in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal crash along Highway 87 in Cumberland County shut down the road on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-dead-from-crash-on-highway-87-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-dead-from-crash-on-highway-87-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens killed, five more injured in shooting at Winston-Salem park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people died Monday in a shooting at a park in Winston-Salem, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-teens-killed-five-more-injured-in-shooting-at-winston-salem-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-teens-killed-five-more-injured-in-shooting-at-winston-salem-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two killed in shooting at Winston-Salem park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people died Monday in a shooting at a park in Winston-Salem, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-killed-in-shooting-at-winston-salem-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-killed-in-shooting-at-winston-salem-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's next for South Hills development in Cary after failed sports venue impacts small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[While developers were clear that the project was not dead after the vote, questions lingered about new plans for more than a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/whats-next-for-south-hills-development-in-cary-after-failed-sports-venue-impacts-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/whats-next-for-south-hills-development-in-cary-after-failed-sports-venue-impacts-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with threatening former Duke University colleagues receives no bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathaniel Jerrell was charged with communicating a threat of mass violence against Duke University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-threatening-former-duke-university-colleagues-receives-no-bond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-threatening-former-duke-university-colleagues-receives-no-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with threatening former Duke University colleagues receives bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathaniel Jerrell was charged with communicating a threat of mass violence against Duke University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-threatening-former-duke-university-colleagues-receives-bond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-threatening-former-duke-university-colleagues-receives-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC passengers stuck on stopped Amtrak train for 18+ hours after brush fire closes tracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Amtrak train scheduled to travel from Orlando to New York with a stop in Fayetteville is at a standstill.<br />
According to Amtrak&rsquo;s website, the track is closed because of a large brush fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-passengers-stuck-on-stopped-amtrak-train-for-18-hours-after-brush-fire-closes-tracks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-passengers-stuck-on-stopped-amtrak-train-for-18-hours-after-brush-fire-closes-tracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction worker falls in downtown Raleigh at NC Museum of History site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction worker fell Monday at the North Carolina Museum of History site in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/construction-worker-falls-in-downtown-raleigh-at-nc-museum-of-history-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/construction-worker-falls-in-downtown-raleigh-at-nc-museum-of-history-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major milestone for Lake Lure: Soft opening for lake after Hurricane Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The small town of Lake Lure is gearing up for a major milestone on Monday, planning for a soft reopening of the lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/major-milestone-for-lake-lure-soft-opening-for-lake-after-hurricane-helene/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/major-milestone-for-lake-lure-soft-opening-for-lake-after-hurricane-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth crime prevention efforts to be shared with Wake County leaders on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County leaders on Monday are scheduled to receive an update on juvenile crime prevention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/youth-crime-prevention-efforts-to-be-shared-with-wake-county-leaders-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/youth-crime-prevention-efforts-to-be-shared-with-wake-county-leaders-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh synagogue holds Holocause Remembrance event, with Governor Josh Stein as a speaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stein's remarks came after a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London. Stein, North Carolina's first Jewish governor, spoke to the rise in antisemitism across the globe and said that shaping a future without hate will require an education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-synagogue-holds-holocause-remembrance-event-with-governor-josh-stein-as-a-speaker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-synagogue-holds-holocause-remembrance-event-with-governor-josh-stein-as-a-speaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Josh Stein speaks at Raleigh synagogue's Holocaust Remembrance event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stein's remarks came after a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London. Stein, North Carolina's first Jewish governor, spoke to the rise in antisemitism across the globe and said that shaping a future without hate will require an education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-speaks-at-raleigh-synagogues-holocaust-remembrance-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-josh-stein-speaks-at-raleigh-synagogues-holocaust-remembrance-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged in hit-and-run crash that cut off child's leg in New Hanover County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gause allegedly got out of his car and ran away before witnesses found him. Police believe he was under the influence at the time of the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-in-hit-and-run-crash-that-cut-off-childs-leg-in-new-hanover-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-in-hit-and-run-crash-that-cut-off-childs-leg-in-new-hanover-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No one injured after Durham home catches on fire; firefighters investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Fire Department, firefighters were called around 7:44 p.m. for a reported fire at a home on Stone Hill Court. When they arrived, they found smoke coming from the back of a two-story home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-injured-after-durham-home-catches-on-fire-firefighters-investigating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-injured-after-durham-home-catches-on-fire-firefighters-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dead, another injured in early Sunday shooting in Halifax County]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Halifax County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called for reports of a shooting at a home in the area of Turtledove and Tuscan Lane off of Mills Road in Hollister. When they arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dead-another-injured-in-early-sunday-shooting-in-halifax-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dead-another-injured-in-early-sunday-shooting-in-halifax-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Man wanted in Chapel Hill apartment shooting arrested in Chatham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested Jose Luis Enamorado Flores, 22, on Friday. The sheriff's office suspect said Enamorado Flores was a suspect in a shooting on April 5 at an apartment complex on Westminster Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-wanted-in-chapel-hill-apartment-shooting-arrested-in-chatham-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-man-wanted-in-chapel-hill-apartment-shooting-arrested-in-chatham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: What to know about Raleigh's water restrictions, in effect Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective Monday, April 20, the city of Raleigh will implement Stage 1 water-use restrictions until further notice to safeguard the local water supply. Here's what to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/qampa-what-to-know-about-raleighs-water-restrictions-in-effect-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/qampa-what-to-know-about-raleighs-water-restrictions-in-effect-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&amp;A: Raleigh's water restrictions now in effect. Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective Monday, April 20, the city of Raleigh will implement Stage 1 water-use restrictions until further notice to safeguard the local water supply. Here's what to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/qampa-raleighs-water-restrictions-now-in-effect-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/qampa-raleighs-water-restrictions-now-in-effect-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large tree falls across Western Boulevard in Raleigh, stopping traffic near Pullen Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large tree fell Sunday afternoon on Western Boulevard, stopping traffic near Pullen Park in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-tree-falls-across-western-boulevard-in-raleigh-stopping-traffic-near-pullen-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-tree-falls-across-western-boulevard-in-raleigh-stopping-traffic-near-pullen-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old bicyclist hit and killed in Durham, police confirm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed Saturday night in Durham, police confirm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-bicyclist-hit-and-killed-in-durham-police-confirm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-bicyclist-hit-and-killed-in-durham-police-confirm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old bicyclist hit and killed in Durham, police confirm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed Saturday night in Durham, police confirm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/15-year-old-bicyclist-hit-and-killed-in-durham-police-confirm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/15-year-old-bicyclist-hit-and-killed-in-durham-police-confirm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power restored to 3,000 customers between Raleigh and Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy's outage map shows 3,315 customers without power on Sunday morning between Raleigh and Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-3000-customers-between-raleigh-and-durham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-3000-customers-between-raleigh-and-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 3,000 without power between Raleigh and Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy's outage map shows 3,315 customers without power on Sunday morning between Raleigh and Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-3000-without-power-between-raleigh-and-durham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-3000-without-power-between-raleigh-and-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young person shot in Durham walks up to EMS station for help, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police said a young person walked up to an EMS station with a gunshot wound Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/young-person-shot-in-durham-walks-up-to-ems-station-for-help-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/young-person-shot-in-durham-walks-up-to-ems-station-for-help-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Detention Center overcrowded, undergoing renovation]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the sheriff's office, 48 cells are currently under renovation, which has limited the space available. The detention center is temporarily using beds called &ldquo;EZ bunks&rdquo; in common areas within dorms on top of platform bed sleep surfaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-detention-center-overcrowded-undergoing-renovation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-detention-center-overcrowded-undergoing-renovation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigate shooting on Walnut View Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the