<?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>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Greensboro cemetery under investigation after commission finds no license]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives seek information about business conducted with Piedmont Memorial Park Cemetery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greensboro-cemetery-under-investigation-after-commission-finds-no-license/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greensboro-cemetery-under-investigation-after-commission-finds-no-license/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anson County Board of Elections left unlocked after polls close, SBI investigates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say no evidence of wrongdoing is suspected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/anson-county-board-of-elections-left-unlocked-after-polls-close-sbi-investigates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/anson-county-board-of-elections-left-unlocked-after-polls-close-sbi-investigates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot off N. Reilly Road in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville police said they responded to reports of a shooting in the 700 block of Dandridge Drive around 5 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-off-n-reilly-road-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-off-n-reilly-road-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer crash closes part of US-70W Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two lanes are closed on US-70W Business after a crash involving a tractor-trailer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crash-closes-part-of-us-70w-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-crash-closes-part-of-us-70w-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured in tractor-trailer crash on US-70W Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two lanes are closed on US-70W Business after a crash involving a tractor-trailer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-in-tractor-trailer-crash-on-us-70w-business/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-in-tractor-trailer-crash-on-us-70w-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured in tractor-trailer crash on US-70W Buisness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two lanes are closed on US-70W Business after a crash involving a tractor-trailer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-in-tractor-trailer-crash-on-us-70w-buisness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-in-tractor-trailer-crash-on-us-70w-buisness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, another person injured in head on crash on NC-98]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person died in a crash in Wake County after hitting a vehicle head-on early Sunday morning. ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-another-person-injured-in-head-on-crash-on-nc-98/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-another-person-injured-in-head-on-crash-on-nc-98/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed on I-540 in Raleigh when trying to assist another driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was hit and killed Saturday night while helping a driver on I-540 near Triangle Town Boulevard in Raleigh, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-on-i-540-in-raleigh-when-trying-to-assist-another-driver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-on-i-540-in-raleigh-when-trying-to-assist-another-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Samaritan killed along I-540 in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A good Samaritan was killed on Saturday night when helping a driver who had been involved in a single-car crash in the median of I-540 in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/good-samaritan-killed-along-i-540-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/good-samaritan-killed-along-i-540-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A comfortable last day of the NC State Fair, dry streak persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our pleasant fall weather lasts through the rest of weekend and next week. It will be a bit chilly overnight, then it will be very comfortable by the afternoon Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-comfortable-last-day-of-the-nc-state-fair-dry-streak-persists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-comfortable-last-day-of-the-nc-state-fair-dry-streak-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Poe Center program brings parents and teens together to start conversations about vaping]]></title><description><![CDATA[One in five high schoolers and one in 10 middle schoolers use a vape, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-poe-center-program-brings-parents-and-teens-together-to-start-conversations-about-vaping/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-poe-center-program-brings-parents-and-teens-together-to-start-conversations-about-vaping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after horse-drawn wagon accident at Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman seriously hurt when a tree limb fell onto a horse-drawn wagon at Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville has died, her son said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-after-horse-drawn-wagon-accident-at-lazy-5-ranch-in-mooresville/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-after-horse-drawn-wagon-accident-at-lazy-5-ranch-in-mooresville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of stealing $11,000 from bank customer in east Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niyo Tyrus McGee, 25, faces a common-law robbery charge in connection with the incident reported Oct. 21 at a Bank of America on Albemarle Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-stealing-11000-from-bank-customer-in-east-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-stealing-11000-from-bank-customer-in-east-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On cam: High school football players surprise Holly Springs coach's wife with roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heartwarming moment at a Holly Springs High School football game was captured on video Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/on-cam-high-school-football-players-surprise-holly-springs-coachs-wife-with-roses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/on-cam-high-school-football-players-surprise-holly-springs-coachs-wife-with-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews working to pull car from Durham pond near Streets at Southpoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are working to pull a car out of a small pond in Durham on Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-working-to-pull-car-from-durham-pond-near-streets-at-southpoint/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-working-to-pull-car-from-durham-pond-near-streets-at-southpoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews pull car from Durham pond near Streets at Southpoint, no one inside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews pulled a car out of a small pond in Durham on Sunday morning. Police said no one was inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-pull-car-from-durham-pond-near-streets-at-southpoint-no-one-inside/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-pull-car-from-durham-pond-near-streets-at-southpoint-no-one-inside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett County man charged with trafficking 30 grams of fentanyl, enough to kill 15,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALE agents said they arrested a man with more than 30 grams of fentanyl, enough to kill 15,000 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-man-charged-with-trafficking-30-grams-of-fentanyl-enough-to-kill-15000-people/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-man-charged-with-trafficking-30-grams-of-fentanyl-enough-to-kill-15000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people from NC plead guilty to making animal torture videos involving monkeys]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people, including two from North Carolina, have pleaded guilty to creating "torture videos" showing extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-from-nc-plead-guilty-to-making-animal-torture-videos-involving-monkeys/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-people-from-nc-plead-guilty-to-making-animal-torture-videos-involving-monkeys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Stein’s claim about mail-in ballot rejections in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein claimed that election officials are rejecting more mail-in ballots over technicalities — a trend he called “infuriating” while sharing a specific statistic that wasn’t supported by state data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-steins-claim-about-mail-in-ballot-rejections-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-steins-claim-about-mail-in-ballot-rejections-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guilty: Jury reaches verdict in Faith Hedgepeth murder, ending 14-year saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury found Miguel Salguero-Olivares guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Faith Hedgepeth, a UNC-Chapel Hill student and North Carolina native, in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/guilty-jury-reaches-verdict-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-ending-14-year-saga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/guilty-jury-reaches-verdict-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-ending-14-year-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guilty: Faith Hedgepeth's killer sentenced to life in prison without parole]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury found Miguel Salguero-Olivares guilty of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of Faith Hedgepeth, a UNC-Chapel Hill student and North Carolina native. He faces multiple sentences, including life in prison without the possibility of parole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/guilty-faith-hedgepeths-killer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-parole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/guilty-faith-hedgepeths-killer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-parole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guilty: Faith Hedgepeth murder suspect sentenced to life in prison without parole]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury found Miguel Salguero-Olivares guilty of first-degree murder, rape, sexual offense and burglary in the 2012 killing of Faith Hedgepeth, a UNC-Chapel Hill student and North Carolina native. He faces multiple sentences, including life in prison without the possibility of parole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/guilty-faith-hedgepeth-murder-suspect-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-parole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/guilty-faith-hedgepeth-murder-suspect-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-parole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former 'Jeopardy!' champion from Raleigh faces 10 child sexual exploitation charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former "Jeopardy!" champion from Raleigh faces 10 felony child sexual exploitation charges after previously being charged with secretly recording people in a bathroom and bedroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-jeopardy-champion-from-raleigh-faces-10-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-jeopardy-champion-from-raleigh-faces-10-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ENC rescue pauses black cat adoptions ahead of Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Halloween approaches, an Eastern Carolina cat rescue has paused black cat adoptions due to some concerns that arise with the spooky season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/enc-rescue-pauses-black-cat-adoptions-ahead-of-halloween/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/enc-rescue-pauses-black-cat-adoptions-ahead-of-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students sues former Rolesville coach, Wake County in civil lawsuit alleging sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit claims that former Rolesville High football coach Ranier Rackley, who is now a football staff member at Duke, abused a female student during school hours at the high school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-sues-former-rolesville-coach-wake-county-in-civil-lawsuit-alleging-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-sues-former-rolesville-coach-wake-county-in-civil-lawsuit-alleging-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student sues former Rolesville coach, Wake County in civil lawsuit alleging sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lawsuit claims that former Rolesville High football coach Ranier Rackley, who is now a football staff member at Duke, abused a female student during school hours at the high school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-sues-former-rolesville-coach-wake-county-in-civil-lawsuit-alleging-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-sues-former-rolesville-coach-wake-county-in-civil-lawsuit-alleging-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clocks 'fall back,' Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once the clocks fall back on Nov. 1, you will notice an earlier sunset – around 5:15 p.m. instead of 6:15 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clocks-fall-back-daylight-saving-time-ends-nov-1/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clocks-fall-back-daylight-saving-time-ends-nov-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury resumes deliberations Friday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors return Friday for their first full day of deliberations in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial.Thursday they deliberated for about two hours before going home for the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-resumes-deliberations-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-resumes-deliberations-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitt County woman escorted out of Trump rally speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several people were escorted out of President Donald Trump's rally held in Greenville, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pitt-county-woman-escorted-out-of-trump-rally-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pitt-county-woman-escorted-out-of-trump-rally-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver hospitalized after high-speed chase ends in rollover crash in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is seriously hurt after a high-speed chase ended in a fiery crash near N.C. Highway 210 in Johnston County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-hospitalized-after-high-speed-chase-ends-in-rollover-crash-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-hospitalized-after-high-speed-chase-ends-in-rollover-crash-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed after being hit by multiple vehicles on I-40 near RDU; eastbound I-40 closed in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police said officers found a woman who had been hit by multiple unknown vehicles on I-40 early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-after-being-hit-by-multiple-vehicles-on-i-40-near-rdu-eastbound-i-40-closed-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-after-being-hit-by-multiple-vehicles-on-i-40-near-rdu-eastbound-i-40-closed-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hit by vehicles on I-40 in Durham, deadly crash creates major delays near RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police said officers found a woman who had been hit by multiple unknown vehicles on I-40 early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-vehicles-on-i-40-in-durham-deadly-crash-creates-major-delays-near-rdu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-by-vehicles-on-i-40-in-durham-deadly-crash-creates-major-delays-near-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly crash in Durham: Severe, hours-long delays on I-40 and I-885 after woman hit by vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of Interstate 40 East near RDU could be closed for several hours after Durham police found a woman who was hit by multiple unknown vehicles early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-in-durham-severe-hours-long-delays-on-i-40-and-i-885-after-woman-hit-by-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-in-durham-severe-hours-long-delays-on-i-40-and-i-885-after-woman-hit-by-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly crash in Durham: Major delays, I-40 could be closed for hours after woman hit by vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of Interstate 40 East near RDU could be closed for several hours after Durham police found a woman who was hit by multiple unknown vehicles early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-in-durham-major-delays-i-40-could-be-closed-for-hours-after-woman-hit-by-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-in-durham-major-delays-i-40-could-be-closed-for-hours-after-woman-hit-by-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly crash in Durham creates severe delays on I-40, I-885 near RDU; traffic moving again]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of Interstate 40 East near RDU was closed for several hours Friday morning after Durham police found a woman who was hit by multiple unknown vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-in-durham-creates-severe-delays-on-i-40-i-885-near-rdu-traffic-moving-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-crash-in-durham-creates-severe-delays-on-i-40-i-885-near-rdu-traffic-moving-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All lanes open after deadly crash in Durham creates severe delays on I-40, I-885 near RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of Interstate 40 East near RDU reopened Friday morning several hours after Durham police found a woman who was hit by multiple unknown vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/all-lanes-open-after-deadly-crash-in-durham-creates-severe-delays-on-i-40-i-885-near-rdu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/all-lanes-open-after-deadly-crash-in-durham-creates-severe-delays-on-i-40-i-885-near-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary hires permanent replacement for town manager, approves more oversight recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russ Overton, who had been serving as the interim town manager since former town manager Sean Stegall's contract was terminated in December, was brought on as Stegall's permanent replacement after the Cary Town Council approved the motion in a 7-0 vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-hires-permanent-replacement-for-town-manager-approves-more-oversight-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-hires-permanent-replacement-for-town-manager-approves-more-oversight-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting scheduled for Rocky Mount residents to learn more about planned Buc-ee's]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meeting at the Frederick Turnage Municipal Building was planned to give residents a chance to learn more about the impact of the large gas station and food store in their community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/meeting-scheduled-for-rocky-mount-residents-to-learn-more-about-planned-buc-ees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/meeting-scheduled-for-rocky-mount-residents-to-learn-more-about-planned-buc-ees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A game changer': Meeting held for Rocky Mount residents to learn more about planned Buc-ee's]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meeting at the Frederick Turnage Municipal Building was planned to give residents a chance to learn more about the impact of the large gas station and food store in their community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-game-changer-meeting-held-for-rocky-mount-residents-to-learn-more-about-planned-buc-ees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-game-changer-meeting-held-for-rocky-mount-residents-to-learn-more-about-planned-buc-ees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More roadwork coming to NC-55 in Wake County as development construction ramps up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction on major upgrades to the NC Highway 55 and Technology Drive intersection near Apex is expected to begin this spring, as officials prepare for increased traffic from the massive Veridea development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-roadwork-coming-to-nc-55-in-wake-county-as-development-construction-ramps-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-roadwork-coming-to-nc-55-in-wake-county-as-development-construction-ramps-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary businesses form coalition to challenge potential impacts of $84 million railroad project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing coalition of Cary businesses plans to address town council over an $84 million NCDOT railroad project that could force businesses to relocate. Merchants are seeking more transparency about potential impacts, relocation assistance and construction access.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-businesses-form-coalition-to-challenge-potential-impacts-of-84-million-railroad-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-businesses-form-coalition-to-challenge-potential-impacts-of-84-million-railroad-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Two juveniles in custody, two more on the run after Wake County chase and crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County deputies are investigating after a chase and crash involving a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon. Deputies are still searching for two juveniles who jumped and ran from the scene near Wendell Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-two-juveniles-in-custody-two-more-on-the-run-after-wake-county-chase-and-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-two-juveniles-in-custody-two-more-on-the-run-after-wake-county-chase-and-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies: Two juveinles in custody, two more on the run after Wake County chase and crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County deputies are investigating after a chase and crash involving a stolen vehicle Thursday afternoon. Deputies are still searching for two juveniles who jumped and ran from the scene near Wendell Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-two-juveinles-in-custody-two-more-on-the-run-after-wake-county-chase-and-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-two-juveinles-in-custody-two-more-on-the-run-after-wake-county-chase-and-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC School of Law holds mock Supreme Court arguments using AI justices]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of North Carolina School of Law held mock Supreme Court oral arguments today – but the justices weren’t people. They were AI.The “May It Please the Machine” event had students deliver arguments for a real Supreme Court case before ChatGPT powered justices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-school-of-law-holds-mock-supreme-court-arguments-using-ai-justices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-school-of-law-holds-mock-supreme-court-arguments-using-ai-justices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen: Search underway for boy last seen in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in looking for a missing teen last seen in Fayetteville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teen-search-underway-for-boy-last-seen-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teen-search-underway-for-boy-last-seen-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tunnel vision’: Defense’s closing argument in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of Miguel Salguero-Olivares’ defense attorneys made closing arguments Thursday afternoon in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case. Prosecutors made their closing arguments during the morning session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tunnel-vision-defenses-closing-argument-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tunnel-vision-defenses-closing-argument-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protestors in Charlotte demand accountability after seven officers' racist texts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community is demanding accountability from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department after seven officers were cited for termination after a report of racist text messages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/protestors-in-charlotte-demand-accountability-after-seven-officers-racist-texts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/protestors-in-charlotte-demand-accountability-after-seven-officers-racist-texts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Left DNA like confetti’: Prosecution’s closing argument in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two prosecutors, Angela Garcia-LaMarca and Lisa Coltrane, made closing arguments Thursday morning in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case. Multiple jurors cried during the prosecution’s closing.  ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/left-dna-like-confetti-prosecutions-closing-argument-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/left-dna-like-confetti-prosecutions-closing-argument-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies after being hit by truck in Asheboro Walmart parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 57-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon after being hit by an electric pickup truck in a Walmart parking lot in Asheboro, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-truck-in-asheboro-walmart-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-truck-in-asheboro-walmart-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing arguments underway in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgeoeth in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/closing-arguments-underway-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/closing-arguments-underway-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closing arguments set in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in the trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgeoeth in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/closing-arguments-set-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/closing-arguments-set-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last concert at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh canceled, final show is Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The concert that was slated to be Red Hat Amphitheater's final event at its current location has been canceled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/last-concert-at-red-hat-amphitheater-in-raleigh-canceled-final-show-is-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/last-concert-at-red-hat-amphitheater-in-raleigh-canceled-final-show-is-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higher power bills loom this winter — even for households using less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duke Energy customers could face higher rates and the loss of a $42 monthly discount this winter, adding pressure to budgets already stretched thin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-power-bills-loom-this-winter-even-for-households-using-less/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/higher-power-bills-loom-this-winter-even-for-households-using-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton man accused of shooting brother due in court Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Johnston County man accused of shooting one of his family members is expected in court Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-accused-of-shooting-brother-due-in-court-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-man-accused-of-shooting-brother-due-in-court-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired into home in northeast Raleigh neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said no one was injured Thursday when a home was hit by gunfire in northeast Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-home-in-northeast-raleigh-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-home-in-northeast-raleigh-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating report of shots fired in Raleigh neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a report of shots fired in a neighborhood in northeast Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-report-of-shots-fired-in-raleigh-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-report-of-shots-fired-in-raleigh-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home hit by gunfire in northeast Raleigh neighborhood, no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said no one was injured Thursday when a home was hit gunfire in northeast Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-hit-by-gunfire-in-northeast-raleigh-neighborhood-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-hit-by-gunfire-in-northeast-raleigh-neighborhood-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The rest was in God’s hands’: Pilot shares story on surviving plane crash with wife, 2 dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NC pilot, his wife and their two dogs survive a plane crash in eastern North Carolina after their plane's engine loses power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-rest-was-in-gods-hands-pilot-shares-story-on-surviving-plane-crash-with-wife-2-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-rest-was-in-gods-hands-pilot-shares-story-on-surviving-plane-crash-with-wife-2-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The rest was in God’s hands’: NC pilot shares story on surviving plane crash with wife, 2 dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina pilot, his wife and their two dogs survive a plane crash in eastern North Carolina after their plane's engine loses power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-rest-was-in-gods-hands-nc-pilot-shares-story-on-surviving-plane-crash-with-wife-2-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-rest-was-in-gods-hands-nc-pilot-shares-story-on-surviving-plane-crash-with-wife-2-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 chihuahuas rescued from Willow Spring home; owner charged with animal cruelty]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Wake County Animal Control, officers received a call to check on dogs at a home in Willow Spring. Animal Control said they rescued 19 chihuahuas and chihuahua mixes from the home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/19-chihuahuas-rescued-from-willow-spring-home-owner-charged-with-animal-cruelty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/19-chihuahuas-rescued-from-willow-spring-home-owner-charged-with-animal-cruelty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh job fair sees record interest as state unemployment rate drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Raleigh saw record interest Wednesday, with more than 1,000 people registering for its first-ever Expo and Job Fair at the Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center, formerly the Raleigh Convention Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-job-fair-sees-record-interest-as-state-unemployment-rate-drops/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-job-fair-sees-record-interest-as-state-unemployment-rate-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRAL employee charged with stalking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL employee is charged with stalking and violating a protective order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-employee-charged-with-stalking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-employee-charged-with-stalking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary leaders to consider more actions after state audit finds 'culture of extravagant spending']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine recommendations are listed on the agenda for Thursday's Cary Town Council meeting. They stem from a special commission report completed by an outside law firm that the Town of Cary paid for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-to-consider-more-actions-after-state-audit-finds-culture-of-extravagant-spending/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-to-consider-more-actions-after-state-audit-finds-culture-of-extravagant-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary leaders to consider action on oversight recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine recommendations are listed on the agenda for Thursday's Cary Town Council meeting. They stem from a special commission report completed by an outside law firm that the Town of Cary paid for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-to-consider-action-on-oversight-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-to-consider-action-on-oversight-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Trump's talking points at rallies in North Carolina, other key midterm states]]></title><description><![CDATA[PolitiFact listens to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s public remarks every day. Although there is always room for surprising new lines, he tends to repeat boasts about his achievements and attacks on Democrats. Here&rsquo;s a list of more than two dozen go-to Trump statements and how they square for accuracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-talking-points-at-rallies-in-north-carolina-other-key-midterm-states/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-talking-points-at-rallies-in-north-carolina-other-key-midterm-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is your power bill so high? What to check and where to find help]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Consumer Reports survey highlights confusion over power bills. Here&rsquo;s how to understand your charges, spot ways to save and find help in North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/why-is-your-power-bill-so-high-what-to-check-and-where-to-find-help/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/why-is-your-power-bill-so-high-what-to-check-and-where-to-find-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh road closed due to gas leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh closed part of Atlantic Avenue on Wednesday afternoon due to a gas leak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-road-closed-due-to-gas-leak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-road-closed-due-to-gas-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck spotted without roof near Raleigh's notorious 'Peace Street Peeler' bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the Peace Street Bridge on Wednesday afternoon, where a truck was missing its roof along a nearby street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-spotted-without-roof-near-raleighs-notorious-peace-street-peeler-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/truck-spotted-without-roof-near-raleighs-notorious-peace-street-peeler-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UNC Charlotte student accused of secretly recording sex act, sharing video]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former UNC Charlotte student is facing charges after secretly recording a sex act with another student and sharing the footage with fraternity members, according to authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-unc-charlotte-student-accused-of-secretly-recording-sex-act-sharing-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-unc-charlotte-student-accused-of-secretly-recording-sex-act-sharing-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robeson County man charged with killing infant daughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pembroke man has been charged with killing his 4-month-old daughter, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-man-charged-with-killing-infant-daughter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robeson-county-man-charged-with-killing-infant-daughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County reaches agreement with WakeMed, Atrium Health to advance proposed merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County has finalized an agreement with WakeMed and Atrium Health outlining financial commitments and patient care protections as the proposed merger awaits regulatory approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-reaches-agreement-with-wakemed-atrium-health-to-advance-proposed-merger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-reaches-agreement-with-wakemed-atrium-health-to-advance-proposed-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large chunks of NC 12 washed in Outer Banks as offshore nor'easter impacts coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of N.C. Highway 12 in the Outer Banks remain closed as an offshore nor-easter impacts the coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-chunks-of-nc-12-washed-in-outer-banks-as-offshore-noreaster-impacts-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-chunks-of-nc-12-washed-in-outer-banks-as-offshore-noreaster-impacts-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large chunks of NC 12 washed away in Outer Banks as nor'easter impacts coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of N.C. Highway 12 in the Outer Banks remain closed as an offshore nor'easter impacts the coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-chunks-of-nc-12-washed-away-in-outer-banks-as-noreaster-impacts-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-chunks-of-nc-12-washed-away-in-outer-banks-as-noreaster-impacts-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large dinosaur being moved into downtown Raleigh's NC Museum of Natural Sciences]]></title><description><![CDATA[A giant dinosaur will be moved in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, closing a portion of W. Jones Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-dinosaur-being-moved-into-downtown-raleighs-nc-museum-of-natural-sciences/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-dinosaur-being-moved-into-downtown-raleighs-nc-museum-of-natural-sciences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth murder trial heads to closing arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defense rested without calling any witnesses Wednesday in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial. Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-heads-to-closing-arguments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-heads-to-closing-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense rests in UNC student murder trial after putting on no evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miguel Salguero-Olivares announced he would not testify in his trial on Wednesday morning. He is charged with the rape and murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/defense-rests-in-unc-student-murder-trial-after-putting-on-no-evidence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/defense-rests-in-unc-student-murder-trial-after-putting-on-no-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defendant says he will not testify in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miguel Salguero-Olivares announced he would not testify in his trial on Wednesday morning. He is charged with the rape and murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/defendant-says-he-will-not-testify-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/defendant-says-he-will-not-testify-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenovo Center guests should arrive early during NC State Fair, venue says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lenovo Center is urging guests attending events during the North Carolina State Fair to expect traffic and arrive early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lenovo-center-guests-should-arrive-early-during-nc-state-fair-venue-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lenovo-center-guests-should-arrive-early-during-nc-state-fair-venue-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New affordable housing community will bring 200 units to Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chapanoke will feature a 200-unit apartment complex with options for one to three bedrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-affordable-housing-community-will-bring-200-units-to-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-affordable-housing-community-will-bring-200-units-to-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC woman sues Trader Joe's, claiming she got E. coli from wraps purchased in Myrtle Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina woman is suing Trader Joe's, claiming she bought three deli wraps from a Trader Joe's in Myrtle Beach and became ill several days later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-woman-sues-trader-joes-claiming-she-got-e-coli-from-wraps-purchased-in-myrtle-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-woman-sues-trader-joes-claiming-she-got-e-coli-from-wraps-purchased-in-myrtle-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted after person seriously hurt in Halifax County shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is wanted in connection to a shooting earlier this week near Highway 48 outside of Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-wanted-after-person-seriously-hurt-in-halifax-county-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-wanted-after-person-seriously-hurt-in-halifax-county-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest gas peak patched, shelter-in-place remains in area]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 4 a.m., crews said the gas leak had been patched and workers were filling the hole where the gas line ruptured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-peak-patched-shelter-in-place-remains-in-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-peak-patched-shelter-in-place-remains-in-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest gas leak repaired and shelter-in-place order lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gas leak has been repaired in Wake Forest and a shelter-in-place notice has been lifted. At 4 a.m., crews said the gas leak had been patched and workers were filling the hole where the gas line ruptured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-leak-repaired-and-shelter-in-place-order-lifted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-leak-repaired-and-shelter-in-place-order-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest gas leak patched, shelter-in-place remains in area]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 4 a.m., crews said the gas leak had been patched and workers were filling the hole where the gas line ruptured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-leak-patched-shelter-in-place-remains-in-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-leak-patched-shelter-in-place-remains-in-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest gas leak patched, shelter-in-place lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 4 a.m., crews said the gas leak had been patched and workers were filling the hole where the gas line ruptured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-leak-patched-shelter-in-place-lifted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-gas-leak-patched-shelter-in-place-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruptured gas line triggers evacuations, shelter-in-place advisory in Wake Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ruptured gas line that was struck by construction workers prompted road closures, evacuations and a shelter-in-place advisory in Wake Forest.The road is expected to be closed until early Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ruptured-gas-line-triggers-evacuations-shelter-in-place-advisory-in-wake-forest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ruptured-gas-line-triggers-evacuations-shelter-in-place-advisory-in-wake-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake schools floats letting homeschool students attend part-time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move could make room for more students in the district, which is no longer growing at a fast clip, but there's no clear proposal for what such inclusion would look like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-floats-letting-homeschool-students-attend-part-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-floats-letting-homeschool-students-attend-part-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer hits motorcyclist on I-440 in Raleigh in hit-and-run crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 440 West which left a motorcyclist with severe leg injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-hits-motorcyclist-on-i-440-in-raleigh-in-hit-and-run-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-hits-motorcyclist-on-i-440-in-raleigh-in-hit-and-run-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-and-run crash leaves motorcyclist severely injured on I-440]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 440 West which left a motorcyclist with severe leg injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hit-and-run-crash-leaves-motorcyclist-severely-injured-on-i-440/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hit-and-run-crash-leaves-motorcyclist-severely-injured-on-i-440/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit-and-Run crash leaves motocyclist severely injured on I-440 west]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 440 west which left a motorcyclist with severe leg injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hit-and-run-crash-leaves-motocyclist-severely-injured-on-i-440-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hit-and-run-crash-leaves-motocyclist-severely-injured-on-i-440-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake school board postpones vote on cell tower next to Brassfield Road Elementary]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hearing from 10 community members Tuesday on the topic, the proposal will now be discussed in-depth again during November's facilities committee. The project could generate additional revenue for the district, but nearby residents have raised concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-board-postpones-vote-on-cell-tower-next-to-brassfield-road-elementary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-board-postpones-vote-on-cell-tower-next-to-brassfield-road-elementary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County school board to vote on cell tower at Brassfield Elementary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Board of Education is expected to vote Tuesday on proposed 180-foot cell tower at Brassfield Elementary School. The project could generate additional revenue for the district, but nearby residents have raised concerns about potential health effects and impacts on property values.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-school-board-to-vote-on-cell-tower-at-brassfield-elementary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-school-board-to-vote-on-cell-tower-at-brassfield-elementary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Raleigh Parks improvement projects are up next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who visit the parks are used to seeing some of the construction in progress - like building demolition at Dix Park, trail resurfacing and new art installations. But what's the next big project?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/which-raleigh-parks-improvement-projects-are-up-next/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/which-raleigh-parks-improvement-projects-are-up-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary installs flashing street signs at crosswalk where woman was killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly installed signs at the Ederlee Drive crosswalk are a temporary but needed fix for dangers that residents had warned officials about long before Soile Lazarz was killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-installs-flashing-street-signs-at-crosswalk-where-woman-was-killed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-installs-flashing-street-signs-at-crosswalk-where-woman-was-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver involved in NC State professor's death agrees to plea deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to court documents, Jack Ethridge, 19, pleaded guilty to reckless driving to endanger in the death of Natalia Duque-Wilckens. Duque-Wilkens was killed in November while crossing Clark Avenue near Pogue Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-involved-in-nc-state-professors-death-agrees-to-plea-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-involved-in-nc-state-professors-death-agrees-to-plea-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle animal shelters celebrate "Dogtober" with reduced, free adoptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[October is National Adopt a Dog Month, a campaign that highlights the importance of adopting a dog from a local shelter or rescue group. Many Triangle-area shelters are celebrating "Dogtober" by reducing or waiving adoption fees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-animal-shelters-celebrate-dogtober-with-reduced-free-adoptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-animal-shelters-celebrate-dogtober-with-reduced-free-adoptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of NC complaints accuse gas stations of not lowering prices after tax pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina suspended its gas tax to save drivers money. But after more than 400 complaints, Attorney General Jeff Jackson says investigators have begun contacting stations suspected of not passing along the savings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-nc-complaints-accuse-gas-stations-of-not-lowering-prices-after-tax-pause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-nc-complaints-accuse-gas-stations-of-not-lowering-prices-after-tax-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of NC complaints accuse gas stations of not lowering pirces after tax pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina suspended its gas tax to save drivers money. But after more than 400 complaints, Attorney General Jeff Jackson says investigators have begun contacting stations suspected of not passing along the savings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-nc-complaints-accuse-gas-stations-of-not-lowering-pirces-after-tax-pause/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-nc-complaints-accuse-gas-stations-of-not-lowering-pirces-after-tax-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$100 million grant to North Carolina Children’s project: major step in bringing pediatric care home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is expected to break ground next year and to house a 500-bed children&rsquo;s hospital, a behavioral health hospital, and a surgical center by the early 2030s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/100-million-grant-to-north-carolina-childrens-project-major-step-in-bringing-pediatric-care-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/100-million-grant-to-north-carolina-childrens-project-major-step-in-bringing-pediatric-care-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Lion restores app, website after cybersecurity incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food Lion's website and app are working again after being down for over a week following a cybersecurity incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/food-lion-restores-app-website-after-cybersecurity-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/food-lion-restores-app-website-after-cybersecurity-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages Apex townhome]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Apex townhome was damaged Tuesday morning in a fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-apex-townhome/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-apex-townhome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot and killed in Goldsboro, no suspect in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said 23-year-old Daniel Perez-Benitez died in the hospital from his wounds after a shooting on Central Heights Road late Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-and-killed-in-goldsboro-no-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-and-killed-in-goldsboro-no-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash involving at least 3 vehicles blocks I-885 in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-vehicle crash has closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 885 in Durham County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-involving-at-least-3-vehicles-blocks-i-885-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-involving-at-least-3-vehicles-blocks-i-885-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people shot in east Durham, search underway for suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Monday night. Neighbors in the area told WRAL News they heard a total of five shots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-shot-in-east-durham-search-underway-for-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-shot-in-east-durham-search-underway-for-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people seriously hurt in Durham shooting on Fiske Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday night in the 900 block of Fiske Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-seriously-hurt-in-durham-shooting-on-fiske-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-people-seriously-hurt-in-durham-shooting-on-fiske-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating shooting on Fiske Street in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, they were called around 9 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Fiske Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-shooting-on-fiske-street-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-shooting-on-fiske-street-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police: Three people seriously hurt in shooting on Fiske Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, they were called around 9 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Fiske Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-three-people-seriously-hurt-in-shooting-on-fiske-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-three-people-seriously-hurt-in-shooting-on-fiske-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Three juveniles facing more than 100 charges in Durham break-in spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, the three were charged in a series of break-ins between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7 at 10 locations around the city, including South Briggs Avenue, Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard, South Alston Avenue and Bedford Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-three-juveniles-facing-more-than-100-charges-in-durham-break-in-spree/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-three-juveniles-facing-more-than-100-charges-in-durham-break-in-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justice Dept. resolves 18 civil rights investigations at UNC in settlement with university]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Justice Department, its Office for Civil Rights entered a voluntary, university-wide agreement with UNC to end what it called antisemitism and discrimination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/justice-dept-resolves-18-civil-rights-investigations-at-unc-in-settlement-with-university/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/justice-dept-resolves-18-civil-rights-investigations-at-unc-in-settlement-with-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six people hurt in crash involving airport shuttle bus in Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the intersection of Airport Blvd and Aerial Center Parkway and saw several emergency vehicles near an airport shuttle bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-people-hurt-in-crash-involving-airport-shuttle-bus-in-cary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-people-hurt-in-crash-involving-airport-shuttle-bus-in-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apparent serious crash closes part of Airport Boulevard, cause &amp; injuries unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the intersection of Airport Blvd and Aerial Center Parkway and saw several emergency vehicles near an airport shuttle bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apparent-serious-crash-closes-part-of-airport-boulevard-cause-amp-injuries-unclear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apparent-serious-crash-closes-part-of-airport-boulevard-cause-amp-injuries-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC woman loses savings to crypto ATM scam. DOJ confirms it's looking into crypto kiosk companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL reached out to several cryptocurrency kiosk companies operating in North Carolina, requesting information on how they plan to comply with new laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-woman-loses-savings-to-crypto-atm-scam-doj-confirms-its-looking-into-crypto-kiosk-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-woman-loses-savings-to-crypto-atm-scam-doj-confirms-its-looking-into-crypto-kiosk-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Problems at the polls? Here's what NC voters should do]]></title><description><![CDATA[As early voting is underway North Carolina election officials are reminding voters how to report problems, intimidation or questions at the polls and where to find reliable voting information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/problems-at-the-polls-heres-what-nc-voters-should-do/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/problems-at-the-polls-heres-what-nc-voters-should-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing plan near Wake schools clears first vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders see the deal as a way to add affordable housing units in areas of the county that are considered more expensive, especially as growth across the county creates a housing squeeze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/affordable-housing-plan-near-wake-schools-clears-first-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/affordable-housing-plan-near-wake-schools-clears-first-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC mail-in ballot requests plunge 33% as deadline looms. What's behind the decline?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Tuesday's 5 p.m. deadline to request a mail-in ballot approaching, North Carolina requests are down 33% compared with the same point in the 2022 midterm election. An election expert says stricter rules and concerns about whether ballots will count could be contributing to the decline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-mail-in-ballot-requests-plunge-33-as-deadline-looms-whats-behind-the-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-mail-in-ballot-requests-plunge-33-as-deadline-looms-whats-behind-the-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Does a Russian lab worker’s death carry pandemic risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports of a cluster of severe pneumonia cases and deaths would be worrying, as would expanding quarantine measures and Russian authorities refusing outside investigators. So far, there are no such reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-does-a-russian-lab-workers-death-carry-pandemic-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-does-a-russian-lab-workers-death-carry-pandemic-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecution rests in UNC student murder trial after 23 total witnesses testify]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 9 total days of testimony and 23 witnesses, the prosecution has rested in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case. The trial entered its fourth week on Monday, after eight days of jury selection beginning on September 28th. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecution-rests-in-unc-student-murder-trial-after-23-total-witnesses-testify/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecution-rests-in-unc-student-murder-trial-after-23-total-witnesses-testify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testimony resumes as Faith Hedgepeth murder trial enters fourth week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony resumes Monday in the murder trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. An SBI agent who has worked on the investigation since 2012 is expected to return to the stand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/testimony-resumes-as-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-enters-fourth-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/testimony-resumes-as-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-enters-fourth-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail calls played, defendant breaks down in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the fourth week of the UNC student murder trial brought the strongest display of emotion from defendant Miguel Salguero-Olivares so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jail-calls-played-defendant-breaks-down-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jail-calls-played-defendant-breaks-down-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, two injured in Fayetteville Gentleman's club shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 4:15 a.m. police found three shot at the Stratus Gentlemen's Club on Yadkin Road in Fayetteville. One man died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-two-injured-in-fayetteville-gentlemans-club-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-two-injured-in-fayetteville-gentlemans-club-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot on MLK Boulevard in Raleigh Monday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the call initially came through as a car crash; however, when they got to the scene, they found someone who had been shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-on-mlk-boulevard-in-raleigh-monday-morning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-on-mlk-boulevard-in-raleigh-monday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person shot on MLK Boulevard in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the call initially came through as a car crash; however, when they got to the scene, they found someone who had been shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-on-mlk-boulevard-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-shot-on-mlk-boulevard-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured after crash with work bus on US 701 in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A work bus crashed on U.S. 701 South in Johnston County. The crash happened near Keen Road in the Four Oaks area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-after-crash-with-work-bus-on-us-701-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-seriously-injured-after-crash-with-work-bus-on-us-701-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash involving bus and SUV blocking part of US 701 in Johnston County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bus crashed on U.S. 701 South in Johnston County, causing traffic backups.