shooting happened on Walnut View Road, near Rock Quarry and Cross Link roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-shooting-on-walnut-view-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-shooting-on-walnut-view-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in shooting at Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was killed in a shooting Saturday night at an apartment complex in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-at-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-shooting-at-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police investigate fight at Triangle Town Center one day after shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers said the fight happened just before 3 p.m. on Saturday in the food court. Police said security intervened before officers arrived, and all individuals left the mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-fight-at-triangle-town-center-one-day-after-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-investigate-fight-at-triangle-town-center-one-day-after-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham crews investigating cause of outdoor fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham offiicals are working to learn what caused a gas fire on Alston Avenue on Saturday. Officials said no injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-crews-investigating-cause-of-outdoor-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-crews-investigating-cause-of-outdoor-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dust devils interrupts Wake Forest youth baseball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL viewer captured the moments the dust devil kicked up sand during a baseball game on Saturday. According to WRAL meteorologist Grant Skinner, they are relatively rare here in the Triangle, but periods of hotter, drier weather can cause them to occur a bit more frequently than usual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dust-devils-interrupts-wake-forest-youth-baseball-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dust-devils-interrupts-wake-forest-youth-baseball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dust devil interrupts Wake Forest youth baseball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL viewer captured the moments the dust devil kicked up sand during a baseball game on Saturday. According to WRAL meteorologist Grant Skinner, they are relatively rare here in the Triangle, but periods of hotter, drier weather can cause them to occur a bit more frequently than usual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dust-devil-interrupts-wake-forest-youth-baseball-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dust-devil-interrupts-wake-forest-youth-baseball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center reopens one day after shooting that injured three people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center reopened Saturday afternoon, one day after a shooting involving a dispute between three teenagers and a 20-year-old worker. The shooting hospitalized three people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-reopens-one-day-after-shooting-that-injured-three-people/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-reopens-one-day-after-shooting-that-injured-three-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police officer arrested, accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested 27-year-old Ryan Greathouse on Friday after he was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her current boyfriend. He faces several charges, including one count of simple assault, assault on a female, misdemeanor domestic violence and false imprisonment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-officer-arrested-accused-of-assaulting-ex-girlfriend-and-her-current-boyfriend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-officer-arrested-accused-of-assaulting-ex-girlfriend-and-her-current-boyfriend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and 11-year-old killed in Caldwell County crash, driver faces charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver is facing multiple charges, including two counts of felony death by motor vehicle, following a fatal crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-11-year-old-killed-in-caldwell-county-crash-driver-faces-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-11-year-old-killed-in-caldwell-county-crash-driver-faces-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mild night ahead Saturday; cold front arrives Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highs on Saturday are expected to reach the low to mid 90s. Scattered showers arrive on Sunday, which could bring some relief to the ongoing heat wave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mild-night-ahead-saturday-cold-front-arrives-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mild-night-ahead-saturday-cold-front-arrives-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High temperatures challenge records Saturday; cold front arrives Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highs on Saturday are expected to reach the low to mid 90s. Scattered showers arrive on Sunday, which could bring some relief to the ongoing heat wave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/high-temperatures-challenge-records-saturday-cold-front-arrives-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/high-temperatures-challenge-records-saturday-cold-front-arrives-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler Sunday with a few showers, much cooler by Monday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some scattered showers are possible mainly in our northern spots Sunday. We'll be cooler in the 60s, then we'll turn even cooler into the start of the work week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cooler-sunday-with-a-few-showers-much-cooler-by-monday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cooler-sunday-with-a-few-showers-much-cooler-by-monday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool, dry start to the week; rain possible the following weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some scattered showers are possible Sunday. We'll be cooler in the 60s. Then we'll turn even cooler into the start of the work week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cool-dry-start-to-the-week-rain-possible-the-following-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cool-dry-start-to-the-week-rain-possible-the-following-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front to bring slim shower chance, cooldown Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some scattered showers are possible Sunday. We'll be cooler in the 60s. Then we'll turn even cooler into the start of the work week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cold-front-to-bring-slim-shower-chance-cooldown-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cold-front-to-bring-slim-shower-chance-cooldown-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front to bring slim shower chance, cool-down Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some scattered showers are possible Sunday. We'll be cooler in the 60s. Then we'll turn even cooler into the start of the work week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cold-front-to-bring-slim-shower-chance-cool-down-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cold-front-to-bring-slim-shower-chance-cool-down-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front to bring slim shower chance, big cooldown Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some scattered showers are possible Sunday. We'll be cooler in the 60s. Then we'll turn even cooler into the start of the work week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cold-front-to-bring-slim-shower-chance-big-cooldown-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cold-front-to-bring-slim-shower-chance-big-cooldown-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit hosts gun violence prevention symposium, survivor shares experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham nonprofit GRACED, Inc hosted a gun violence prevention symposium on Friday. During the event, North Carolina Central University student Gemaeka Smith shared her story of survival. She was one of the four people shot during NC Central&rsquo;s 2024 Homecoming celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nonprofit-hosts-gun-violence-prevention-symposium-survivor-shares-experience/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nonprofit-hosts-gun-violence-prevention-symposium-survivor-shares-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tar Heel 10 Miler returns to Chapel Hill on Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of participants will gather this Saturday for the for the sold-out Tar Heel 10 Miler and 4-miler, with proceeds benefiting the AKC Canine Health Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-10-miler-returns-to-chapel-hill-on-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heel-10-miler-returns-to-chapel-hill-on-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in Cumberland County shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died in a shooting in Cumberland County on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-cumberland-county-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-cumberland-county-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after deputies seize marijuana-infused edibles resembling well-known snacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatham County deputies arrested David Moreno Rodriguez on Tuesday. Deputies said they seized a large amount of marijuana-infused edibles resembling well-known snacks, including children's cereal, chips and candy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-deputies-seize-marijuana-infused-edibles-resembling-well-known-snacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-deputies-seize-marijuana-infused-edibles-resembling-well-known-snacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs Middle School student hit by car]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a message sent to parents on Friday, Principal Jennifer Newby said the student was riding a bike to school when they were hit by a car as they entered campus. Officials have not released the name of the student or the person who hit them. Their condition is still unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-middle-school-student-hit-by-car/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-middle-school-student-hit-by-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 70 in Wayne County closed due to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Highway Patrol said the crash caused power line damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/highway-70-in-wayne-county-closed-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/highway-70-in-wayne-county-closed-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center to reopen Saturday morning after 3 shot in fight between groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center plans to reopen on Saturday morning after three people were shot and taken to the hopsital the day before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-to-reopen-saturday-morning-after-3-shot-in-fight-between-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-to-reopen-saturday-morning-after-3-shot-in-fight-between-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center shooting: 3 shot in fight between groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people were shot Friday afternoon at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Police said the shooting happened when two groups approached each other and tensions escalated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-shooting-3-shot-in-fight-between-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-shooting-3-shot-in-fight-between-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center shooting: 2 shot, sent to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were shot at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-shooting-2-shot-sent-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-shooting-2-shot-sent-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle Town Center shooting: 2 shot, one victim a 17-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were shot Friday afternoon at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Police said the shooting happened when two groups approached each other and tensions escalated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-shooting-2-shot-one-victim-a-17-year-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-town-center-shooting-2-shot-one-victim-a-17-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three 17-year-olds assaulted 20-year-old Triangle Town Center worker before shooting, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said three 17-year-olds arrived at the mall, and then confronted and assaulted a 20-year-old working there. According to the police, the 20-year-old had a handgun and shots were fired. Police recovered two handguns at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-17-year-olds-assaulted-20-year-old-triangle-town-center-worker-before-shooting-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-17-year-olds-assaulted-20-year-old-triangle-town-center-worker-before-shooting-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are responding to a reported shooting at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shooting-at-triangle-town-center-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shooting-at-triangle-town-center-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 shot at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are responding to a shooting at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-shot-at-triangle-town-center-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-shot-at-triangle-town-center-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh's Stage 1 water restrictions take effect Monday, expected to last until June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Monday, the city of Raleigh will implement Stage 1 water-use restrictions that are expected to remain in place until June to safeguard the local water supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-stage-1-water-restrictions-take-effect-monday-expected-to-last-until-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-stage-1-water-restrictions-take-effect-monday-expected-to-last-until-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2004 Garner murder case gets new break with SBI searching Four Oaks officer's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two decades after a Garner teen died while walking down a neighborhood road, investigators are taking the case in a new direction, one that involves a police officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2004-garner-murder-case-gets-new-break-with-sbi-searching-four-oaks-officers-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2004-garner-murder-case-gets-new-break-with-sbi-searching-four-oaks-officers-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane makes emergency landing at RDU, no injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small plane made an emergency landing on Friday afternoon at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-rdu-no-injuries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/small-plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-rdu-no-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What took so long:' Reaction to new system to expedite NC death records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The medical examiner&rsquo;s office will be the first in the country to implement a program making death records accessible across the state. But a woman waiting for an autopsy report wonders why it hasn&rsquo;t already been in place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-took-so-long-reaction-to-new-system-to-expedite-nc-death-records/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-took-so-long-reaction-to-new-system-to-expedite-nc-death-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon 'forever chemicals' investigation highlights wider contamination concerns in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas has launched an investigation into whether Lululemon&rsquo;s clothing contains PFAS, or &ldquo;forever chemicals,&rdquo; and whether the company misled consumers about product safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lululemon-forever-chemicals-investigation-highlights-wider-contamination-concerns-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lululemon-forever-chemicals-investigation-highlights-wider-contamination-concerns-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog killed, family displaced by Durham apartment fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters responded to an apartment at 10:45 a.m. Friday on Camellia Drive in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-killed-family-displaced-by-durham-apartment-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-killed-family-displaced-by-durham-apartment-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of Blue Jade Spa in Pittsboro charged with promoting prostitution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pittsboro police began investigating Blue Jade Spa in October 2025 after a report of illegal operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/owner-of-blue-jade-spa-in-pittsboro-charged-with-promoting-prostitution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/owner-of-blue-jade-spa-in-pittsboro-charged-with-promoting-prostitution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much water do data centers use in North Carolina? Drought raises new concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large facilities can use millions of gallons daily for cooling, much of it lost to evaporation. Local leaders and utilities are weighing impacts on supply, planning and oversight as demand grows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-much-water-do-data-centers-use-in-north-carolina-drought-raises-new-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-much-water-do-data-centers-use-in-north-carolina-drought-raises-new-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Ridge Middle School student hit by car while biking to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Principal Danielle Clark said the student is expected to be OK after getting hit by a car while biking to school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-ridge-middle-school-student-hit-by-car-while-biking-to-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-ridge-middle-school-student-hit-by-car-while-biking-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closures expected on American Tobacco Trail for drainage improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closures of certain sections of the trail are expected from April 20 to June 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/closures-expected-on-american-tobacco-trail-for-drainage-improvements/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/closures-expected-on-american-tobacco-trail-for-drainage-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Postal Service worker charged for stealing packages containing hemp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Hall, 41, faces charges of larceny by employee and several drug charges including possession with intent to sell or distribute marijuana, an additional schedule I and schedule IV drug and maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for controlled substances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-postal-service-worker-charged-for-stealing-packages-containing-hemp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-postal-service-worker-charged-for-stealing-packages-containing-hemp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teens charged for Vance County vehicle break-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vance County Sheriff's Office said the break-ins happened in the early morning hours of April 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-teens-charged-for-vance-county-vehicle-break-ins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-teens-charged-for-vance-county-vehicle-break-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2.4-magnitude earthquake felt in Alleghany and Randolph counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2.4-magnitude earthquake happened on Friday morning in Sparta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/24-magnitude-earthquake-felt-in-alleghany-and-randolph-counties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/24-magnitude-earthquake-felt-in-alleghany-and-randolph-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2.4-magnitude earthquake felt in Randolph County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2.4-magnitude earthquake happened on Friday morning in Sparta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/24-magnitude-earthquake-felt-in-randolph-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/24-magnitude-earthquake-felt-in-randolph-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial service to be held for former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrie Everett, who was crowned Miss North Carolina in 2024, died of stomach cancer on Easter Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/memorial-service-to-be-held-for-former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/memorial-service-to-be-held-for-former-miss-north-carolina-carrie-everett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham teens, students to lead conversation against gun violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people in Durham are speaking directly to state and local leaders about the change they want to see as gun violence continues to plague the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-teens-students-to-lead-conversation-against-gun-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-teens-students-to-lead-conversation-against-gun-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American cellist Yo-Yo Ma visits North Carolina library]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world-famous cellist made a stop at the Thomasville Public Library while on tour. In a post on Facebook, city leaders said he discussed the &ldquo;challenges and triumphs&rdquo; of local library service, the impact of their free community programming, and what makes Thomasville &ldquo;such a special place.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/american-cellist-yo-yo-ma-visits-north-carolina-library/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/american-cellist-yo-yo-ma-visits-north-carolina-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert: Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl from Morehead City]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Morehead City Police Department, they are searching for 13-year-old Olivia Nicole Kimrbo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-police-searching-for-missing-13-year-old-girl-from-morehead-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-police-searching-for-missing-13-year-old-girl-from-morehead-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert issued for missing 13-year-old girl from Morehead City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olivia Nicole Kimrbo, 13, was reported missing, according to the Morehead City Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-13-year-old-girl-from-morehead-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-issued-for-missing-13-year-old-girl-from-morehead-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber Alert canceled for 13-year-old girl from Morehead City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 13-year-old girl from Morehead City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-canceled-for-13-year-old-girl-from-morehead-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/amber-alert-canceled-for-13-year-old-girl-from-morehead-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured after hit by a car in Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday near North Harrison Avenue and Northwest Maynard Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-after-hit-by-a-car-in-cary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-after-hit-by-a-car-in-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State community rallying around student hospitalized in Hilton Head hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brayden Bulger,a sophomore at North Carolina State University, is in the hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car on Hilton Head Island. According to the South Carolina State Highway Patrol, the driver drove away after hitting him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-community-rallying-around-student-hospitalized-in-hilton-head-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-community-rallying-around-student-hospitalized-in-hilton-head-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested, charged with leaving dog in hot car near Johnston County Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Smithfield Police Department, officers were called around Wednesday about reports of a dog trapped in a vehicle. When they arrived, they found the dog, a bulldog, was locked in the car without water and unable to cool itself except for a window cracked less than an inch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-leaving-dog-in-hot-car-near-johnston-county-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-charged-with-leaving-dog-in-hot-car-near-johnston-county-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash brings traffic down to one lane on I-440 in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened on Thursday near New Bern Avenue. Roads are expected to reopen around 8:23 p.m. WRAL News has reached out to Raleigh police to learn what caused the crash and if there were any injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-brings-traffic-down-to-one-lane-on-i-440-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-brings-traffic-down-to-one-lane-on-i-440-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Wake towns’ reliance on Raleigh water creates ripple effects during drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Wake County towns, such as Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon all rely on water from the city of Raleigh. But Apex and Cary depend on different water sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/some-wake-towns-reliance-on-raleigh-water-creates-ripple-effects-during-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/some-wake-towns-reliance-on-raleigh-water-creates-ripple-effects-during-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Crabtree County Park to reopen following brush fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Crabtree County Park will reopen on Friday following a brush fire in the woods on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lake-crabtree-county-park-to-reopen-following-brush-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lake-crabtree-county-park-to-reopen-following-brush-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Crabtree County Park reopens following brush fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lake Crabtree County Park reopened Friday following a brush fire in the woods on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lake-crabtree-county-park-reopens-following-brush-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lake-crabtree-county-park-reopens-following-brush-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brush fire closes Lake Crabtree County Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brush fire is under control in the woods of Lake Crabtree County Park. However, the park will remain closed through Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fire-closes-lake-crabtree-county-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fire-closes-lake-crabtree-county-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brush fire breaks out, closing Lake Crabtree County Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brush fire started in the woods of Lake Crabtree County Park, which will remain closed through Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fire-breaks-out-closing-lake-crabtree-county-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brush-fire-breaks-out-closing-lake-crabtree-county-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navy lease expected to bring more than 400 jobs to NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-year lease at Global TransPark in Kinston comes three years after lawmakers approved a $350 million for upgrades to the industrial park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/navy-lease-expected-to-bring-more-than-400-jobs-to-nc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/navy-lease-expected-to-bring-more-than-400-jobs-to-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Your hearts lifted ours’: NC State alum Christina Koch discusses impact of Artemis II moon mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II crew, including NC State alumna Christina Koch, shared their reflections at the Johnson Space Center after their historic journey that took them 252,756 miles from Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/your-hearts-lifted-ours-nc-state-alum-christina-koch-discusses-impact-of-artemis-ii-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/your-hearts-lifted-ours-nc-state-alum-christina-koch-discusses-impact-of-artemis-ii-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnston County group home employee charged with child sex crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[An employee at a Johnston County group home for youth is facing charges for indecent liberties with a child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-group-home-employee-charged-with-child-sex-crimes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-group-home-employee-charged-with-child-sex-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart plans to remodel stores across North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company plans to renovate 37 stores across North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/walmart-plans-to-remodel-stores-across-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/walmart-plans-to-remodel-stores-across-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina Central University athlete charged with rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Webster III, 19, is charged with one felony count of second-degree forcible rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-central-university-athlete-charged-with-rape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-central-university-athlete-charged-with-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCCU athlete charged with rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Webster III, 19, is charged with one felony count of second degree forcible rape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nccu-athlete-charged-with-rape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nccu-athlete-charged-with-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hunger Games' actor arrested in Raleigh weeks after shots fired from e-bike at vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hunger Games actor was arrested in Raleigh this month after shots were fired from an electric bicycle at a moving vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hunger-games-actor-arrested-in-raleigh-weeks-after-shots-fired-from-e-bike-at-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hunger-games-actor-arrested-in-raleigh-weeks-after-shots-fired-from-e-bike-at-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hunger Games' actor arrested in Raleigh weeks after shot fired from e-bike at vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[An actor from the "Hunger Games" franchise was arrested last week in Raleigh after a shot was fired from an electric bicycle at a moving vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hunger-games-actor-arrested-in-raleigh-weeks-after-shot-fired-from-e-bike-at-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hunger-games-actor-arrested-in-raleigh-weeks-after-shot-fired-from-e-bike-at-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at Carrboro apartment building causes significant damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are investigating a fire at an apartment complex in Orange County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-carrboro-apartment-building-causes-significant-damage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-carrboro-apartment-building-causes-significant-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early heat wave puts strain on strawberry farmers in the Triangle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stretch of near-record high temperatures arriving in early spring is putting a strain on the more than two dozen strawberry farms across the Triangle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/early-heat-wave-puts-strain-on-strawberry-farmers-in-the-triangle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/early-heat-wave-puts-strain-on-strawberry-farmers-in-the-triangle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silo fire burns at soybean processing plant near Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters said a mechanical issue caused a fire in the base of the conveyor that takes soybeans to the top of the silo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/silo-fire-burns-at-soybean-processing-plant-near-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/silo-fire-burns-at-soybean-processing-plant-near-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy shot near apartments in north Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy was hospitalized after an early morning shooting on Thursday in north Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-shot-near-apartments-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-shot-near-apartments-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy shot in leg at north Raleigh apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy was hospitalized after he shot himself in the leg in north Raleigh, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-shot-in-leg-at-north-raleigh-apartments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-shot-in-leg-at-north-raleigh-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy accidentally shoots himself in leg at Raleigh apartments, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy was hospitalized after he accidentally shot himself in the leg in north Raleigh, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-leg-at-raleigh-apartments-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-leg-at-raleigh-apartments-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train hits and kills person in Raleigh, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train hit the person on Wednesday night near Garner Road, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/train-hits-and-kills-person-in-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/train-hits-and-kills-person-in-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, woman arrested in Lee County after drugs, gun found during traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies arrested Zachary Robert Shaw, 41, and Lakayla Chasity Davis, 28, during a traffic stop on Tuesday. Their arrest comes as deputies said narcotics agents were investigating citizen drug complaints on Deep River Road during the time of the traffic stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-arrested-in-lee-county-after-drugs-gun-found-during-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-woman-arrested-in-lee-county-after-drugs-gun-found-during-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 arrested in Lee County after drugs, gun found during traffic stop with kids inside car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies arrested Zachary Robert Shaw, 41, and Lakayla Chasity Davis, 28, during a traffic stop on Tuesday. Their arrest comes as deputies said narcotics agents were investigating citizen drug complaints on Deep River Road during the time of the traffic stop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-arrested-in-lee-county-after-drugs-gun-found-during-traffic-stop-with-kids-inside-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-arrested-in-lee-county-after-drugs-gun-found-during-traffic-stop-with-kids-inside-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett County leaders eye tax changes as residents face rising property values]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents say they are scrambling to figure out how they'll pay their bills as some face much higher property tax bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-leaders-eye-tax-changes-as-residents-face-rising-property-values/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-leaders-eye-tax-changes-as-residents-face-rising-property-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parachute jumper OK after getting stuck in tree in Southern Pines]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to firefighters, they were called around 2:30 p.m. to reports of a parachute jumper who got stuck in a tree along Airport Road in Southern Pines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parachute-jumper-ok-after-getting-stuck-in-tree-in-southern-pines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/parachute-jumper-ok-after-getting-stuck-in-tree-in-southern-pines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowner, firefighter hospitalized in Durham fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homeowner and a firefighter were transported to the hospital due to the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homeowner-firefighter-hospitalized-in-durham-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/homeowner-firefighter-hospitalized-in-durham-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham fire crews investigate large building fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the scene along Stanley Road where crews were seen working to control flames from a building. It is unclear what caused the fire or if there were any injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-fire-crews-investigate-large-building-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-fire-crews-investigate-large-building-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit: Uber did not do enough to protect Johnston County man before his death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eneye Gbedee filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies and Rasier, LLC, saying the company's current policies resulted in the death of her husband, Emmanuel Kwame Gbedee Sr., who was found dead more than a year earlier after giving an Uber passenger a ride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawsuit-uber-did-not-do-enough-to-protect-johnston-county-man-before-his-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawsuit-uber-did-not-do-enough-to-protect-johnston-county-man-before-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire officials ramp up enforcement as North Carolina's burn ban continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina officials are strictly enforcing a statewide burn ban, having already issued 150 citations.Violators face a $283 penalty and potential liability for firefighting costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-officials-ramp-up-enforcement-as-north-carolinas-burn-ban-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-officials-ramp-up-enforcement-as-north-carolinas-burn-ban-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Painted Tree vendor agreement raises more questions about sudden moveout procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vendor agreement obtained by WRAL News sheds new light on some questions surrounding the sudden announcement that Painted Tree Boutiques will shutter its more than 60 stores nationwide, including in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/painted-tree-vendor-agreement-raises-more-questions-about-sudden-moveout-procedures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/painted-tree-vendor-agreement-raises-more-questions-about-sudden-moveout-procedures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRAL's Michelle Mackonochie named 2026 Triangle Woman of Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michelle raised $21,550 for the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women's Woman of Impact campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrals-michelle-mackonochie-named-2026-triangle-woman-of-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrals-michelle-mackonochie-named-2026-triangle-woman-of-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh enacts Stage 1 water-use restrictions starting Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Monday, April 20, the city of Raleigh is implementing Stage 1 water-use restrictions to preserve the local supply amid lingering drought conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-enacts-stage-1-water-use-restrictions-starting-monday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-enacts-stage-1-water-use-restrictions-starting-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Raleigh water restrictions to begin Monday as drought persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Monday, April 20, the city of Raleigh is implementing Stage 1 water-use restrictions to preserve the local supply amid lingering drought conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-water-restrictions-to-begin-monday-as-drought-persists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-of-raleigh-water-restrictions-to-begin-monday-as-drought-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 additional arrests made in connection to Oxford shooting that injured a man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men were arrested last Thursday after Oxford police said they were connected to an April 5 shooting that sent one man to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-additional-arrests-made-in-connection-to-oxford-shooting-that-injured-a-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-additional-arrests-made-in-connection-to-oxford-shooting-that-injured-a-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges dropped against man accused of stabbing 6 in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Lalich was initially charged by police with four counts of assault with a deadly weapon after a fight broke out in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-dropped-against-man-accused-of-stabbing-6-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-dropped-against-man-accused-of-stabbing-6-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police blocks Buffaloe and New Hope roads intersection due to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the crash investigation as police are redirecting traffic at the intersection. Video footage showed a car with a damaged front bumper sitting in the middle of the intersection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-blocks-buffaloe-and-new-hope-roads-intersection-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-blocks-buffaloe-and-new-hope-roads-intersection-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police block Buffaloe and New Hope roads intersection due to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the crash investigation as police are redirecting traffic at the intersection. Video footage showed a car with a damaged front bumper sitting in the middle of the intersection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-block-buffaloe-and-new-hope-roads-intersection-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-block-buffaloe-and-new-hope-roads-intersection-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: 3 taken into custody after chase, crash on New Hope Road in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the crash investigation as police are redirecting traffic at the intersection. Video footage showed a car with a damaged front bumper sitting in the middle of the intersection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-3-taken-into-custody-after-chase-crash-on-new-hope-road-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-3-taken-into-custody-after-chase-crash-on-new-hope-road-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is North Carolina at risk of ‘water bankruptcy’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina&rsquo;s drought is putting pressure on water systems, raising questions about long-term supply as growth, climate change and rising demand reshape water use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/is-north-carolina-at-risk-of-water-bankruptcy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/is-north-carolina-at-risk-of-water-bankruptcy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police operation blocks Goldsboro road]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Goldsboro police, New Hope Road between Cuyler Best Road and Harding Drive is closed due to a police operation. Police did not include details about the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-operation-blocks-goldsboro-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-operation-blocks-goldsboro-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man in custody after shooting woman he knew and setting her Goldsboro house on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police said officers responded to a breaking and entering call at a home on Shelley Drive in Goldsboro. Police closed New Hope Road between Cuyler Best Road and Harding Drive for the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-in-custody-after-shooting-woman-he-knew-and-setting-her-goldsboro-house-on-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-in-custody-after-shooting-woman-he-knew-and-setting-her-goldsboro-house-on-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Goldsboro suspect shot woman, barricaded inside her home and set it on fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goldsboro police said officers responded to a breaking and entering call at a home on Shelley Drive in Goldsboro. Police closed New Hope Road between Cuyler Best Road and Harding Drive for the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-goldsboro-suspect-shot-woman-barricaded-inside-her-home-and-set-it-on-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-goldsboro-suspect-shot-woman-barricaded-inside-her-home-and-set-it-on-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney's Chatham County development to feature duplexes, condos and single-family homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Disney development in Chatham County will include a variety of amenities including arestaurant, wellness center and hands-on creative studios for crafting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/disneys-chatham-county-development-to-feature-duplexes-condos-and-single-family-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/disneys-chatham-county-development-to-feature-duplexes-condos-and-single-family-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney's Chatham County development Asteria to feature duplexes, condos and single-family homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming Disney development in Chatham County will include a variety of amenities including arestaurant, wellness center and hands-on creative studios for crafting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/disneys-chatham-county-development-asteria-to-feature-duplexes-condos-and-single-family-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/disneys-chatham-county-development-asteria-to-feature-duplexes-condos-and-single-family-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man surrounded by sharks off NC coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fisherman off the coast of Cape Point, North Carolina was surrounded by sharks on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-surrounded-by-sharks-off-nc-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-surrounded-by-sharks-off-nc-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Day: 5 On Your Side has common mistakes that could slow down your tax refund]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 On Your Side&rsquo;s Keely Arthur breaks down how long refunds really take and the common mistakes that could be slowing yours down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tax-day-5-on-your-side-has-common-mistakes-that-could-slow-down-your-tax-refund/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tax-day-5-on-your-side-has-common-mistakes-that-could-slow-down-your-tax-refund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax Day fact-check: Did Trump deliver breaks on tips, overtime, and Social Security?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Addressing reporters two days before the IRS&rsquo; April 15 filing deadline, President Donald Trump said, "We should call it the great, big, beautiful tax cut bill, because it's tremendous amounts of money."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tax-day-fact-check-did-trump-deliver-breaks-on-tips-overtime-and-social-security/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tax-day-fact-check-did-trump-deliver-breaks-on-tips-overtime-and-social-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers urge denial of Fuquay-Varina water transfer as opposition grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers from downstream communities urge NC regulators to reject Fuquay-Varina&rsquo;s plan to pull 6.17M gallons/day from the Cape Fear River.