&nbsp;The crash happened near Keen Road in the Four Oaks area.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-involving-bus-and-suv-blocking-part-of-us-701-in-johnston-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-involving-bus-and-suv-blocking-part-of-us-701-in-johnston-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle 'clips' home near Trawick Road in Raleigh crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police are investigating after a driver nearly crashed into a home near Trawick Road on Sunday in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-clips-home-near-trawick-road-in-raleigh-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-clips-home-near-trawick-road-in-raleigh-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van crashes into gas station sign after being hit on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after 1 a.m., a car ran a red light and crashed into a minivan at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Calvary Drive and the hit vehicle then ran into a gas station sign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/van-crashes-into-gas-station-sign-after-being-hit-on-capital-boulevard-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/van-crashes-into-gas-station-sign-after-being-hit-on-capital-boulevard-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating late-night deadly crash on Durham Freeway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is dead after a vehicle crash on the Durham Freeway late Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-late-night-deadly-crash-on-durham-freeway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-late-night-deadly-crash-on-durham-freeway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in hit-and-run on Durham Freeway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died after being hit by a car on Durham Freeway while he was outside of his vehicle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-hit-and-run-on-durham-freeway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-in-hit-and-run-on-durham-freeway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Police investigating late-night deadly crash on NC-147]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is dead after a vehicle crash on the Durham Freeway late Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-investigating-late-night-deadly-crash-on-nc-147/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-investigating-late-night-deadly-crash-on-nc-147/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man seriously injured in shooting at Chowan County McDonald's, juvenile detained]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Edenton Police Department, officers were called around 5:15 p.m. after 911 dispatchers received multiple reports of shots fired at a McDonald's on Virginia Road. When they arrived, they learned a man had been taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-seriously-injured-in-shooting-at-chowan-county-mcdonalds-juvenile-detained/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-seriously-injured-in-shooting-at-chowan-county-mcdonalds-juvenile-detained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A military service member has died after he fell hard as he rappelled from the ceiling to midfield before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nellis-air-force-base-service-member-dies-after-rappelling-fall-at-a-ut-san-antonio-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nellis-air-force-base-service-member-dies-after-rappelling-fall-at-a-ut-san-antonio-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 dead after major fire breaks out at Canadian military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a major fire Saturday at one of Canada&rsquo;s largest and busiest military bases, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-dead-after-major-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-military-base/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/4-dead-after-major-fire-breaks-out-at-canadian-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it's still too high]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a week after North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the gas tax, prices are lower. How long will it last?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-has-the-lowest-gas-prices-in-the-country-some-say-its-still-too-high/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-has-the-lowest-gas-prices-in-the-country-some-say-its-still-too-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roxboro police officer placed on adminstrative leave after Raleigh arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Downey Jr., 32, got into an altercation with security guards at a bar and Raleigh police officers, according to the Roxboro Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roxboro-police-officer-placed-on-adminstrative-leave-after-raleigh-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roxboro-police-officer-placed-on-adminstrative-leave-after-raleigh-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roxboro police officer placed on administrative leave after Raleigh arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Downey Jr., 32, got into an altercation with security guards at a bar and Raleigh police officers, according to the Roxboro Police Department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roxboro-police-officer-placed-on-administrative-leave-after-raleigh-arrest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roxboro-police-officer-placed-on-administrative-leave-after-raleigh-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person dies after being thrown from vehicle in Franklin county crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car ran off the road near Pearces Road, hit a tree, flipped, and landed in a ravine around 9 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-dies-after-being-thrown-from-vehicle-in-franklin-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-dies-after-being-thrown-from-vehicle-in-franklin-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed in crash in Harnett County, sheriff's office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened near the intersection of NC Highway 210 and Old Stage Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-crash-in-harnett-county-sheriffs-office-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-crash-in-harnett-county-sheriffs-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 killed, 8 others injured in crash on Hwy 210 near Angier]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened near the intersection of NC Highway 210 and Old Stage Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-killed-8-others-injured-in-crash-on-hwy-210-near-angier/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-killed-8-others-injured-in-crash-on-hwy-210-near-angier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State audit: Blue Ridge Road construction delays impacting State Fair, costing taxpayer millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new state audit finds that delays at the Blue Ridge underpass project are costing taxpayers millions and adding to drivers' headaches around the fairgrounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-audit-blue-ridge-road-construction-delays-impacting-state-fair-costing-taxpayer-millions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-audit-blue-ridge-road-construction-delays-impacting-state-fair-costing-taxpayer-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting numbers up across North Carolina three days into early voting period for midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three days into the early voting period, the number of ballots cast in North Carolina is up significantly compared to the 2022 midterms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/early-voting-numbers-up-across-north-carolina-three-days-into-early-voting-period-for-midterms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/early-voting-numbers-up-across-north-carolina-three-days-into-early-voting-period-for-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbee Tribe approves gaming ordinance that could pave way for Robeson Co. casino along I-95]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a press release, council members approved the ordinance in a 14-2 vote. The ordinance could allow class III gaming, known as &ldquo;casino-style&rdquo; gambling, on Lumbee Tribe lands if the tribe and the state authorize it through a compact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-approves-gaming-ordinance-that-could-pave-way-for-robeson-co-casino-along-i-95/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lumbee-tribe-approves-gaming-ordinance-that-could-pave-way-for-robeson-co-casino-along-i-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 16 cars broken into on Hillandale Road in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 16 cars were broken into, according to police.&nbsp;They are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and surrounding homes.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-16-cars-broken-into-on-hillandale-road-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-16-cars-broken-into-on-hillandale-road-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[False-alarm bomb threat on Main Street Clayton Saturday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police swept the area with explosive-detection-trained K9s, and they said they found no bomb or threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/false-alarm-bomb-threat-on-main-street-clayton-saturday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/false-alarm-bomb-threat-on-main-street-clayton-saturday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City leaders react to plans to bring Buc-ee's to Rocky Mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buc-ee's wants to come to Rocky Mount. WRAL has confirmed a letter circulating on social media about a planned story is true.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-leaders-react-to-plans-to-bring-buc-ees-to-rocky-mount/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/city-leaders-react-to-plans-to-bring-buc-ees-to-rocky-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI Special Agent testifies about defendant’s arrest in UNC student murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court on Friday wrapped with the testimony of NC SBI Special Agent in Charge Justin Heinrich, who has worked on the Faith Hedgepeth murder case since 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-special-agent-testifies-about-defendants-arrest-in-unc-student-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-special-agent-testifies-about-defendants-arrest-in-unc-student-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bed bugs discovered inside returned materials at Wake County library, county says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the spokesperson, Wake County Public Libraries learned of an incident involving bed bugs found in returned library materials at the Oberlin Regional Library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bed-bugs-discovered-inside-returned-materials-at-wake-county-library-county-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bed-bugs-discovered-inside-returned-materials-at-wake-county-library-county-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bed bugs discovered inside returned books at Wake County library, county says]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the spokesperson, Wake County Public Libraries learned of an incident involving bed bugs found in returned library materials at the Oberlin Regional Library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bed-bugs-discovered-inside-returned-books-at-wake-county-library-county-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bed-bugs-discovered-inside-returned-books-at-wake-county-library-county-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executives of troubled Triangle non-profit indicted on multiple charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtney Jordan and Nicholas Gallardo were formally indicted by a Person County grand jury on charges related to chase before the two were captured. The also face other criminal charges and civil lawsuits related to the Courtney Jordan Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/executives-of-troubled-triangle-non-profit-indicted-on-multiple-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/executives-of-troubled-triangle-non-profit-indicted-on-multiple-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: 5 charged, guns seized after recent string of vehicle break-ins in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said they arrested two adults, and 3 juveniles were also charged, after a string of vehicle break-ins earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-5-charged-guns-seized-after-recent-string-of-vehicle-break-ins-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-5-charged-guns-seized-after-recent-string-of-vehicle-break-ins-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very special' delivery: Millbrook High staff help deliver security officer's baby at school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high school said they helped welcome a beautiful baby girl into the world on its campus on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/very-special-delivery-millbrook-high-staff-help-deliver-security-officers-baby-at-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/very-special-delivery-millbrook-high-staff-help-deliver-security-officers-baby-at-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH LIVE: DNA expert to return to stand Friday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DNA expert is expected to return to the stand Friday as testimony continues in the murder trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-live-dna-expert-to-return-to-stand-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-live-dna-expert-to-return-to-stand-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Telling the truth’ Family member of defendant testifies in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four witnesses testified Friday morning in the UNC student murder trial. Miguel Saluero-Olivares is charged with the murder of Faith Hedgepeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/telling-the-truth-family-member-of-defendant-testifies-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/telling-the-truth-family-member-of-defendant-testifies-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA expert to return to stand Friday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DNA expert is expected to return to the stand Friday as testimony continues in the murder trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dna-expert-to-return-to-stand-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dna-expert-to-return-to-stand-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of I-85, Dabney Drive closed in Henderson after crash damages overpass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the closure could be extended due to damage to the I-85 overpass on Dabney Drive. Northbound I-85 was closed at the overpass as crews responded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-i-85-dabney-drive-closed-in-henderson-after-crash-damages-overpass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-i-85-dabney-drive-closed-in-henderson-after-crash-damages-overpass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autopsy report in Pinebluff triple homicide reveals 1 victim was pregnant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pinebluff man is charged with killing his mother, niece and another man after investigators said surveillance video and Flock camera data contradicted his account of finding the victims dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-report-in-pinebluff-triple-homicide-reveals-1-victim-was-pregnant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-report-in-pinebluff-triple-homicide-reveals-1-victim-was-pregnant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham firefighter killed in line of duty will be honored with celebration of life this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family, friends and first responders will gather this weekend to remember the life of Andrew Brokes, a Durham firefighter killed in the line of duty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-firefighter-killed-in-line-of-duty-will-be-honored-with-celebration-of-life-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-firefighter-killed-in-line-of-duty-will-be-honored-with-celebration-of-life-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police: Person stabbed in the neck on Marshall Street, suspect on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers were called to reports of an assault on Marshall Street around 9:50 p.m. When they arrived, they found one person stabbed in the neck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-person-stabbed-in-the-neck-on-marshall-street-suspect-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-person-stabbed-in-the-neck-on-marshall-street-suspect-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police: Person stabbed in the neck on Marshall Street, suspect arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers were called to reports of an assault on Marshall Street around 9:50 p.m. When they arrived, they found one person stabbed in the neck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-person-stabbed-in-the-neck-on-marshall-street-suspect-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-person-stabbed-in-the-neck-on-marshall-street-suspect-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person stabbed in the neck in Raleigh's Mordecai neighborhood, man arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man charged in a stabbing in Raleigh's Mordecai neighborhood is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-stabbed-in-the-neck-in-raleighs-mordecai-neighborhood-man-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-stabbed-in-the-neck-in-raleighs-mordecai-neighborhood-man-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buc-ee&rsquo;s is a chain of massive travel centers and convenience stores. The planned location would be the chain&rsquo;s second in North Carolina, joining one under construction in Mebane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/buc-ees-eyeing-new-location-on-i-95-in-nash-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/buc-ees-eyeing-new-location-on-i-95-in-nash-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators renew call for tips in 2019 Durham hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police Officer Gabriel Munter said all of the deadly hit-and-run cases he's worked are solved except one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigators-renew-call-for-tips-in-2019-durham-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigators-renew-call-for-tips-in-2019-durham-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County library closed for weeks after staff report fumes during roof replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A library in Wake County is closed until Nov. 2 after an onset of physical symptoms amongst library staff was connected to an ongoing roof replacement project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-library-closed-for-weeks-after-staff-report-fumes-during-roof-replacement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-library-closed-for-weeks-after-staff-report-fumes-during-roof-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC State grad killed by train highlights need for safety improvements near the State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death of a recent NC State graduate who was struck by a train in September has renewed concerns about railroad safety near Powell Drive as the North Carolina State Fair begins Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-grad-killed-by-train-highlights-need-for-safety-improvements-near-the-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-state-grad-killed-by-train-highlights-need-for-safety-improvements-near-the-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope Mills driver yelled ‘You better run’ before hitting teen, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hope Mills police arrested a man this week after the driver hit a teen with his car and left the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hope-mills-driver-yelled-you-better-run-before-hitting-teen-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hope-mills-driver-yelled-you-better-run-before-hitting-teen-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC soccer player charged with violating protective order for 2nd time, removed from team activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to UNC men's soccer head coach Carlos Somoano, Cristian Milazzo is "not participating in team activities until further notice." Milazzo's removal comes days after he was charged with violating a domestic violence protective order for the second time since August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-soccer-player-charged-with-violating-protective-order-for-2nd-time-removed-from-team-activities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-soccer-player-charged-with-violating-protective-order-for-2nd-time-removed-from-team-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrboro police could merge with Chapel Hill Police Department]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrboro leadership asked Chapel Hill earlier this year to study whether the Chapel Hill Police Department could expand its services to Carrboro residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-police-could-merge-with-chapel-hill-police-department/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-police-could-merge-with-chapel-hill-police-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrboro police could merge with Chapel Hill police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrboro leadership asked Chapel Hill earlier this year to study whether the Chapel Hill Police Department could expand its services to Carrboro residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-police-could-merge-with-chapel-hill-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-police-could-merge-with-chapel-hill-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County murder victim 'could have been saved', suspect's mother says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County murder suspect Devon Whaley's mother said her son showed years of warning signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-murder-victim-could-have-been-saved-suspects-mother-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-murder-victim-could-have-been-saved-suspects-mother-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have questions about Flock cameras? Apex forum offers chance for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conversation comes as Flock cameras have come under public scrutiny across the country due to transparency and misuse concerns. Some people have taken matters into their own hands to get transparency around the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/have-questions-about-flock-cameras-apex-forum-offers-chance-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/have-questions-about-flock-cameras-apex-forum-offers-chance-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tillis criticizes energy policy, warns GOP faces losses as NC debates data center costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[At an energy conference in Cary, lawmakers and advocates discussed how to meet growing electricity demand without leaving households paying for infrastructure built to serve tech companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tillis-criticizes-energy-policy-warns-gop-faces-losses-as-nc-debates-data-center-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tillis-criticizes-energy-policy-warns-gop-faces-losses-as-nc-debates-data-center-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Lion’s website and app are down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Food Lion website and app are not working.The company is urging customers to use Instacart, DoorDash or Uber Eats to place online orders until service is restored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/food-lions-website-and-app-are-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/food-lions-website-and-app-are-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Married couple killed in apparent murder-suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials are investigating after deputies responding to a wellness check discovered the couple unresponsive and suffering bullet wounds inside a Hoke County home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/married-couple-killed-in-apparent-murder-suicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/married-couple-killed-in-apparent-murder-suicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: Suspect in Martin County standoff dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin County Sheriff Drew Robinson said the suspect at the center of Thursday's standoff near Jamesville has died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-suspect-in-martin-county-standoff-dead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-suspect-in-martin-county-standoff-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested in Franklin County double homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested and charged in connection with a double homicide in Franklin County. Authorities also arrested and charged another man with accessory after the fact.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-in-franklin-county-double-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-arrested-in-franklin-county-double-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary’s annual Taste of China festival a feast for the senses returns Nov. 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 6th annual Taste of China festival is returning to Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, Nov. 7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carys-annual-taste-of-china-festival-a-feast-for-the-senses-returns-nov-7/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carys-annual-taste-of-china-festival-a-feast-for-the-senses-returns-nov-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA expert returns to stand Thursday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[DNA testimony continues Thursday in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial after a forensic scientist testified about DNA found on Hedgepeth&rsquo;s body and several pieces of evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dna-expert-returns-to-stand-thursday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dna-expert-returns-to-stand-thursday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘170 septillion times more likely’ Expert testifies about DNA in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A forensic scientist testified to the high likelihood of defendant Miguel Salguero-Olivares' DNA being on Faith Hedgepeth's body and a Bacardi bottle prosecutors say is the murder weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/170-septillion-times-more-likely-expert-testifies-about-dna-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/170-septillion-times-more-likely-expert-testifies-about-dna-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky 5: At least 7 vehicles involved in I-85 chain reaction crash near Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The view from Sky 5 showed at least seven cars damaged in what appeared to be a chain reaction crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sky-5-at-least-7-vehicles-involved-in-i-85-chain-reaction-crash-near-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sky-5-at-least-7-vehicles-involved-in-i-85-chain-reaction-crash-near-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 vehicles involved in I-85 chain reaction crash near Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The view from Sky 5 shows several cars damaged in what appeared to be a domino-type effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-vehicles-involved-in-i-85-chain-reaction-crash-near-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-vehicles-involved-in-i-85-chain-reaction-crash-near-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garner police investigating two crashes near I-40 and Jones Sausage Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two crash scenes in the Jones Sausage Road area are under investigation by Garner police officers and the State Highway Patrol on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-police-investigating-two-crashes-near-i-40-and-jones-sausage-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-police-investigating-two-crashes-near-i-40-and-jones-sausage-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Car stolen on NC State's campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC State University police are looking for a car that was reported stolen from a parking lot on the west edge of campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-car-stolen-on-nc-states-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-car-stolen-on-nc-states-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County murder suspect has lengthy criminal history, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon Whaley, 35, is accused of killing Rasheka Crudup at a home on Lane Store Road in Franklinton, according to arrest warrants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-murder-suspect-has-lengthy-criminal-history-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-murder-suspect-has-lengthy-criminal-history-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Depth: Answering your questions about North Carolina’s gas tax suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina drivers are starting to see gas prices come down following the state&rsquo;s suspension of its 41-cent-per-gallon gas tax. But viewers still have questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/in-depth-answering-your-questions-about-north-carolinas-gas-tax-suspension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/in-depth-answering-your-questions-about-north-carolinas-gas-tax-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA rollbacks could shift pollution costs to NC families, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from Environmental Protection Network examines the potential health and pollution impacts of recent EPA regulatory rollbacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-rollbacks-could-shift-pollution-costs-to-nc-families-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-rollbacks-could-shift-pollution-costs-to-nc-families-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental report warns North Carolina families of increased pollution risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from Environmental Protection Network examines the potential health and pollution impacts of recent EPA regulatory rollbacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/environmental-report-warns-north-carolina-families-of-increased-pollution-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/environmental-report-warns-north-carolina-families-of-increased-pollution-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pittsboro childcare worker facing 11 new child abuse charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pittsboro childcare worker, who was previously released on bond, is back in jail and facing 11 new child abuse charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-childcare-worker-facing-11-new-child-abuse-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pittsboro-childcare-worker-facing-11-new-child-abuse-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 7 from NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly unsealed federal indictments show that at least seven people are accused of lying about their citizenship and voting in the November 2024 election. They will make their first court appearance in Raleigh on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-7-from-nc-indicted-for-lying-about-citizenship-voting-in-2024-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-7-from-nc-indicted-for-lying-about-citizenship-voting-in-2024-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 from eastern NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 Presidential election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly unsealed federal indictments show that six people are accused of lying about their citizenship and voting in the November 2024 election. They will make their first court appearance in Raleigh on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/6-from-eastern-nc-indicted-for-lying-about-citizenship-voting-in-2024-presidential-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/6-from-eastern-nc-indicted-for-lying-about-citizenship-voting-in-2024-presidential-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 from NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly unsealed federal indictments show that at least ten people are accused of lying about their citizenship and voting in the November 2024 election. They will make their first court appearance in Raleigh on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/10-from-nc-indicted-for-lying-about-citizenship-voting-in-2024-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/10-from-nc-indicted-for-lying-about-citizenship-voting-in-2024-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert testifies about DNA evidence in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forensic Scientist Erin Ermish took the stand in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial Wednesday morning. She testified about testing swabs from Hedgepeth's body, blood in Jordan McCrary's car, and DNA on the Bacardi rum bottle the prosecution says is the murder weapon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/expert-testifies-about-dna-evidence-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/expert-testifies-about-dna-evidence-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Canes calls out mistreatment of opponents, refs after player throws stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video of Saturday's game shows a member of one of the Junior Canes hockey teams throwing a stick in the direction of a referee and the opposing bench after being called for a penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/junior-canes-calls-out-mistreatment-of-opponents-refs-after-player-throws-stick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/junior-canes-calls-out-mistreatment-of-opponents-refs-after-player-throws-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Canes call out mistreatment of opponents, refs after player throws stick during game]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video of Saturday's game shows a member of one of the Junior Canes hockey teams throwing a stick in the direction of a referee and the opposing bench after being called for a penalty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/junior-canes-call-out-mistreatment-of-opponents-refs-after-player-throws-stick-during-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/junior-canes-call-out-mistreatment-of-opponents-refs-after-player-throws-stick-during-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altercation between Junior Canes player and referee on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[An altercation occurred between a Junior Canes player and a referee on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/altercation-between-junior-canes-player-and-referee-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/altercation-between-junior-canes-player-and-referee-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Strides against breast cancer returns to DBAP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making Strides against breast cancer, the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on October 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/making-strides-against-breast-cancer-returns-to-dbap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/making-strides-against-breast-cancer-returns-to-dbap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High Point woman credits routine mammogram for saving her life]]></title><description><![CDATA["Thanks to the advanced research and technology about breast cancer, they were able to catch it early," said Julia Gay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/high-point-woman-credits-routine-mammogram-for-saving-her-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/high-point-woman-credits-routine-mammogram-for-saving-her-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Charlotte officers suspended, facing firing after report of racist text messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to WCNC in Charlotte, the department recommended firing the officers after sources say a report of racist text messages sparked an internal investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-charlotte-officers-suspended-facing-firing-after-report-of-racist-text-messages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/six-charlotte-officers-suspended-facing-firing-after-report-of-racist-text-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wine bottle fingerprint: Expert witness provides evidence in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors heard testimony Tuesday about fingerprints collected from evidence at the crime scene; Summer Maffett continued testifying on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wine-bottle-fingerprint-expert-witness-provides-evidence-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wine-bottle-fingerprint-expert-witness-provides-evidence-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC student murder trial resumes Wednesday after testimony about palm print]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony resumes Wednesday in the murder trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. Miguel Salguero-Olivares is charged with killing Hedgepeth, who was found dead inside her Chapel Hill apartment in September 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-murder-trial-resumes-wednesday-after-testimony-about-palm-print/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-murder-trial-resumes-wednesday-after-testimony-about-palm-print/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fingerprint on wine bottle links defendant to UNC student's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors heard testimony Tuesday about fingerprints collected from evidence at the crime scene; Summer Maffett continued testifying on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fingerprint-on-wine-bottle-links-defendant-to-unc-students-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fingerprint-on-wine-bottle-links-defendant-to-unc-students-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids football coach reinstated after player loses part of finger in 'unfortunate accident']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District said the investigation began in September after emergency crews responded to a report of a football player who suffered a severe hand injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-football-coach-reinstated-after-player-loses-part-of-finger-in-unfortunate-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-football-coach-reinstated-after-player-loses-part-of-finger-in-unfortunate-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men in custody after suspicious vehicle investigation on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large police investigation is underway Wednesday morning at a shopping center in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-in-custody-after-suspicious-vehicle-investigation-on-capital-boulevard-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-men-in-custody-after-suspicious-vehicle-investigation-on-capital-boulevard-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identify man killed in Fuquay-Varina crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old man died on Tuesday night at a busy Fuquay-Varina intersection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-identify-man-killed-in-fuquay-varina-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-identify-man-killed-in-fuquay-varina-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in Fuquay-Varina crash Tuesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old man died on Tuesday night after being hit at a busy Fuquay-Varina intersection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-fuquay-varina-crash-tuesday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-killed-in-fuquay-varina-crash-tuesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian died in Fuquay-Varina crash Tuesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year-old man died on Tuesday night after being hit at a busy Fuquay-Varina intersection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-died-in-fuquay-varina-crash-tuesday-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-died-in-fuquay-varina-crash-tuesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian death in Fuquay-Varina under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian died on Tuesday night in Fuquay-Varina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-death-in-fuquay-varina-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-death-in-fuquay-varina-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh homeowner faces new permit requirements for popular Halloween display]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Raleigh's most popular Halloween displays, at a home in the Oakwood neighborhood, is facing new permit requirements. The homeowner said the added costs and red tape may make the annual tradition no longer worth the trouble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-homeowner-faces-new-permit-requirements-for-popular-halloween-display/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-homeowner-faces-new-permit-requirements-for-popular-halloween-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I dispute the allegations:’ Prime Barbecue owner sued over planned RTP restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity pitmaster Christopher Prieto plans to move forward with a new restaurant in Research Triangle Park after a lawsuit was filed by his business partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-dispute-the-allegations-prime-barbecue-owner-sued-over-planned-rtp-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-dispute-the-allegations-prime-barbecue-owner-sued-over-planned-rtp-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount mayor broke gavel in Monday's council meeting chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was escorted out of Rocky Mount's City Hall by police Monday night after the mayor's gavel shattered while trying to regain control of the city council meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-mayor-broke-gavel-in-mondays-council-meeting-chaos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-mayor-broke-gavel-in-mondays-council-meeting-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duane Davis sentenced to 40 years to life for the death of Tupac Shakur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duane &ldquo;Keffe D&rdquo; Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life for the murder of Tupac Shakur 30 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duane-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-for-the-death-of-tupac-shakur/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/duane-davis-sentenced-to-40-years-to-life-for-the-death-of-tupac-shakur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food and ride inspections begin at 2026 North Carolina State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the North Carolina Labor Commission inspected nearly 100 carnival rides, including the new 230-foot-tall ferris wheel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/food-and-ride-inspections-begin-at-2026-north-carolina-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/food-and-ride-inspections-begin-at-2026-north-carolina-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final food and ride inspections underway for 2026 North Carolina State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina State Fair opens Thursday, and after a deadly accident at a Six Flags Amusement Park in Georgia, safety is top of mind for most fairgoers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/final-food-and-ride-inspections-underway-for-2026-north-carolina-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/final-food-and-ride-inspections-underway-for-2026-north-carolina-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to visit North Carolina Oct. 20 as Republicans work to gain ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will be in North Carolina on Oct. 20 for a rally in Greenville. Trump&rsquo;s visit comes as Republicans work to gain ground in North Carolina&rsquo;s U.S. Senate race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-to-visit-north-carolina-oct-20-as-republicans-work-to-gain-ground/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-to-visit-north-carolina-oct-20-as-republicans-work-to-gain-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County deputies seize 14 kilograms of cocaine after traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[They found three kilograms of cocaine in the car with the help of a K9 officer, along with an illegal handgun. Deputies then searched Ramos' home and found an additional 11 kilograms of cocaine.&nbsp;-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-seize-14-kilograms-of-cocaine-after-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputies-seize-14-kilograms-of-cocaine-after-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage shows first police interaction with Miguel Salguero-Olivares in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony continues Tuesday in the murder trial for the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012. The state&rsquo;s second witness of the day was now-former SBI Agent Cesar Gutierrez, who participated in law enforcement&rsquo;s first interview with Miguel Salguero-Olivares in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/footage-shows-first-police-interaction-with-miguel-salguero-olivares-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/footage-shows-first-police-interaction-with-miguel-salguero-olivares-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for driver after crashing stolen car into UNC students' home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A house in Chapel Hill was badly damaged after a driver crashed a stolen car into it early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-searching-for-driver-after-crashing-stolen-car-into-unc-students-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-searching-for-driver-after-crashing-stolen-car-into-unc-students-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Carowinds rides temporarily closed in NC after Six Flags death in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carowinds in Charlotte temporarily closed two roller coasters following a person's death on the Six Flags 'Goliath' roller coaster on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-carowinds-rides-temporarily-closed-in-nc-after-six-flags-death-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-carowinds-rides-temporarily-closed-in-nc-after-six-flags-death-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[40-year-old man killed in Granville County shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 40-year-old man is dead after suffering a gunshot wound on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40-year-old-man-killed-in-granville-county-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/40-year-old-man-killed-in-granville-county-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about Selma Blair's assault charges after she was arrested over JFK incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair faces two assault charges for kicking a law enforcement officer and a nurse after she was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York following an alleged disturbance on a plane that also left two flight attendants injured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-we-know-about-selma-blairs-assault-charges-after-she-was-arrested-over-jfk-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-we-know-about-selma-blairs-assault-charges-after-she-was-arrested-over-jfk-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two North Carolinians dead from West Nile Virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two adults from Central North Carolina have died from the West Nile Virus this year, with 11 more cases reported in the state by the CDC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-north-carolinians-dead-from-west-nile-virus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-north-carolinians-dead-from-west-nile-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look up: SpaceX launch may be visible in NC skies Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX launch may be visible in North Carolina skies on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/look-up-spacex-launch-may-be-visible-in-nc-skies-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/look-up-spacex-launch-may-be-visible-in-nc-skies-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did you see it? SpaceX launch visible in NC skies Tuesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX launch was visible in North Carolina skies on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/did-you-see-it-spacex-launch-visible-in-nc-skies-tuesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/did-you-see-it-spacex-launch-visible-in-nc-skies-tuesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in e-bike crash in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man on an e-bike died when he was hit by an SUV in Fayetteville on Monday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-e-bike-crash-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-e-bike-crash-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders receive input from teens on potential youth curfew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh City Leaders listened directly to teenagers about the challenges they face and the potential impacts of a youth curfew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-receive-input-from-teens-on-potential-youth-curfew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-receive-input-from-teens-on-potential-youth-curfew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 on Your Side: Triangle homeowners deal with damage from tornadoes. What to do after the storm.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stopping further damage is one of the most important steps immediately following the initial contact for loss to your insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-on-your-side-triangle-homeowners-deal-with-damage-from-tornadoes-what-to-do-after-the-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-on-your-side-triangle-homeowners-deal-with-damage-from-tornadoes-what-to-do-after-the-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I thought we had lost him': Cary couple, pets survive tree crashing through home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina woman said she is grateful to be alive after a century-old pine tree crashed through her roof Sunday, narrowly missing her and her pets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-thought-we-had-lost-him-cary-couple-pets-survive-tree-crashing-through-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-thought-we-had-lost-him-cary-couple-pets-survive-tree-crashing-through-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbors take hands-on approach to storm cleanup in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors in northeast Raleigh were helping each other clean up after tornadoes spawned by Isaias damaged homes, uprooted trees and scattered debris across the area Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/neighbors-take-hands-on-approach-to-storm-cleanup-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/neighbors-take-hands-on-approach-to-storm-cleanup-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spicy dispute: NC lawmaker accused of threatening Oxford mayor over hot sauce festival fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford Mayor Guillermo Nurse says state Rep. Bryan Cohn threatened him during a dispute over food truck fees at the NC Hot Sauce Festival &amp; Contest. The confrontation prompted a police report. Cohn disputes the mayor's account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/spicy-dispute-nc-lawmaker-accused-of-threatening-oxford-mayor-over-hot-sauce-festival-fees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/spicy-dispute-nc-lawmaker-accused-of-threatening-oxford-mayor-over-hot-sauce-festival-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump promised a trio of payouts to Americans, from $90 to $5,000. Should you expect one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than a month until the midterm elections, President Donald Trump has promised Americans a trio of government payments, with amounts ranging from $90 to $5,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-promised-a-trio-of-payouts-to-americans-from-90-to-5000-should-you-expect-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trump-promised-a-trio-of-payouts-to-americans-from-90-to-5000-should-you-expect-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU flights briefly grounded after contractor cuts fiber-optic line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights at Raleigh-Durham International Airport were briefly grounded Monday after a contractor cut a fiber-optic line during a nearby plumbing repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-flights-briefly-grounded-after-contractor-cuts-fiber-optic-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-flights-briefly-grounded-after-contractor-cuts-fiber-optic-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 260 flights delayed at RDU after contractor cuts fiber-optic line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights at Raleigh-Durham International Airport were briefly grounded Monday after a contractor cut a fiber-optic line during a nearby plumbing repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-260-flights-delayed-at-rdu-after-contractor-cuts-fiber-optic-line/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-260-flights-delayed-at-rdu-after-contractor-cuts-fiber-optic-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of flights delayed at RDU after two equipment outages ground flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights at Raleigh-Durham International Airport were grounded for a second time Monday, hours after a contractor cut a fiber-optic line during a nearby plumbing repair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-flights-delayed-at-rdu-after-two-equipment-outages-ground-flights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-flights-delayed-at-rdu-after-two-equipment-outages-ground-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays linger at RDU after two equipment outages ground flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many passengers are still dealing with the aftermath after two ground stops at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/delays-linger-at-rdu-after-two-equipment-outages-ground-flights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/delays-linger-at-rdu-after-two-equipment-outages-ground-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damaged fiber-optic line causes delays at RDU Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departing flights at Raleigh-Durham International Airport were briefly grounded on Monday after an equipment outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/damaged-fiber-optic-line-causes-delays-at-rdu-airport/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/damaged-fiber-optic-line-causes-delays-at-rdu-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual assault nurse examiner, former CHPD officer testimony in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony resumes Monday in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-former-chpd-officer-testimony-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sexual-assault-nurse-examiner-former-chpd-officer-testimony-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth trial: Sexual assault expert testifies as jury hears roommate's police interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony resumed Monday in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-trial-sexual-assault-expert-testifies-as-jury-hears-roommates-police-interview/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-trial-sexual-assault-expert-testifies-as-jury-hears-roommates-police-interview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth murder trial continues Monday after week of testimony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony resumes Monday in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-continues-monday-after-week-of-testimony/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-continues-monday-after-week-of-testimony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC Chapel Hill holds block party to celebrate 233 years of Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Chapel Hill hosts a block party for this year's University Day, celebrating 233 years of the school's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-holds-block-party-to-celebrate-233-years-of-carolina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-holds-block-party-to-celebrate-233-years-of-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC Chapel Hill holds block party to celebrate 223 years of Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Chapel Hill hosts a block party for this year's University Day, celebrating 223 years of the school's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-holds-block-party-to-celebrate-223-years-of-carolina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-holds-block-party-to-celebrate-223-years-of-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Thank God for the alerts': Raleigh man recalls harrowing moment tornado struck in seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erik Grubbs' Sunday quickly went from relaxing to alarming when a tornado suddenly struck his neighborhood in northeast Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thank-god-for-the-alerts-raleigh-man-recalls-harrowing-moment-tornado-struck-in-seconds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thank-god-for-the-alerts-raleigh-man-recalls-harrowing-moment-tornado-struck-in-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trooper hurt, man charged with DWI after crash on I-85 in Orange County]]></title><description><![CDATA[One trooper was in their patrol car at the time of the crash and had a serious cut to his head. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. The other trooper was not hurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trooper-hurt-man-charged-with-dwi-after-crash-on-i-85-in-orange-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trooper-hurt-man-charged-with-dwi-after-crash-on-i-85-in-orange-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing endangered child reported in Burlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for 16-year-old Mikal Jones, who was last seen on Sunday around noon in the 1700 block of Sykes Street in Burlington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-endangered-child-reported-in-burlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-endangered-child-reported-in-burlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing endangered child found safe in Burlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were searching for 16-year-old Mikal Jones, who was last seen on Sunday around noon in the 1700 block of Sykes Street in Burlington. He was found safe later Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-endangered-child-found-safe-in-burlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-endangered-child-found-safe-in-burlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 7 tornadoes strike central NC, uprooting trees and damaging homes in northeast Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A northeast Raleigh neighborhood and part of Fayetteville are assessing the damage after at least seven tornadoes were confirmed to have struck central North Carolina on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-7-tornadoes-strike-central-nc-uprooting-trees-and-damaging-homes-in-northeast-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-7-tornadoes-strike-central-nc-uprooting-trees-and-damaging-homes-in-northeast-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 6 tornadoes strike central NC, uprooting trees and damaging homes in northeast Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A northeast Raleigh neighborhood and part of Fayetteville are assessing the damage after at least five tornadoes were confirmed to have struck central North Carolina on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-6-tornadoes-strike-central-nc-uprooting-trees-and-damaging-homes-in-northeast-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-6-tornadoes-strike-central-nc-uprooting-trees-and-damaging-homes-in-northeast-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 5 tornadoes strike Central NC, uprooting trees and damaging homes in northeast Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[A northeast Raleigh neighborhood and part of Fayetteville are assessing the damage after at least five tornadoes were confirmed to have struck Central North Carolina on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-5-tornadoes-strike-central-nc-uprooting-trees-and-damaging-homes-in-northeast-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-5-tornadoes-strike-central-nc-uprooting-trees-and-damaging-homes-in-northeast-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: Storms in NC cause crashes, damage, possible tornadoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photos captured by WRAL viewers on Oct. 11, 2026, show weather-related crashes, damage to fences and buildings, cars stranded in standing water, uprooted trees and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/photos-storms-in-nc-cause-crashes-damage-possible-tornadoes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/photos-storms-in-nc-cause-crashes-damage-possible-tornadoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photos: NC storms and tornadoes cause damage, crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photos captured by WRAL viewers on Oct. 11, 2026, show weather-related crashes, damage to fences and buildings, cars stranded in standing water, uprooted trees and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/photos-nc-storms-and-tornadoes-cause-damage-crashes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/photos-nc-storms-and-tornadoes-cause-damage-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile home destoyed in fire in Sampson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mobile home in Sampson County was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mobile-home-destoyed-in-fire-in-sampson-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mobile-home-destoyed-in-fire-in-sampson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot after trying to break into woman's apartment, Durham police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the man was trying to break into the woman's apartment when her brother intervened and shot him in what appeared to be self-defense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-after-trying-to-break-into-womans-apartment-durham-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-after-trying-to-break-into-womans-apartment-durham-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Mount councilman arrested, accused of bringing gun on NC Central's campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to arrest reports, councilman Timothy Jerome Walker Jr. is facing two gun charges after bringing a gun on NC Central's campus in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-councilman-arrested-accused-of-bringing-gun-on-nc-centrals-campus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rocky-mount-councilman-arrested-accused-of-bringing-gun-on-nc-centrals-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Isaias could impact North Carolina's ongoing drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of our area has now been in a drought for a year. WRAL Meteorologist Chris Michaels said it's going to take more than Isaias' remnants to exit this long-term drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-isaias-could-impact-north-carolinas-ongoing-drought/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-isaias-could-impact-north-carolinas-ongoing-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed in Fayetteville shooting, police investigating homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to Maloney Avenue and Lamon Street to respond to a shooting. When they arrived, they said they found a male victim had been shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-fayetteville-shooting-police-investigating-homicide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-fayetteville-shooting-police-investigating-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old killed in Fayetteville shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager was killed in a shooting in Fayetteville on Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-killed-in-fayetteville-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/17-year-old-killed-in-fayetteville-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man accused of extorting woman, grabbing arresting officer's genitals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested 42-year-old Kelly Langley on Saturday. He is accused of assault, sexual battery, extortion, soliciting alms and possessing drug paraphernalia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-accused-of-extorting-woman-grabbing-arresting-officers-genitals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-accused-of-extorting-woman-grabbing-arresting-officers-genitals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies investigate a double homicide in Franklin County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Franklin County Sheriff's Department is investigating a double homicide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-investigate-a-double-homicide-in-franklin-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-investigate-a-double-homicide-in-franklin-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Two men hurt in shooting on GoDurham bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers were called to reports of a shooting on a GoDurham bus around 10:20 p.m. along North Roxboro and Edwards streets. When they arrived, they found men with gunshot wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-men-hurt-in-shooting-on-godurham-bus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-two-men-hurt-in-shooting-on-godurham-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy USA offers compensation to Nashville drivers who pumped contaminated gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September, the Murphy Express off Eastern Ave. Nashville shut down its gas pumps after a state inspector found high concentrations of water mixed with gasoline. One month later, some gas pumps are still wrapped in plastic, and the parent company is offering help to drivers who were impacted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/murphy-usa-offers-compensation-to-nashville-drivers-who-pumped-contaminated-gas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/murphy-usa-offers-compensation-to-nashville-drivers-who-pumped-contaminated-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina World War II veteran, who treated wounded soldiers, celebrates 104th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[From World War II battlefields to Pittsboro, North Carolina, George Chall turned 104-years-old surrounded by friends, family and community who came to honor the veteran's milestone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-world-war-ii-veteran-who-treated-wounded-soldiers-celebrates-104th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-world-war-ii-veteran-who-treated-wounded-soldiers-celebrates-104th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He&rsquo;s that angel': Residents displaced by deadly Durham fire remember fallen firefighter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day after a devastating fire in Durham, residents are sharing what they experienced, raising questions about the building&rsquo;s conditions and thanking the responding fire crews, especially Andrew Brokes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hersquos-that-angel-residents-displaced-by-deadly-durham-fire-remember-fallen-firefighter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hersquos-that-angel-residents-displaced-by-deadly-durham-fire-remember-fallen-firefighter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge maintains $2M bond for former NC State sports medicine director facing 32 sex crime charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge maintained a $2 million bond for former NC State sports medicine director Robert Murphy during his first Wake County court appearance Friday, more than two weeks after his arrest on 32 sex crime charges involving allegations from former male student-athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-maintains-2m-bond-for-former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-facing-32-sex-crime-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-maintains-2m-bond-for-former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-facing-32-sex-crime-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Juvenile arrested after man killed in weekend shooting in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to reports of a shooting around 7:50 p.m. on Saturday at Sherron Road. When they arrived, they found a man, later identified as 23-year-old Daveon Thompson, with a gunshot wound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-arrested-after-man-killed-in-weekend-shooting-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-arrested-after-man-killed-in-weekend-shooting-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverside High School on lockdown for third time since Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a Durham Public Schools spokesperson, Riverside High School was placed on lockdown due to an anonymous Say Something tip about a threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-on-lockdown-for-third-time-since-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-on-lockdown-for-third-time-since-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverside High School placed on lockdown for third time this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities confirmed Riverside High School in Durham was under lockdown on Friday afternoon. It was the third such incident of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-placed-on-lockdown-for-third-time-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-placed-on-lockdown-for-third-time-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Step was missed': Witness testifies about missing blood evidence in Faith Hedgepeth murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue of a missing blood sample was the focus of testimony on Friday in Durham County Court during the murder trial of UNC-Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/step-was-missed-witness-testifies-about-missing-blood-evidence-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/step-was-missed-witness-testifies-about-missing-blood-evidence-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery manufacturers eye Sanford for factories that could add 670 jobs. Tax breaks are on the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanford and Lee County officials are considering economic incentives worth up to $8.4 million for companies planning factories for healthcare, food-service and energy products. They&rsquo;re the latest in a string of major economic development deals for the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mystery-manufacturers-eye-sanford-for-factories-that-could-add-670-jobs-tax-breaks-are-on-the-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mystery-manufacturers-eye-sanford-for-factories-that-could-add-670-jobs-tax-breaks-are-on-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aversboro Elementary teacher arrested, accused of being impaired while teaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[A physical education teacher at Aversboro Elementary School faces multiple charges after allegedly teaching first-grade students while under the influence of alcohol and THC, according to an arrest warrant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aversboro-elementary-teacher-arrested-accused-of-being-impaired-while-teaching/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/aversboro-elementary-teacher-arrested-accused-of-being-impaired-while-teaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testimony continues Friday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony continues Friday in the murder trial of Faith Hedgepeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/testimony-continues-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/testimony-continues-friday-in-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forensic technician displays alleged murder weapon in testimony during Faith Hedgepeth case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapel Hill Police forensic evidence technician Tamika Price was back on the stand Friday morning to continue her testimony in the UNC student murder trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/forensic-technician-displays-alleged-murder-weapon-in-testimony-during-faith-hedgepeth-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/forensic-technician-displays-alleged-murder-weapon-in-testimony-during-faith-hedgepeth-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health, meteorology on TV, and managing it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[I realize that everyone has a different experience with mental health, but I wanted to share what my journey has been like. I will dive into what I experienced during my first panic attack, the process of getting the help I need, and some resources that are available for mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mental-health-meteorology-on-tv-and-managing-it-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mental-health-meteorology-on-tv-and-managing-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina prepares for impact of Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias will make landfall Friday evening. How North Carolina is preparing for potential storm effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-prepares-for-impact-of-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-prepares-for-impact-of-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver injured after crashing into tree on I-40 near Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. on I-40 eastbound near the Jones Sausage Road exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-injured-after-crashing-into-tree-on-i-40-near-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-injured-after-crashing-into-tree-on-i-40-near-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary leaders fail to pass e-cigarette amendment to smoking ordinance, but measure still on the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary town leaders took a vote&nbsp;on stricter rules that would ban vaping in many public spaces. In a 4-2 vote, the town council did not adopt an amendment to its smoking ordinance that has been in effect since 2007.&nbsp;It prohibits smoking in Town-owned buildings and vehicles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-fail-to-pass-e-cigarette-amendment-to-smoking-ordinance-but-measure-still-on-the-table/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-fail-to-pass-e-cigarette-amendment-to-smoking-ordinance-but-measure-still-on-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What would happen if the 'Cornell 7' case happened in NC? Lawyer answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sexual assault lawsuit involving seven Cornell University fraternity members is raising questions about consent when alcohol or drugs are involved, with experts highlighting legal gray areas and concerns for college students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-would-happen-if-the-cornell-7-case-happened-in-nc-lawyer-answers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-would-happen-if-the-cornell-7-case-happened-in-nc-lawyer-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘She feels cold’: Emotional 911 call played in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Hedgepeth&rsquo;s roommate, Karena Rosario, and her friend, Marisol Rangel, testified about finding her body, prosecutors played the 911 call Rosario made in 2012. &ldquo;I just walked into my apartment, and my friend is like, unconscious,&rdquo; Rosario said on the call through tears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/she-feels-cold-emotional-911-call-played-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/she-feels-cold-emotional-911-call-played-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NC State sports medicine director back in North Carolina to face sexual abuse charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NC State University athletic trainer Robert Murphy Jr. was extradited to Raleigh and formally charged with sexual abuse-related charges on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-back-in-north-carolina-to-face-sexual-abuse-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-back-in-north-carolina-to-face-sexual-abuse-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood, slushie or vomit? Roommate of murdered UNC student cross-examined as testimony continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testimony Thursday in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial focused on discrepancies in her roommate's account of the night she died, including a friend's claim that he saw what appeared to be blood on the roommate's finger hours before Hedgepeth's body was discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/blood-slushie-or-vomit-roommate-of-murdered-unc-student-cross-examined-as-testimony-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/blood-slushie-or-vomit-roommate-of-murdered-unc-student-cross-examined-as-testimony-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battle military aircraft fire in Bladen County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A military aircraft caught fire in Bladen County Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-battle-military-aircraft-fire-in-bladen-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-battle-military-aircraft-fire-in-bladen-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pour House music venue in Raleigh vandalized multiple times; owners catch suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pour House, a popular music venue in downtown Raleigh, was vandalized multiple times this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-pour-house-music-venue-in-raleigh-vandalized-multiple-times-owners-catch-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/the-pour-house-music-venue-in-raleigh-vandalized-multiple-times-owners-catch-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witnesses expected to take the stand in UNC student Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham County murder trial for the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth is moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/witnesses-expected-to-take-the-stand-in-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/witnesses-expected-to-take-the-stand-in-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch live: Witnesses expected to take the stand in UNC student Faith Hedgepeth murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham County murder trial for the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth is moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-live-witnesses-expected-to-take-the-stand-in-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/watch-live-witnesses-expected-to-take-the-stand-in-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC student Faith Hedgepeth murder trial: Witnesses expected to take the stand Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham County murder trial for the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth is moving forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-witnesses-expected-to-take-the-stand-thursday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-faith-hedgepeth-murder-trial-witnesses-expected-to-take-the-stand-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRAL investigation prompts more families to come forward about burial mix-ups at Raleigh cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several additional families have come forward about burial mix-ups at Montlawn Memorial Park, similar to a series of initial reports by WRAL Investigates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-investigation-prompts-more-families-to-come-forward-about-burial-mix-ups-at-raleigh-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-investigation-prompts-more-families-to-come-forward-about-burial-mix-ups-at-raleigh-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More families claim burial mix-up with strangers at Raleigh cemetery, after WRAL reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The families, who reached out to WRAL either through social media or email, did so after an initial report in which a separate Wake County family expressed frustration after discovering a stranger buried in a cemetery plot they purchased at Montlawn Memorial Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-families-claim-burial-mix-up-with-strangers-at-raleigh-cemetery-after-wral-reporting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-families-claim-burial-mix-up-with-strangers-at-raleigh-cemetery-after-wral-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein orders flags at half-staff for Durham firefighter killed in roof collapse during fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[One firefighter died and two others were injured while battling a building fire Thursday morning in Durham. The building's roof collapsed during the fire, trapping several crew members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-orders-flags-at-half-staff-for-durham-firefighter-killed-in-roof-collapse-during-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-orders-flags-at-half-staff-for-durham-firefighter-killed-in-roof-collapse-during-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several crews responding to structure fire in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker arrived to find flames and smoke rising from the structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-crews-responding-to-structure-fire-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-crews-responding-to-structure-fire-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several crews responding to large structure fire in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker arrived to find flames and smoke rising from the structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-crews-responding-to-large-structure-fire-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-crews-responding-to-large-structure-fire-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighter killed in fire that tore through building in southeast Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker arrived to find flames and smoke rising from the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighter-killed-in-fire-that-tore-through-building-in-southeast-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighter-killed-in-fire-that-tore-through-building-in-southeast-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire tears through building in southeast Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker arrived to find flames and smoke rising from the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-tears-through-building-in-southeast-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-tears-through-building-in-southeast-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham firefighter dies after roof collapses in early-morning fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[One firefighter died and two others were injured while battling a building fire Thursday morning in Durham. The building's roof collapsed during the fire, trapping several crew members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-firefighter-dies-after-roof-collapses-in-early-morning-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-firefighter-dies-after-roof-collapses-in-early-morning-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham firefighter dies after roof collapses in early-morning blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[One firefighter died and two others were injured while battling a building fire Thursday morning in Durham. The roof of the building collapsed during the fire, trapping several crew members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-firefighter-dies-after-roof-collapses-in-early-morning-blaze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-firefighter-dies-after-roof-collapses-in-early-morning-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham driver hit with $55 charge from third-party company after paid parking expires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham driver is warning others to read the fine print at private parking lots after receiving a $55 charge for overstaying his paid time by 30 minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-driver-hit-with-55-charge-from-third-party-company-after-paid-parking-expires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-driver-hit-with-55-charge-from-third-party-company-after-paid-parking-expires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver sentenced in impaired-driving crash that killed woman, injured adopted son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathane Blackmon pleaded guilty in the 2024 wrong-way crash that killed Dawn Tucker and injured her adopted son, Joey, who has Down syndrome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-sentenced-in-impaired-driving-crash-that-killed-woman-injured-adopted-son/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-sentenced-in-impaired-driving-crash-that-killed-woman-injured-adopted-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did a top North Carolina Republican flip-flop on suspending the state’s gas tax?]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger on Wednesday voted to suspend the state&rsquo;s 41-cents-per-gallon gas tax. Berger said in May that such a move would be &ldquo;more of a feel-good kind of thing than something that actually would make a whole lot of difference.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/did-a-top-north-carolina-republican-flip-flop-on-suspending-the-states-gas-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/did-a-top-north-carolina-republican-flip-flop-on-suspending-the-states-gas-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecution calls Faith Hedgepeth’s roommate and niece as first witnesses in UNC murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[After opening statements Wednesday morning, prosecutors called Faith Hedgepeth&rsquo;s niece, Alexis Evans, and her roommate, Karena Rosario, to the stand. Rosario testified finding Hedgepeth's body in September of 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecution-calls-faith-hedgepeths-roommate-and-niece-as-first-witnesses-in-unc-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecution-calls-faith-hedgepeths-roommate-and-niece-as-first-witnesses-in-unc-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecution calls Faith Hedgepeth’s roommate and niece as first two witnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[After opening statements Wednesday morning, prosecutors called Faith Hedgepeth&rsquo;s niece, Alexis Evans, and her roommate, Karena Rosario, to the stand. Rosario testified finding Hedgepeth's body in September of 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecution-calls-faith-hedgepeths-roommate-and-niece-as-first-two-witnesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/prosecution-calls-faith-hedgepeths-roommate-and-niece-as-first-two-witnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughter charged with murdering mother in connection with Clinton fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clinton woman has been arrested and charged with setting fire to her mother's home and killing her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/daughter-charged-with-murdering-mother-in-connection-with-clinton-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/daughter-charged-with-murdering-mother-in-connection-with-clinton-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinton woman charged with murdering mother before setting fire to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clinton woman has been arrested and charged with murdering mother and burning down her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clinton-woman-charged-with-murdering-mother-before-setting-fire-to-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clinton-woman-charged-with-murdering-mother-before-setting-fire-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Malone building a selfless basketball team at UNC]]></title><description><![CDATA[New UNC head coach Michael Malone speaks to the media at ACC Tipoff in Charlotte.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-malone-building-a-selfless-basketball-team-at-unc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-malone-building-a-selfless-basketball-team-at-unc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$84 million Cary railroad project could force businesses to relocate]]></title><description><![CDATA[An $84 million Cary railroad project is designed to improve safety and traffic flow, but businesses in its path are asking what happens if they have to move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/84-million-cary-railroad-project-could-force-businesses-to-relocate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/84-million-cary-railroad-project-could-force-businesses-to-relocate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police detective charged with assault has first court appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Reed worked for the Raleigh Police Department for ten years before being terminated following his Tuesday arrest. He is facing multiple assault charges after a bar fight incident at the Carolina Ale House in Wake Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-detective-charged-with-assault-has-first-court-appearance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-detective-charged-with-assault-has-first-court-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dampf Good BBQ will not open new restaurant in Durham after community backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Facebook video, Dampf Good BBQ owner Nick Dampf said he would not open a new restaurant on Geer Street in downtown Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dampf-good-bbq-will-not-open-new-restaurant-in-durham-after-community-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dampf-good-bbq-will-not-open-new-restaurant-in-durham-after-community-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found partially submerged in water behind Sanford Walmart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanford police are investigating after a man&rsquo;s body was discovered in a wooded area behind a local department store on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-found-partially-submerged-in-water-behind-sanford-walmart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-found-partially-submerged-in-water-behind-sanford-walmart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Noise’ or ‘evidence?’: Opening statements in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening statements took place Wednesday morning in the trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth inside her Chapel Hill apartment in September 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noise-or-evidence-opening-statements-in-unc-student-murder-trial-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noise-or-evidence-opening-statements-in-unc-student-murder-trial-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Noise’ or ‘evidence?’ Opening statements in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening statements took place Wednesday morning in the trial of the man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth inside her Chapel Hill apartment in September 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noise-or-evidence-opening-statements-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noise-or-evidence-opening-statements-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three years after Oct.7, Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel and his wife reflect on survival and hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel and his wife, Aviva, speak out exactly three years after Hamas militants kidnapped them and dozens of others, killing 1,200 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-years-after-oct7-chapel-hill-native-keith-siegel-and-his-wife-reflect-on-survival-and-hope/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-years-after-oct7-chapel-hill-native-keith-siegel-and-his-wife-reflect-on-survival-and-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools bus carrying 5th graders involved in accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A McDougle Elementary School bus carrying 5th graders has been involved in an accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-carrboro-city-schools-bus-carrying-5th-graders-involved-in-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-carrboro-city-schools-bus-carrying-5th-graders-involved-in-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He chose profit over human life:' Raleigh dealer sentenced to 27 years for fatal fentanyl overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge sentenced 53-year-old Kenneth Omar Roger Chung to 27 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a 26-year-old Raleigh man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/he-chose-profit-over-human-life-raleigh-dealer-sentenced-to-27-years-for-fatal-fentanyl-overdose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/he-chose-profit-over-human-life-raleigh-dealer-sentenced-to-27-years-for-fatal-fentanyl-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC-Chapel Hill police stop sharing Flock data with NC law enforcement agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, UNC Police Chief Brian James informed the Faculty Executive Committee about his decision to turn off the default sharing feature for data collected from its Flock cameras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-police-stop-sharing-flock-data-with-nc-law-enforcement-agencies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-police-stop-sharing-flock-data-with-nc-law-enforcement-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC-Chapel Hill police stop sharing Flock camera data with NC law enforcement agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, UNC Police Chief Brian James informed the Faculty Executive Committee about his decision to turn off the default sharing feature for data collected from its Flock cameras.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-police-stop-sharing-flock-camera-data-with-nc-law-enforcement-agencies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-chapel-hill-police-stop-sharing-flock-camera-data-with-nc-law-enforcement-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury, alternates seated in UNC student murder trial after eight days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys agreed on the final alternate juror for the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-alternates-seated-in-unc-student-murder-trial-after-eight-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-alternates-seated-in-unc-student-murder-trial-after-eight-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large fire response in wooded area on Garrett Road in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are at the scene of a fire near a home on Garrett Road in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-fire-response-in-wooded-area-on-garrett-road-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-fire-response-in-wooded-area-on-garrett-road-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House fire burns in Durham, large response on Garrett Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are at the scene of a fire at a home on Garrett Road in southwest Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-fire-burns-in-durham-large-response-on-garrett-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/house-fire-burns-in-durham-large-response-on-garrett-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighter injured in Durham house fire on Garrett Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A firefighter suffered a minor injury during a large response at a home on Garrett Road in southwest Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighter-injured-in-durham-house-fire-on-garrett-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighter-injured-in-durham-house-fire-on-garrett-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Meteorologist: What made Matthew one of North Carolina's worst storms a decade ago?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew was one of the strongest storms since 2007, and it clobbered parts of the Carolinas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-what-made-matthew-one-of-north-carolinas-worst-storms-a-decade-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-what-made-matthew-one-of-north-carolinas-worst-storms-a-decade-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design to be unveiled for Western BRT, a bus rapid transit line connecting Raleigh and Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The official design for the Western BRT, a bus rapid transit system meant to improve access between downtown Cary and Raleigh, will be unveiled Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/design-to-be-unveiled-for-western-brt-a-bus-rapid-transit-line-connecting-raleigh-and-cary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/design-to-be-unveiled-for-western-brt-a-bus-rapid-transit-line-connecting-raleigh-and-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages vacant state-owned building along Garner Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews said the old state-owned building was not occupied and no one was hurt. It's unclear how the fire started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-vacant-state-owned-building-along-garner-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damages-vacant-state-owned-building-along-garner-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at vacant state-owned building closes Garner Road in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews said the old state-owned building was not occupied and no one was hurt. It's unclear how the fire started.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-vacant-state-owned-building-closes-garner-road-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-at-vacant-state-owned-building-closes-garner-road-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsboro mother claims son was shot, killed by cousin while play-fighting with gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Goldsboro mother claims the woman accused of shooting and killing her 16-year-old son was his cousin, and they were playing with the gun before the shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-mother-claims-son-was-shot-killed-by-cousin-while-play-fighting-with-gun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-mother-claims-son-was-shot-killed-by-cousin-while-play-fighting-with-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsboro mother claims son was shot, killed by cousin while play-fighting before shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Goldsboro mother claims the woman accused of shooting and killing her 16-year-old son was his cousin, and they were playing-fighting before the shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-mother-claims-son-was-shot-killed-by-cousin-while-play-fighting-before-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-mother-claims-son-was-shot-killed-by-cousin-while-play-fighting-before-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsboro mother claims son was shot, killed by cousin while play-fighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Goldsboro mother claims the woman accused of shooting and killing her 16-year-old son was his cousin, and they were playing with the gun before the shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-mother-claims-son-was-shot-killed-by-cousin-while-play-fighting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/goldsboro-mother-claims-son-was-shot-killed-by-cousin-while-play-fighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart shoppers claim they were held inside during bomb threat, police chief responds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police chief Lynn Gay said that ultimately, while the department did not want to inconvenience the public, the safety of both people inside and Dunn residents was his top priority that night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/walmart-shoppers-claim-they-were-held-inside-during-bomb-threat-police-chief-responds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/walmart-shoppers-claim-they-were-held-inside-during-bomb-threat-police-chief-responds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chief responds after Walmart shoppers claim they were held inside during bomb threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police chief Lynn Gay said that ultimately, while the department did not want to inconvenience the public, the safety of both people inside and Dunn residents was his top priority that night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-chief-responds-after-walmart-shoppers-claim-they-were-held-inside-during-bomb-threat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-chief-responds-after-walmart-shoppers-claim-they-were-held-inside-during-bomb-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No one hurt after house fire in Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said no one was hurt after a house caught fire on Center Street in Apex Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-hurt-after-house-fire-in-apex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-hurt-after-house-fire-in-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can "Public Assistance" offices update your voter registration? Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[5 On Your Side received a viewer inquiry asking whether a government document they received regarding their voter registration was legitimate. This is what WRAL found out about the letter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/can-public-assistance-offices-update-your-voter-registration-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/can-public-assistance-offices-update-your-voter-registration-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested, charged with assaulting child at Pittsboro daycare facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Pittsboro Police Chief Clarence Johnson, the department is looking into a physical assault on a child at Amazing Explorers Academy. Johnson said the investigation is focused on one employee, identified in court documents as Violetta Wolovic, and not the daycare as a whole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-charged-with-assaulting-child-at-pittsboro-daycare-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-charged-with-assaulting-child-at-pittsboro-daycare-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stein highlights affordable housing during tour of new Raleigh complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein toured Southeast Raleigh Promise's new affordable housing complex Tuesday while he highlighted recent efforts to expand affordable housing across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-highlights-affordable-housing-during-tour-of-new-raleigh-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stein-highlights-affordable-housing-during-tour-of-new-raleigh-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Stein highlights affordable housing during tour of new Raleigh complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Josh Stein toured Southeast Raleigh Promise's new affordable housing complex Tuesday while he highlighted recent efforts to expand affordable housing across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-stein-highlights-affordable-housing-during-tour-of-new-raleigh-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gov-stein-highlights-affordable-housing-during-tour-of-new-raleigh-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One alternate juror still needed in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury selection will spill into its eighth day on Wednesday in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, after attorneys agreed on two more alternate jurors on Tuesday. Both sides agreed on a jury of 12 Monday morning, but selecting four alternate jurors is taking longer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-alternate-juror-still-needed-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-alternate-juror-still-needed-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: How long did Trump say the Iran war would last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said the war in Iran would last 4-6 weeks. Then he changed his story and blamed the media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-how-long-did-trump-say-the-iran-war-would-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-how-long-did-trump-say-the-iran-war-would-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How county property appraisers assess new values for homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County is reassessing properties more often. WRAL went along with an appraiser to see how home values are determined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-county-property-appraisers-assess-new-values-for-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/how-county-property-appraisers-assess-new-values-for-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverside High School lockdown lifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riverside High School was placed on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon. It was lifted around 4:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-lockdown-lifted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-lockdown-lifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverside High School enters lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riverside High School was placed on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-enters-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/riverside-high-school-enters-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh weighs six-month data center pause as advocates demand more time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh could pause larger data centers for six months Tuesday night. Some community advocates want 32 months, saying more time is needed to study impacts and involve residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-weighs-six-month-data-center-pause-as-advocates-demand-more-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-weighs-six-month-data-center-pause-as-advocates-demand-more-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh passes six-month data center pause as advocates demand more time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh paused development on larger data centers for six months on Tuesday. Some community advocates want 32 months, saying more time is needed to study impacts and involve residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-passes-six-month-data-center-pause-as-advocates-demand-more-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-passes-six-month-data-center-pause-as-advocates-demand-more-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunswick County deputy charged with misusing Flock cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indictments filed against Daniel Little allege he used a county-issued cellphone to access the Flock system and obtain information on several different license plate numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-deputy-charged-with-misusing-flock-cameras/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brunswick-county-deputy-charged-with-misusing-flock-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Fair to showcase $60 million renovation, biggest Ferris wheel yet. But traffic issues remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[While fairgoers will be greeted by new renovations, new rides and new foods this year, they&rsquo;ll also deal with some of the same traffic headaches that recent years have brought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-fair-to-showcase-60-million-renovation-biggest-ferris-wheel-yet-but-traffic-issues-remain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-fair-to-showcase-60-million-renovation-biggest-ferris-wheel-yet-but-traffic-issues-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRAL-TV honored by North Carolina Association of Broadcasters for Breaking News coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters honored WRAL-TV for Breaking News coverage at its annual luncheon on October 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-tv-honored-by-north-carolina-association-of-broadcasters-for-breaking-news-coverage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-tv-honored-by-north-carolina-association-of-broadcasters-for-breaking-news-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet boa constrictor on the loose in Hoke County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoke County officials are asking residents in the area of Calloway Road and Summer Lane to be on the lookout for a lost pet boa constrictor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pet-boa-constrictor-on-the-loose-in-hoke-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pet-boa-constrictor-on-the-loose-in-hoke-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: Raleigh detective punched bar guests, kicked paramedic and told officers to shoot him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Andre Reed was bothering employees and patrons at a Carolina Ale House in Wake Forest before assaulting the manager and attempting to hit two other people on his way out, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-raleigh-detective-punched-bar-guests-kicked-paramedic-and-told-officers-to-shoot-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-raleigh-detective-punched-bar-guests-kicked-paramedic-and-told-officers-to-shoot-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: Raleigh detective punched a bar manager, kicked a paramedic and told officers to shoot him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Andre Reed was bothering employees and patrons at a Carolina Ale House in Wake Forest before assaulting the manager and attempting to hit two other people on his way out, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-raleigh-detective-punched-a-bar-manager-kicked-a-paramedic-and-told-officers-to-shoot-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-raleigh-detective-punched-a-bar-manager-kicked-a-paramedic-and-told-officers-to-shoot-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh detective charged with assault in bar fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Andre Reed was bothering employees and other patrons and he assaulted the manager and tried to hit two others on his way out, according to Wake Forest police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-detective-charged-with-assault-in-bar-fight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-detective-charged-with-assault-in-bar-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanitation worker dies in Wake County garbage truck incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies are investigating an incident involving a garbage truck in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sanitation-worker-dies-in-wake-county-garbage-truck-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sanitation-worker-dies-in-wake-county-garbage-truck-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garbage truck involved in Wake County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies are investigating a crash involving a garbage truck in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garbage-truck-involved-in-wake-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garbage-truck-involved-in-wake-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC Health breaking ground on new Cary medical office site, future hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Health will break ground Tuesday on a new 48-acre medical campus between Cary and Research Triangle Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-health-breaking-ground-on-new-cary-medical-office-site-future-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-health-breaking-ground-on-new-cary-medical-office-site-future-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh considers pause on data center development; public can share feedback Tuesday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh leaders could decide Tuesday night whether to pause any future data center development in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considers-pause-on-data-center-development-public-can-share-feedback-tuesday-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considers-pause-on-data-center-development-public-can-share-feedback-tuesday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh considers 6-month pause on data center development; public can share feedback Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh leaders could decide Tuesday night whether to pause any future data center development in the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considers-6-month-pause-on-data-center-development-public-can-share-feedback-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-considers-6-month-pause-on-data-center-development-public-can-share-feedback-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle rollover crash closes part of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police arrived at the parkway near Old Chapel Hill Road and found one vehicle flipped over on its roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-rollover-crash-closes-part-of-martin-luther-king-jr-parkway-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-rollover-crash-closes-part-of-martin-luther-king-jr-parkway-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hurt after rollover crash on Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police arrived at the parkway near Old Chapel Hill Road and found one vehicle flipped over on its roof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hurt-after-rollover-crash-on-martin-luther-king-jr-parkway-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hurt-after-rollover-crash-on-martin-luther-king-jr-parkway-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police consider driverless patrol cars that can stream live video, raising privacy concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are exploring autonomous patrol vehicles that could monitor city streets, raising questions about surveillance, privacy, data collection and oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-consider-driverless-patrol-cars-that-can-stream-live-video-raising-privacy-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-consider-driverless-patrol-cars-that-can-stream-live-video-raising-privacy-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fire Damage' appears in records for North Hills balcony collapse. What it means and what's next]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several anonymous complaints from tenants living at the Lassiter at North Hills, claiming a fourth-floor balcony had collapsed this summer, a spokesperson for the building's management confirmed balcony access has been temporarily restricted for residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damage-appears-in-records-for-north-hills-balcony-collapse-what-it-means-and-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damage-appears-in-records-for-north-hills-balcony-collapse-what-it-means-and-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Fire Damage" appears in inspection, permit records for North Hills balcony collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several anonymous complaints from tenants living at the Lassiter at North Hills, claiming a fourth-floor balcony had collapsed this summer, a spokesperson for the building's management confirmed balcony access has been temporarily restricted for residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damage-appears-in-inspection-permit-records-for-north-hills-balcony-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-damage-appears-in-inspection-permit-records-for-north-hills-balcony-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher union reps' access to Wake schools up for first vote Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposal came from school board members who had heard from teachers that their principals wouldn't allow a representative to visit their campus. The policy revision would apply to all employee associations, but in limited contexts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teacher-union-reps-access-to-wake-schools-up-for-first-vote-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teacher-union-reps-access-to-wake-schools-up-for-first-vote-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm just stuck': Woman says 16-year-old son killed in Goldsboro shooting; 18-year-old charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old woman is charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed early Monday in Goldsboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/im-just-stuck-woman-says-16-year-old-son-killed-in-goldsboro-shooting-18-year-old-charged/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/im-just-stuck-woman-says-16-year-old-son-killed-in-goldsboro-shooting-18-year-old-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18-year-old charged with murder after 16-year-old killed in Goldsboro shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old woman is charged with second-degree murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed early Monday in Goldsboro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-charged-with-murder-after-16-year-old-killed-in-goldsboro-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-year-old-charged-with-murder-after-16-year-old-killed-in-goldsboro-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your TV Is Overrun by Political Ads (Hint: It’s the Law) | In Depth]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to candidate ads, the rule is simple, TV stations can't say no. They can say anything they want, and TV stations must air it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/why-your-tv-is-overrun-by-political-ads-hint-its-the-law-in-depth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/why-your-tv-is-overrun-by-political-ads-hint-its-the-law-in-depth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Depth: Why your TV is overrun by political ads (Hint: It’s the law)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to candidate ads, the rule is simple, TV stations can't say no. They can say anything they want, and TV stations must air it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/in-depth-why-your-tv-is-overrun-by-political-ads-hint-its-the-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/in-depth-why-your-tv-is-overrun-by-political-ads-hint-its-the-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum of Life and Science seeks additional $2M from Durham County as costs rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Museum of Life and Science is asking Durham County for an additional $2 million as rising construction costs have left the museum facing a $3.5 million funding gap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/museum-of-life-and-science-seeks-additional-2m-from-durham-county-as-costs-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/museum-of-life-and-science-seeks-additional-2m-from-durham-county-as-costs-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh-area wedding photography company ordered to pay nearly $1.7M]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge sided with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office and ordered Holly Christina Photography to pay nearly $1.7 million after customers said they never received services they paid for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-area-wedding-photography-company-ordered-to-pay-nearly-17m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-area-wedding-photography-company-ordered-to-pay-nearly-17m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Has the US tried permanent daylight saving time? Here's what happened.]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump supports permanent daylight saving time. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., says the idea has been tried and repealed because Americans didn't like it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-has-the-us-tried-permanent-daylight-saving-time-heres-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-has-the-us-tried-permanent-daylight-saving-time-heres-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC School of Social Work, school renamed for his mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money will fund the renovation and expansion of the Global Social Development Innovations Center and will be renamed to the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center, in honor of Jordan's mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-jordan-donates-10-million-to-unc-school-of-social-work-school-renamed-for-his-mother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-jordan-donates-10-million-to-unc-school-of-social-work-school-renamed-for-his-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC School of Social Work, center renamed for his mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money will fund the renovation and expansion of the Global Social Development Innovations Center and will be renamed the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center, in honor of Michael Jordan's mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-jordan-donates-10-million-to-unc-school-of-social-work-center-renamed-for-his-mother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/michael-jordan-donates-10-million-to-unc-school-of-social-work-center-renamed-for-his-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Settlement expected in lawsuits tied to Hedingham mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County judge is being asked to approve confidential settlements in lawsuits filed by victims and families impacted by the Hedingham mass shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/settlement-expected-in-lawsuits-tied-to-hedingham-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/settlement-expected-in-lawsuits-tied-to-hedingham-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are your taste buds ready for the ride? Liquid cotton candy and 80+ new foods at NC State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biscoff, Pickles and Hot Honey: Check out more than 80 new foods this year at the North Carolina State Fair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/are-your-taste-buds-ready-for-the-ride-liquid-cotton-candy-and-80-new-foods-at-nc-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/are-your-taste-buds-ready-for-the-ride-liquid-cotton-candy-and-80-new-foods-at-nc-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are your taste buds ready for the ride? 80+ new foods to try at 2026 NC State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biscoff, Pickles and Hot Honey: Check out more than 80 new foods this year at the North Carolina State Fair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/are-your-taste-buds-ready-for-the-ride-80-new-foods-to-try-at-2026-nc-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/are-your-taste-buds-ready-for-the-ride-80-new-foods-to-try-at-2026-nc-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[80+ new foods at 2026 NC State Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out more than 80 new foods this year at the North Carolina State Fair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/80-new-foods-at-2026-nc-state-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/80-new-foods-at-2026-nc-state-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in downtown Raleigh nightclub shooting that injured 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33-year-old man is facing four felony assault charges in connection with an Aug. 23 shooting at Club Alive in downtown Raleigh that injured four people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-downtown-raleigh-nightclub-shooting-that-injured-4/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-downtown-raleigh-nightclub-shooting-that-injured-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recall: Squishy toys could lead to serious injury or death from water bead ingestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC Trading recalls crazy squib balls, which contain water beads that can pose a hazard if ingested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recall-squishy-toys-could-lead-to-serious-injury-or-death-from-water-bead-ingestion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recall-squishy-toys-could-lead-to-serious-injury-or-death-from-water-bead-ingestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorneys in UNC student murder trial agree on jury, still selecting alternates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorneys in the UNC student murder trial have agreed on a jury of 12 Durham residents. Those jurors<br />