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawmakers-urge-denial-of-fuquay-varina-water-transfer-as-opposition-grows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawmakers-urge-denial-of-fuquay-varina-water-transfer-as-opposition-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autopsy: Man wrestled gun away from WakeMed police officer before shooting him]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to an autopsy report on Tuesday from the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 29-year-old Benji Martin, who is charged with Smith's murder, was able to wrestle Roger Smith's gun away from him before shooting the officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-man-wrestled-gun-away-from-wakemed-police-officer-before-shooting-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-man-wrestled-gun-away-from-wakemed-police-officer-before-shooting-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes part of Western Boulevard in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were seen blocking Western Boulevard near Dan Allen Drive on Tuesday. Police have not released any information about what led to the crash or if there were any injuries. WRAL News has reached out to Raleigh police for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-western-boulevard-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-western-boulevard-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash after traffic stop sends 2 people to the hospital, closes part of Raleigh's Western Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were seen blocking Western Boulevard near Dan Allen Drive on Tuesday. Police have not released any information about what led to the crash or if there were any injuries. WRAL News has reached out to Raleigh police for more information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-after-traffic-stop-sends-2-people-to-the-hospital-closes-part-of-raleighs-western-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-after-traffic-stop-sends-2-people-to-the-hospital-closes-part-of-raleighs-western-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed in accident in Wilson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Highway Patrol, the accident happened on NC Highway 42 near Sadie Road in Wilson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-accident-in-wilson-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-accident-in-wilson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child killed after walking on highway and hit by truck in Wilson County, SHP says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers said a 2019 white freightliner was traveling east in the left lane of NC-42, and a one-year-old child was walking in the left lane of NC-42. The freightliner struck the child, and the child was pronounced dead on the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-killed-after-walking-on-highway-and-hit-by-truck-in-wilson-county-shp-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-killed-after-walking-on-highway-and-hit-by-truck-in-wilson-county-shp-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta nursing assistant charged with exploitation of Pittsboro man under his care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacorey Howard faces 27 charges after authorities said he exploited his position as a certified nursing assistant to use the financial information of a Pittsboro man under his personal care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/atlanta-nursing-assistant-charged-with-exploitation-of-pittsboro-man-under-his-care/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/atlanta-nursing-assistant-charged-with-exploitation-of-pittsboro-man-under-his-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garner warns residents of 'spoofing' scheme that used town email addresses]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the town staff, they have received reports of scammers using email addresses or phone numbers that have come from town of Garner email addresses or caller ID information to further the scam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-warns-residents-of-spoofing-scheme-that-used-town-email-addresses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-warns-residents-of-spoofing-scheme-that-used-town-email-addresses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillside High School lockdown lifted, no weapon found on Durham campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lockdown was lifted at Hillside High School in Durham after reports of a student with a weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillside-high-school-lockdown-lifted-no-weapon-found-on-durham-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillside-high-school-lockdown-lifted-no-weapon-found-on-durham-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillside High School lockdown lifted, no weapon found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lockdown was lifted at Hillside High School in Durham after reports of a student with a weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillside-high-school-lockdown-lifted-no-weapon-found/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillside-high-school-lockdown-lifted-no-weapon-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsboro man accused of stealing from victim's bank account, cashing fake checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators found Troy Pasamore retrieved someone's personal information and used a bank withdrawal slip to take the money from their account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-man-accused-of-stealing-from-victims-bank-account-cashing-fake-checks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-man-accused-of-stealing-from-victims-bank-account-cashing-fake-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC 55 upgrades to be finished before Veridea residents move in, developers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1,100+-acre mixed-use Veridea project in Apex will include more than 200,000 square feet of industrial space and comes after recent announcements of 1,000+ homes, retail and a children's hospital elsewhere on the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-55-upgrades-to-be-finished-before-veridea-residents-move-in-developers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-55-upgrades-to-be-finished-before-veridea-residents-move-in-developers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As drought lingers, will Raleigh impose water restrictions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh leadership says there's potential that Raleigh will implement water use restrictions in the coming weeks, given the forecasted lack of rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-drought-lingers-will-raleigh-impose-water-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-drought-lingers-will-raleigh-impose-water-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrboro High School on lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrboro High on lockdown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-high-school-on-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-high-school-on-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrboro High School lockdown ends after shots heard near campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrboro High School was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after school leadership reported that shots were fired near campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-high-school-lockdown-ends-after-shots-heard-near-campus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-high-school-lockdown-ends-after-shots-heard-near-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens face charges after shots fired near Carrboro High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were involved in shots being fired near Carrboro High School on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-teens-face-charges-after-shots-fired-near-carrboro-high-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2-teens-face-charges-after-shots-fired-near-carrboro-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrboro High School placed on lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrboro High School was placed on lockdown on Tuesday after school leadership reported that shots were fired near campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-high-school-placed-on-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-high-school-placed-on-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: Man told detectives he killed Ravenscroft teacher at Raleigh home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Camacho, who is charged with the murder of Ravenscroft teacher Zoe Welsh in January, confessed to a detective during questioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-man-told-detectives-he-killed-ravenscroft-teacher-at-raleigh-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-man-told-detectives-he-killed-ravenscroft-teacher-at-raleigh-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shootout on Food Lion parking lot leaves one injured in north Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said a shootout in the parking lot of a Food Lion on Creedmoor Road in north Raleigh has left at least one person injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shootout-on-food-lion-parking-lot-leaves-one-injured-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shootout-on-food-lion-parking-lot-leaves-one-injured-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shootout in Food Lion parking lot leaves one injured in north Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said a shootout in the parking lot of a Food Lion on Creedmoor Road in north Raleigh has left at least one person injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shootout-in-food-lion-parking-lot-leaves-one-injured-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shootout-in-food-lion-parking-lot-leaves-one-injured-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person injured in shooting on Creedmoor Road in north Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police responded to a shooting call in the parking lot of the Food Lion on Creedmoor Road in north Raleigh on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-injured-in-shooting-on-creedmoor-road-in-north-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-injured-in-shooting-on-creedmoor-road-in-north-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halifax woman charged with human trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doris Bynum, 53, was arrested near Enfield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-woman-charged-with-human-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/halifax-woman-charged-with-human-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex Town Council votes for one-year pause of proposed data center development]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the town council voted unanimously to approve a one-year moratorium on proposed data center development in Apex. The decision comes after a developer withdrew its plans for a data center in the area following concerns from residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-town-council-votes-for-one-year-pause-of-proposed-data-center-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-town-council-votes-for-one-year-pause-of-proposed-data-center-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex holds public hearing on data center ban after community pushback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Apex will hold a public meeting to discuss the future of the proposed data center in New Hill after residents voiced concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-holds-public-hearing-on-data-center-ban-after-community-pushback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-holds-public-hearing-on-data-center-ban-after-community-pushback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-540 West on-ramp at Capital Boulevard reopens after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews responded to a fire in the woods near the I-540 West on-ramp at Capital Boulevard in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-540-west-on-ramp-at-capital-boulevard-reopens-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-540-west-on-ramp-at-capital-boulevard-reopens-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency crews respond to fire near I-540 West on-ramp at Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews are responding to a fire in the woods near the I-540 West on-ramp at Capital Boulevard in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/emergency-crews-respond-to-fire-near-i-540-west-on-ramp-at-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/emergency-crews-respond-to-fire-near-i-540-west-on-ramp-at-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused in downtown Raleigh stabbing is out of hospital, due in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Lalich, 35, is charged with four felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-in-downtown-raleigh-stabbing-is-out-of-hospital-due-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-in-downtown-raleigh-stabbing-is-out-of-hospital-due-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake school leaders consider calendar changes at 8 schools because of lower enrollment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The schools would be just the latest to change their calendars because of an enrollment level that no longer supports a multi-track year-round calendar designed to increase the schools' capacities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-leaders-consider-calendar-changes-at-8-schools-because-of-lower-enrollment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-leaders-consider-calendar-changes-at-8-schools-because-of-lower-enrollment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake school leaders consider calendar changes at 6 schools because of lower enrollment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The schools would be just the latest to change their calendars because of an enrollment level that no longer supports a multi-track year-round calendar designed to increase the schools' capacities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-leaders-consider-calendar-changes-at-6-schools-because-of-lower-enrollment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-leaders-consider-calendar-changes-at-6-schools-because-of-lower-enrollment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU launches nonstop Dublin flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh-Durham International Airport celebrated the launch of its first-ever nonstop service to Dublin on Monday, marking its fifth active transatlantic route.