will decide if Miguel Salguero-Olivares is guilty of the murder of Faith Hedgepeth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorneys-in-unc-student-murder-trial-agree-on-jury-still-selecting-alternates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorneys-in-unc-student-murder-trial-agree-on-jury-still-selecting-alternates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old killed in Goldsboro shooting, woman arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said an 18-year-old woman is facing a second-degree murder charge in a shooting that killed a 16-year-old early Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-killed-in-goldsboro-shooting-woman-arrested/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/16-year-old-killed-in-goldsboro-shooting-woman-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break in Durham blasts fountain of water into the air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at a water main break in Durham on Ellis Road near East Pettigrew Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-in-durham-blasts-fountain-of-water-into-the-air/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-in-durham-blasts-fountain-of-water-into-the-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful water main break in Durham shoots fountain of water into the air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at a water main break in Durham on Ellis Road near East Pettigrew Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/powerful-water-main-break-in-durham-shoots-fountain-of-water-into-the-air/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/powerful-water-main-break-in-durham-shoots-fountain-of-water-into-the-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 14-year-old boy last seen Saturday at Fayetteville-area home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-14-year-old-boy-last-seen-saturday-at-fayetteville-area-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-14-year-old-boy-last-seen-saturday-at-fayetteville-area-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police capture suspect, searching for another after vehicle break-ins near Garner Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said they responded to reports of people trying to break into vehicles in a neighborhood on Schenley Drive around 2 a.m. Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-capture-suspect-searching-for-another-after-vehicle-break-ins-near-garner-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-capture-suspect-searching-for-another-after-vehicle-break-ins-near-garner-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person in custody after reports of vehicle break-ins near Garner Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police are investigating attempted vehicle break-ins near Garner Road early Monday morning. At least one person was detained connected to the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-in-custody-after-reports-of-vehicle-break-ins-near-garner-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-in-custody-after-reports-of-vehicle-break-ins-near-garner-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person in custody after reports of vehicle break-ins in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating attempted vehicle break-ins near Garner Road early Monday morning. At least one person was detained connected to the investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-in-custody-after-reports-of-vehicle-break-ins-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-in-custody-after-reports-of-vehicle-break-ins-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly motorcycle crash in Fuquay-Varina leaves one dead, one injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the crash happened around 8:20 p.m. on U.S. Highway 401 near Banks Road. A motorcycle and one other vehicle were involved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-motorcycle-crash-in-fuquay-varina-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-motorcycle-crash-in-fuquay-varina-leaves-one-dead-one-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County middle school teacher arrested, charged with soliciting prostitution]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to court documents, Hanoi Chu was arrested and charged with one count of soliciting prostitution. Holly Ridge Middle School's principal confirmed that Chu was a teacher at the school and that he resigned from his position.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-middle-school-teacher-arrested-charged-with-soliciting-prostitution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-middle-school-teacher-arrested-charged-with-soliciting-prostitution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County leaders expected to discuss property revaluations on Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[County commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss the rules and regulations of the revaluation process. The Board of Commissioners will have a vote to approve the schedule of values by Oct. 19 before the rest of the process can move forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-leaders-expected-to-discuss-property-revaluations-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-leaders-expected-to-discuss-property-revaluations-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police search for suspect after man stabbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police said officers found a man with a stab wound to the arm on Mangum Street Sunday night. They are still searching for a suspect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-search-for-suspect-after-man-stabbed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-search-for-suspect-after-man-stabbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: Police and deputies investigating bomb threat at Harnett County Walmart]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats, deputies are assisting the Dunn Police Department with a bomb threat investigation at a Walmart on Jackson Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-police-and-deputies-investigating-bomb-threat-at-harnett-county-walmart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-police-and-deputies-investigating-bomb-threat-at-harnett-county-walmart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Bomb threat at Harnett County Walmart deemed hoax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven Dunn police units, along with sheriff's deputies, searched the store and found no credible threat, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-bomb-threat-at-harnett-county-walmart-deemed-hoax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-bomb-threat-at-harnett-county-walmart-deemed-hoax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot at a Durham apartment complex Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police responded to shooting call around 6 a.m. in the 2000 block of Snow Crest Trail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-at-a-durham-apartment-complex-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-at-a-durham-apartment-complex-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead doesn't mean disposable; new laws for old batteries coming soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's theme is 'Safe Charging is a Superpower.' Coming soon, you won't be able to toss them into the trash can. A statewide battery ban goes into effect on December 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dead-doesnt-mean-disposable-new-laws-for-old-batteries-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dead-doesnt-mean-disposable-new-laws-for-old-batteries-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash on I-40E in Durham causing traffic delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened near exit 278 around 7 a.m., and traffic is backed up for approximately two miles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-on-i-40e-in-durham-causing-traffic-delays/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-on-i-40e-in-durham-causing-traffic-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man died in shooting on Bain Drive in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11:20 p.m. Fayetteville police arrived at the 1900 block of Bain Drive and found a man who had been shot. He died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-died-in-shooting-on-bain-drive-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-died-in-shooting-on-bain-drive-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men shot on Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 12:30 a.m., two men were shot in the 4400 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-shot-on-durham-chapel-hill-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-men-shot-on-durham-chapel-hill-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, one injured in Durham shooting on Chapel Hill Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 12:30 a.m., two men were shot in the 4400 block of Durham Chapel Hill Boulevard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-one-injured-in-durham-shooting-on-chapel-hill-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-one-injured-in-durham-shooting-on-chapel-hill-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More rain expected on Sunday, comfortable start to the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front brings some scattered showers and storms with widespread rain moving in Saturday night into Sunday. Make sure to keep the umbrella or poncho handy!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-rain-expected-on-sunday-comfortable-start-to-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-rain-expected-on-sunday-comfortable-start-to-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hospitalized after Durham shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. in the 1600 block of Carpenter Fletcher Road, according to Durham police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hospitalized-after-durham-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hospitalized-after-durham-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Three people hurt in crash along I-540 in Knightdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Knightdale Police Department, officers were called to a rollover crash around 7:30 p.m. on I-540 near Knightdale Boulevard. Police officers said three people were in the car and two of them were ejected during the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-three-people-hurt-in-crash-along-i-540-in-knightdale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-three-people-hurt-in-crash-along-i-540-in-knightdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Bureau of Investigation agent shot in Rockingham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Rockingham County Sheriff's deputies and an agent with the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) were shot at Saturday morning in Reidsville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-bureau-of-investigation-agent-shot-in-rockingham-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-bureau-of-investigation-agent-shot-in-rockingham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: Man charged with attempted murder afters shooting agent in Rockingham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Rockingham County Sheriff's deputies and an agent with the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) were shot at Saturday morning in Reidsville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-afters-shooting-agent-in-rockingham-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-afters-shooting-agent-in-rockingham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: Man charged with attempted murder after shooting agent in Rockingham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Rockingham County Sheriff's deputies and an agent with the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) were shot at Saturday morning in Reidsville.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-shooting-agent-in-rockingham-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-shooting-agent-in-rockingham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car hit by bullet on N. Roxboro Street in Durham Friday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just before 3:30 p.m., Durham police responded to a call of a shooting from inside a vehicle in the area.&nbsp;A vehicle driving southbound on Duke Street near Horton Road was hit by a bullet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hit-by-bullet-on-n-roxboro-street-in-durham-friday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hit-by-bullet-on-n-roxboro-street-in-durham-friday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car hit by buller on N. Roxboro Street in Durham Friday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just before 3:30 p.m., Durham police responded to a call of a shooting from inside a vehicle in the area.&nbsp;A vehicle driving southbound on Duke Street near Horton Road was hit by a bullet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hit-by-buller-on-n-roxboro-street-in-durham-friday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hit-by-buller-on-n-roxboro-street-in-durham-friday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex seminar educates and calls for e-bike regulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an opportunity for bike riders, families and community members to learn more about bike safety, the rules of the road and address the growing hazards associated with e-bike riding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-seminar-educates-and-calls-for-e-bike-regulation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-seminar-educates-and-calls-for-e-bike-regulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex mayor and police hold e-bike safety seminar at Beaver Creek Commons]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is an opportunity for bike riders, families and community members to learn more about bike safety, the rules of the road and address the growing hazards associated with e-bike riding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-mayor-and-police-hold-e-bike-safety-seminar-at-beaver-creek-commons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-mayor-and-police-hold-e-bike-safety-seminar-at-beaver-creek-commons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iredell County students hospitalized after eating cookies from classmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several students became ill after eating a homemade cookie brought in by another student]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/iredell-county-students-hospitalized-after-eating-cookies-from-classmate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/iredell-county-students-hospitalized-after-eating-cookies-from-classmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security on the minds of high school football spectators in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[One week after the Millbrook-Rolesville game ended early from fights, fans are still asking what added security measures are being taken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/security-on-the-minds-of-high-school-football-spectators-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/security-on-the-minds-of-high-school-football-spectators-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after gunfire reported near UNC campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested after police say he fired a gun on W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill Friday evening. No injuries were reported, and police said there is no ongoing threat to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-gunfire-reported-near-unc-campus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-gunfire-reported-near-unc-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alamance County man arrested after gunfire reported near UNC campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested after police say he fired a gun on W. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill Friday evening. No injuries were reported, and police said there is no ongoing threat to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/alamance-county-man-arrested-after-gunfire-reported-near-unc-campus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/alamance-county-man-arrested-after-gunfire-reported-near-unc-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carolina Hurricanes players form bond with local BBQ chef Christopher Prieto ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Barbecue pitmaster Christopher Prieto has built a Knightdale destination around award-winning barbecue, hospitality and community. Now, with Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin as a business partner, Prieto is building off that vision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carolina-hurricanes-players-form-bond-with-local-bbq-chef-christopher-prieto/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carolina-hurricanes-players-form-bond-with-local-bbq-chef-christopher-prieto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford residents urged to conserve water as Kerr Lake levels drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Oxford is asking residents to conserve water and eliminate all non-essential uses of water. Oxford gets its water from the Kerr Lake Regional Water System, which is facing low water levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/oxford-residents-urged-to-conserve-water-as-kerr-lake-levels-drop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/oxford-residents-urged-to-conserve-water-as-kerr-lake-levels-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection exceeds one week in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury selection will enter a second week in the murder trial of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. As of close of court on Friday, eleven jurors had been agreed upon by attorneys for both sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-exceeds-one-week-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-exceeds-one-week-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC trooper charged in sheriff’s captain’s death claims self-defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of an off-duty Cumberland County sheriff&rsquo;s captain is claiming self-defense, according to court records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-trooper-charged-in-sheriffs-captains-death-claims-self-defense/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-trooper-charged-in-sheriffs-captains-death-claims-self-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy secretary promotes coal investment during North Carolina visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted federal upgrades at Duke&rsquo;s Roxboro coal plant as rising power demand puts electricity costs and pollution in focus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/energy-secretary-promotes-coal-investment-during-north-carolina-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/energy-secretary-promotes-coal-investment-during-north-carolina-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: 2 Lenoir County deputies shot while responding to gunfire call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Lenoir County deputies were shot while responding to reports of gunfire in Pink Hill, but authorities said their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-2-lenoir-county-deputies-shot-while-responding-to-gunfire-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-2-lenoir-county-deputies-shot-while-responding-to-gunfire-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: 2 Lenoir County deputies shot, suspect dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Lenoir County deputies were shot while responding to reports of gunfire in Pink Hill, but authorities said their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-2-lenoir-county-deputies-shot-suspect-dead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-2-lenoir-county-deputies-shot-suspect-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Republicans claim Cooper was in New York when Helene hit North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Where was Roy Cooper when Helene slammed into North Carolina? In New York speaking at a New York Times &lsquo;Climate Forward&rsquo; event,&rdquo; President Donald Trump&rsquo;s campaign account said in a Sept. 21 X post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-republicans-claim-cooper-was-in-new-york-when-helene-hit-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-republicans-claim-cooper-was-in-new-york-when-helene-hit-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students moved after odor reported at Apex Friendship Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency and hazmat teams are responding to Apex Friendship Middle School on Friday morning. Students were moved to Apex Friendship High School after experiencing headaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-moved-after-odor-reported-at-apex-friendship-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-moved-after-odor-reported-at-apex-friendship-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students dismissed early after odor reported at Apex Friendship Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency and hazmat teams responded to Apex Friendship Middle School on Friday morning after some students noticed an unusual odor. Students were moved to Apex Friendship High School before the middle school was dismissed early for the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-dismissed-early-after-odor-reported-at-apex-friendship-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-dismissed-early-after-odor-reported-at-apex-friendship-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look up: Saturn is at its brightest this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ringed planet reaches opposition this weekend, bringing it closest to Earth and brighter in our sky than at any other time this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/look-up-saturn-is-at-its-brightest-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/look-up-saturn-is-at-its-brightest-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle drives through several front yards before hitting Durham home, overturning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle hit a house and overturned early Friday morning, according to Durham police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-drives-through-several-front-yards-before-hitting-durham-home-overturning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicle-drives-through-several-front-yards-before-hitting-durham-home-overturning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating serious vehicle crash in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are investigating a serious crash near South Roxboro Street early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-serious-vehicle-crash-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-serious-vehicle-crash-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect charged in fatal Fayetteville shooting on Cliffdale Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Shiquan Brown, 20, died Thursday evening after being shot on Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville, police said. Police arrested 18-year-old Ladarrius Blacknall, who was charged with first-degree murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-charged-in-fatal-fayetteville-shooting-on-cliffdale-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/suspect-charged-in-fatal-fayetteville-shooting-on-cliffdale-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identify man killed in Fayetteville shooting on Cliffdale Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Shiquan Brown, 20, died Thursday evening after being shot on Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-identify-man-killed-in-fayetteville-shooting-on-cliffdale-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-identify-man-killed-in-fayetteville-shooting-on-cliffdale-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in shooting on Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died Thursday evening after being shot on Cliffdale Road in Fayetteville, police said. The shooting is not believed to be random, and the investigation remains ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-shooting-on-cliffdale-road-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-killed-in-shooting-on-cliffdale-road-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after being hit by a train in Smithfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian died Thursday evening after being hit by a CSX train in Smithfield near North Street and North 12th Street. The incident remains under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-train-in-smithfield/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pedestrian-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-train-in-smithfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holly Springs homeowners dispute Duke Energy claim denials after power surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holly Springs homeowners say a June power surge damaged appliances and electrical systems in at least 30 homes, but Duke Energy has denied reimbursement claims after concluding it was not responsible for the outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-homeowners-dispute-duke-energy-claim-denials-after-power-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/holly-springs-homeowners-dispute-duke-energy-claim-denials-after-power-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock camera used in Apex arrest as town council weighs program’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, Apex town council leaders weigh the future of its Flock program. Its current contract with the automatic license plate reading cameras expires Jan. 31. Before that meeting, police took to social media to announce the cameras were used in an arrest near a popular shopping area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/flock-camera-used-in-apex-arrest-as-town-council-weighs-programs-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/flock-camera-used-in-apex-arrest-as-town-council-weighs-programs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 new NC laws taking effect today: What changes for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[New laws taking effect Oct. 1 could hit your wallet, your commute and your family. Here&rsquo;s what changes &mdash; and what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-new-nc-laws-taking-effect-today-what-changes-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-new-nc-laws-taking-effect-today-what-changes-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 new NC laws take effect: What changes for you]]></title><description><![CDATA[New laws that took effect on Oct. 1 could hit your wallet, your commute and your family. Here&rsquo;s what changes &mdash; and what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-new-nc-laws-take-effect-what-changes-for-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-new-nc-laws-take-effect-what-changes-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 charged, $180,000 seized in illegal gambling investigation at Raleigh sweepstakes parlor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police and North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement seized more than $180,000, illegal firearms and gambling machine equipment during an investigation into a Raleigh sweepstakes parlor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-charged-180000-seized-in-illegal-gambling-investigation-at-raleigh-sweepstakes-parlor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/5-charged-180000-seized-in-illegal-gambling-investigation-at-raleigh-sweepstakes-parlor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failed Tennessee execution puts spotlight on NC’s efforts to jumpstart death penalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC lawmakers want executions restarted and have changed state law to speed up death-row cases. But 20 years after the last execution, lethal injection is the major hurdle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/failed-tennessee-execution-puts-spotlight-on-ncs-efforts-to-jumpstart-death-penalty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/failed-tennessee-execution-puts-spotlight-on-ncs-efforts-to-jumpstart-death-penalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New SNAP costs take effect in North Carolina on Oct. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina taxpayers will take on an estimated additional $85 million a year in SNAP administrative costs under a new federal law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-snap-costs-take-effect-in-north-carolina-on-oct-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-snap-costs-take-effect-in-north-carolina-on-oct-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: What have Trump officials said about ICE agents at voting sites?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AI-generated video of immigration agents prowling a voting site is spreading across social media, with some claiming the scene depicts President Donald Trump's plans for the November midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-what-have-trump-officials-said-about-ice-agents-at-voting-sites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-what-have-trump-officials-said-about-ice-agents-at-voting-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Chapel Hill High teacher sentenced to at least 9 years for sex with student]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to court documents, David Bennett pleaded guilty to six charges, including indecent liberties with a student, and will spend between 9 and 16 years in federal prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-chapel-hill-high-teacher-sentenced-to-at-least-9-years-for-sex-with-student/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-chapel-hill-high-teacher-sentenced-to-at-least-9-years-for-sex-with-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balcony failure prompts evaluation at North Hills apartment complex, city says permits are needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL received several anonymous complaints from tenants living at the Lassiter at North Hills, claiming a fourth-floor balcony had collapsed sometime in early August. A spokesperson for the city of Raleigh confirmed the city was made aware of the balcony failure this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/balcony-failure-prompts-evaluation-at-north-hills-apartment-complex-city-says-permits-are-needed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/balcony-failure-prompts-evaluation-at-north-hills-apartment-complex-city-says-permits-are-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hatteras Island reopens to visitors, N.C. traffic remains slow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors are now allowed back on Hatteras Island after NCDOT lifted all entry restrictions Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hatteras-island-reopens-to-visitors-nc-traffic-remains-slow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hatteras-island-reopens-to-visitors-nc-traffic-remains-slow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We want to be thorough': Wilson Co. DA explains delay in charging deadly crash suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wilson County District Attorney said more investigation was necessary before bringing charges against Collin McLaughlin, 22, in a deadly e-bike crash where alcohol may have been a factor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-want-to-be-thorough-wilson-co-da-explains-delay-in-charging-deadly-crash-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/we-want-to-be-thorough-wilson-co-da-explains-delay-in-charging-deadly-crash-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth trial: Judge dismisses potential juror who said case 'has nothing to do with him']]></title><description><![CDATA[Defense attorneys are questioning potential jurors in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, who was arrested in 2021 and charged with Faith Hedgepeth&rsquo;s 2012 murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-trial-judge-dismisses-potential-juror-who-said-case-has-nothing-to-do-with-him/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-trial-judge-dismisses-potential-juror-who-said-case-has-nothing-to-do-with-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer blocks lanes on I-540 near Falls of Neuse Road, creating major delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is backed up for miles along Interstate 540 near Falls of Neuse Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-blocks-lanes-on-i-540-near-falls-of-neuse-road-creating-major-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-blocks-lanes-on-i-540-near-falls-of-neuse-road-creating-major-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused in robberies at two gas stations in Raleigh and Chapel Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man facing charges is connected to robberies at two gas stations in Chapel Hill and Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-in-robberies-at-two-gas-stations-in-raleigh-and-chapel-hill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-in-robberies-at-two-gas-stations-in-raleigh-and-chapel-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 20 vehicles broken into at Durham hotel's parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 20 vehicles were broken into overnight at a LaQuinta Inn in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-20-vehicles-broken-into-at-durham-hotels-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-20-vehicles-broken-into-at-durham-hotels-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car flips upside down in downtown Raleigh crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car ended up upside down Thursday morning in a crash in downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-flips-upside-down-in-downtown-raleigh-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-flips-upside-down-in-downtown-raleigh-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axe, rake, dog injuries: Father shares frustrations pulling kids out of dangerous Chapel Hill home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fayetteville father is upset his complaints to Social Services didn't help remove his children from dangerous living conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/axe-rake-dog-injuries-father-shares-frustrations-pulling-kids-out-of-dangerous-chapel-hill-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/axe-rake-dog-injuries-father-shares-frustrations-pulling-kids-out-of-dangerous-chapel-hill-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man found dead from gunshot wound in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fayetteville Police Department said that a man was found in a roadway with a gunshot wound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-found-dead-from-gunshot-wound-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-found-dead-from-gunshot-wound-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nashville man family claims is dead charged in February murder. Police say he's alive in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Lewis Shamir Richardson Jr., 44, posted on social media announcing his death. The Nashville Police Department said that it is not true and that he's wanted for the February murder of a woman known throughout the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nashville-man-family-claims-is-dead-charged-in-february-murder-police-say-hes-alive-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nashville-man-family-claims-is-dead-charged-in-february-murder-police-say-hes-alive-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents 'relieved' after Cary approves safety project at crosswalk where a person was killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Town of Cary recently approved a project that will install signs with flashing lights at the crosswalk in October. Fennel says neighbors were told by town officials the project will cost around $50,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-relieved-after-cary-approves-safety-project-at-crosswalk-where-a-person-was-killed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-relieved-after-cary-approves-safety-project-at-crosswalk-where-a-person-was-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State committee meets to stop 'revolving door' or mental health crises, violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, a 35-member committee met to answer some of the biggest questions facing the mental health and criminal justice systems. Governor Josh Stein formed the Crisis System of Care Advisory Committee through an Executive Order earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-committee-meets-to-stop-revolving-door-or-mental-health-crises-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-committee-meets-to-stop-revolving-door-or-mental-health-crises-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection enters day three in UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interviewing of potential jurors in the UNC student murder trial continued throughout the day on Wednesday. During questioning, jurors were asked standard questions, including about their past experiences and feelings about the criminal justice system and law enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-enters-day-three-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-enters-day-three-in-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Poured jet fuel on AI:' NC's secret weapon for faster audits as experts urge human oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's government spending watchdog has released, on average, a report approximately every three days this year, according to a WRAL analysis. Driving the surge, State Auditor Dave Boliek said, is the use of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/poured-jet-fuel-on-ai-ncs-secret-weapon-for-faster-audits-as-experts-urge-human-oversight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/poured-jet-fuel-on-ai-ncs-secret-weapon-for-faster-audits-as-experts-urge-human-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two South Garner High students arrested in connection with August shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two South Garner High School students were arrested Wednesday in connection with an August shooting on Evolve Drive, according to Garner police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-south-garner-high-students-arrested-in-connection-with-august-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-south-garner-high-students-arrested-in-connection-with-august-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Are taxpayer-funded Trump ads public service announcements or  'propaganda'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weeks before the midterm elections, the Trump administration released a series of taxpayer-funded ads prominently featuring President Donald Trump promoting his agenda, and Democratic lawmakers called them illegal propaganda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-are-taxpayer-funded-trump-ads-public-service-announcements-or-propaganda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-are-taxpayer-funded-trump-ads-public-service-announcements-or-propaganda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepmother sentenced to 20-25 years after pleading guilty to murder of Robeson County teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connie Graham pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her stepdaughter, Sara Graham, as investigators continue searching for her remains more than a decade after she disappeared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-sentenced-to-20-25-years-after-pleading-guilty-to-murder-of-robeson-county-teen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-sentenced-to-20-25-years-after-pleading-guilty-to-murder-of-robeson-county-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepmother pleads guilty to murder in 2015 disappearance of Robeson County teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connie Graham pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her stepdaughter, Sara Graham, as investigators continue searching for her remains more than a decade after she disappeared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-pleads-guilty-to-murder-in-2015-disappearance-of-robeson-county-teen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/stepmother-pleads-guilty-to-murder-in-2015-disappearance-of-robeson-county-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group of former CJF America employees win lawsuit against Durham-based nonprofit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge granted a default judgement Wednesday in favor of a group of former CJF America employees who accused the nonprofit of failing to pay them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/group-of-former-cjf-america-employees-win-lawsuit-against-durham-based-nonprofit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/group-of-former-cjf-america-employees-win-lawsuit-against-durham-based-nonprofit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte airport gears up for 2027 with by introducing nation's first 'smart runway']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Charlotte Douglas Airport is one year away from opening its $1 billion runway. The airport's engineering director explains the nation's first 'smart runway.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-airport-gears-up-for-2027-with-by-introducing-nations-first-smart-runway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-airport-gears-up-for-2027-with-by-introducing-nations-first-smart-runway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two DAs explain decisions in Ryan Camacho cases before Zoe Welsh’s murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL&rsquo;s &ldquo;Decades of Warning&rdquo; examines Ryan Camacho&rsquo;s years in the criminal justice and mental health systems before he was charged with murdering Raleigh teacher Zoe Welsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-das-explain-decisions-in-ryan-camacho-cases-before-zoe-welshs-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-das-explain-decisions-in-ryan-camacho-cases-before-zoe-welshs-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake school board considering policy to allow unions on all campuses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representatives from professional organizations or unions periodically visit schools to talk with staff members during free time or outside of the school day. Some principals have routinely allowed that, and some have not.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-board-considering-policy-to-allow-unions-on-all-campuses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-board-considering-policy-to-allow-unions-on-all-campuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bye bye license plate stickers: NCDMV goes fully digital with vehicle registration Oct. 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is ditching license plate stickers and paper registration cards starting Oct. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bye-bye-license-plate-stickers-ncdmv-goes-fully-digital-with-vehicle-registration-oct-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bye-bye-license-plate-stickers-ncdmv-goes-fully-digital-with-vehicle-registration-oct-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat delays fall color in North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall color is running late in North Carolina after a hot September. Mountain color could still shine, while heat and drought may leave Triangle trees bare early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heat-delays-fall-color-in-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/heat-delays-fall-color-in-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with DWI in head-on Durham crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman faces DWI and other charges after a head-on crash on North Roxboro Street in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-charged-with-dwi-in-head-on-durham-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-charged-with-dwi-in-head-on-durham-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver taken into custody after head-on Durham crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver is in custody Wednesday after a head-on crash on North Roxboro Street in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-taken-into-custody-after-head-on-durham-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-taken-into-custody-after-head-on-durham-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dead in e-bike crash in Wilson County, driver not cited or arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just after 5 a.m. Thursday, the Wilson Police Department said 42-year-old Charise Dickerson and 49-year-old Jason Williams,both of Wilson, were riding an e-bike on Tilghman Road when Collin McLaughlin, 22, of Wilson, hit them on Tilghman Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-dead-in-e-bike-crash-in-wilson-county-driver-not-cited-or-arrested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-dead-in-e-bike-crash-in-wilson-county-driver-not-cited-or-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family seeks justice for two dead in e-bike crash in Wilson County, driver not cited or arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just after 5 a.m. Thursday, the Wilson Police Department said 42-year-old Charise Dickerson and 49-year-old Jason Williams,both of Wilson, were riding an e-bike on Tilghman Road when Collin McLaughlin, 22, of Wilson, hit them on Tilghman Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-seeks-justice-for-two-dead-in-e-bike-crash-in-wilson-county-driver-not-cited-or-arrested/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/family-seeks-justice-for-two-dead-in-e-bike-crash-in-wilson-county-driver-not-cited-or-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former US Attorney speaks on investigations of two NC high school football programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Halifax County, Roanoke Rapids High School officials launched their own investigation Friday, interviewing more than 20 football players and other individuals. The district said the investigation uncovered incidents of bullying and hazing within the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-us-attorney-speaks-on-investigations-of-two-nc-high-school-football-programs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-us-attorney-speaks-on-investigations-of-two-nc-high-school-football-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Durham Police chief announces initiative to improve safety on American Tobacco Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freshly sworn-in Stephanie Mardis announces a program addressing long-standing community concerns over safety near the American Tobacco Trail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-durham-police-chief-announces-initiative-to-improve-safety-on-american-tobacco-trail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-durham-police-chief-announces-initiative-to-improve-safety-on-american-tobacco-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Four adults, four juveniles charged in string of break-ins around Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eight individuals, including four juveniles - whose charges included the felony possession of a weapon of mass destruction -were involved in thefts and break-ins in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-four-adults-four-juveniles-charged-in-string-of-break-ins-around-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-four-adults-four-juveniles-charged-in-string-of-break-ins-around-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County leaders tout growth, defend WakeMed-Atrium merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County leaders used Tuesday&rsquo;s State of the County address to highlight rapid growth, recent accomplishments and their support for the controversial WakeMed-Atrium merger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-leaders-tout-growth-defend-wakemed-atrium-merger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-leaders-tout-growth-defend-wakemed-atrium-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC wants students to read 10 million books, as reading for fun drops]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new campaign is intended to be a fun challenge to celebrate literacy at a time when young people report reading less than prior generations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-wants-students-to-read-10-million-books-as-reading-for-fun-drops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-wants-students-to-read-10-million-books-as-reading-for-fun-drops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Roanoke Rapids football player’s injury tied to bullying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating an incident that seriously injured a Roanoke Rapids High football player as the school district examines previously unreported hazing within the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-roanoke-rapids-football-players-injury-tied-to-bullying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-roanoke-rapids-football-players-injury-tied-to-bullying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh residents living near Glenwood South sharing concerns at meeting with city leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners said people coming from bars along Glenwood South are vandalizing cars and attempting to break into homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-living-near-glenwood-south-sharing-concerns-at-meeting-with-city-leaders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-residents-living-near-glenwood-south-sharing-concerns-at-meeting-with-city-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential jurors for UNC student murder case questioned about media coverage impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury selection has entered day two in the murder trial for UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. Attorneys for both the prosecution and defense are questioning potential jurors one at a time about the media coverage of the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/potential-jurors-for-unc-student-murder-case-questioned-about-media-coverage-impact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/potential-jurors-for-unc-student-murder-case-questioned-about-media-coverage-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decades of Warning: WRAL Documentary traces Ryan Camacho’s history before Zoe Welsh’s murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL investigation found the man accused of killing Raleigh teacher Zoe Welsh had a nearly two-decade history of convictions, violent behavior, mental illness and repeated encounters with the criminal justice system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/decades-of-warning-wral-documentary-traces-ryan-camachos-history-before-zoe-welshs-murder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/decades-of-warning-wral-documentary-traces-ryan-camachos-history-before-zoe-welshs-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing wages, bonuses or vacation pay? How to get your employer to pay up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Department of Labor recovered $3.7 million in unpaid wages for more than 2,000 workers during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2026, according to officials. Here&rsquo;s how to seek help getting your own money back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-wages-bonuses-or-vacation-pay-how-to-get-your-employer-to-pay-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-wages-bonuses-or-vacation-pay-how-to-get-your-employer-to-pay-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about cychlorphine, a new synthetic opioid raising alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Carolina Attorney General's Office issued a warning, stating that synthetic opioids are often manufactured overseas and brought into the United States through drug cartels. They are designed to be more potent, more addictive, and more difficult to detect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-to-know-about-cychlorphine-a-new-synthetic-opioid-raising-alarm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/what-to-know-about-cychlorphine-a-new-synthetic-opioid-raising-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI: Sexual misconduct allegations involve football players at Wayne County high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Title IX investigation is underway at Charles B. Aycock High School in Pikesville after reports of sexual misconduct involving members of the football team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-sexual-misconduct-allegations-involve-football-players-at-wayne-county-high-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-sexual-misconduct-allegations-involve-football-players-at-wayne-county-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Wesleyan University opening new sports and entertainment school with $10M gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Wesleyan University in Rocky Mount will open a school of sports and entertainment, the university announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-wesleyan-university-opening-new-sports-and-entertainment-school-with-10m-gift/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-wesleyan-university-opening-new-sports-and-entertainment-school-with-10m-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person injured in motorcycle crash in Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said East Williams Street is closed at Technology Drive as crews respond to a crash with injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-injured-in-motorcycle-crash-in-apex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-injured-in-motorcycle-crash-in-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle crash with injuries closes part of East Williams Street in Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said East Williams Street is closed at Technology Drive as crews respond to a crash with injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcycle-crash-with-injuries-closes-part-of-east-williams-street-in-apex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcycle-crash-with-injuries-closes-part-of-east-williams-street-in-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash in Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said East Williams Street is closed at Technology Drive as crews respond to a crash with injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-crash-in-apex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-in-critical-condition-after-motorcycle-crash-in-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury crash closes part of East Williams Street in Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said East Williams Street is closed at Technology Drive as crews respond to a crash with injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/injury-crash-closes-part-of-east-williams-street-in-apex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/injury-crash-closes-part-of-east-williams-street-in-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SBI searching for missing Harnett County man on Bald Head Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is asking for help finding 40-year-old Nathaniel Bane, who was last seen at the Bald Head Island Marina around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-searching-for-missing-harnett-county-man-on-bald-head-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sbi-searching-for-missing-harnett-county-man-on-bald-head-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids family asks for answers after son loses part of finger in football hazing incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to his mother, Adrian Epperson, who was a freshman on the football team, was injured in what district officials described as a bullying incident. Epperson&rsquo;s mother told WRAL News on Friday that her son had several broken bones in his hand and lost a portion of his finger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-family-asks-for-answers-after-son-loses-part-of-finger-in-football-hazing-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-family-asks-for-answers-after-son-loses-part-of-finger-in-football-hazing-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex soldier killed during training in Texas returns home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of Private Ethan Brewer was brought home to North Carolina on Monday. Loved ones and veterans gathered to honor the soldier, who died in a training accident in Texas earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-soldier-killed-during-training-in-texas-returns-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-soldier-killed-during-training-in-texas-returns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials asking for help finding a Harnett County man who disappeared on Bald Head Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathaniel Bane, 40, of Harnett County, was last seen at the Bald Head Island Marina on September 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-asking-for-help-finding-a-harnett-county-man-who-disappeared-on-bald-head-island/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/officials-asking-for-help-finding-a-harnett-county-man-who-disappeared-on-bald-head-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to assault, disorderly conduct for disruption at UNC Love Island watch party]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to court records, Keegan Carlisle Wilson, who was accused of an attack on Black student organizations within Greenlaw Hall at the end of August, pleaded guilty to simple assault and disorderly conduct and was released from jail on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-pleads-guilty-to-assault-disorderly-conduct-for-disruption-at-unc-love-island-watch-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-pleads-guilty-to-assault-disorderly-conduct-for-disruption-at-unc-love-island-watch-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court docs: Man guilty of assault, disorderly conduct for disruption at UNC Love Island watch party]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to court records, Keegan Carlisle Wilson, who was accused of an attack on Black student organizations within Greenlaw Hall at the end of August, received a judgement order of guilty to simple assault and disorderly conduct and was released from jail