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-launches-nonstop-dublin-flight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-launches-nonstop-dublin-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested in deadly Raleigh shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are charged in connection to a shooting on Thelma Street that killed 27-year-old Terrance Quarles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-arrested-in-deadly-raleigh-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-arrested-in-deadly-raleigh-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Police arrest three in Thelma Street shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are charged in connection to a shooting on Thelma Street that killed 27-year-old Terrance Quarles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-arrest-three-in-thelma-street-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-arrest-three-in-thelma-street-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search for suspect in Raleigh shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers received a call about shots being fired around 5:39 p.m. on Thelma Street. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-search-for-suspect-in-raleigh-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-search-for-suspect-in-raleigh-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured in Raleigh shooting, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers received a call about shots being fired around 5:39 p.m. on Thelma Street. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-in-raleigh-shooting-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-in-raleigh-shooting-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge explains reasoning in life sentencing for 2022 Raleigh mass shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Paul Ridgeway explained his reasoning for the life sentence without parole for Austin Thompson, citing "permanent incorrigibility" after the 2022 Hedingham mass shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-explains-reasoning-in-life-sentencing-for-2022-raleigh-mass-shooter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-explains-reasoning-in-life-sentencing-for-2022-raleigh-mass-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC hosts inaugural AI for Public Good conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC hosted an inaugural all-day conference at the Friday Center focused on artificial intelligence on Monday. The conference was titled, &ldquo;AI for Public Good,&rdquo; and it included panels with UNC leadership, researchers, and industry experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-hosts-inaugural-ai-for-public-good-conference/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-hosts-inaugural-ai-for-public-good-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edgecombe man with troubled driving record pleads guilty to death by vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Braddy accepted a plea deal in the death of Carolyn Robbins Hyde, where he faced felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/edgecombe-man-with-troubled-driving-record-pleads-guilty-to-death-by-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/edgecombe-man-with-troubled-driving-record-pleads-guilty-to-death-by-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance County jail supervisor accused of raping inmate, resigns from position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vance County jail supervisor Capt. Shannon Holley has resigned. He faces charges and is accused of raping an inmate in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-county-jail-supervisor-accused-of-raping-inmate-resigns-from-position/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vance-county-jail-supervisor-accused-of-raping-inmate-resigns-from-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters work to put out Durham house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham firefighters and emergency units responded to Timberview Drive to battle a house fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-work-to-put-out-durham-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-work-to-put-out-durham-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham house fire: One firefighter burned, another shocked by solar panels while putting out fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham firefighters and emergency units responded to Timberview Drive to battle a house fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-house-fire-one-firefighter-burned-another-shocked-by-solar-panels-while-putting-out-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-house-fire-one-firefighter-burned-another-shocked-by-solar-panels-while-putting-out-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham house fire: Home destroyed, road blocked off as firefighters work to put out fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham firefighters and emergency units responded to Timberview Drive to battle a house fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-house-fire-home-destroyed-road-blocked-off-as-firefighters-work-to-put-out-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-house-fire-home-destroyed-road-blocked-off-as-firefighters-work-to-put-out-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Bragg vet charged with sharing sensitive military info placed on house arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtney Williams wore a jumpsuit and handcuffs to a scheduled court appearance, periodically crying while her family sat just feet away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fort-bragg-vet-charged-with-sharing-sensitive-military-info-placed-on-house-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fort-bragg-vet-charged-with-sharing-sensitive-military-info-placed-on-house-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being trapped under vehicle in Wilson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Information about Man dies after being trapped under vehicle in Wilson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-being-trapped-under-vehicle-in-wilson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-being-trapped-under-vehicle-in-wilson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person taken into custody on US 401 near Wake-Franklin line]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is in custody early Monday morning after a search near U.S. 401 near the Wake-Franklin county line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-taken-into-custody-on-us-401-near-wake-franklin-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-taken-into-custody-on-us-401-near-wake-franklin-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man taken into custody on US 401 near Wake-Franklin county line]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is in custody early Monday morning after a search near U.S. 401 near the Wake-Franklin county line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-taken-into-custody-on-us-401-near-wake-franklin-county-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-taken-into-custody-on-us-401-near-wake-franklin-county-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver, passenger arrested on US 401 near Wake-Franklin county line after chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people face charges after a high-speed chase in Louisburg involving a stolen car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-passenger-arrested-on-us-401-near-wake-franklin-county-line-after-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-passenger-arrested-on-us-401-near-wake-franklin-county-line-after-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person in custody after car crashes into Zebulon home, catches fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is in custody and a family is safe after a car crash and house fire in Zebulon early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-car-crashes-into-zebulon-home-catches-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-car-crashes-into-zebulon-home-catches-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire burns at Zebulon home, car crashed into front of house]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at the scene of a car crash and house fire in Zebulon early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-burns-at-zebulon-home-car-crashed-into-front-of-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-burns-at-zebulon-home-car-crashed-into-front-of-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver arrested after stolen car crashes into Zebulon home, catches fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is in custody and a family is safe after a car crash and house fire in Zebulon early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-arrested-after-stolen-car-crashes-into-zebulon-home-catches-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-arrested-after-stolen-car-crashes-into-zebulon-home-catches-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickup crashes into semi-truck on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a pickup truck crashed into a semi-truck near Capital Boulevard in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pickup-crashes-into-semi-truck-on-capital-boulevard-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pickup-crashes-into-semi-truck-on-capital-boulevard-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four buildings at Dix Park to be demolished in part of transformation project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four buildings on the west side of the former hospital campus, known as the Adams, Ashby, Kirby and Williams buildings, will soon be demolished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-buildings-at-dix-park-to-be-demolished-in-part-of-transformation-project-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-buildings-at-dix-park-to-be-demolished-in-part-of-transformation-project-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four buildings at Dix Park to be demolished in part of transformation project.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four buildings on the west side of the former hospital campus, known as the Adams, Ashby, Kirby and Williams buildings, will soon be demolished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-buildings-at-dix-park-to-be-demolished-in-part-of-transformation-project/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/four-buildings-at-dix-park-to-be-demolished-in-part-of-transformation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhunt underway for suspect who set woman on fire in Sampson County, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is on the run and facing multiple charges after deputies say a woman was set on fire in Sampson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/manhunt-underway-for-suspect-who-set-woman-on-fire-in-sampson-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/manhunt-underway-for-suspect-who-set-woman-on-fire-in-sampson-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of setting woman on fire in Sampson County has been arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sampson County Sheriff's Office arrested Franklin &ldquo;Frankie&rdquo; Paul Faircloth, 29, on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-setting-woman-on-fire-in-sampson-county-has-been-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-setting-woman-on-fire-in-sampson-county-has-been-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after 15-year-old shot near Kinston apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man faces attempted first-degree murder and other charges after a 15-year-old was shot early Sunday in Kinston, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-15-year-old-shot-near-kinston-apartment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-15-year-old-shot-near-kinston-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old shot near Kinston apartment, person in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old was shot early Sunday in Kinston, according to police. A suspect is in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/15-year-old-shot-near-kinston-apartment-person-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/15-year-old-shot-near-kinston-apartment-person-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed in Food Lion parking lot in Durham, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was