on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-docs-man-guilty-of-assault-disorderly-conduct-for-disruption-at-unc-love-island-watch-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/court-docs-man-guilty-of-assault-disorderly-conduct-for-disruption-at-unc-love-island-watch-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students raise security concerns after fights force evacuation of Millbrook-Rolesville football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students say some fans were allowed into a sold-out Millbrook-Rolesville football game without going through metal detectors before fights broke out and police evacuated about 6,000 spectators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-raise-security-concerns-after-fights-force-evacuation-of-millbrook-rolesville-football-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/students-raise-security-concerns-after-fights-force-evacuation-of-millbrook-rolesville-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live GPS data shows stolen property, so why aren’t police checking it out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh woman said her car was stolen with her wallet and keys inside. When she gave information from a GPS tracker to police, she said police told her the information was not specific enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-gps-data-shows-stolen-property-so-why-arent-police-checking-it-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-gps-data-shows-stolen-property-so-why-arent-police-checking-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live device tracking data shows stolen property, so why aren’t police checking it out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh woman said her car was stolen with her wallet and keys inside. When she gave information from a GPS tracker to police, she said police told her the information was not specific enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-device-tracking-data-shows-stolen-property-so-why-arent-police-checking-it-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-device-tracking-data-shows-stolen-property-so-why-arent-police-checking-it-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preschoolers in Cary become junior reporters on World News Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local preschoolers at the Goddard School of Cary &ndash; Lochmere became junior reporters on Monday.The school celebrated World News Day by having students create &ldquo;good news&rdquo; collages and build their own news studios in their classrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/preschoolers-in-cary-become-junior-reporters-on-world-news-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/preschoolers-in-cary-become-junior-reporters-on-world-news-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf tournament honors 10-year-old Brooklyn Carroll, promotes safe boating]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a year after Brooklyn Carroll was killed in a boating crash at Harris Lake, an inaugural golf tournament in her honor is raising money to improve boating safety and help prevent similar tragedies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/golf-tournament-honors-10-year-old-brooklyn-carroll-promotes-safe-boating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/golf-tournament-honors-10-year-old-brooklyn-carroll-promotes-safe-boating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection now underway in trial for man accused of killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jury selection is underway in the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, the man charged with killing UNC student Faith Hedgepeth. WRAL has followed the twists and turns over the course of the nine year investigation and the five years since Salguero-Olivares&rsquo; arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-now-underway-in-trial-for-man-accused-of-killing-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-now-underway-in-trial-for-man-accused-of-killing-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says US data center opposition is a ‘China PR thing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;You know, a lot of people say that it&rsquo;s a China PR thing,&rdquo; President Donald Trump told Fox News host Laura Ingraham on Sept. 10 in response to a question about why people don&rsquo;t want data centers in their backyards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-us-data-center-opposition-is-a-china-pr-thing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-us-data-center-opposition-is-a-china-pr-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testing reveals contaminants in baby food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer Reports tested nearly 50 baby foods, and the results are more reassuring now than they were two years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/testing-reveals-contaminants-in-baby-food/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/testing-reveals-contaminants-in-baby-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Zoe Welsh: A teacher, mother and friend who chose joy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends of longtime Raleigh teacher Zoe Welsh remember her as a joyful mother, educator and traveler whose mantra to &ldquo;choose freaking joy&rdquo; continues to inspire them after her death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/remembering-zoe-welsh-a-teacher-mother-and-friend-who-chose-joy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/remembering-zoe-welsh-a-teacher-mother-and-friend-who-chose-joy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avon Fishing Pier on Hatteras Island damaged during Nor'easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Avon Fishing Pier is closed until further notice due to damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/avon-fishing-pier-on-hatteras-island-damaged-during-noreaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/avon-fishing-pier-on-hatteras-island-damaged-during-noreaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burst pipe in Durham sends water flowing down neighborhood street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water is gushing down a Durham road Monday following a water main break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burst-pipe-in-durham-sends-water-flowing-down-neighborhood-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burst-pipe-in-durham-sends-water-flowing-down-neighborhood-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newlyweds trapped on Hatteras Island after nor'easter washes away part of NC 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newlywed couple trapped on Hatteras Island is trying to stay positive after a powerful nor'easter caused the ocean to wash out the only road off the island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-trapped-on-hatteras-island-after-noreaster-washes-away-part-of-nc-12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-trapped-on-hatteras-island-after-noreaster-washes-away-part-of-nc-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newlyweds trapped on Hatteras Island after nor'easter free after 5 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newlywed couple trapped on Hatteras Island is trying to stay positive after a powerful nor'easter caused the ocean to wash out the only road off the island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-trapped-on-hatteras-island-after-noreaster-free-after-5-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-trapped-on-hatteras-island-after-noreaster-free-after-5-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newlyweds trapped on Hattaras Island after nor'easter washes away part of NC 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newlywed couple trapped on Hatteras Island is trying to stay positive after a powerful nor'easter caused the ocean to wash out the only road off the island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-trapped-on-hattaras-island-after-noreaster-washes-away-part-of-nc-12/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-trapped-on-hattaras-island-after-noreaster-washes-away-part-of-nc-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newlyweds escape Hatteras Island after being stranded for 5 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newlywed couple trapped on Hatteras Island is trying to stay positive after a powerful nor'easter caused the ocean to wash out the only road off the island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-escape-hatteras-island-after-being-stranded-for-5-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/newlyweds-escape-hatteras-island-after-being-stranded-for-5-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police respond to gas station on Wake Forest Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at the scene of a large police presence at a Shell station on Wake Forest Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-respond-to-gas-station-on-wake-forest-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-respond-to-gas-station-on-wake-forest-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC football coach Bill Belichick talks doing things 'the right way' ahead of Notre Dame game]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC football head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media Monday in his regular weekly news conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-football-coach-bill-belichick-talks-doing-things-the-right-way-ahead-of-notre-dame-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-football-coach-bill-belichick-talks-doing-things-the-right-way-ahead-of-notre-dame-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC football coach Bill Belichick speaks to media ahead of Notre Dame matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC football head coach Bill Belichick addressed the media Monday in his regular weekly news conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-football-coach-bill-belichick-speaks-to-media-ahead-of-notre-dame-matchup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-football-coach-bill-belichick-speaks-to-media-ahead-of-notre-dame-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC football coach Bill Belichick speaking Monday ahead of Notre Dame matchup]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC football head coach Bill Belichick will address the media Monday in his regular weekly news conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-football-coach-bill-belichick-speaking-monday-ahead-of-notre-dame-matchup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-football-coach-bill-belichick-speaking-monday-ahead-of-notre-dame-matchup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 15-year-old reported in Wake County near Fuquay-Varina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said 15-year-old Jaden Thompson was last seen on Kennebec Road near Angier and Fuquay-Varina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-15-year-old-reported-in-wake-county-near-fuquay-varina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-15-year-old-reported-in-wake-county-near-fuquay-varina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 15-year-old found safe in Fuquay-Varina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies said 15-year-old Jaden Thompson has been found safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-15-year-old-found-safe-in-fuquay-varina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-15-year-old-found-safe-in-fuquay-varina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder trial set to begin in 2012 killing of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth's friends found her body on Sept. 7, 2012, at the Hawthorne on the View complex on Old Chapel Hill Road. Police said that her death was a homicide. Salguero-Olivares was arrested more than nine years later and has been in jail ever since.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/murder-trial-set-to-begin-in-2012-killing-of-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/murder-trial-set-to-begin-in-2012-killing-of-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection begins in murder trial for 2012 killing of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth's friends found her body on Sept. 7, 2012, at the Hawthorne on the View complex on Old Chapel Hill Road. Police said that her death was a homicide. Salguero-Olivares was arrested more than nine years later and has been in jail ever since.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-begins-in-murder-trial-for-2012-killing-of-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/jury-selection-begins-in-murder-trial-for-2012-killing-of-unc-student-faith-hedgepeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southport Strong Vigil marks anniversary of mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[One year after a mass shooting at the American Fish Company, Southport residents gathered to honor the victims and recognize the first responders who answered the deadly attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/southport-strong-vigil-marks-anniversary-of-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/southport-strong-vigil-marks-anniversary-of-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest structure fire draws large emergency response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews from Wake Forest and Rolesville responded to a mobile home fire in Wake Forest on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-structure-fire-draws-large-emergency-response/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-structure-fire-draws-large-emergency-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to fire at Wake Forest mobile home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire crews from Wake Forest and Rolesville responded to a mobile home fire in Wake Forest on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-respond-to-fire-at-wake-forest-mobile-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-respond-to-fire-at-wake-forest-mobile-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garage fire displaces family of seven in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family of seven is displaced after a garage fire spread through their home Sunday evening. Firefighters credit working fire alarms for helping to save the family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garage-fire-displaces-family-of-seven-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garage-fire-displaces-family-of-seven-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville man arrested after home robbery while impersonating police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville Police arrested a 27-year-old man after they said he robbed someone while impersonating a law enforcement officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-man-arrested-after-home-robbery-while-impersonating-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-man-arrested-after-home-robbery-while-impersonating-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff investigates accidental shooting in Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's Office responded to an accidental shooting in Zebulon on Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriff-investigates-accidental-shooting-in-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriff-investigates-accidental-shooting-in-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 20 cars were broken into at a Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raleigh Police Department said that around 23 cars were broken into at Clairmont at Perry Creek Apartments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-20-cars-were-broken-into-at-a-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-20-cars-were-broken-into-at-a-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 20 cars broken into at Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are investigating after about 23 vehicles were broken into at the Clairmont at Perry Creek apartments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-20-cars-broken-into-at-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-20-cars-broken-into-at-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman airlifted after crashing into a house in Cumberland County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The car hit a house on Dobbin Holmes Road near Dunn Road in Eastover after her car flipped in the initial crash around 3:00 a.m.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-airlifted-after-crashing-into-a-house-in-cumberland-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-airlifted-after-crashing-into-a-house-in-cumberland-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[77th annual Mule Days Parade packs Benson, celebrates Americas 250th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands packed downtown Benson for the 77th annual Mule Days Parade, where nearly 1,000 horses and mules took center stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/77th-annual-mule-days-parade-packs-benson-celebrates-americas-250th/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/77th-annual-mule-days-parade-packs-benson-celebrates-americas-250th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[77th Annual Mule Days Parade, celebrates Americas 250th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands packed downtown Benson for the 77th annual Mule Days Parade, where nearly 1000 horses and mules took center stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/77th-annual-mule-days-parade-celebrates-americas-250th/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/77th-annual-mule-days-parade-celebrates-americas-250th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swim Across America event returns to UNC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of swimmers took take part in the fifth annual Swim Across America-Carolina Pool Swim on Sept. 26 at the UNC Koury Natatorium in Chapel Hill. This years swim honored Sue Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swim-across-america-event-returns-to-unc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swim-across-america-event-returns-to-unc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 1 critically injured in Harnett County shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was killed and another person was critically injured in a shooting Saturday morning in Harnett County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-dead-1-critically-injured-in-harnett-county-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-dead-1-critically-injured-in-harnett-county-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of emergency declared for Hatteras Island; Emergency ferry begins Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state of emergency is in effect after damage closed N.C. Highway 12, cutting off road access to Hatteras Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-of-emergency-declared-for-hatteras-island-emergency-ferry-begins-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-of-emergency-declared-for-hatteras-island-emergency-ferry-begins-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of emergency declared for Hatteras Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state of emergency is in effect after damage closed N.C. 12, cutting off road access to Hatteras Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-of-emergency-declared-for-hatteras-island/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-of-emergency-declared-for-hatteras-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocracoke Island's NC 12 reoopens Sunday with limited ferry service]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state of emergency is in effect after damage closed N.C. Highway 12, cutting off road access to Hatteras Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ocracoke-islands-nc-12-reoopens-sunday-with-limited-ferry-service/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ocracoke-islands-nc-12-reoopens-sunday-with-limited-ferry-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC 12 at Ocracoke Island reopens Sunday with limited ferry schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state of emergency is in effect after damage closed N.C. Highway 12, cutting off road access to Hatteras Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-12-at-ocracoke-island-reopens-sunday-with-limited-ferry-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-12-at-ocracoke-island-reopens-sunday-with-limited-ferry-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency ferry service starts for North Carolina islands, NCDOT working on temporary road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state of emergency is in effect after damage closed N.C. Highway 12, cutting off road access to Hatteras Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/emergency-ferry-service-starts-for-north-carolina-islands-ncdot-working-on-temporary-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/emergency-ferry-service-starts-for-north-carolina-islands-ncdot-working-on-temporary-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens go Over the Edge for Special Olympics NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of participants rappelled down the 17-story One City Plaza building in downtown Raleigh on Saturday during the Over the Edge fundraising event supporting Special Olympics North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dozens-go-over-the-edge-for-special-olympics-nc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dozens-go-over-the-edge-for-special-olympics-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham non-profit helps community with AI knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent report from the Internet Crime Complaint Center shows that in 2025, North Carolina recorded $15.6 million in losses tied to &ldquo;AI-related&rdquo; internet crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-non-profit-helps-community-with-ai-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-non-profit-helps-community-with-ai-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Neighbors feeding neighbors': Western NC food bank sees growing need 2 years after Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years after Helene destroyed Manna's entire operation, the food bank says more families are struggling to put food on the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/neighbors-feeding-neighbors-western-nc-food-bank-sees-growing-need-2-years-after-helene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/neighbors-feeding-neighbors-western-nc-food-bank-sees-growing-need-2-years-after-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman cut by knife on Reid Drive, Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was cut by a knife on Reid Drive in Durham early Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-cut-by-knife-on-reid-drive-durham/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-cut-by-knife-on-reid-drive-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reported fight forces evacuation from Millbrook High-Rolesville football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a highly anticipated football game between Rolesville High School and Millbrook High School, officials temporarily suspended the game and evacuated the stadium at Millbrook High School with just over 8 minutes remaining in the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/reported-fight-forces-evacuation-from-millbrook-high-rolesville-football-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/reported-fight-forces-evacuation-from-millbrook-high-rolesville-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millbrook-Rolesville football fans removed from stadium; game suspended in overtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game experienced a pause in action during the fourth quarter. Once it resumed, the score was evened, setting up an overtime that was postponed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/millbrook-rolesville-football-fans-removed-from-stadium-game-suspended-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/millbrook-rolesville-football-fans-removed-from-stadium-game-suspended-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight forces evacuation from Millbrook High-Rolesville football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a highly anticipated football game between Rolesville High School and Millbrook High School, officials temporarily suspended the game and evacuated the stadium at Millbrook High School with just over 8 minutes remaining in the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fight-forces-evacuation-from-millbrook-high-rolesville-football-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fight-forces-evacuation-from-millbrook-high-rolesville-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans removed from stadium as Millbrook-Rolesville football game is suspended in overtime.]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a fourth-quater delay, play resumed and the teams tied, sending the game into overtime before the game was suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fans-removed-from-stadium-as-millbrook-rolesville-football-game-is-suspended-in-overtime/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fans-removed-from-stadium-as-millbrook-rolesville-football-game-is-suspended-in-overtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Argument' forces evacuation from high school football stadium in Raleigh, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a highly anticipated football game between Rolesville High School and Millbrook High School, officials temporarily suspended the game and evacuated the stadium at Millbrook High School with just over 8 minutes remaining in the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/argument-forces-evacuation-from-high-school-football-stadium-in-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/argument-forces-evacuation-from-high-school-football-stadium-in-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Raleigh woman says police won’t help find her stolen wallet despite knowing its location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynn Owens woke up Wednesday morning to drive her kids to school when she realized her car was missing. The thief left the car but got away with her wallet and keys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-raleigh-woman-says-police-wont-help-find-her-stolen-wallet-despite-knowing-its-location/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-raleigh-woman-says-police-wont-help-find-her-stolen-wallet-despite-knowing-its-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnston County teacher facing child abuse charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[50-year-old Cathy Medlin of Goldsboro is charged with misdemeanor child abuse and assault on a child under 12, court documents say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-teacher-facing-child-abuse-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-teacher-facing-child-abuse-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids High football coach suspended, school launches hazing investigation into program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District said the investigation began Thursday after emergency crews responded to a report of a football player who suffered a severe hand injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-high-football-coach-suspended-school-launches-hazing-investigation-into-program/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-high-football-coach-suspended-school-launches-hazing-investigation-into-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids High football coach suspended amid hazing probe, district says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District said the investigation began Thursday after emergency crews responded to a report of a football player who suffered a severe hand injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-high-football-coach-suspended-amid-hazing-probe-district-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-high-football-coach-suspended-amid-hazing-probe-district-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football player loses part of finger in hazing incident; Roanoke Rapids High head coach suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District said the investigation began Thursday after emergency crews responded to a report of a football player who suffered a severe hand injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/football-player-loses-part-of-finger-in-hazing-incident-roanoke-rapids-high-head-coach-suspended/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/football-player-loses-part-of-finger-in-hazing-incident-roanoke-rapids-high-head-coach-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s in your food packaging? Study finds thousands of chemicals, major unknowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,200 chemicals associated with food packaging have known health hazards. Here&rsquo;s what researchers found &mdash; and what consumers can do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/whats-in-your-food-packaging-study-finds-thousands-of-chemicals-major-unknowns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/whats-in-your-food-packaging-study-finds-thousands-of-chemicals-major-unknowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After trainer's arrest, NC State faces questions over protections for student-athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Murphy remained in a Florida jail Friday after waiving extradition during a first court appearance a day earlier. It is unclear when he will be brought back to Wake County to appear before a judge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-trainers-arrest-nc-state-faces-questions-over-protections-for-student-athletes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/after-trainers-arrest-nc-state-faces-questions-over-protections-for-student-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repair or rebuild? NC 12’s future could carry a $1 billion price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions in public dollars have gone toward maintaining NC 12. Now, North Carolina is weighing whether to keep repairing the vulnerable Outer Banks highway or pursue a much larger long-term investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/repair-or-rebuild-nc-12s-future-could-carry-a-1-billion-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/repair-or-rebuild-nc-12s-future-could-carry-a-1-billion-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC 12: Repair or rebuild? NC 12’s future could carry a $1 billion price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions in public dollars have gone toward maintaining NC 12. Now, North Carolina is weighing whether to keep repairing the vulnerable Outer Banks highway or pursue a much larger long-term investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-12-repair-or-rebuild-nc-12s-future-could-carry-a-1-billion-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-12-repair-or-rebuild-nc-12s-future-could-carry-a-1-billion-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Look at NC 12: Repair or rebuild? NC 12’s future could carry a $1 billion price tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions in public dollars have gone toward maintaining NC 12. Now, North Carolina is weighing whether to keep repairing the vulnerable Outer Banks highway or pursue a much larger long-term investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-look-at-nc-12-repair-or-rebuild-nc-12s-future-could-carry-a-1-billion-price-tag/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-look-at-nc-12-repair-or-rebuild-nc-12s-future-could-carry-a-1-billion-price-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Did Biden 'cut off' White House access for 400 reporters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After President Donald Trump announced Sept. 18 on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House because they write &ldquo;fake news,&rdquo; many of his supporters defended the move by pointing to actions by former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-biden-cut-off-white-house-access-for-400-reporters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-biden-cut-off-white-house-access-for-400-reporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies searching for two males tied to fires at Fayetteville apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said the fires happened at Cumberland Towers Apartments in Fayetteville. The most recent fire was reported Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-searching-for-two-males-tied-to-fires-at-fayetteville-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputies-searching-for-two-males-tied-to-fires-at-fayetteville-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Issiah Ross retrial in Lyric Woods death set for June 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issiah Ross will be retried for the alleged murder of Lyric Woods, who was found dead along a path in Orange County in September 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/issiah-ross-retrial-in-lyric-woods-death-set-for-june-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/issiah-ross-retrial-in-lyric-woods-death-set-for-june-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheriff: Franklin County detective fired for misuse of Flock Camera system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detective Janet Leonard was fired after using the system to "track every movement of a single, private citizen," Sheriff Kevin White said in a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-franklin-county-detective-fired-for-misuse-of-flock-camera-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sheriff-franklin-county-detective-fired-for-misuse-of-flock-camera-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County detective fired for misuse of Flock Camera system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detective Janet Leonard was fired after using the system to "track the every movement of a single, private citizen," said Sheriff White in a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-detective-fired-for-misuse-of-flock-camera-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-detective-fired-for-misuse-of-flock-camera-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin County detective fired for misue of Flock Camera system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detective Janet Leonard was fired after using the system to "track the every movement of a single, private citizen," said Sheriff White in a release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-detective-fired-for-misue-of-flock-camera-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/franklin-county-detective-fired-for-misue-of-flock-camera-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benson's Mule Days returns for 77th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benson's largest celebration of agriculture and community returns this weekend for the 77th annual Mule Days festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bensons-mule-days-returns-for-77th-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bensons-mule-days-returns-for-77th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon town leaders gather for retreat on budget plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Zebulon Town Council is meeting today to work on budget planning and discuss their five-year financial future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-leaders-gather-for-retreat-on-budget-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-leaders-gather-for-retreat-on-budget-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon holds special budget meeting Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Zebulon Town Council will meet to discuss the town's financial future after an audit revealed mismanagement and overspending of town funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-holds-special-budget-meeting-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-holds-special-budget-meeting-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person shot near PickleBack 2 in downtown Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police are investigating a shooting that hurt one person at the PickleBack 2 bar &amp; lounge near Rigsbee Avenue early Friday morning,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-shot-near-pickleback-2-in-downtown-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-shot-near-pickleback-2-in-downtown-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person shot near downtown Durham bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police are investigating a shooting that hurt one person at a bar near Rigsbee Avenue early Friday morning,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-shot-near-downtown-durham-bar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-shot-near-downtown-durham-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man died in downtown Durham bar shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died at the hospital after being shot near Rigsbee Avenue in downtown Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-died-in-downtown-durham-bar-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-died-in-downtown-durham-bar-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dead from downtown Durham bar shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man died at the hospital after being shot along Rigsbee Avenue in downtown Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-from-downtown-durham-bar-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dead-from-downtown-durham-bar-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi-county search for missing 13-year-old boy in Franklin County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-county search is underway for a missing 13-year-old boy near M.C. Wilder Road in Franklin County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multi-county-search-for-missing-13-year-old-boy-in-franklin-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multi-county-search-for-missing-13-year-old-boy-in-franklin-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Franklin County teenager found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The missing Franklin County teenager was found safe around 7 a.m. Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-franklin-county-teenager-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-franklin-county-teenager-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large search effort for missing 13-year-old boy in Franklin County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Large search effort for a missing 13-year-old boy near M.C. Wilder Road in Franklin County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-search-effort-for-missing-13-year-old-boy-in-franklin-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-search-effort-for-missing-13-year-old-boy-in-franklin-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owners of Teets and Lucky B's seek 40-story rezoning request along Glenwood South]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to attorneys representing former Cane Bates Battaglia and his brother, Anthony, the two are seeking to file rezoning requests for their bars, Teets and Lucky B&rsquo;s, to make way for a 40-story mixed-use building along 425 Glenwood Avenue and 609 Tucker Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/owners-of-teets-and-lucky-bs-seek-40-story-rezoning-request-along-glenwood-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/owners-of-teets-and-lucky-bs-seek-40-story-rezoning-request-along-glenwood-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nor'easter hits site of $42 million Outer Banks coastline restoration project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm hits site of $42 million nourishment project, closing NC 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noreaster-hits-site-of-42-million-outer-banks-coastline-restoration-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noreaster-hits-site-of-42-million-outer-banks-coastline-restoration-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nor’easter hits N.C. Highway 12 on Outer Banks, stalls $42 million Outer Banks restoration project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nor&rsquo;easter is flooding and damaging N.C. Highway 12 on the Outer Banks while also halting work on a $42 million beach nourishment project in Buxton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noreaster-hits-nc-highway-12-on-outer-banks-stalls-42-million-outer-banks-restoration-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/noreaster-hits-nc-highway-12-on-outer-banks-stalls-42-million-outer-banks-restoration-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Nor'easter hits Hwy 12, including site of $42 million coastline restoration project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm hits site of $42 million nourishment project, closing NC 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-noreaster-hits-hwy-12-including-site-of-42-million-coastline-restoration-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-noreaster-hits-hwy-12-including-site-of-42-million-coastline-restoration-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE: Nor'easter hits Highway 12, including site of $42 million coastline restoration project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nor&rsquo;easter is flooding and damaging N.C. Highway 12 on the Outer Banks while also halting work on a $42 million beach nourishment project in Buxton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-noreaster-hits-highway-12-including-site-of-42-million-coastline-restoration-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-noreaster-hits-highway-12-including-site-of-42-million-coastline-restoration-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees take out Wake County woman's home, truck. Is 'Falling Limb Syndrome' to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An email to InDepth@wral.com shared a woman's story about trees toppling over. She wanted to know if the drought is causing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trees-take-out-wake-county-womans-home-truck-is-falling-limb-syndrome-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trees-take-out-wake-county-womans-home-truck-is-falling-limb-syndrome-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees take out Wake County woman's home, car. Is 'Falling Limb Syndrome' to blame?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An email to InDepth@wral.com shared a woman's story about trees toppling over. She wanted to know if the drought is causing it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trees-take-out-wake-county-womans-home-car-is-falling-limb-syndrome-to-blame/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trees-take-out-wake-county-womans-home-car-is-falling-limb-syndrome-to-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tar Heels basketball team prepares for first season under Coach Mike Malone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement is filling the locker room ahead of the Tar Heels basketball season. The addition of Head Coach Mike Malone is bringing a new energy to players and fans alike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heels-basketball-team-prepares-for-first-season-under-coach-mike-malone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tar-heels-basketball-team-prepares-for-first-season-under-coach-mike-malone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: RNC says 54% of NC's commercial driver licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Republican National Committee claimed that 54% of North Carolina commercial driver&rsquo;s licenses were issued illegally to noncitizens. That number is based on a sampling &mdash; not a full accounting &mdash; of CDLs issued in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-rnc-says-54-of-ncs-commercial-driver-licenses-were-issued-illegally-to-noncitizens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-rnc-says-54-of-ncs-commercial-driver-licenses-were-issued-illegally-to-noncitizens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed during fight at Durham Sheetz, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was hurt in a stabbing at a Sheetz gas station in Durham on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-during-fight-at-durham-sheetz-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-stabbed-during-fight-at-durham-sheetz-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police provide crime data update: Violent crime up, property crime down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham's new chief of police is expected to give a crime data presentation with Q2 numbers on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-provide-crime-data-update-violent-crime-up-property-crime-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-provide-crime-data-update-violent-crime-up-property-crime-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into treeline off I-40 in Cary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 on Thursday flew over Interstate 40 in Cary near the Harrison Avenue exit, where a car went off the road and into the woodline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-treeline-off-i-40-in-cary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-treeline-off-i-40-in-cary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New $950,000 Clayton fire truck overturns, blocks road]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overturned fire truck blocked a section of Covered Bridge Road in Clayton on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-950000-clayton-fire-truck-overturns-blocks-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-950000-clayton-fire-truck-overturns-blocks-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firetruck on its side in Clayton blocks Covered Bridge Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overturned firetruck is blocking a section of Covered Bridge Road in Clayton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firetruck-on-its-side-in-clayton-blocks-covered-bridge-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firetruck-on-its-side-in-clayton-blocks-covered-bridge-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Highway 12 closed in Outer Banks as NC coast begins feeling impacts of nor'easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Outer Banks is feeling the effects of a nor-easter, which is expected to bring dangerous conditions to parts of the East Coast in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-highway-12-closed-in-outer-banks-as-nc-coast-begins-feeling-impacts-of-noreaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-highway-12-closed-in-outer-banks-as-nc-coast-begins-feeling-impacts-of-noreaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Highway 12 closed in Outer Banks as NC coast begins feeling impacts of nor-easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Outer Banks is feeling the effects of a nor-easter, which is expected to bring dangerous conditions to parts of the East Coast in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-highway-12-closed-in-outer-banks-as-nc-coast-begins-feeling-impacts-of-nor-easter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-highway-12-closed-in-outer-banks-as-nc-coast-begins-feeling-impacts-of-nor-easter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highway 12 closed in Outer Banks, crack forms as NC coast feels impact of nor'easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Outer Banks is feeling the effects of a nor-easter, which is expected to bring dangerous conditions to parts of the East Coast in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/highway-12-closed-in-outer-banks-crack-forms-as-nc-coast-feels-impact-of-noreaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/highway-12-closed-in-outer-banks-crack-forms-as-nc-coast-feels-impact-of-noreaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized after stabbing at southeast Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was hurt in a stabbing early Thursday morning near Thoroughbred Lane in southeast Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-after-stabbing-at-southeast-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-hospitalized-after-stabbing-at-southeast-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after stabbing near southeast Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police arrested a 26-year-old man after a stabbing early Thursday morning left another man with non-life-threatening injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-stabbing-near-southeast-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-stabbing-near-southeast-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NC State sports medicine director faces dozens of sexual abuse charges after Florida arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Murphy Jr. served as NC State&rsquo;s director of sports medicine for a decade and was previously sued by more than 30 former male athletes. He has now been indicted on criminal charges and arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-faces-dozens-of-sexual-abuse-charges-after-florida-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-faces-dozens-of-sexual-abuse-charges-after-florida-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NC State sports medicine director arrested in Florida, facing dozens of sexual abuse charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC State's former sports medicine director is in a Florida jail on dozens of sexual abuse charges out of North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-arrested-in-florida-facing-dozens-of-sexual-abuse-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-nc-state-sports-medicine-director-arrested-in-florida-facing-dozens-of-sexual-abuse-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Ex-bodyguard of former senator sued in NC charged with damaging her Arizona home]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a report from KPNX in Phoenix, Arizona, Matthew Ammel was arrested and charged with felony criminal damage after former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema said he damaged about 22 paintings and several bottles of alcohol valued at a total of over $200,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-ex-bodyguard-of-former-senator-sued-in-nc-charged-with-damaging-her-arizona-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/report-ex-bodyguard-of-former-senator-sued-in-nc-charged-with-damaging-her-arizona-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J. Cole fans brave weather and traffic for Fayetteville homecoming concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville native J. Cole returns to his hometown for his first concert back at Crown Coliseum since his 2015 tour, Forest Hills Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/j-cole-fans-brave-weather-and-traffic-for-fayetteville-homecoming-concert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/j-cole-fans-brave-weather-and-traffic-for-fayetteville-homecoming-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake schools $680M bond: What’s in it for HVAC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loan would increase property taxes by $4.10 for every $100,000 in property value. The county often borrows money via bonds that aren&rsquo;t approved by voters, but it gets lower interest rates when voters approve of tax increases that back that borrowing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-680m-bond-whats-in-it-for-hvac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-680m-bond-whats-in-it-for-hvac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh leaders weigh demand for growth and residents' concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh is facing some growing pains. The city is getting constant requests from developers. Some residents are concerned that rapid development will change the character of their neighborhoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-weigh-demand-for-growth-and-residents-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-weigh-demand-for-growth-and-residents-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No one should be trapped’: Renewed push to change NC divorce laws, cut separation period]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Carolina lawmaker and a popular influencer are pushing to shorten the state's 12-month required divorce separation period and get rid of the state's contentious alienation-of-affection lawsuits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-should-be-trapped-renewed-push-to-change-nc-divorce-laws-cut-separation-period/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-should-be-trapped-renewed-push-to-change-nc-divorce-laws-cut-separation-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton police investigate third incident of hate symbols at town park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL viewer shared photos showing antisemitic illustrations attached to a storyboard at East Clayton Community Park last weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-police-investigate-third-incident-of-hate-symbols-at-town-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/clayton-police-investigate-third-incident-of-hate-symbols-at-town-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County man accused of selling fentanyl that led to woman’s overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmie McKinnie is charged with death by distribution and conspiring to sell or deliver a schedule 2 controlled substance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-man-accused-of-selling-fentanyl-that-led-to-womans-overdose/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-man-accused-of-selling-fentanyl-that-led-to-womans-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly $23M headed to western NC as communities mark 2 years since Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly $23 million in interest-free loans is being distributed to western North Carolina communities still recovering from Helene, as heavy rain brought new flooding to the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-23m-headed-to-western-nc-as-communities-mark-2-years-since-helene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-23m-headed-to-western-nc-as-communities-mark-2-years-since-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage rates climb above 7%, putting more pressure on homebuyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the highest mortgage rates have been since May of 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mortgage-rates-climb-above-7-putting-more-pressure-on-homebuyers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mortgage-rates-climb-above-7-putting-more-pressure-on-homebuyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From court to classroom: NBA All-Star Antawn Jamison makes return to UNC as professor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NBA All-Star and Tar Heel legend is using his experience to help prepare the next generation of sports communication students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/from-court-to-classroom-nba-all-star-antawn-jamison-makes-return-to-unc-as-professor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/from-court-to-classroom-nba-all-star-antawn-jamison-makes-return-to-unc-as-professor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCFC Youth tests pesticide-free mosquito control at Raleigh soccer park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traps mimic human scent and breath to draw in mosquitoes, offering an alternative to chemical sprays as insecticide resistance spreads in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncfc-youth-tests-pesticide-free-mosquito-control-at-raleigh-soccer-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncfc-youth-tests-pesticide-free-mosquito-control-at-raleigh-soccer-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power restored to hundreds of customers near Cary Towne Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power has been restored to hundreds of people in east Cary and west Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-hundreds-of-customers-near-cary-towne-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-hundreds-of-customers-near-cary-towne-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds without power near Western Boulevard, Cary Towne Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people are without power in east Cary and west Raleigh on Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-without-power-near-western-boulevard-cary-towne-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-without-power-near-western-boulevard-cary-towne-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire crews battle overnight house fire near Holly Springs in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County firefighters battled an overnight house fire on Twin Lake Drive near Holly Springs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-crews-battle-overnight-house-fire-near-holly-springs-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fire-crews-battle-overnight-house-fire-near-holly-springs-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary town leaders motion to preserve $1M properties purchased by former town manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the State Auditor's Office, former town manager Sean Stegall bought two parcels of land at 600 and 604 Kildaire Farm Road without the knowledge of town council members. The land is located near Cary Elementary School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-leaders-motion-to-preserve-1m-properties-purchased-by-former-town-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-leaders-motion-to-preserve-1m-properties-purchased-by-former-town-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl killed in accidental shooting in Durham, police say juveniles were playing with gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to reports of a shooting just before 7 p.m. in the 700 block of North Duke Street. During the call, police learned that two juveniles were playing with a gun when it accidentally went off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/girl-killed-in-accidental-shooting-in-durham-police-say-juveniles-were-playing-with-gun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/girl-killed-in-accidental-shooting-in-durham-police-say-juveniles-were-playing-with-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police: Girl dies after 2 juveniles play with gun on North Duke Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to reports of a shooting just before 7 p.m. in the 700 block of North Duke Street. During the call, police learned that two juveniles were playing with a gun when it accidentally went off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-girl-dies-after-2-juveniles-play-with-gun-on-north-duke-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-girl-dies-after-2-juveniles-play-with-gun-on-north-duke-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police: Girl dies after 2 children play with gun on North Duke Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to reports of a shooting just before 7 p.m. in the 700 block of North Duke Street. During the call, police learned that two children were playing with a gun when it accidentally went off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-girl-dies-after-2-children-play-with-gun-on-north-duke-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-girl-dies-after-2-children-play-with-gun-on-north-duke-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man killed in shooting Tuesday on Eva Street in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Durham Police Department, officers were called to reports of a shooting around 6:48 p.m. in the 900 block ofEva Street. When they arrived, they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-killed-in-shooting-tuesday-on-eva-street-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-killed-in-shooting-tuesday-on-eva-street-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company involved in Saint Augustine’s $70M land-lease deal now part of federal fraud investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors say owner Lamonica &ldquo;Monti&rdquo; Valrie defrauded another historically Black university, Allen University in South Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/company-involved-in-saint-augustines-70m-land-lease-deal-now-part-of-federal-fraud-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/company-involved-in-saint-augustines-70m-land-lease-deal-now-part-of-federal-fraud-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC students say surveillance video shows men accused of racial harassment, want more action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taiwanese University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students who say they were harassed on campus because of their race were shown surveillance video of the incident for the first time. The students want more to be done with that video to hold those men accountable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-students-say-surveillance-video-shows-men-accused-of-racial-harassment-want-more-action/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-students-say-surveillance-video-shows-men-accused-of-racial-harassment-want-more-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge blocks Trump-backed changes to food stamps that could've cut over $400M to NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congress recently passed a bill changing eligibility for food benefits. Attorney General Jeff Jackson challenged the USDA changes in court and won.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/federal-judge-blocks-trump-backed-changes-to-food-stamps-that-couldve-cut-over-400m-to-nc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/federal-judge-blocks-trump-backed-changes-to-food-stamps-that-couldve-cut-over-400m-to-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for missing mom &amp; 2-year-old daughter last seen weeks earlier in Roanoke Rapids]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, 20-year-old Paris Denice'ya Hines and her 2-year-old daughter, Zenobia, were reported missing On Tuesday. Police said the two were last seen leaving Madison Street in Roanoke Rapids, adding that no one has seen or heard from Paris in three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-searching-for-missing-mom-amp-2-year-old-daughter-last-seen-weeks-earlier-in-roanoke-rapids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-searching-for-missing-mom-amp-2-year-old-daughter-last-seen-weeks-earlier-in-roanoke-rapids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Missing Roanoke Rapids mom &amp; 2-year-old daughter found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Roanoke Rapids Police Department, 20-year-old Paris Denice'ya Hines and her 2-year-old daughter, Zenobia, were reported missing On Tuesday. Police said the two were last seen leaving Madison Street in Roanoke Rapids, adding that no one has seen or heard from Paris in three weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-missing-roanoke-rapids-mom-amp-2-year-old-daughter-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-missing-roanoke-rapids-mom-amp-2-year-old-daughter-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Trump says diesel prices are up because of Ukrainian attacks on Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,&rdquo; adding: "he&rsquo;s causing a shortage of diesel fuel. This isn&rsquo;t done by the Middle East. This is done by what&rsquo;s happening with Russia and Ukraine."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-diesel-prices-are-up-because-of-ukrainian-attacks-on-russia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-trump-says-diesel-prices-are-up-because-of-ukrainian-attacks-on-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen last seen in Clayton may have been involved in Greensboro crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton police are searching for a teenager who hasn't been seen since Sept. 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teen-last-seen-in-clayton-may-have-been-involved-in-greensboro-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teen-last-seen-in-clayton-may-have-been-involved-in-greensboro-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pet Problems 101: 5 On Your Side has simple fixes for skunk spray, fleas and pet hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumer Reports shares easy DIY advice to help pet owners tackle skunk odor, fleas, ticks, and stubborn pet hair around the home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pet-problems-101-5-on-your-side-has-simple-fixes-for-skunk-spray-fleas-and-pet-hair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pet-problems-101-5-on-your-side-has-simple-fixes-for-skunk-spray-fleas-and-pet-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake weapon found in Person High School student’s backpack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fake weapon was found in a Person High School student's backpack. The sheriff's office said that no one was ever under threat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fake-weapon-found-in-person-high-school-students-backpack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fake-weapon-found-in-person-high-school-students-backpack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC husband and wife charged with taking taxpayer money]]></title><description><![CDATA[A married couple who work for North Carolina state government are facing felony charges after investigators found irregularities in their records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-husband-and-wife-charged-with-taking-taxpayer-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-husband-and-wife-charged-with-taking-taxpayer-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 rescued after SUV plunges down embankment at bottom of North Carolina waterfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was rescued after their vehicle traveled over an embankment at the bottom of a North Carolina waterfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-rescued-after-suv-plunges-down-embankment-at-bottom-of-north-carolina-waterfall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-rescued-after-suv-plunges-down-embankment-at-bottom-of-north-carolina-waterfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sold-out J. Cole concert expected to bring heavy traffic around Crown Coliseum]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. Cole performs at Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville on Wednesday night. Officials are urging concertgoers to arrive early because of expected traffic and security delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sold-out-j-cole-concert-expected-to-bring-heavy-traffic-around-crown-coliseum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/sold-out-j-cole-concert-expected-to-bring-heavy-traffic-around-crown-coliseum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, coroner’s office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Hayden Panettiere died from toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances, and the manner of death has been ruled an accident, the Greenville County Coroner&rsquo;s Office in South Carolina said Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hayden-panettiere-died-from-toxic-effects-of-fentanyl-and-other-substances-coroners-office-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hayden-panettiere-died-from-toxic-effects-of-fentanyl-and-other-substances-coroners-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Wake County school buses involved in minor crash near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Wake County school buses were involved in a crash near Zebulon during the Tuesday morning commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-wake-county-school-buses-involved-in-minor-crash-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-wake-county-school-buses-involved-in-minor-crash-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School bus crash reported near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A school bus appears to be involved in a crash near Zebulon during the Tuesday morning commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/school-bus-crash-reported-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/school-bus-crash-reported-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person stabbed in Garner near elementary school on Jones Sausage Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was stabbed on Tuesday morning around 2:20 a.m. in Garner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-stabbed-in-garner-near-elementary-school-on-jones-sausage-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-stabbed-in-garner-near-elementary-school-on-jones-sausage-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garner police investigate reported stabbing on Jones Sausage Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garner police are investigating a reported stabbing on Jones Sausage Road early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-police-investigate-reported-stabbing-on-jones-sausage-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-police-investigate-reported-stabbing-on-jones-sausage-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garner police investigate reported stabbing near elementary school on Jones Sausage Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garner police are investigating a reported stabbing on Jones Sausage Road early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-police-investigate-reported-stabbing-near-elementary-school-on-jones-sausage-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-police-investigate-reported-stabbing-near-elementary-school-on-jones-sausage-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with DWI after crashing truck into tree line near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after a vehicle crashed into the tree line near U.S. Highway 64 late Monday night in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-dwi-after-crashing-truck-into-tree-line-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-dwi-after-crashing-truck-into-tree-line-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for DWI after crashing truck into trees near Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after a vehicle crash into the tree line near US-64 late Monday night in Wake County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-for-dwi-after-crashing-truck-into-trees-near-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-for-dwi-after-crashing-truck-into-trees-near-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee officials OK $46M incentives deal in pursuit of $1B Sanford project. Is Caterpillar snooping?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lee County Board of Commissioners was the latest body to approve a multimillion-dollartax-rebate package for an unnamed company. Sanford officials last week approved additional tax incentives worth up to $39.5 million for the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lee-officials-ok-46m-incentives-deal-in-pursuit-of-1b-sanford-project-is-caterpillar-snooping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lee-officials-ok-46m-incentives-deal-in-pursuit-of-1b-sanford-project-is-caterpillar-snooping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatham County commissioners pass resolution opposing planned pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The resolution authorizes the county "to take those steps allowed by law, supported by the facts and otherwise reasonable and prudent to resist development of the Pipeline."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-commissioners-pass-resolution-opposing-planned-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chatham-county-commissioners-pass-resolution-opposing-planned-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western NC has 'a long way to go' two years after Helene. Still, there are signs of recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism dollars and job creation are down in western North Carolina, but a recent report from the North Carolina Rural Center reflects some signs that the region is positioned to rebound in the years to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/western-nc-has-a-long-way-to-go-two-years-after-helene-still-there-are-signs-of-recovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/western-nc-has-a-long-way-to-go-two-years-after-helene-still-there-are-signs-of-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad fuel at the pump: State records reveal confirmed problems at 37 North Carolina stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 5 On Your Side review found more than 100 fuel-quality complaints since 2022, including reports of water, sediment, and the wrong fuel being delivered into storage tanks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bad-fuel-at-the-pump-state-records-reveal-confirmed-problems-at-37-north-carolina-stations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bad-fuel-at-the-pump-state-records-reveal-confirmed-problems-at-37-north-carolina-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Juvenile in custody, shots fired on GoDurham bus after scuffle with Durham officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham officers at the scene told WRAL News they were responding to an incident on a GoDurham bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-in-custody-shots-fired-on-godurham-bus-after-scuffle-with-durham-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-in-custody-shots-fired-on-godurham-bus-after-scuffle-with-durham-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Juvenile in custody, shots fired near shopping center after scuffle with Durham officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham officers at the scene told WRAL News they were responding to an incident on a GoDurham bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-in-custody-shots-fired-near-shopping-center-after-scuffle-with-durham-officers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-in-custody-shots-fired-near-shopping-center-after-scuffle-with-durham-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Juvenile in custody, shots fired during scuffle with officers on GoDurham bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham officers at the scene told WRAL News they were responding to an incident on a GoDurham bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-in-custody-shots-fired-during-scuffle-with-officers-on-godurham-bus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-juvenile-in-custody-shots-fired-during-scuffle-with-officers-on-godurham-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police respond to University Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police responded to a call on University Drive on Monday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-university-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-university-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police respond to bus-related incident on University Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham officers at the scene told WRAL News they were responding to an incident on a GoDurham bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-bus-related-incident-on-university-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-respond-to-bus-related-incident-on-university-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC reaches settlement with Abbott over contaminated baby formula that led to 2022 shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abbott Laboratories will pay $384 million to resolve Medicaid fraud allegations. North Carolina will get over $216,000 from the settlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-reaches-settlement-with-abbott-over-contaminated-baby-formula-that-led-to-2022-shortage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-reaches-settlement-with-abbott-over-contaminated-baby-formula-that-led-to-2022-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of birds are crossing Wake County as nearly half of migratory species decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of birds are migrating over Wake County as a new report finds that 45% of migratory species are declining. Local experts explain what&rsquo;s happening and how to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/millions-of-birds-are-crossing-wake-county-as-nearly-half-of-migratory-species-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/millions-of-birds-are-crossing-wake-county-as-nearly-half-of-migratory-species-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Valerie Foushee demands action from UNC after students say they were racially harassed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from UNC&rsquo;s Taiwanese Student Association say a group of 16 were walking on campus in the middle of the day on Aug. 29 when a group of white men, who appeared to be students, approached them in a harrassing way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rep-valerie-foushee-demands-action-from-unc-after-students-say-they-were-racially-harassed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rep-valerie-foushee-demands-action-from-unc-after-students-say-they-were-racially-harassed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$350K stolen in 90 days; Raleigh home burglaries appear connected, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A string of break-ins has hit three inside-the-Beltline neighborhoods in just 90 days. Raleigh police now say 10 appear connected, with nearly $350,000 stolen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/350k-stolen-in-90-days-raleigh-home-burglaries-appear-connected-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/350k-stolen-in-90-days-raleigh-home-burglaries-appear-connected-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A $5,000 'bribe'? Fact-checking claims that Trump's promise to send post-election checks is illegal]]></title><description><![CDATA["I am gonna get for all adults, Democrat, Republican, all adults in our country. And you deserve it with what you had to do and how you had to suffer for four years under Biden. We're going to get you, if we win, we're going to get you $5,000," President Donald Trump said Sept. 16 in Gastonia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-5000-bribe-fact-checking-claims-that-trumps-promise-to-send-post-election-checks-is-illegal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-5000-bribe-fact-checking-claims-that-trumps-promise-to-send-post-election-checks-is-illegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[18 arrested during sex offender compliance operation in Robeson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-day sex offender compliance operation in Robeson County led to 18 arrests and dozens of charges, including failure to register and failure to report a new address.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-arrested-during-sex-offender-compliance-operation-in-robeson-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/18-arrested-during-sex-offender-compliance-operation-in-robeson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA woman running animal rescue faces 35 animal cruelty and code violation charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 57-year-old woman faces dozens of animal abuse and code violation charges for the conditions of animals found at her Lake Hughes animal rescue, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/la-woman-running-animal-rescue-faces-35-animal-cruelty-and-code-violation-charges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/la-woman-running-animal-rescue-faces-35-animal-cruelty-and-code-violation-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power restored to hundreds of customers in Garner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A power outage impacted roughly 650 customers in Garner on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-hundreds-of-customers-in-garner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/power-restored-to-hundreds-of-customers-in-garner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of customers without power in Garner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A power outage is impacting roughly 650 customers in Garner on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-customers-without-power-in-garner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hundreds-of-customers-without-power-in-garner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC student killed: Last pretrial hearing Monday before murder trial begins in Faith Hedgepeth case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hedgepeth, a sophomore, was found dead in her apartment on Old Chapel Hill Road in September 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-killed-last-pretrial-hearing-monday-before-murder-trial-begins-in-faith-hedgepeth-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-killed-last-pretrial-hearing-monday-before-murder-trial-begins-in-faith-hedgepeth-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC student killed: Last pre-trial hearing Monday before murder trial begins in Faith Hedgepeth case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hedgepeth, a sophomore, was found dead in her apartment on Old Chapel Hill Road in September 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-killed-last-pre-trial-hearing-monday-before-murder-trial-begins-in-faith-hedgepeth-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/unc-student-killed-last-pre-trial-hearing-monday-before-murder-trial-begins-in-faith-hedgepeth-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge limits third-party guilt evidence ahead of UNC student murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth, a North Carolina native and sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill, was found dead in her apartment on Old Chapel Hill Road in September 2012. Monday&rsquo;s hearing centered on whether the defense could present evidence suggesting someone else committed the crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-limits-third-party-guilt-evidence-ahead-of-unc-student-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-limits-third-party-guilt-evidence-ahead-of-unc-student-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge limits third-party guilt evidence ahead of Faith Hedgepeth trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth, a North Carolina native and sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill, was found dead in her apartment on Old Chapel Hill Road in September 2012. Monday&rsquo;s hearing centered on whether the defense could present evidence suggesting someone else committed the crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-limits-third-party-guilt-evidence-ahead-of-faith-hedgepeth-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-limits-third-party-guilt-evidence-ahead-of-faith-hedgepeth-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth case: Last pretrial hearing before murder trial begins in 2012 death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith Hedgepeth, a North Carolina native and sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill, was found dead in her apartment on Old Chapel Hill Road in September 2012. Monday&rsquo;s hearing centered on whether the defense could present evidence suggesting someone else committed the crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-last-pretrial-hearing-before-murder-trial-begins-in-2012-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/faith-hedgepeth-case-last-pretrial-hearing-before-murder-trial-begins-in-2012-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman killed, man wounded in Rougemont shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Person County deputies and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a fatal shooting in Rougemont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-man-wounded-in-rougemont-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-killed-man-wounded-in-rougemont-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCSBI, Person County Sheriff's Office investigate deadly shooting in Rougemont]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Person County Sheriff's Office are investigating a deadly shooting in Rougemont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncsbi-person-county-sheriffs-office-investigate-deadly-shooting-in-rougemont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncsbi-person-county-sheriffs-office-investigate-deadly-shooting-in-rougemont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCSBI, Person County Sheriff's investigate deadly shooting in Rougemont]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the person County Sheriff's are investigating a deadly shooting in Rougemont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncsbi-person-county-sheriffs-investigate-deadly-shooting-in-rougemont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ncsbi-person-county-sheriffs-investigate-deadly-shooting-in-rougemont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed-Atrium deal up for vote Monday as critics raise cost, transparency concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote Monday on proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health. Some commissioners tell WRAL they're still skeptical, while others say the deal will serve North Carolinians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-atrium-deal-up-for-vote-monday-as-critics-raise-cost-transparency-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-atrium-deal-up-for-vote-monday-as-critics-raise-cost-transparency-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake county, state leaders weigh in ahead of Atrium-Wakemed merger vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote Monday on proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health. Some Commissioners tell WRAL they're still skeptical, while others say the deal will serve North Carolinians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-state-leaders-weigh-in-ahead-of-atrium-wakemed-merger-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-state-leaders-weigh-in-ahead-of-atrium-wakemed-merger-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County commissioners vote expected Monday in Atrium-WakeMed merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote Monday on proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health. Some commissioners tell WRAL they're still skeptical, while others say the deal will serve North Carolinians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-commissioners-vote-expected-monday-in-atrium-wakemed-merger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-commissioners-vote-expected-monday-in-atrium-wakemed-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote expected Monday on Atrium-WakeMed merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote Monday on proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health. Some commissioners tell WRAL they're still skeptical, while others say the deal will serve North Carolinians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vote-expected-monday-on-atrium-wakemed-merger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vote-expected-monday-on-atrium-wakemed-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney General warns about growing scams targeting domestic victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attorney General Jeff Jackson warns North Carolinians of scams targeting domestic violence victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorney-general-warns-about-growing-scams-targeting-domestic-victims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/attorney-general-warns-about-growing-scams-targeting-domestic-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Fiesta Del Pueblo celebtates Hispanic heritage with music, dance and Unity Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Fiesta del Pueblo, the Triangle's largest and most diverse festival celebrating Latin American culture, is held annually to spotlight National Hispanic Heritage Month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-celebtates-hispanic-heritage-with-music-dance-and-unity-walk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-celebtates-hispanic-heritage-with-music-dance-and-unity-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Fiesta del Pueblo celebrates Hispanic heritage with music, dance and Unity Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Fiesta del Pueblo, the Triangle's largest and most diverse festival celebrating Latin American culture, is held annually to spotlight National Hispanic Heritage Month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-with-music-dance-and-unity-walk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-with-music-dance-and-unity-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle crash leaves rider with broken hand and jaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist has multiple broken bones after a crash on Creedmoor Road in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcycle-crash-leaves-rider-with-broken-hand-and-jaw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcycle-crash-leaves-rider-with-broken-hand-and-jaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Out of control’: 600+ cars attend meet-up in Durham with ‘careless and reckless’ stunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL Investigates has covered car meetups and street racing for more than six years. In this weekend&rsquo;s incident, cited one person for reckless driving and towed their vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/out-of-control-600-cars-attend-meet-up-in-durham-with-careless-and-reckless-stunts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/out-of-control-600-cars-attend-meet-up-in-durham-with-careless-and-reckless-stunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[600+ cars attend meet-up in Durham with careless and reckless stunts, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police said they responded to a noise complaint and a car meet-up with hundreds of cars engaging in careless and reckless driving stunts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/600-cars-attend-meet-up-in-durham-with-careless-and-reckless-stunts-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/600-cars-attend-meet-up-in-durham-with-careless-and-reckless-stunts-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woods of Terror to create permanent memorial for team member who died after medical emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A permanent memorial will be created at the Woods of Terror haunted theme park to honor a staff member who died last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woods-of-terror-to-create-permanent-memorial-for-team-member-who-died-after-medical-emergency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woods-of-terror-to-create-permanent-memorial-for-team-member-who-died-after-medical-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuquay-Varina house fire started on back patio, no injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A single-family home in Fuquay-Varina was damaged from a fire Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-house-fire-started-on-back-patio-no-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fuquay-varina-house-fire-started-on-back-patio-no-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanted man arrested in Cary after domestic call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said there was no evidence of domestic assault, but the suspect had several warrants for his arrest. His new charges include fleeing arrest.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wanted-man-arrested-in-cary-after-domestic-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wanted-man-arrested-in-cary-after-domestic-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake schools push family engagement to improve attendance, student success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents, students and teachers gathered Saturday afternoon at Leesville Road High School in Raleigh for WCPSS' Family and Community Engagement Summit. The event is aimed at engaging with families, empowering them to become more involved in their children's education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-push-family-engagement-to-improve-attendance-student-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-push-family-engagement-to-improve-attendance-student-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swastika imagery found at Clayton park; police reviewing incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL viewer shared photos showing swastika illustrations attached to a storyboard at East Clayton Community Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swastika-imagery-found-at-clayton-park-police-reviewing-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swastika-imagery-found-at-clayton-park-police-reviewing-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antisemitic imagery found at Clayton park; police reviewing incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A WRAL viewer shared photos showing swastika illustrations attached to a storyboard at East Clayton Community Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/antisemitic-imagery-found-at-clayton-park-police-reviewing-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/antisemitic-imagery-found-at-clayton-park-police-reviewing-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County deputy hospitalized after crash near U.S. 64]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened around 4 p.m. on Lizard Lick Road near U.S. Highway 64, according to the Wake County Sheriff's Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputy-hospitalized-after-crash-near-us-64/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-deputy-hospitalized-after-crash-near-us-64/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALE charges 5, including three underage individuals in Nash County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sept. 6, a car crashed on Rose Loop Road in Nashville after crossing the center line, hitting a ditch and flipping several times. Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigated the crash and charged three underage individuals, as well as a 21-year-old and a 45-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ale-charges-5-including-three-underage-individuals-in-nash-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ale-charges-5-including-three-underage-individuals-in-nash-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy Cooper campaigns in Charlotte in U.S. Senate race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper spoke with Charlotte residents Friday as he campaigns for the U.S. Senate, focusing on his proposals to lower the cost of everyday goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roy-cooper-campaigns-in-charlotte-in-us-senate-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roy-cooper-campaigns-in-charlotte-in-us-senate-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock Quarry Road reopens after gas leak in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Enbridge Gas spokesperson said crews have capped the leak, and the gas is now off. The road has reopened, the Raleigh Fire Department said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rock-quarry-road-reopens-after-gas-leak-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rock-quarry-road-reopens-after-gas-leak-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas leak closes Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rock Quarry Road is closed near Barwell Road in Raleigh after a reported gas leak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-closes-rock-quarry-road-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-closes-rock-quarry-road-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most North Carolinians support legalizing marijuana, Elon poll finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Elon University survey shows broad backing for medical use, but there remains a sharp partisan divide on recreational marijuana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/most-north-carolinians-support-legalizing-marijuana-elon-poll-finds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/most-north-carolinians-support-legalizing-marijuana-elon-poll-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three killed in early morning crash on I-85 in Granville County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northbound I-85 near Exit 191 was closed for more than six hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-killed-in-early-morning-crash-on-i-85-in-granville-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-killed-in-early-morning-crash-on-i-85-in-granville-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three family members killed in early morning crash on I-85 in Granville County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash happened around 4 a.m. near the Durham County line. Northbound I-85 near Exit 191 was closed for more than six hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-family-members-killed-in-early-morning-crash-on-i-85-in-granville-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/three-family-members-killed-in-early-morning-crash-on-i-85-in-granville-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of I-85N in Granville County closed due to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northbound lanes traveling past Exit 191 are closed in Granville County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-i-85n-in-granville-county-closed-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-i-85n-in-granville-county-closed-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-85N in Granville County reopens after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northbound lanes traveling past Exit 191 are closed in Granville County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-85n-in-granville-county-reopens-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-85n-in-granville-county-reopens-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[11 miles of I-85N in Granville County closed due to crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northbound lanes traveling past Exit 191 are closed in Granville County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-miles-of-i-85n-in-granville-county-closed-due-to-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/11-miles-of-i-85n-in-granville-county-closed-due-to-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into pole, 700+ without power; driver and passenger have serious injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortly after 10 p.m., a car ran into a power pole, and the driver was trapped inside. This happened near the Johnston County Airport on US-70 Business near Smithfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-pole-700-without-power-driver-and-passenger-have-serious-injuries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-pole-700-without-power-driver-and-passenger-have-serious-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil Water Advisory issued for Salemburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a precautionary measure due to a fluctuation in water pressure. The advisory was issued at 9 p.m. Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-salemburg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-salemburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panther Creek and Green Level meet for annual game promoting mental health awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panther Creek and Green Level High Schools held their third annual Mental Health Awareness game. Players wore "Live for More" shirts during warm-ups, while the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) shared mental health information and resources with students and families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/panther-creek-and-green-level-meet-for-annual-game-promoting-mental-health-awareness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/panther-creek-and-green-level-meet-for-annual-game-promoting-mental-health-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He wanted to be a real action figure': Apex soldier killed during training in Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apex soldier has been identified as the man who died in a vehicle rollover while training on Monday at Fort Hood in Texas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/he-wanted-to-be-a-real-action-figure-apex-soldier-killed-during-training-in-texas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/he-wanted-to-be-a-real-action-figure-apex-soldier-killed-during-training-in-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed person shot, killed by CMPD officer in north Charlotte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shooting happened near the intersection of LaSalle Street and Newland Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/armed-person-shot-killed-by-cmpd-officer-in-north-charlotte/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/armed-person-shot-killed-by-cmpd-officer-in-north-charlotte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance to speak at midterm rally in Greensboro]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vice president is scheduled to speak at a rally, hosted by the Trump 47 Committee, on Monday. The last time he visited Greensboro was in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vice-president-jd-vance-to-speak-at-midterm-rally-in-greensboro/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vice-president-jd-vance-to-speak-at-midterm-rally-in-greensboro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tractor-trailer driver pleads guilty for role in deadly 2024 Wilson County crash along I-95]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer that crashed and killed five people in 2024 along I-95 in Wilson County pleaded guilty on Friday to charges stemming from the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-driver-pleads-guilty-for-role-in-deadly-2024-wilson-county-crash-along-i-95/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tractor-trailer-driver-pleads-guilty-for-role-in-deadly-2024-wilson-county-crash-along-i-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRAL Investigates new questions about UNC football players' speeding tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 UNC football players with a history of speeding are listed as "Out" this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-investigates-new-questions-about-unc-football-players-speeding-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wral-investigates-new-questions-about-unc-football-players-speeding-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC regulators deny Duke Energy’s $584 million gas turbine proposal near Amazon data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC regulators denied Duke Energy&rsquo;s $584 million gas turbine proposal near Hamlet, citing unanswered questions about data center demand and who would pay for the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-regulators-deny-duke-energys-584-million-gas-turbine-proposal-near-amazon-data-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-regulators-deny-duke-energys-584-million-gas-turbine-proposal-near-amazon-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge weighs UNC shooting suspect’s mental state, history of mental illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge is weighing whether Tailei Qi understood the wrongfulness of his actions when he allegedly killed UNC professor Zijie Yan in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-weighs-unc-shooting-suspects-mental-state-history-of-mental-illness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/judge-weighs-unc-shooting-suspects-mental-state-history-of-mental-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 UNC shooting suspect found not guilty by reason of insanity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge ruled Friday that Tailei Qi is not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of UNC-Chapel Hill professor Zijie Yan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2023-unc-shooting-suspect-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2023-unc-shooting-suspect-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2023 UNC shooter found not guilty by reason of insanity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge ruled Friday that Tailei Qi is not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of UNC-Chapel Hill professor Zijie Yan, who was shot on campus in August 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2023-unc-shooter-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2023-unc-shooter-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputy who died in Thanksgiving Day accident honored with bridge dedication]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nash County Deputy Jared Allison died at 26 in a Thanksgiving Day car accident in 2020. Friday, the community and law enforcement gathered for a bridge dedication in his honor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputy-who-died-in-thanksgiving-day-accident-honored-with-bridge-dedication/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deputy-who-died-in-thanksgiving-day-accident-honored-with-bridge-dedication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-40 East reopens after crash near RDU Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 40's eastbound lanes were closed after a crash near Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-east-reopens-after-crash-near-rdu-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/i-40-east-reopens-after-crash-near-rdu-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts down I-40 East near RDU Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 40's eastbound lanes are closed near Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-i-40-east-near-rdu-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-shuts-down-i-40-east-near-rdu-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash closes part of I-40 East near RDU Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 40's eastbound lanes were closed near Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-i-40-east-near-rdu-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crash-closes-part-of-i-40-east-near-rdu-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Time to get to work’: Durham swears in new police chief Stephanie Mardis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police Chief Stephanie Mardis was sworn in Friday morning. Dozens of friends, family, and law enforcement leadership from the Triangle and the Triad gathered at the Durham Performing Arts Center for the ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/time-to-get-to-work-durham-swears-in-new-police-chief-stephanie-mardis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/time-to-get-to-work-durham-swears-in-new-police-chief-stephanie-mardis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges to be filed against Johnston Co. deputies in man's shooting death during crisis call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DA's office said it will not pursue charges against the now-former deputy who shot and killed Anthony Richardson or other deputies who responded. Richardson's wife said he had been experiencing a PTSD episode at the time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-charges-to-be-filed-against-johnston-co-deputies-in-mans-shooting-death-during-crisis-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-charges-to-be-filed-against-johnston-co-deputies-in-mans-shooting-death-during-crisis-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrboro police searching for woman accused in overnight stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrboro police are searching for a woman they believe is connected to an overnight stabbing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-police-searching-for-woman-accused-in-overnight-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/carrboro-police-searching-for-woman-accused-in-overnight-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's new police chief to be formally sworn in on Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Stephanie Mardis was formerly the assistant chief for the Greensboro Police Department and took office earlier this month. In an interview with WRAL News, she said her priority is to collaborate with the community to reduce violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-new-police-chief-to-be-formally-sworn-in-on-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-new-police-chief-to-be-formally-sworn-in-on-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's new police chief formally sworn in on Friday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Stephanie Mardis was formerly the assistant chief for the Greensboro Police Department and took office earlier this month. In an interview with WRAL News, she said her priority is to collaborate with the community to reduce violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-new-police-chief-formally-sworn-in-on-friday-morning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-new-police-chief-formally-sworn-in-on-friday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI leaders discuss concerns to human safety in Durham on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders and experts in the artificial intelligence field will meet in Durham on Friday to address concerns of how dangerous AI could be to mankind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ai-leaders-discuss-concerns-to-human-safety-in-durham-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ai-leaders-discuss-concerns-to-human-safety-in-durham-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pickup truck crashes into church at Raleigh shopping plaza off Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police and EMS responded after a truck crashed into the front of Iglesia de Dios at Ashton Square early Friday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pickup-truck-crashes-into-church-at-raleigh-shopping-plaza-off-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pickup-truck-crashes-into-church-at-raleigh-shopping-plaza-off-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel Hill High school investigates antisemitic disruption during Zoom meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapel Hill High School officials are investigating after an individual interrupted and shared antisemitic content during a school Zoom meeting for the families of their senior class. School leaders say the interruption lasted about 90 seconds before the individual was removed from the meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-high-school-investigates-antisemitic-disruption-during-zoom-meeting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-high-school-investigates-antisemitic-disruption-during-zoom-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake commissioners schedule vote that could pave way for WakeMed-Atrium merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[State law requires the Wake County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with WakeMed&rsquo;s board, to approve amendments to WakeMed articles of incorporation. The board is expected to vote on those changes Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-commissioners-schedule-vote-that-could-pave-way-for-wakemed-atrium-merger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-commissioners-schedule-vote-that-could-pave-way-for-wakemed-atrium-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student found with gun on Wakefield High School campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student was found to be possessing a gun on campus on Thursday at Wakefield High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-found-with-gun-on-wakefield-high-school-campus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-found-with-gun-on-wakefield-high-school-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, male juvenile found shot at Durham home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are at the scene of a reported shooting at a home along Barbee Road on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-male-juvenile-found-shot-at-durham-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-male-juvenile-found-shot-at-durham-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham shooting investigation underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are at the scene of a reported shooting at a home along Barbee Road on Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-shooting-investigation-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-shooting-investigation-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf cart passenger killed in Pinehurst crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A golf cart and an SUV crashed at the intersection of Beulah Hill Road and Shaw Road in Pinehurst on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/golf-cart-passenger-killed-in-pinehurst-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/golf-cart-passenger-killed-in-pinehurst-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Blood-soaked killing fields’: Fact-checking Trump and Whatley’s claims about Cooper and crime in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump joined Republican US Senate candidate Michael Whatley in Gastonia to bash Whatley&rsquo;s Democratic opponent, former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/blood-soaked-killing-fields-fact-checking-trump-and-whatleys-claims-about-cooper-and-crime-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/blood-soaked-killing-fields-fact-checking-trump-and-whatleys-claims-about-cooper-and-crime-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, 2 hospitalized after golf cart, SUV crash in Pinehurst]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died Thursday morning in a crash involving a golf cart and an SUV in Pinehurst, with both drivers taken to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-dead-2-hospitalized-after-golf-cart-suv-crash-in-pinehurst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/1-dead-2-hospitalized-after-golf-cart-suv-crash-in-pinehurst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break will block North Roxboro Street in Durham for 'several hours']]></title><description><![CDATA[A water main break is blocking North Roxboro Street in Durham early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-will-block-north-roxboro-street-in-durham-for-several-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-will-block-north-roxboro-street-in-durham-for-several-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break in Durham expected to block major route for 8 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water main break is blocking North Roxboro Street in Durham early Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-in-durham-expected-to-block-major-route-for-8-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-in-durham-expected-to-block-major-route-for-8-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Roxboro Street in Durham reopens after water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water main break blocked parts of North Roxboro Street in Durham on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-roxboro-street-in-durham-reopens-after-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-roxboro-street-in-durham-reopens-after-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person killed in Smithfield shooting on South Brightleaf Boulevard, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police told WRAL at the scene that one person is dead after a shooting at the 2100 block of S. Brightleaf Blvd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-killed-in-smithfield-shooting-on-south-brightleaf-boulevard-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-killed-in-smithfield-shooting-on-south-brightleaf-boulevard-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two shot at a Fuquay-Varina Zaxby's, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Fuquay-Varina are investigating two people shot at the Zaxby's on N. Main St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-shot-at-a-fuquay-varina-zaxbys-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-shot-at-a-fuquay-varina-zaxbys-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: One man dead, another injured in Fuquay-Varina Zaxby's fight-turned-shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting Wednesday afternoon inside a Fuquay-Varina fast-food restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-one-man-dead-another-injured-in-fuquay-varina-zaxbys-fight-turned-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-one-man-dead-another-injured-in-fuquay-varina-zaxbys-fight-turned-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police are investigating two people shot in Fuquay-Varina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Fuquay-Varina are investigating two people shot at the Zaxby's on N. Main St.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-are-investigating-two-people-shot-in-fuquay-varina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-are-investigating-two-people-shot-in-fuquay-varina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in fight-turned-shooting inside Fuquay-Varina Zaxby's]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is dead and another man is charged with murder after a shooting Wednesday afternoon inside the Fuquay-Varina fast food restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-fight-turned-shooting-inside-fuquay-varina-zaxbys/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-fight-turned-shooting-inside-fuquay-varina-zaxbys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in fight-turned-shooting inside fast food restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is dead and another man is charged with murder after a shooting Wednesday afternoon inside the Fuquay-Varina fast food restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-fight-turned-shooting-inside-fast-food-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-fight-turned-shooting-inside-fast-food-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight automakers bet better charging can help revive EV growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham-based IONNA earned top marks from EV drivers as it expands a nationwide network designed to make public charging faster, easier and more reliable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/eight-automakers-bet-better-charging-can-help-revive-ev-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/eight-automakers-bet-better-charging-can-help-revive-ev-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenovo Center removed hundreds of old seats as part of renovations -- where are they now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not uncommon for sports arenas to sell or auction off their former seats. Fans use them as memorabilia, putting them in mancaves or bars. So when major &lsquo;Canes fans Bob Padula and Mike Wolstenholme heard from a friend of theirs that seats were getting thrown out, they were surprised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lenovo-center-removed-hundreds-of-old-seats-as-part-of-renovations-where-are-they-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lenovo-center-removed-hundreds-of-old-seats-as-part-of-renovations-where-are-they-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man taken to hospital from Durham shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are looking into a shooting on Glenbrook Drive in Durham on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-taken-to-hospital-from-durham-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-taken-to-hospital-from-durham-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges could be dismissed against owner of unlicensed dog kennel in Franklin County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franklin County deputies first arrested Anne-Marie Green, owner of Green Meadow Kennels, in 2024 for 16 charges of animal cruelty. Now, prosecutors say they don&rsquo;t have enough evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-could-be-dismissed-against-owner-of-unlicensed-dog-kennel-in-franklin-county/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-could-be-dismissed-against-owner-of-unlicensed-dog-kennel-in-franklin-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders no longer pursuing youth curfew, according to city councilwoman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh City Council members are no longer pursuing a youth curfew after reviewing data from other cities and talking with community members and police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-no-longer-pursuing-youth-curfew-according-to-city-councilwoman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-no-longer-pursuing-youth-curfew-according-to-city-councilwoman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Water interested in buying Rocky Mount's water utility for $175 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next steps for the city include public enagement and community input ahead of any potential buyouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/american-water-interested-in-buying-rocky-mounts-water-utility-for-175-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/american-water-interested-in-buying-rocky-mounts-water-utility-for-175-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CHCCS Superintendent recommends Mandarin program to be dissolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenwood Elementary School &ndash; part of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools &ndash;is scheduled to close at the end of this school year. And now, district administrators are recommending that part of the school&rsquo;s Mandarin language program should be dissolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chccs-superintendent-recommends-mandarin-program-to-be-dissolved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chccs-superintendent-recommends-mandarin-program-to-be-dissolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who gets to keep the dog? NC Court of Appeals rules on canine custody battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that a Great Dane named Roxy belonged to a woman after determining the dog was a Christmas gift from her former partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/who-gets-to-keep-the-dog-nc-court-of-appeals-rules-on-canine-custody-battle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/who-gets-to-keep-the-dog-nc-court-of-appeals-rules-on-canine-custody-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuberculosis case confirmed at high school in Cumberland Co., more than 260 others possibly exposed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials said a case of tuberculosis was confirmed in someone at Seventy-First High School. They have identified more than 260 people so far who may have had close contact with the person who was infected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tuberculosis-case-confirmed-at-high-school-in-cumberland-co-more-than-260-others-possibly-exposed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tuberculosis-case-confirmed-at-high-school-in-cumberland-co-more-than-260-others-possibly-exposed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman fired after missing work for cancer treatments reaches $230K settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Butterball agreed to settle a disability lawsuit with a woman who was fired for missing too much work because of her chemotherapy for breast cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-fired-after-missing-work-for-cancer-treatments-reaches-230k-settlement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-fired-after-missing-work-for-cancer-treatments-reaches-230k-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man rescued from underground tank at Holly Springs construction site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A subcontractor was hit by a piece of equipment that fell into a tank he was working in on Wednesday morning in Holly Springs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-rescued-from-underground-tank-at-holly-springs-construction-site/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-rescued-from-underground-tank-at-holly-springs-construction-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental Protection Agency panel meets in Raleigh to review pollution linked to asthma]]></title><description><![CDATA[An EPA panel is meeting in Raleigh to review the health risks of nitrogen oxide pollution from traffic, power plants and generators as data center energy demand grows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/environmental-protection-agency-panel-meets-in-raleigh-to-review-pollution-linked-to-asthma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/environmental-protection-agency-panel-meets-in-raleigh-to-review-pollution-linked-to-asthma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metallica coming to Raleigh for Carter-Finley Stadium show in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iconic metal band Metallica will perform at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh on June 2, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/metallica-coming-to-raleigh-for-carter-finley-stadium-show-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/metallica-coming-to-raleigh-for-carter-finley-stadium-show-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person killed in crash on South Raeford Road near I-295 in Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died in a crash in Fayetteville on Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on South Raeford Road at I-295.