stabbed Saturday night in a Food Lion parking lot in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-in-food-lion-parking-lot-in-durham-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-in-food-lion-parking-lot-in-durham-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest crash blocks Durham Road for several hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major crash blocked Durham Road in Wake Forest for several hours on Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-crash-blocks-durham-road-for-several-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-crash-blocks-durham-road-for-several-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash blocks Durham Road in Wake Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major crash on Sunday morning is blocking Durham Road in Wake Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-blocks-durham-road-in-wake-forest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-blocks-durham-road-in-wake-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot along Glenwoood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot early Sunday morning on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-along-glenwoood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-along-glenwoood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot along Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot early Sunday morning on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-along-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-along-glenwood-avenue-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates push for affordable housing bond and land commitments in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[ONE Wake, a local faith-based group in Wake County, held an assembly Saturday demanding housing initiatives and hearing where city leaders stood on those demands. Officials asked the city for a $200 million housing bond and 100 acres of land allocated for affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/advocates-push-for-affordable-housing-bond-and-land-commitments-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/advocates-push-for-affordable-housing-bond-and-land-commitments-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Durham car break-ins minutes apart, 16 cars damaged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are looking for suspects connected to two Friday night car break-ins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-durham-car-break-ins-minutes-apart-16-cars-damaged/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-durham-car-break-ins-minutes-apart-16-cars-damaged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after rear-ending a tanker truck on I-95 in Harnett County, trooper says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died in a crash on I-95 around 2 a.m. Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-rear-ending-a-tanker-truck-on-i-95-in-harnett-county-trooper-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-rear-ending-a-tanker-truck-on-i-95-in-harnett-county-trooper-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local beach musician dies after rear-ending tanker truck on I-95 in Harnett County, troopers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howard Winstead, member of Band of Oz, died in a crash on I-95 around 2 a.m. Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/local-beach-musician-dies-after-rear-ending-tanker-truck-on-i-95-in-harnett-county-troopers-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/local-beach-musician-dies-after-rear-ending-tanker-truck-on-i-95-in-harnett-county-troopers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-95N detour in Harnett County]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a detour for drivers on I-95N in Fayetteville after a crash shuts down part of the highway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-95n-detour-in-harnett-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-95n-detour-in-harnett-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach musician dies after rear-ending a tanker truck on I-95 in Harnett County, trooper says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Howard Winstead, member of Band of Oz, died in a crash on I-95 around 2 a.m. Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/beach-musician-dies-after-rear-ending-a-tanker-truck-on-i-95-in-harnett-county-trooper-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/beach-musician-dies-after-rear-ending-a-tanker-truck-on-i-95-in-harnett-county-trooper-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six adults stabbed after fight on Raleigh's Fayetteville Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a fight on Fayetteville Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-adults-stabbed-after-fight-on-raleighs-fayetteville-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-adults-stabbed-after-fight-on-raleighs-fayetteville-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six adults stabbed after fight on Fayetteville Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a fight on Fayetteville Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-adults-stabbed-after-fight-on-fayetteville-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-adults-stabbed-after-fight-on-fayetteville-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after six people stabbed on Fayetteville Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a fight on Fayetteville Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-six-people-stabbed-on-fayetteville-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-six-people-stabbed-on-fayetteville-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after six people stabbed in downtown Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a fight on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-six-people-stabbed-in-downtown-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-six-people-stabbed-in-downtown-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of stabbing six people in downtown Raleigh remains in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a fight on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-stabbing-six-people-in-downtown-raleigh-remains-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-stabbing-six-people-in-downtown-raleigh-remains-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy shot multiple times in Franklin County, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County sheriff's deputies said a boy was shot multiple times on Friday. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on South Chavis Street near Franklinton.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-shot-multiple-times-in-franklin-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boy-shot-multiple-times-in-franklin-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute joy and delight': NC State community reacts to historic Artemis II return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at NC State University celebrated the successful splashdown of the Artemis II mission Friday. The moment carried special meaning on campus as alumna Christina Koch helped make history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/absolute-joy-and-delight-nc-state-community-reacts-to-historic-artemis-ii-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/absolute-joy-and-delight-nc-state-community-reacts-to-historic-artemis-ii-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead in Raleigh motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died in a motorcycle crash that happened on Raleigh Boulevard around 7:10 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-in-raleigh-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-in-raleigh-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead in Raleigh motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died in a motorcycle crash in Raleigh on Friday evening. The wreck happened on Raleigh Boulevard around 7:10 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-dead-in-raleigh-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-dead-in-raleigh-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsboro police investigate spa accused of illegal sex activity, potential human trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said officers first received reports of 'suspicious activity' in October 2025 at Blue Jade Spa. Officers said after a months-long investigation, officials determined that illegal sexual activity and potential human trafficking took place at the business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-police-investigate-spa-accused-of-illegal-sex-activity-potential-human-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-police-investigate-spa-accused-of-illegal-sex-activity-potential-human-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested in North Dakota six months after Durham County murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested in North Dakota in connection with a November murder in Durham County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-north-dakota-six-months-after-durham-county-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-in-north-dakota-six-months-after-durham-county-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Warren says Trump has bombed more countries than any modern president]]></title><description><![CDATA["In the modern era, no American president has ordered more military strikes against as many different countries as Donald Trump," Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said March 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-warren-says-trump-has-bombed-more-countries-than-any-modern-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-warren-says-trump-has-bombed-more-countries-than-any-modern-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple lockdowns at Triangle schools reflect increase in threats to schools nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple schools in the Triangle have been on lockdown every school day this week due to bomb and other weapon threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-lockdowns-at-triangle-schools-reflect-increase-in-threats-to-schools-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-lockdowns-at-triangle-schools-reflect-increase-in-threats-to-schools-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another accuser surfaces in case against Raleigh man with history of impersonating police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another person has come forward in the case of a Raleigh man with a history of impersonating a police officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/another-accuser-surfaces-in-case-against-raleigh-man-with-history-of-impersonating-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/another-accuser-surfaces-in-case-against-raleigh-man-with-history-of-impersonating-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Lee County couple accused of selling fentanyl with child present]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee County deputies said an investigation found that 32-year-old Felipe Jaimes Jr. and 39-year-old Leemary Davila Rosado were working together to sell and deliver fentanyl in Lee County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-lee-county-couple-accused-of-selling-fentanyl-with-child-present/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-lee-county-couple-accused-of-selling-fentanyl-with-child-present/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenville receives $500K for affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greenville City Council approves funding for expansion of affordable housing community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greenville-receives-500k-for-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greenville-receives-500k-for-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County man sentenced to 10 years for selling drugs that resulted in 1 death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in January, Ahmod Talley pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to sell/possess with intent to sell and possession of a gun in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-selling-drugs-that-resulted-in-1-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-selling-drugs-that-resulted-in-1-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samaritan's Purse expands rebuilding program for areas damaged in Hurricane Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samaritan's Purse is still accepting applications for rebuilds and other long-term recovery needs in North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/samaritans-purse-expands-rebuilding-program-for-areas-damaged-in-hurricane-helene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/samaritans-purse-expands-rebuilding-program-for-areas-damaged-in-hurricane-helene/</guid></item></channel></rss>