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-killed-in-crash-on-south-raeford-road-near-i-295-in-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-killed-in-crash-on-south-raeford-road-near-i-295-in-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person dies in I-295 crash near Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died in a crash on I-295 near Fayetteville on Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 7 a.m. on South Raeford Road at I-295.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dies-in-i-295-crash-near-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-dies-in-i-295-crash-near-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas prices rising across the board in NC as national prices hit milestones]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just a week, the average price of regular unleaded gas in North Carolina has jumped by nearly 22 cents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-prices-rising-across-the-board-in-nc-as-national-prices-hit-milestones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-prices-rising-across-the-board-in-nc-as-national-prices-hit-milestones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh leaders to consider 6-month pause on data centers, mayor to speak Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city attorney is drafting a six-month data center moratorium that will be up for discussion in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-to-consider-6-month-pause-on-data-centers-mayor-to-speak-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-leaders-to-consider-6-month-pause-on-data-centers-mayor-to-speak-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor calls for 'careful' approach as Raleigh considers 6-month pause on data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As data center discussions intensify, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said a pause would give city leaders time to &ldquo;have a conversation&rdquo; and lower the temperature around the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mayor-calls-for-careful-approach-as-raleigh-considers-6-month-pause-on-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mayor-calls-for-careful-approach-as-raleigh-considers-6-month-pause-on-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake school board approves $4.7M contract for more secure classroom doors, more security cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school board set aside additional funding for security earlier this year. The two new contracts are part of a broader effort to upgrade physical security measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-board-approves-47m-contract-for-more-secure-classroom-doors-more-security-cameras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-school-board-approves-47m-contract-for-more-secure-classroom-doors-more-security-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roanoke Rapids Fire Department pays tribute to two fallen brothers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cancer and suicide rates among firefighters are higher than the average person. The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department has seen that up close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-fire-department-pays-tribute-to-two-fallen-brothers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/roanoke-rapids-fire-department-pays-tribute-to-two-fallen-brothers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary leaders address criticism over communication during water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-inch water main break on NC-55 on Monday left many in the Cary area without water for hours. Cary leaders addressed the criticism over the response time and communication with residents during the outage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-address-criticism-over-communication-during-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-address-criticism-over-communication-during-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As water restrictions ease, what is the future of Raleigh water]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the Raleigh City Council heard from Raleigh Water officials during the work session. They provided an update to the city&rsquo;s water drinking supply, drought conditions and the future of public water resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-water-restrictions-ease-what-is-the-future-of-raleigh-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/as-water-restrictions-ease-what-is-the-future-of-raleigh-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett County sex offender pleads guilty to child sex crimes. Judge sentences 60 days after plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Vest, set to face a jury trial this September, will instead spend 60 days in jail per a judge's ruling. The victim families say the sentencing is much lower than what they anticipated it would be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-sex-offender-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-crimes-judge-sentences-60-days-after-plea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-sex-offender-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-crimes-judge-sentences-60-days-after-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett County sex offender pleads guilty to child sex crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Vest, who was supposed to face a jury trial this September, will instead spend 60 days in jail per a judge's ruling. The victim families say the sentencing is much lower than what they anticipated it would be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-sex-offender-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-crimes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-sex-offender-pleads-guilty-to-child-sex-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harnett County sex offender accepts plea deal on child sex crimes, will spend 60 days in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven Vest, who was supposed to face a jury trial this September, will instead spend 60 days in jail as part of a plea deal that the victim families say is much lower than what they anticipated his sentencing would be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-sex-offender-accepts-plea-deal-on-child-sex-crimes-will-spend-60-days-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/harnett-county-sex-offender-accepts-plea-deal-on-child-sex-crimes-will-spend-60-days-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor offers $25,000 reward for information in decades-old Durham murder case]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina is offering a $25,000 reward for information in the 2005 murder of Rosa Lee Crabtree as Durham County investigators take another look at the cold case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/governor-offers-25000-reward-for-information-in-decades-old-durham-murder-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/governor-offers-25000-reward-for-information-in-decades-old-durham-murder-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign signs are popping up across NC. Where can they legally go?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday is the first day political signs are allowed to be placed on eligible rights-of-way along state-maintained roads for the November election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/campaign-signs-are-popping-up-across-nc-where-can-they-legally-go/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/campaign-signs-are-popping-up-across-nc-where-can-they-legally-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Kennedy says the US has the 'sickest children in the history of the world']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This country pays two to three times what every developing nation in the world pays, and yet we have the sickest children in the history of the world,&rdquo; U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, addressing the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-kennedy-says-the-us-has-the-sickest-children-in-the-history-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-kennedy-says-the-us-has-the-sickest-children-in-the-history-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot program hopes to increase biker safety around Raleigh, but some argue it's not enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh has added bolted-down curb stops along Industrial Drive as part of an effort to make the road safer for cyclists and drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pilot-program-hopes-to-increase-biker-safety-around-raleigh-but-some-argue-its-not-enough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pilot-program-hopes-to-increase-biker-safety-around-raleigh-but-some-argue-its-not-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New filing in Faith Hedgepeth case gives insight into prosecution expert witnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than two weeks from the start of the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, a new filing in Durham<br />
County Court gives insight into expert witnesses for the prosecution. Hedgepeth was found dead in her Chapel Hill apartment in 2012. Miguel Salguero-Olivares was arrested for her murder in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-filing-in-faith-hedgepeth-case-gives-insight-into-prosecution-expert-witnesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-filing-in-faith-hedgepeth-case-gives-insight-into-prosecution-expert-witnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation: Durham water feature likely source of teen’s deadly ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state investigation into a teen&rsquo;s death from a &ldquo;brain-eating&rdquo; amoeba points to a water feature at a Durham community organization as the most likely source of exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigation-durham-water-feature-likely-source-of-teens-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-infection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/investigation-durham-water-feature-likely-source-of-teens-deadly-brain-eating-amoeba-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state investigation into a teen&rsquo;s death from a &ldquo;brain-eating&rdquo; amoeba points to a water feature at a Durham community organization as the most likely source of exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-water-feature-found-as-likely-source-of-brain-eating-amoeba-infection-that-killed-teen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-water-feature-found-as-likely-source-of-brain-eating-amoeba-infection-that-killed-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious crash involving 2 trucks closes part of US 13 in Newton Grove]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky 5 flew over the crash and could see two pickup trucks severely damaged. NCDOT said the road is closed in both directions near Circle Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-involving-2-trucks-closes-part-of-us-13-in-newton-grove/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/serious-crash-involving-2-trucks-closes-part-of-us-13-in-newton-grove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunn man dead from crash on US 13 in Sampson County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Dunn man was killed, and another man was rushed to the hospital in a crash between two pickup trucks in Sampson County on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dunn-man-dead-from-crash-on-us-13-in-sampson-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dunn-man-dead-from-crash-on-us-13-in-sampson-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary approves flashing pedestrian signal at crosswalk where woman was killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary leaders have approved a temporary flashing pedestrian sign for a crosswalk near Koka Booth Amphitheatre just weeks after a 76-year-old woman was hit and killed while crossing the street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-approves-flashing-pedestrian-signal-at-crosswalk-where-woman-was-killed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-approves-flashing-pedestrian-signal-at-crosswalk-where-woman-was-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person killed in crash on I-95 near Cumberland-Harnett County line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 95 is blocked near Falcon, North Carolina, early Tuesday morning due to what appears to be a deadly bicycle crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-crash-on-i-95-near-cumberland-harnett-county-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-killed-in-crash-on-i-95-near-cumberland-harnett-county-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One person shot outside Raleigh apartment complex on Neuse Vista Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police Department confirmed that one individual has been shot near an apartment complex on the 4800 block of Neuse Vista Way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-shot-outside-raleigh-apartment-complex-on-neuse-vista-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-person-shot-outside-raleigh-apartment-complex-on-neuse-vista-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with shooting 14-year-old inside Raleigh apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old is facing charges in the shooting of a 14-year-old inside a northeast Raleigh apartment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-shooting-14-year-old-inside-raleigh-apartment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-shooting-14-year-old-inside-raleigh-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after 14-year-old shot outside Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old is facing charges in the shooting of a 14-year-old outside a northeast Raleigh apartment complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-14-year-old-shot-outside-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-after-14-year-old-shot-outside-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large police investigation at Raleigh apartment complex on Neuse Vista Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker spotted several Raleigh Police Department cruisers outside an apartment complex in the 4800 block of Neuse Vista Way. The building also had crime scene tape in front of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-police-investigation-at-raleigh-apartment-complex-on-neuse-vista-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/large-police-investigation-at-raleigh-apartment-complex-on-neuse-vista-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig on possible Atrium Merger: Will patients pay more?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid mounting concerns over rising healthcare costs, WakeMed CEO Donald Gintzig sits down with WRAL to address the potential merger with Atrium Health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-ceo-donald-gintzig-on-possible-atrium-merger-will-patients-pay-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wakemed-ceo-donald-gintzig-on-possible-atrium-merger-will-patients-pay-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex residents oppose 32-acre proposed development]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public hearing was held around 4:30 p.m. on Monday to discuss the proposal, including the necessary rezoning for the project to move forward. The North Salem Street development includes up to 450 housing units as well as 22,000 square feet of commercial space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-residents-oppose-32-acre-proposed-development/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-residents-oppose-32-acre-proposed-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almonds or data centers: which requires more water? Fact-checking AI executive's claim about ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;For every 38,000 ChatGPT queries, that is the same amount of water that is used in the production of a single almond in California,&rdquo; OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a Sept. 1 episode of the Sources Podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/almonds-or-data-centers-which-requires-more-water-fact-checking-ai-executives-claim-about-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/almonds-or-data-centers-which-requires-more-water-fact-checking-ai-executives-claim-about-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second man charged in Durham HVAC thefts at school, business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A second man faces charges in connection with the theft and damage of HVAC units at an elementary school and a business in Durham County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-man-charged-in-durham-hvac-thefts-at-school-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-man-charged-in-durham-hvac-thefts-at-school-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No bond for Durham man charged with murdering former partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[38-year-old Lontrel Alston had his first appearance in Durham County Court Monday morning. Alston is charged with the death of 43-year-old Victoria James after a shooting on Revere Road Saturday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-bond-for-durham-man-charged-with-murdering-former-partner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-bond-for-durham-man-charged-with-murdering-former-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Dept. of Health recieves nearly $7 million to improve mental health services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received three federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) totaling almost $7 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-dept-of-health-recieves-nearly-7-million-to-improve-mental-health-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-dept-of-health-recieves-nearly-7-million-to-improve-mental-health-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Dept. of Health receives nearly $7 million to improve mental health services]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received three federal grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) totaling almost $7 million.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-dept-of-health-receives-nearly-7-million-to-improve-mental-health-services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-dept-of-health-receives-nearly-7-million-to-improve-mental-health-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman says she was victim of attempted abduction in Hoke County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman told police that she was walking along the road around 8 a.m. when a blue/black van stopped, and a man pulled her into the back of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-says-she-was-victim-of-attempted-abduction-in-hoke-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-says-she-was-victim-of-attempted-abduction-in-hoke-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man pleads guilty in Triangle Town Center shooting that injured 3 people in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty in a shooting at Triangle Town Center Mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-pleads-guilty-in-triangle-town-center-shooting-that-injured-3-people-in-april/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-pleads-guilty-in-triangle-town-center-shooting-that-injured-3-people-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ideas for solving Cary’s financial problems discussed at Monday  committee meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary town leaders are working through a new financial plan after a 2,600-page investigative report found the town&rsquo;s savings to be below the minimum requirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-ideas-for-solving-carys-financial-problems-discussed-at-monday-committee-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/new-ideas-for-solving-carys-financial-problems-discussed-at-monday-committee-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary town leaders meeting Monday night to work on spending plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cary town leaders are working through a new financial plan after a 2,600-page investigative report found the town&rsquo;s savings to be below the minimum requirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-leaders-meeting-monday-night-to-work-on-spending-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-town-leaders-meeting-monday-night-to-work-on-spending-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break along NC 55 near Cary causes many residents to lose water pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at the scene of a water main break along N.C. Highway 55 and Wade Drive, near Cary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-along-nc-55-near-cary-causes-many-residents-to-lose-water-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-along-nc-55-near-cary-causes-many-residents-to-lose-water-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary water main break: Lanes reopen on NC 55, schools dismiss early; 50,000 customers impacted]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lane has reopened in each direction on N.C. Highway 55 near Cary as crews work to repair a water main break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-water-main-break-lanes-reopen-on-nc-55-schools-dismiss-early-50000-customers-impacted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-water-main-break-lanes-reopen-on-nc-55-schools-dismiss-early-50000-customers-impacted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary water main break impacts 50,000 customers: schools and restaurants close early]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lane has reopened in each direction on N.C. Highway 55 near Cary as crews work to repair a water main break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-water-main-break-impacts-50000-customers-schools-and-restaurants-close-early/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-water-main-break-impacts-50000-customers-schools-and-restaurants-close-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary water main break impacts 50,000 customers: NC 55 reopens to traffic, schools dismiss early]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lane has reopened in each direction on N.C. Highway 55 near Cary as crews work to repair a water main break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-water-main-break-impacts-50000-customers-nc-55-reopens-to-traffic-schools-dismiss-early/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-water-main-break-impacts-50000-customers-nc-55-reopens-to-traffic-schools-dismiss-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 50,000 customers in Cary and Morrisville impacted by water main break along NC 55]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker is at the scene of a 30-inch water main break along N.C. Highway 55 near Cary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/about-50000-customers-in-cary-and-morrisville-impacted-by-water-main-break-along-nc-55/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/about-50000-customers-in-cary-and-morrisville-impacted-by-water-main-break-along-nc-55/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50,000 in Cary and Morrisville impacted by water main break along NC 55; Cary schools dismiss early]]></title><description><![CDATA[N.C. Highway 55 near Cary was closed Monday morning as crews responded to a water main break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/50000-in-cary-and-morrisville-impacted-by-water-main-break-along-nc-55-cary-schools-dismiss-early/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/50000-in-cary-and-morrisville-impacted-by-water-main-break-along-nc-55-cary-schools-dismiss-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50,000 in Cary and Morrisville impacted by water main break along NC 55; Cary school dismiss early]]></title><description><![CDATA[N.C. Highway 55 near Cary was closed Monday morning as crews responded to a water main break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/50000-in-cary-and-morrisville-impacted-by-water-main-break-along-nc-55-cary-school-dismiss-early/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/50000-in-cary-and-morrisville-impacted-by-water-main-break-along-nc-55-cary-school-dismiss-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary teens help seniors avoid scams as IRS sees rise in elder fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators with the IRS say they're seeing more seniors in North Carolina lose millions of dollars in fraud schemes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-teens-help-seniors-avoid-scams-as-irs-sees-rise-in-elder-fraud/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-teens-help-seniors-avoid-scams-as-irs-sees-rise-in-elder-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillyer Memorial Christian Church in Raleigh celebrates 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic Hillyer Memorial Christian Church celebrates its 100 year anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillyer-memorial-christian-church-in-raleigh-celebrates-100-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillyer-memorial-christian-church-in-raleigh-celebrates-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillyer Memorial Christian Church 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historic Hillyer Memorial Christian Church celebrates its 100 year anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillyer-memorial-christian-church-100-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/hillyer-memorial-christian-church-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being hit by impared driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham Police Department&rsquo;s Traffic and Crash Team is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on September 13 in the 1300 block of South Miami Blvd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-impared-driver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-impared-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being hit by impaired driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham Police Department&rsquo;s Traffic and Crash Team is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on September 13 in the 1300 block of South Miami Blvd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-impaired-driver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-impaired-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County Sheriff's investigate shooting involving teen near Wake Forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wake County teen was taken to the hospital after a shooting incident at a home on Hartsfield Drive near Wake Forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriffs-investigate-shooting-involving-teen-near-wake-forest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-sheriffs-investigate-shooting-involving-teen-near-wake-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen shot near Wake Forest, deputies investigating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday around 3 p.m. near Wake Forest on Hartsfield Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-shot-near-wake-forest-deputies-investigating/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/teen-shot-near-wake-forest-deputies-investigating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juvenile injured after being hit while riding bicycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are investigating after a juvenile riding a bicycle was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Knightwood Drive and Bengel Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-injured-after-being-hit-while-riding-bicycle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-injured-after-being-hit-while-riding-bicycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police investigate fatal head-on crash involving a juvenile riding a bicycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are investigating after a juvenile riding a bicycle was hit head-on by a vehicle at the intersection of Knightwood Drive and Bengel Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-investigate-fatal-head-on-crash-involving-a-juvenile-riding-a-bicycle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-investigate-fatal-head-on-crash-involving-a-juvenile-riding-a-bicycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child riding bicycle killed in Durham crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham police are investigating after a juvenile riding a bicycle was hit head-on by a vehicle at the intersection of Knightwood Drive and Bengel Drive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-riding-bicycle-killed-in-durham-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/child-riding-bicycle-killed-in-durham-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in Durham shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is charged with murder in a drive-by shooting that killed one woman and injured two others on Friday in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-durham-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-durham-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in Durham drive-by shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is charged with murder in a drive-by shooting that killed one woman and injured two others on Friday in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-durham-drive-by-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-murder-in-durham-drive-by-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water advisory in effect for Spring Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boil water advisory is issued for the town of Spring Lake. All water should be boiled before consumption until further notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boil-water-advisory-in-effect-for-spring-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boil-water-advisory-in-effect-for-spring-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil Water Advisory for Spring Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boil water advisory is issued for the town of Spring Lake. All water should be boiled before consumption until further notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boil-water-advisory-for-spring-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/boil-water-advisory-for-spring-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two pedestrians hit on I-95B  in Fayetteville Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two pedestrians were hit on I-95 Business near Fayetteville early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-pedestrians-hit-on-i-95b-in-fayetteville-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-pedestrians-hit-on-i-95b-in-fayetteville-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two pedestrians hit on I-95 in Fayetteville Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two pedestrians were hit on I-95 near Fayetteville early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-pedestrians-hit-on-i-95-in-fayetteville-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-pedestrians-hit-on-i-95-in-fayetteville-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two pedestrians hit by a bus on I-95 in Fayetteville Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two pedestrians were hit by a bus on I-95 near Fayetteville early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-pedestrians-hit-by-a-bus-on-i-95-in-fayetteville-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/two-pedestrians-hit-by-a-bus-on-i-95-in-fayetteville-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrong-way driver crashes into Raleigh power pole; DWI charges pending]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car traveling the wrong way on S. Dawson Street crashed into a utility pole at W. Cabarrus Street in Raleigh early Sunday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrong-way-driver-crashes-into-raleigh-power-pole-dwi-charges-pending/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wrong-way-driver-crashes-into-raleigh-power-pole-dwi-charges-pending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County pastor released from ICE custody. Daughter says he's moving to a hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of 55-year-old Gabriel Johnson, in a statement posted on Instagram on Friday, said the Cary pastor has been released from ICE custody and will be moving to a 24-hour rehabilitation hospital for medical treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-pastor-released-from-ice-custody-daughter-says-hes-moving-to-a-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-pastor-released-from-ice-custody-daughter-says-hes-moving-to-a-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary pastor released from ICE custody. Daughter says he's moving to a hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of 55-year-old Gabriel Johnson, in a statement posted on Instagram on Friday, said the Cary pastor has been released from ICE custody and will be moving to a 24-hour rehabilitation hospital for medical treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-pastor-released-from-ice-custody-daughter-says-hes-moving-to-a-hospital/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-pastor-released-from-ice-custody-daughter-says-hes-moving-to-a-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog found in a dumpster in Durham has found a home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog -- now named "Kingston" -- that was found in a Durham dumpster has been adopted and is heading to his fur-ever home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-found-in-a-dumpster-in-durham-has-found-a-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-found-in-a-dumpster-in-durham-has-found-a-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Angry customer shoots at Raleigh auto repair shop workers over billing dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Raleigh Police Department, the shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. at New Life Auto Care on Renfrow Road. Police said a customer, later identified as Elvin Fields, had previously left his car at the shop for repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-angry-customer-shoots-at-raleigh-auto-repair-shop-workers-over-billing-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-angry-customer-shoots-at-raleigh-auto-repair-shop-workers-over-billing-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One woman killed, another hospitalized in Durham neighborhood shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police say that a woman is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon on Revere Road in Durham. Neighbors told WRAL News they saw a man run after a shooting in the neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-woman-killed-another-hospitalized-in-durham-neighborhood-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-woman-killed-another-hospitalized-in-durham-neighborhood-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead in Durham neighborhood shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham Police say that one person is dead in a shooting early afternoon on Revere Road. Neighbors say a man took off on foot after a shooting in the neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-in-durham-neighborhood-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-in-durham-neighborhood-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least one dead in Durham shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker saw a body after a shooting in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-dead-in-durham-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-dead-in-durham-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least one dead in Durham neighborhood shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WRAL Breaking News Tracker saw a body in Durham's Parkwood community. Nieghbors say a man took off on foot after a shooting in the neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-dead-in-durham-neighborhood-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/at-least-one-dead-in-durham-neighborhood-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh woman charged after deputies find skeletal remains, neglected animals inside home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh woman is facing six counts of animal cruelty after police say they found skeletal remains and tortured animals at her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-woman-charged-after-deputies-find-skeletal-remains-neglected-animals-inside-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-woman-charged-after-deputies-find-skeletal-remains-neglected-animals-inside-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chapel Hill police respond to a series of car break-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said roughly 60 cars were broken into along major roads like Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Raleigh Road around 3 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-police-respond-to-a-series-of-car-break-ins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chapel-hill-police-respond-to-a-series-of-car-break-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 25 cars broken into near Brier Creek hotel Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 25 cars were broken into Saturday morning in hotel parking lots in the Brier Creek area in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25-cars-broken-into-near-brier-creek-hotel-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25-cars-broken-into-near-brier-creek-hotel-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 25 cars broken into near Briar Creek hotel Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 25 cars were broken into Saturday morning in hotel parking lots in the Brier Creek area in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25-cars-broken-into-near-briar-creek-hotel-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25-cars-broken-into-near-briar-creek-hotel-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 25 cars broken into near Briar Creek hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 25 cars were broken into Saturday morning in hotel parking lots in the Brier Creek area in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25-cars-broken-into-near-briar-creek-hotel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/more-than-25-cars-broken-into-near-briar-creek-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County hosts all-district play of Come From Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Schools put on an all-district theatre production of Come From Away, a Broadway musical that tells the story of 7,000 stranded travelers and the small Canadian town that welcomed them following the Sept. 11 attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-hosts-all-district-play-of-come-from-away/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-hosts-all-district-play-of-come-from-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot in Fayetteville, found dead in home by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fayetteville police were called to a home for a welfare check, and when they arrived they found a man who was dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-fayetteville-found-dead-in-home-by-police/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-shot-in-fayetteville-found-dead-in-home-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years after saving dozens of children at NYC daycare, Louisburg teacher still haunted by 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tara Jones, a Louisburg teacher, told WRAL News that she doesn't take teaching children for granted in her decades-long career; not in 2026, and not on September 11, 2001, when she was working at a daycare blocks away from the Twin Towers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/25-years-after-saving-dozens-of-children-at-nyc-daycare-louisburg-teacher-still-haunted-by-911/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/25-years-after-saving-dozens-of-children-at-nyc-daycare-louisburg-teacher-still-haunted-by-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hit, killed by train near North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was hit and killed by a train Friday night near Beryl Road and Powell Street in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-killed-by-train-near-north-carolina-state-fairgrounds-in-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-hit-killed-by-train-near-north-carolina-state-fairgrounds-in-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person hit, killed by train near state fairgrounds in Raleigh, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was hit and killed by a train Friday night near Beryl Road and Powell Street in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hit-killed-by-train-near-state-fairgrounds-in-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hit-killed-by-train-near-state-fairgrounds-in-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person hit, killed by train near North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person was hit and killed by a train Friday night near Beryl Road and Powell Street in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hit-killed-by-train-near-north-carolina-state-fairgrounds-in-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-hit-killed-by-train-near-north-carolina-state-fairgrounds-in-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham Council 'confident' in gun violence action plan as NC Central students urge action]]></title><description><![CDATA[NC Central students ask Durham council to take action following a shooting near campus that injured two students. Durham Police are in the process of passing a gun violence plan. Members tell WRAL they are confident it will effectively lower violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-council-confident-in-gun-violence-action-plan-as-nc-central-students-urge-action/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-council-confident-in-gun-violence-action-plan-as-nc-central-students-urge-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Cooper says NC officials ‘removed’ an HBCU early-voting site ahead of midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper said election officials &ldquo;removed that ballot box&rdquo; from North Carolina A&amp;T, a historically Black university in Greensboro. While the campus had a site in 2024, it has never had one in midterm elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-cooper-says-nc-officials-removed-an-hbcu-early-voting-site-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-cooper-says-nc-officials-removed-an-hbcu-early-voting-site-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnston County Airport Director recalls taking order from TOPGUN admiral on September 11th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Years before David Harris became director of the Johnston Regional Airport in Smithfield, he was a Navy aviator and instructor at TOPGUN.On the morning of September 11, 2001, Harris sent two fighter jets to protect the Golden Gate Bridge from a potential terrorist attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-airport-director-recalls-taking-order-from-topgun-admiral-on-september-11th/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-airport-director-recalls-taking-order-from-topgun-admiral-on-september-11th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condemning social media posts, NC Dems drop support for House candidate in competitive district]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina House Democratic Caucus says it won&rsquo;t support Shelly Headen&rsquo;s candidacy in a competitive Guilford County district. The Guilford County Democratic Party is also withdrawing financial, operational and organizational support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/condemning-social-media-posts-nc-dems-drop-support-for-house-candidate-in-competitive-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/condemning-social-media-posts-nc-dems-drop-support-for-house-candidate-in-competitive-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 years after 9/11, Durham fire chief remembers rescue mission at the Pentagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before becoming Durham&rsquo;s fire chief, Robert Zoldos was a member of Virginia Task Force One, a highly specialized urban search and rescue team trained to respond to major disasters around the world. On September 11, 2001, Zoldos was one of the first teams to respond after a plane struck the Pentagon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/25-years-after-911-durham-fire-chief-remembers-rescue-mission-at-the-pentagon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/25-years-after-911-durham-fire-chief-remembers-rescue-mission-at-the-pentagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh restaurants feel the impacts of all-time high diesel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local businesses say the cost of goods and how they get to their restaurants is up, and it's impacting the way they operate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-restaurants-feel-the-impacts-of-all-time-high-diesel-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-restaurants-feel-the-impacts-of-all-time-high-diesel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary spending probe stalled by missing records from state auditor, Wake DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County's top prosecutor says a criminal investigation into spending by town of Cary employees is being complicated because the North Carolina State Auditor's Office hasn&rsquo;t turned over audit materials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-spending-probe-stalled-by-missing-records-from-state-auditor-wake-da-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-spending-probe-stalled-by-missing-records-from-state-auditor-wake-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Treasurer: Rocky Mount making 'good progress' in financial recovery, despite state monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocky Mount has made progress addressing its ongoing financial struggles, according to North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner, while the city remains under enhanced monitoring by the Local Government Commission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-treasurer-rocky-mount-making-good-progress-in-financial-recovery-despite-state-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-treasurer-rocky-mount-making-good-progress-in-financial-recovery-despite-state-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after kidnapping her children and fleeing to NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lynn Jennifer Blackthorne, 41, fled Oregon with her three children, whom officials say she kidnapped and has been moving around the country with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-after-kidnapping-her-children-and-fleeing-to-nc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-arrested-after-kidnapping-her-children-and-fleeing-to-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garner community gathers to remember 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town's remembrance comes 25 years after the devastating terror attacks that killed thousands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-community-gathers-to-remember-911/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/garner-community-gathers-to-remember-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triangle honors victims of 9/11 25 years later with stair climbs at UNC, Durham Bulls Athletic Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands woke up early Friday morning to participate in the annual stair climbs in Durham and Chapel Hill honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-honors-victims-of-911-25-years-later-with-stair-climbs-at-unc-durham-bulls-athletic-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/triangle-honors-victims-of-911-25-years-later-with-stair-climbs-at-unc-durham-bulls-athletic-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Can Trump give Americans $5,000 if Republicans win midterms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,&rdquo; President Donald Trump said, adding: &ldquo;If the Republicans win. You win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the &lsquo;Trump dividend.&rsquo;&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-can-trump-give-americans-5000-if-republicans-win-midterms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-can-trump-give-americans-5000-if-republicans-win-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump to visit North Carolina next week to attend Whatley campaign rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will visit Gastonia next week to campaign with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/president-trump-to-visit-north-carolina-next-week-to-attend-whatley-campaign-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/president-trump-to-visit-north-carolina-next-week-to-attend-whatley-campaign-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump to visit North Carolina next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will visit Gastonia next week to campaign with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/president-trump-to-visit-north-carolina-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/president-trump-to-visit-north-carolina-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[United Airlines flight from New Jersey makes emergency landing at RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United Airlines flight 1364 departing from Newark made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/united-airlines-flight-from-new-jersey-makes-emergency-landing-at-rdu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/united-airlines-flight-from-new-jersey-makes-emergency-landing-at-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask the Meteorologist: Who has seen the most beneficial rain, and where is a lot more rain needed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent rainfall has eased the drought conditions for some spots, but many areas still need a lot more. Let's take a look at the latest drought monitor, how recent rain compares to normal, and what some of the rain totals are.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-who-has-seen-the-most-beneficial-rain-and-where-is-a-lot-more-rain-needed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/ask-the-meteorologist-who-has-seen-the-most-beneficial-rain-and-where-is-a-lot-more-rain-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with first-degree murder after Wilson shooting Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is charged with murder after a shooting in Wilson on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-first-degree-murder-after-wilson-shooting-thursday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-with-first-degree-murder-after-wilson-shooting-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of assaulting someone, shouting racial slurs on UNC's campus due in court Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keegan Wilson was arrested on Sept. 9, and taken to jail without bond. He's charged with disorderly conduct and simple assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-assaulting-someone-shouting-racial-slurs-on-uncs-campus-due-in-court-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-accused-of-assaulting-someone-shouting-racial-slurs-on-uncs-campus-due-in-court-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicles burn outside Apex business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple vehicles were burned on Reliance Avenue, near Ten Ten Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicles-burn-outside-apex-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/vehicles-burn-outside-apex-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No one hurt after Apex auto body shop catches fire, spreading to several vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple vehicles were burned on Reliance Avenue, near Ten Ten Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-hurt-after-apex-auto-body-shop-catches-fire-spreading-to-several-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-hurt-after-apex-auto-body-shop-catches-fire-spreading-to-several-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering 9/11: Harrowing stories of tragedy, survival and hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hear stories from people in the Triangle who were on the front lines of the response in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who lost loved ones in the tragedy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/remembering-911-harrowing-stories-of-tragedy-survival-and-hope/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/remembering-911-harrowing-stories-of-tragedy-survival-and-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake farmers take record diesel prices 'one day at a time' after price tops $6 a gallon nationally]]></title><description><![CDATA[While you may not buy diesel every day, you're likely feeling the effects of these high prices. Some of North Carolina&rsquo;s farmers, including Joshua Logan of Grasshopper Farms in Knightdale, said the 2026 growing season has been like no other, and the price of diesel has affected him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-farmers-take-record-diesel-prices-one-day-at-a-time-after-price-tops-6-a-gallon-nationally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-farmers-take-record-diesel-prices-one-day-at-a-time-after-price-tops-6-a-gallon-nationally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County farmers take record high diesel prices 'one day at a time']]></title><description><![CDATA[While you may not buy diesel every day, you're likely feeling the effects of these high prices. Some of North Carolina&rsquo;s farmers, including Joshua Logan of Grasshopper Farms in Knightdale, said the 2026 growing season has been like no other, and the price of diesel has affected him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-farmers-take-record-high-diesel-prices-one-day-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-farmers-take-record-high-diesel-prices-one-day-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County farmers take it 'one day at a time' as diesel prices hit record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[While you may not buy diesel every day, you're likely feeling the effects of these high prices. Some of North Carolina&rsquo;s farmers, including Joshua Logan of Grasshopper Farms in Knightdale, said the 2026 growing season has been like no other, and the price of diesel has affected him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-farmers-take-it-one-day-at-a-time-as-diesel-prices-hit-record-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-farmers-take-it-one-day-at-a-time-as-diesel-prices-hit-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake County famers take it 'one day at a time' as diesel prices hit record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[While you may not buy diesel every day, you're likely feeling the effects of these high prices. Some of North Carolina&rsquo;s farmers, including Joshua Logan of Grasshopper Farms in Knightdale, said the 2026 growing season has been like no other, and the price of diesel has affected him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-famers-take-it-one-day-at-a-time-as-diesel-prices-hit-record-high/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-county-famers-take-it-one-day-at-a-time-as-diesel-prices-hit-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake DA investigates whether officers broke the law during Raleigh bar incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men who were taken to the ground and handcuffed but never charged during an alcohol enforcement operation have hired a lawyer as Wake County&rsquo;s top prosecutor investigates whether the officers' use of force violated criminal law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-da-investigates-whether-officers-broke-the-law-during-raleigh-bar-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-da-investigates-whether-officers-broke-the-law-during-raleigh-bar-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrant: multiple shootings at Durham Housing Authority property connected, retaliatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new search warrant shows at least five shootings in Durham were retaliatory, after another murder. In that document, Durham Police say a murder in February at a Durham Housing Authority complex spurred retaliatory shootings<br />
over of the span of seven months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-multiple-shootings-at-durham-housing-authority-property-connected-retaliatory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrant-multiple-shootings-at-durham-housing-authority-property-connected-retaliatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog found in Durham dumpster goes up for adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog found lying among garbage in a Durham dumpster is now available for adoption and a chance at a better life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-found-in-durham-dumpster-goes-up-for-adoption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-found-in-durham-dumpster-goes-up-for-adoption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Apex businesses feel construction strain as Salem Street project stretches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months into the $4.7 million Salem Streetscape project, downtown Apex businesses say construction continues to deter customers as the town's timeline extends through December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downtown-apex-businesses-feel-construction-strain-as-salem-street-project-stretches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downtown-apex-businesses-feel-construction-strain-as-salem-street-project-stretches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman wanted for 2 Virginia murders arrested in Halifax County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dennikia Boyce, 37, was located and arrested Thursday morning in Scotland Neck by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to the Virginia State Police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-wanted-for-2-virginia-murders-arrested-in-halifax-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-wanted-for-2-virginia-murders-arrested-in-halifax-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threat prompts hold at Apex High School; police say it was not credible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apex High School was placed on hold Thursday after a threat was made toward the school. Authorities later determined it was not credible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/threat-prompts-hold-at-apex-high-school-police-say-it-was-not-credible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/threat-prompts-hold-at-apex-high-school-police-say-it-was-not-credible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police presence at Apex High School; school placed on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apex High School was placed on hold Thursday as law enforcement responded to the campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-presence-at-apex-high-school-school-placed-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-presence-at-apex-high-school-school-placed-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting inside Gaston County home leaves 4 injured, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were found shot inside a home on Forbes Road in southern Gaston County on Thursday morning, detectives say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shooting-inside-gaston-county-home-leaves-4-injured-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shooting-inside-gaston-county-home-leaves-4-injured-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List: Triangle events remember 25 years since Sept. 11 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a list of events happening in North Carolina to honor the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/list-triangle-events-remember-25-years-since-sept-11-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/list-triangle-events-remember-25-years-since-sept-11-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[List: Triangle events mark 25 years since Sept. 11 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a list of events happening in North Carolina to honor the lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/list-triangle-events-mark-25-years-since-sept-11-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/list-triangle-events-mark-25-years-since-sept-11-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Trump's RNC claims about affordability, US senate candidates El-Sayed and Talarico]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump headlined the first night of the Republicans&rsquo; first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, spotlighting policies about transgender people, illegal immigration and opponents who align with democratic socialism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-rnc-claims-about-affordability-us-senate-candidates-el-sayed-and-talarico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-rnc-claims-about-affordability-us-senate-candidates-el-sayed-and-talarico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man reported missing on Labor Day rescued from rocks along Haw River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A missing man from Raleigh was rescued from a rocky area along the Haw River on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-reported-missing-on-labor-day-rescued-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-reported-missing-on-labor-day-rescued-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On cam: Raleigh man reported missing on Labor Day rescued from rocks along Haw River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A missing man from Raleigh was rescued from a rocky area along the Haw River on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/on-cam-raleigh-man-reported-missing-on-labor-day-rescued-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/on-cam-raleigh-man-reported-missing-on-labor-day-rescued-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Raleigh man rescued from rocks along Haw River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A missing man from Raleigh was rescued from a rocky area along the Haw River on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-raleigh-man-rescued-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-raleigh-man-rescued-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews searching Haw River in Chatham County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chatham County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office is conducting a search of the Haw River on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-searching-haw-river-in-chatham-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-searching-haw-river-in-chatham-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews rescue man from rocks along Haw River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was rescued from a rocky area along the Haw River in Chatham County on Thursday as dozens of first responders gathered near the river.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-rescue-man-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-rescue-man-from-rocks-along-haw-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina reaches $455 million PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont and Corteva]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $455 million settlement would resolve North Carolina and local claims over PFAS pollution from Fayetteville Works and firefighting foam used elsewhere in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-reaches-455-million-pfas-settlement-with-chemours-dupont-and-corteva/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-reaches-455-million-pfas-settlement-with-chemours-dupont-and-corteva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mixer truck flips near Holly Springs neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews responded to a mixer truck flipping near a neighborhood along Carolina Springs Boulevard, closing the road in both directions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mixer-truck-flips-near-holly-springs-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/mixer-truck-flips-near-holly-springs-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver injured after mixer truck flips near Holly Springs neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews responded to a mixer truck flipping near a neighborhood along Carolina Springs Boulevard, closing the road in both directions. The driver suffered injuries that weren't life-threatening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-injured-after-mixer-truck-flips-near-holly-springs-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-injured-after-mixer-truck-flips-near-holly-springs-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon leaders learn why town will face more state scrutiny on finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The town of Zebulon said it is learning more reasons why it is on a list of municipalities that will face increased scrutiny from the state going forward. State staff said their review showed the town's fund balance went down between 2023 and 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-leaders-learn-why-town-will-face-more-state-scrutiny-on-finances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-leaders-learn-why-town-will-face-more-state-scrutiny-on-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews respond to minor crash involving a shuttle bus at RDU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and EMS responded to a crash involving an RDU shuttle bus and an SUV on Thursday morning near the rental car area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-respond-to-minor-crash-involving-a-shuttle-bus-at-rdu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/crews-respond-to-minor-crash-involving-a-shuttle-bus-at-rdu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary council to consider new training, oversight measures to address 'extravagant spending culture']]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, the town council will consider more training and oversight measures recommended by the state auditor to make sure its "extravagant spending culture" doesn&rsquo;t happen again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-council-to-consider-new-training-oversight-measures-to-address-extravagant-spending-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-council-to-consider-new-training-oversight-measures-to-address-extravagant-spending-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh police, SBI searching for endangered missing man]]></title><description><![CDATA[SBI said it and Raleigh police are searching for Preston Scott Hill, who was last seen on Sept. 7 driving a 2015 Ford Fusion with California plates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-sbi-searching-for-endangered-missing-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-police-sbi-searching-for-endangered-missing-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh man pulled from Haw River by helicopter will be okay, mom says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Raleigh man who was reported missing days earlier was pulled from the Haw River in Chatham County on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-pulled-from-haw-river-by-helicopter-will-be-okay-mom-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-man-pulled-from-haw-river-by-helicopter-will-be-okay-mom-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home damaged in late-night fire in Clinton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire happened on Bradshaw Street late Wednesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-damaged-in-late-night-fire-in-clinton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/home-damaged-in-late-night-fire-in-clinton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contaminated gas damages at least 20 vehicles in Nashville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nashville drivers report claims of contaminated gas after multiple vehicles were damaged after visiting Murphy Express on Eastern Avenue in Nashville. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigated these claims and found the cause to be contaminated gas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/contaminated-gas-damages-at-least-20-vehicles-in-nashville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/contaminated-gas-damages-at-least-20-vehicles-in-nashville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh's Ashe Avenue could see new development if rezoning goes through]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small development could come to the Pullen Park neighborhood if rezoning requests to move the area from residential district, to mixed-use district, go through. Neighbors pose questions around parking and future plans in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-ashe-avenue-could-see-new-development-if-rezoning-goes-through/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleighs-ashe-avenue-could-see-new-development-if-rezoning-goes-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caught on video: 2 patrons taken to ground by officers at Raleigh bar, neither charged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two patrons were wrestled to the ground and handcuffed inside Alchemy on Glenwood Avenue, video shows. Neither was charged. Wake alcohol regulators say force was justified; the bar&rsquo;s owner disputes that account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/caught-on-video-2-patrons-taken-to-ground-by-officers-at-raleigh-bar-neither-charged/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/caught-on-video-2-patrons-taken-to-ground-by-officers-at-raleigh-bar-neither-charged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit settled over former Wake County employee recording women at a health facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County has settled a lawsuit over a former medical assistant's placement of cameras in a women's restroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawsuit-settled-over-former-wake-county-employee-recording-women-at-a-health-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lawsuit-settled-over-former-wake-county-employee-recording-women-at-a-health-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog rescued from Durham dumpster; deputies seek person responsible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham County Animal Services is trying to identify a person of interest after a dog was found trapped in a dumpster at The Shoppes at Lakewood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-rescued-from-durham-dumpster-deputies-seek-person-responsible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dog-rescued-from-durham-dumpster-deputies-seek-person-responsible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Central says emergency alert wasn’t warranted after 2 students shot near campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina Central University students and parents are questioning the university&rsquo;s off-campus safety response after two students were shot near campus and school officials said an emergency alert was not warranted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-central-says-emergency-alert-wasnt-warranted-after-2-students-shot-near-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-central-says-emergency-alert-wasnt-warranted-after-2-students-shot-near-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live blog: Fact-checking opening night of the Republican National Committee's midterm convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump will headline the speeches for night 1 of the RNC Midterm Convention 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-blog-fact-checking-opening-night-of-the-republican-national-committees-midterm-convention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/live-blog-fact-checking-opening-night-of-the-republican-national-committees-midterm-convention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recognizing local heroes: Free Chick-fil-A for first responders Thursday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free biscuits are available to first responders at three Chick-fil-A locations Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recognizing-local-heroes-free-chick-fil-a-for-first-responders-thursday-morning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/recognizing-local-heroes-free-chick-fil-a-for-first-responders-thursday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating first responders: Free breakfast options, recognition come Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[First responders will be recognized across the City of Oaks on Thursday with a special breakfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/celebrating-first-responders-free-breakfast-options-recognition-come-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/celebrating-first-responders-free-breakfast-options-recognition-come-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year later: Fact-checking conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misinformation swelled almost immediately after Charlie Kirk's assassination on Sept. 10, 2025, evolving from chaotic breaking news rumors into complex, unfounded narratives &mdash; many pushed by people who share Kirk&rsquo;s political beliefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-year-later-fact-checking-conspiracy-theories-about-charlie-kirks-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-year-later-fact-checking-conspiracy-theories-about-charlie-kirks-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploding microphone? Fact-checking conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misinformation swelled almost immediately after Charlie Kirk's assassination on Sept. 10, 2025, evolving from chaotic breaking news rumors into complex, unfounded narratives &mdash; many pushed by people who share Kirk&rsquo;s political beliefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/exploding-microphone-fact-checking-conspiracy-theories-about-charlie-kirks-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/exploding-microphone-fact-checking-conspiracy-theories-about-charlie-kirks-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is secrecy fueling the backlash against data centers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As data center opposition grows across North Carolina, secret negotiations and non-disclosure agreements are raising questions about how much residents know before projects and public hearings reach critical stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/is-secrecy-fueling-the-backlash-against-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/is-secrecy-fueling-the-backlash-against-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Aberdeen police lieutenant arrested on child sex charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation looked into the allegation of sexual assault, stemming from a request back in late 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-aberdeen-police-lieutenant-arrested-on-child-sex-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/former-aberdeen-police-lieutenant-arrested-on-child-sex-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC trooper charged with murder of off-duty Cumberland County sheriff's captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A State Highway Patrol trooper accused of shooting another law enforcement officer in March was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-trooper-charged-with-murder-of-off-duty-cumberland-county-sheriffs-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-trooper-charged-with-murder-of-off-duty-cumberland-county-sheriffs-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love triangle murder: NC trooper indicted in fatal shooting of Cumberland sheriff's captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A State Highway Patrol trooper accused of shooting another law enforcement officer in March was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/love-triangle-murder-nc-trooper-indicted-in-fatal-shooting-of-cumberland-sheriffs-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/love-triangle-murder-nc-trooper-indicted-in-fatal-shooting-of-cumberland-sheriffs-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love triangle murder: NC trooper charged in fatal shooting of Cumberland sheriff's captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[A State Highway Patrol trooper accused of shooting another law enforcement officer in March was indicted by a grand jury on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/love-triangle-murder-nc-trooper-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-cumberland-sheriffs-captain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/love-triangle-murder-nc-trooper-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-cumberland-sheriffs-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman wanted for two VA murders could be in NC]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman wanted in the shooting deaths of two Virginia Department of Transportation employees has been spotted several times in North Carolina, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-wanted-for-two-va-murders-could-be-in-nc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-wanted-for-two-va-murders-could-be-in-nc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas leak capped, odor could linger in downtown Louisburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Main Street in Louisburg was blocked for about an hour Wednesday after a report of a gas leak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-capped-odor-could-linger-in-downtown-louisburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-capped-odor-could-linger-in-downtown-louisburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas leak briefly blocks traffic in downtown Louisburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Main Street in Louisburg was blocked by emergency vehicles after a report of a gas leak Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-briefly-blocks-traffic-in-downtown-louisburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/gas-leak-briefly-blocks-traffic-in-downtown-louisburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte police officer shot, expected to recover; suspect on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[WCNC reports a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer is recovering after being shot early Wednesday during what started as a call about a suspicious vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-police-officer-shot-expected-to-recover-suspect-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charlotte-police-officer-shot-expected-to-recover-suspect-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warrants: Man arrested at NC State charged with strangling victim, knocking his teeth out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fayetteville man is charged with strangling and assaulting a person on campus at North Carolina State University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-man-arrested-at-nc-state-charged-with-strangling-victim-knocking-his-teeth-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/warrants-man-arrested-at-nc-state-charged-with-strangling-victim-knocking-his-teeth-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight between roommates at NC State lands one in jail on assault charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A freshman at North Carolina State University is accused of strangling his roommate and knocking out several of his teeth during a fight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fight-between-roommates-at-nc-state-lands-one-in-jail-on-assault-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fight-between-roommates-at-nc-state-lands-one-in-jail-on-assault-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok's Supreme Court fight to dismiss NC&rsquo;s lawsuit over teen-addiction allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina and other states are suing TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance in state court. TikTok wants state justices to drop the case, saying the case should be heard elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tiktoks-supreme-court-fight-to-dismiss-ncrsquos-lawsuit-over-teen-addiction-allegations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tiktoks-supreme-court-fight-to-dismiss-ncrsquos-lawsuit-over-teen-addiction-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok argues case alleging it harms young people should not be heard in state court]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina and other states are suing TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance in state court. TikTok wants state justices to drop the case, saying the case should be heard elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tiktok-argues-case-alleging-it-harms-young-people-should-not-be-heard-in-state-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/tiktok-argues-case-alleging-it-harms-young-people-should-not-be-heard-in-state-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Supreme Court to hear arguments in TikTok lawsuit alleging it knowingly harmed children]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina and several other states accused the app of harming children and teens. The lawsuit seeks financial penalties, as well as a court order preventing TikTok from &ldquo;engaging in the unfair or deceptive acts and practices.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-supreme-court-to-hear-arguments-in-tiktok-lawsuit-alleging-it-knowingly-harmed-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-supreme-court-to-hear-arguments-in-tiktok-lawsuit-alleging-it-knowingly-harmed-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Supreme Court hears arguments in TikTok lawsuit alleging it knowingly harmed children]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina and several other states accused the app of harming children and teens. The lawsuit seeks financial penalties, as well as a court order preventing TikTok from &ldquo;engaging in the unfair or deceptive acts and practices.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-supreme-court-hears-arguments-in-tiktok-lawsuit-alleging-it-knowingly-harmed-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-supreme-court-hears-arguments-in-tiktok-lawsuit-alleging-it-knowingly-harmed-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No one injured in mechanical fire at NC Central campus building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham firefighters worked to put out a fire at North Carolina Central University's campus early Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-injured-in-mechanical-fire-at-nc-central-campus-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/no-one-injured-in-mechanical-fire-at-nc-central-campus-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to building on NC Central campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a large fire response Wednesday morning at a building on North Carolina Central University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-respond-to-building-on-nc-central-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/firefighters-respond-to-building-on-nc-central-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several police investigate Circle K robbery, search for 2 men in northeast Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police are searching for two men who they say robbed a Circle K and got away near East Millbrook Road early Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-police-investigate-circle-k-robbery-search-for-2-men-in-northeast-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-police-investigate-circle-k-robbery-search-for-2-men-in-northeast-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer Lodge new ordinance says no to 'open carry' and regulates other weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archer Lodge Town Council members voted 3 to 2 Tuesday night in favor of an ordinance that would regulate the possession of firearms and other weapons on town-owned property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/archer-lodge-new-ordinance-says-no-to-open-carry-and-regulates-other-weapons-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/archer-lodge-new-ordinance-says-no-to-open-carry-and-regulates-other-weapons-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer Lodge new ordinance says no to "open carry" and regulates other weapons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Archer Lodge Town Council members voted 3 to 2 Tuesday night in favor of an ordinance that would regulate the possession of firearms and other weapons on town-owned property.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/archer-lodge-new-ordinance-says-no-to-open-carry-and-regulates-other-weapons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/archer-lodge-new-ordinance-says-no-to-open-carry-and-regulates-other-weapons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders discuss safety proposals for Glenwood South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders met to discuss options to increase safety on Glenwood Ave and throughout downtown Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-discuss-safety-proposals-for-glenwood-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-discuss-safety-proposals-for-glenwood-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders consider metal detectors for bars and clubs on Glenwood South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders have proposed a voluntary program that adds metal detectors to the entrances of downtown bars and clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-consider-metal-detectors-for-bars-and-clubs-on-glenwood-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-consider-metal-detectors-for-bars-and-clubs-on-glenwood-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders consider metal detector program for bars and clubs on Glenwood South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders have proposed a voluntary program that adds metal detectors to the entrances of downtown bars and clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-consider-metal-detector-program-for-bars-and-clubs-on-glenwood-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-consider-metal-detector-program-for-bars-and-clubs-on-glenwood-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders consider metal detector plan for bars and clubs on Glenwood South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh city leaders have proposed a voluntary program that adds metal detectors to the entrances of downtown bars and clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-consider-metal-detector-plan-for-bars-and-clubs-on-glenwood-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-city-leaders-consider-metal-detector-plan-for-bars-and-clubs-on-glenwood-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon town manager reassures committment to fix financial issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zebulon town manager Katy Crosby said she is dedicated to providing transparency on town spending. She said the town plans to bring in an outside accounting firm to improve operations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-manager-reassures-committment-to-fix-financial-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-manager-reassures-committment-to-fix-financial-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon town manager reassures commitment to fix financial issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zebulon town manager Katy Crosby said she is dedicated to providing transparency on town spending. She said the town plans to bring in an outside accounting firm to improve operations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-manager-reassures-commitment-to-fix-financial-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-manager-reassures-commitment-to-fix-financial-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebulon town manager addresses town's financial issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zebulon town manager Katy Crosby said she is dedicated to providing transparency on town spending. She said the town plans to bring in an outside accounting firm to improve operations.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-manager-addresses-towns-financial-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/zebulon-town-manager-addresses-towns-financial-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary leaders set to talk allowances, ethics as calls for financial accountability grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cary Council Committee is set discuss some council-related recommendations including approved expenses related to allowances and travel, according to an agenda posted to the town's website. They are also set to discuss items related to training and a code of ethics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-set-to-talk-allowances-ethics-as-calls-for-financial-accountability-grow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-set-to-talk-allowances-ethics-as-calls-for-financial-accountability-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary leaders recommend adding more eyes on travel expenses after state audit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a state audit that uncovered what investigators called a "extravagant spending culture in Cary", the town council committee recommended creating a review process for travel expenses and to affirm their code of ethics annually.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-recommend-adding-more-eyes-on-travel-expenses-after-state-audit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-leaders-recommend-adding-more-eyes-on-travel-expenses-after-state-audit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the second rabid raccoon in Raleigh and the fourth confirmed case of rabies this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-raccoon-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/second-raccoon-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina's kindergarten vaccination rates show vulnerability to measles amid US outbreaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina students are returning to class this fall amid outbreaks of measles across the U.S. PolitiFact examines kindergarten vaccination trends across the nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolinas-kindergarten-vaccination-rates-show-vulnerability-to-measles-amid-us-outbreaks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolinas-kindergarten-vaccination-rates-show-vulnerability-to-measles-amid-us-outbreaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina ranks No. 2 for buildings exposed to wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis finds North Carolina has the nation&rsquo;s second-highest number of buildings exposed to wildfire, as fall fire season approaches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-ranks-no-2-for-buildings-exposed-to-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-ranks-no-2-for-buildings-exposed-to-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake schools plans 'major shift' in new HVAC, facilities plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wake County Public School System leaders are looking at consulting with an outside group on a plan that would overhaul the district's approach to facilities. It faces $800 million in deferred maintenance, about a quarter of that for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-plans-major-shift-in-new-hvac-facilities-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-schools-plans-major-shift-in-new-hvac-facilities-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remains found in Wilson County in 1977 identified as missing 15-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advanced DNA testing helped investigators identify remains found almost five decades ago as a missing Maryland teenager who disappeared in 1977.Her death remains unsolved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/remains-found-in-wilson-county-in-1977-identified-as-missing-15-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/remains-found-in-wilson-county-in-1977-identified-as-missing-15-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC highway patrol arrests 83 for DWI during Labor Day weekend crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Troopers also issued hundreds of speeding and restraint citations during a four-day enforcement effort across 10 western North Carolina counties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-highway-patrol-arrests-83-for-dwi-during-labor-day-weekend-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-highway-patrol-arrests-83-for-dwi-during-labor-day-weekend-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges against former coach dismissed after witness changed her story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court documents show all charges against Kenneth Collins were dropped because the woman involved changed her story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-against-former-coach-dismissed-after-witness-changed-her-story/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/charges-against-former-coach-dismissed-after-witness-changed-her-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Button batteries can kill in hours, what parents need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Button batteries are small and commonly found in key fobs, remote controls, toys, greeting cards, thermometers, and other household products, the danger is unique because when a button battery comes into contact with saliva it can cause severe burns in as little as two hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/button-batteries-can-kill-in-hours-what-parents-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/button-batteries-can-kill-in-hours-what-parents-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car hits Johnston County school bus with 23 children on board; no injuries reported]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car hit a Johnston County school bus carrying 23 students to Thanksgiving Elementary School on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hits-johnston-county-school-bus-with-23-children-on-board-no-injuries-reported/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hits-johnston-county-school-bus-with-23-children-on-board-no-injuries-reported/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car hits Johnston County school bus with 23 children on board]]></title><description><![CDATA[A car hit a Johnston County school bus carrying 23 students to Thanksgiving Elementary School on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hits-johnston-county-school-bus-with-23-children-on-board/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-hits-johnston-county-school-bus-with-23-children-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl Scouts reveals 2 new online-exclusive cookies for pups and people with food allergies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girl Scouts have two new cookies coming out for the 2027: A blueberry muffin-flavored cookie made specially for four-legged friends, and an oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips and sprinkles that avoids nine major food allergens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/girl-scouts-reveals-2-new-online-exclusive-cookies-for-pups-and-people-with-food-allergies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/girl-scouts-reveals-2-new-online-exclusive-cookies-for-pups-and-people-with-food-allergies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's new police chief Stephanie Mardis aims to target violent crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday marks the first official day of work for Durham's new police chief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-new-police-chief-stephanie-mardis-aims-to-target-violent-crime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durhams-new-police-chief-stephanie-mardis-aims-to-target-violent-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailer fire blocks lanes on I-40 West near Chapel Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A reported trailer fire is blocking the right westbound lanes on Interstate 40 near Chapel Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-fire-blocks-lanes-on-i-40-west-near-chapel-hill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/trailer-fire-blocks-lanes-on-i-40-west-near-chapel-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple cars broken into at hotel near I-40 in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating multiple car break-ins at the Homewood Suites hotel in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-cars-broken-into-at-hotel-near-i-40-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/multiple-cars-broken-into-at-hotel-near-i-40-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault reported at Greyhound bus station in Raleigh on Capital Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[An assault was reported Tuesday morning at the Greyhound bus station on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/assault-reported-at-greyhound-bus-station-in-raleigh-on-capital-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/assault-reported-at-greyhound-bus-station-in-raleigh-on-capital-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham assistant police chief accused of hitting car and leaving Apex crash scene due in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham assistant police chief is due in court Tuesday a month after he was cited in a crash in Apex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-assistant-police-chief-accused-of-hitting-car-and-leaving-apex-crash-scene-due-in-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-assistant-police-chief-accused-of-hitting-car-and-leaving-apex-crash-scene-due-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belichick’s comments could still have legal consequences, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Bill Belichick&rsquo;s comments Monday were &ldquo;simple&rdquo; and &ldquo;focused,&rdquo; Durham attorney Andrew Fine said they could still play a role if UNC eventually tries to fire Belichick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/belichicks-comments-could-still-have-legal-consequences-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/belichicks-comments-could-still-have-legal-consequences-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta Flight diverts to RDU after fumes reported onboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Flight 1035 from Jacksonville, FL, landed in Raleigh after fumes were reported on the airplane. No one was injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/delta-flight-diverts-to-rdu-after-fumes-reported-onboard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/delta-flight-diverts-to-rdu-after-fumes-reported-onboard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That seems ridiculous': Homeowners say of Raleigh's new leaf collection plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh is ending curbside vacuum leaf collection this fall, requiring residents to use bins or biodegradable bags as some homeowners raise concerns about the added cost and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/that-seems-ridiculous-homeowners-say-of-raleighs-new-leaf-collection-plan-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/that-seems-ridiculous-homeowners-say-of-raleighs-new-leaf-collection-plan-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That seems ridiculous' homeowners say of Raleigh's new leaf collection plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[New leaf collection method for Raleigh goes into effect Tuesday. Some residents question why the city is retiring the vacuum trucks and how cost effective the move is."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/that-seems-ridiculous-homeowners-say-of-raleighs-new-leaf-collection-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/that-seems-ridiculous-homeowners-say-of-raleighs-new-leaf-collection-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents call Raleigh’s new leaf collection plan “ridiculous”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh is ending curbside vacuum leaf collection this fall, requiring residents to use bins or biodegradable bags as some homeowners raise concerns about the added cost and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-call-raleighs-new-leaf-collection-plan-ridiculous/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-call-raleighs-new-leaf-collection-plan-ridiculous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents call Raleigh&rsquo;s new leaf collection plan 'ridiculous']]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh is ending curbside vacuum leaf collection this fall, requiring residents to use bins or biodegradable bags as some homeowners raise concerns about the added cost and work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-call-raleighrsquos-new-leaf-collection-plan-ridiculous/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/residents-call-raleighrsquos-new-leaf-collection-plan-ridiculous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver falls asleep, crashes into Durham dental office, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver suffered minor injuries after police said he fell asleep and crashed into a dental office on Page Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-falls-asleep-crashes-into-durham-dental-office-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-falls-asleep-crashes-into-durham-dental-office-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Section of Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh closing for 2 years near Dix Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A section of Lake Wheeler Road between Goode Street and Umstead Drive will be closed for two years starting September 8, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/section-of-lake-wheeler-road-in-raleigh-closing-for-2-years-near-dix-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/section-of-lake-wheeler-road-in-raleigh-closing-for-2-years-near-dix-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Lake Wheeler Road closing for the next two years starting Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Wake County commuters should expect a detour heading back to work after Labor Day. Lake Wheeler Road between Goode St. and Umstead Dr.&nbsp;will be closed for two years starting Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-lake-wheeler-road-closing-for-the-next-two-years-starting-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-lake-wheeler-road-closing-for-the-next-two-years-starting-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake Wheeler Road closing for two years, expect a detour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Wake County commuters should expect a detour heading back to work after Labor Day. Lake Wheeler Road between Goode St. and Umstead Dr.&nbsp;will be closed for two years starting Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lake-wheeler-road-closing-for-two-years-expect-a-detour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/lake-wheeler-road-closing-for-two-years-expect-a-detour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From bacteria to harmful algae, warmer waters bring changing risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent waterborne illnesses are raising awareness as warmer temperatures extend conditions favorable for some bacteria, amoebas and harmful algae in North Carolina waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/from-bacteria-to-harmful-algae-warmer-waters-bring-changing-risks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/from-bacteria-to-harmful-algae-warmer-waters-bring-changing-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmer missing at Falls Lake on Labor Day; part of Sandling Beach closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Sheriff's Department responded around 2:30 p.m. to reports of a swimmer drowning near the 14600 block of Creedmoor Road, near Sandling Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swimmer-missing-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day-part-of-sandling-beach-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swimmer-missing-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day-part-of-sandling-beach-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmer missing at Falls Lake on Labor Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Sheriff's Department responded around 2:30 p.m. to reports of a swimmer drowning near the 14600 block of Creedmoor Road, near Sandling Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swimmer-missing-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/swimmer-missing-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teenager swimmer at Falls Lake on Labor Day; part of Sandling Beach closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wake County Sheriff's Department responded around 2:30 p.m. to reports of a swimmer drowning near the 14600 block of Creedmoor Road, near Sandling Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teenager-swimmer-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day-part-of-sandling-beach-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teenager-swimmer-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day-part-of-sandling-beach-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing teen swimmer at Falls Lake on Labor Day; part of Sandling Beach closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews and volunteers searched Falls Lake on Monday afternoon after a swimmer was reported drowning near Sandling Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teen-swimmer-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day-part-of-sandling-beach-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/missing-teen-swimmer-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day-part-of-sandling-beach-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of missing teen swimmer found at Falls Lake on Labor Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews and volunteers searched Falls Lake on Monday afternoon after a swimmer was reported drowning near Sandling Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-of-missing-teen-swimmer-found-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/body-of-missing-teen-swimmer-found-at-falls-lake-on-labor-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bat rescued from drowning at Shelley Lake tests positive for rabies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drowning bat rescued from Shelley Lake tested positive for rabies, marking the third confirmed rabies case this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bat-rescued-from-drowning-at-shelley-lake-tests-positive-for-rabies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bat-rescued-from-drowning-at-shelley-lake-tests-positive-for-rabies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraud, extortion and sextortion on rise in North Carolina, according to DOJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the quarterly Governor's Crime Commission meeting, staff from the NC Department of Justice briefed state leaders on the rising threat of advancing technology to North Carolina consumers. Victims have reported more than $400 million in losses last year alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fraud-extortion-and-sextortion-on-rise-in-north-carolina-according-to-doj/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fraud-extortion-and-sextortion-on-rise-in-north-carolina-according-to-doj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-checking Trump's claim that 'thousands' of immigrants illegally voted in New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;They caught thousands of votes in New Jersey where illegal aliens were allowed to vote,&rdquo; President Donald Trump said during a speech in Georgia. &ldquo;Thousands and thousands of votes.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-claim-that-thousands-of-immigrants-illegally-voted-in-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-checking-trumps-claim-that-thousands-of-immigrants-illegally-voted-in-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man was driving without license when he was involved in June hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transito Ortiz Escareno of Raleigh faces multiple charges in connection with a hit-and-run death on Raleigh's Buffaloe Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-was-driving-without-license-when-he-was-involved-in-june-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-was-driving-without-license-when-he-was-involved-in-june-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water main break blocks I-440 in Raleigh near Lake Boone Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water main break is blocking one lane of traffic on Monday along Interstate 440 in Raleigh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-blocks-i-440-in-raleigh-near-lake-boone-trail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/water-main-break-blocks-i-440-in-raleigh-near-lake-boone-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicyclist rear-ended by Lexus near downtown Raleigh, police looking for driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for a driver that rear-ended a bicyclist near downtown Raleigh on Monday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bicyclist-rear-ended-by-lexus-near-downtown-raleigh-police-looking-for-driver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/bicyclist-rear-ended-by-lexus-near-downtown-raleigh-police-looking-for-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and woman injured in Durham drive-by shooting near NC Central campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and a woman were injured Sunday night when shots were fired from a vehicle near the North Carolina Central University campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-woman-injured-in-durham-drive-by-shooting-near-nc-central-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-and-woman-injured-in-durham-drive-by-shooting-near-nc-central-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of evidence markers seen as police investigate scene near NC Central campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL News is working to learn what led to a large police presence near the North Carolina Central University campus overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dozens-of-evidence-markers-seen-as-police-investigate-scene-near-nc-central-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/dozens-of-evidence-markers-seen-as-police-investigate-scene-near-nc-central-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly Amazon cargo plane crash has North Carolina connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boeing 767-300 freighter was being operated for Amazon by 21 Air, a cargo airline headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-amazon-cargo-plane-crash-has-north-carolina-connections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/deadly-amazon-cargo-plane-crash-has-north-carolina-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game &amp; Geek Expo 2026 welcomes fans to Raleigh Convention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's largest gaming exhibition returned to the Raleigh Convention Center this weekend, welcoming fans of all ages to a fews days of everything gamer and geek related.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/game-amp-geek-expo-2026-welcomes-fans-to-raleigh-convention-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/game-amp-geek-expo-2026-welcomes-fans-to-raleigh-convention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game &amp; Geek Expo 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina's largest gaming exhibition returned to the Raleigh Convention Center welcoming fans of all ages to a weekend of everything gamer and geek related.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/game-amp-geek-expo-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/game-amp-geek-expo-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International youth soccer lands in Raleigh]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL Soccer park host the inaugural IberCup showcasing youth soccer's most elite talent from over 120 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/international-youth-soccer-lands-in-raleigh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/international-youth-soccer-lands-in-raleigh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fayetteville police urge community members to carry Narcan due to extreme opioid overdoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fayetteville Police Department said they have seen an increase in drug overdoses from synthetic opioids in the past several months. Police are encouraging community members to carry Naloxone (Narcan). It is a nasal spray that will rapidly reverse an opioid overdose and restore breathing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-urge-community-members-to-carry-narcan-due-to-extreme-opioid-overdoses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fayetteville-police-urge-community-members-to-carry-narcan-due-to-extreme-opioid-overdoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cary family displaced from house fire Saturday; neighbors hold fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family is displaced after their Cary home caught fire on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-family-displaced-from-house-fire-saturday-neighbors-hold-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/cary-family-displaced-from-house-fire-saturday-neighbors-hold-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNC's Belichick to hold press conference Monday after Lombardi resignation, ongoing investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday will be UNC head football coach Bill Belichick&rsquo;s first media availability since football general manager Michael Lombardi resigned amid an expanding investigation into the Tar Heels' football program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/uncs-belichick-to-hold-press-conference-monday-after-lombardi-resignation-ongoing-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/uncs-belichick-to-hold-press-conference-monday-after-lombardi-resignation-ongoing-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our high standard’: Belichick says UNC football has environment of compliance as probe continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first remarks since the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi, UNC football coach Bill Belichick acknowledged the importance of an ongoing investigation into his program but offered few details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/our-high-standard-belichick-says-unc-football-has-environment-of-compliance-as-probe-continues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/our-high-standard-belichick-says-unc-football-has-environment-of-compliance-as-probe-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belichick largely mum on UNC investigation in first comments since Lombardi resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Belichick offered few details about UNC&rsquo;s ongoing football investigation in his first comments since Michael Lombardi&rsquo;s resignation, instead emphasizing the program&rsquo;s compliance standards and Saturday&rsquo;s home opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/belichick-largely-mum-on-unc-investigation-in-first-comments-since-lombardi-resignation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/belichick-largely-mum-on-unc-investigation-in-first-comments-since-lombardi-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcylist dies in I-95 crash in Northampton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56-year-old man was ejected off his motorcycle after hitting a guardrail and died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcylist-dies-in-i-95-crash-in-northampton-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcylist-dies-in-i-95-crash-in-northampton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies in I-95 crash in Northampton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 56-year-old man was ejected from his motorcycle after hitting a guardrail and died at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-dies-in-i-95-crash-in-northampton-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-dies-in-i-95-crash-in-northampton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after crashing into Fayetteville city bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 60-year-old man died after he ran into the back of a city bus with his motorcycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-into-fayetteville-city-bus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-into-fayetteville-city-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downed trees and power outages highlight stormy start to the holiday weekend in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL meteorologists made Saturday a Weather Alert Day not only for the intense heat in the afternoon, but also for the elevated risk of storms in the late afternoon and evening. There were several severe thunderstorm warnings issued throughout the afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downed-trees-and-power-outages-highlight-stormy-start-to-the-holiday-weekend-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/downed-trees-and-power-outages-highlight-stormy-start-to-the-holiday-weekend-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman found after disappearing in Wake Forest, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers on Saturday asked for help finding a Wake Forest woman with a cognitive impairment who went missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-after-disappearing-in-wake-forest-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-found-after-disappearing-in-wake-forest-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wake Forest woman disappears. Police ask residents for help finding her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police officers on Saturday asked for help finding a Wake Forest woman with a cognitive impairment who went missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-woman-disappears-police-ask-residents-for-help-finding-her/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/wake-forest-woman-disappears-police-ask-residents-for-help-finding-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham house fire prompts large response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, a neighbor reported a fire on the 300 block of Spring Street in Durham. Firefighters located the small fire inside a closet and extinguished it quickly.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-house-fire-prompts-large-response/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-house-fire-prompts-large-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car crashes into garage in Garner, driver charged with DWI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just before midnight, a car ran into the side of the garage, leaving a large hole in a home in Garner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-garage-in-garner-driver-charged-with-dwi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/car-crashes-into-garage-in-garner-driver-charged-with-dwi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbery at Dos Taquitos on Glenwood Ave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people broke into the restaurant, stole a safe, and crawled out the back door.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robbery-at-dos-taquitos-on-glenwood-ave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/robbery-at-dos-taquitos-on-glenwood-ave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglary at Dos Taquitos on Glenwood Ave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people broke into the restaurant, stole a safe, and crawled out the back door.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burglary-at-dos-taquitos-on-glenwood-ave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/burglary-at-dos-taquitos-on-glenwood-ave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One dead, 2 injured in single-car crash in Zebulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died at the scene, and two other people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-2-injured-in-single-car-crash-in-zebulon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/one-dead-2-injured-in-single-car-crash-in-zebulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in deadly Wake County crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died at the scene, and three ther people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-deadly-wake-county-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-deadly-wake-county-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in crash that killed 10-year-old, seriously injured three more people in Wake County]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person died at the scene, and three other people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-crash-that-killed-10-year-old-seriously-injured-three-more-people-in-wake-county/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-charged-in-crash-that-killed-10-year-old-seriously-injured-three-more-people-in-wake-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An abandonment': UNC faculty, students raise concerns over campus alert system]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNC Faculty addressed Chancellor Lee Roberts and UNC Police Chief Brian James after a man was taken into custody on campus, accused of shouting racial slurs at Black students during a watch party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/an-abandonment-unc-faculty-students-raise-concerns-over-campus-alert-system/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/an-abandonment-unc-faculty-students-raise-concerns-over-campus-alert-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC teen's fatal cardiac arrest tragedy renews conversation about AEDs in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tragedy involving a 13-year-old Guilford County football player is renewing a familiar conversation about cardiac arrest, automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and the importance of being prepared when seconds count.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-teens-fatal-cardiac-arrest-tragedy-renews-conversation-about-aeds-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-teens-fatal-cardiac-arrest-tragedy-renews-conversation-about-aeds-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCCU mourns loss of student; man charged with her murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Robeson County Sheriff's Office says Kianna Jones was shot and killed in Lumberton in August. Now, the university is working on plans to honor Jones while the man charged with her death sits in jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nccu-mourns-loss-of-student-man-charged-with-her-murder/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nccu-mourns-loss-of-student-man-charged-with-her-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Man critically injured in shooting at Raleigh apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the scene along Brookbank Lane and spotted several police vehicles and a couple of ambulances in the parking lot of an apartment complex there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-critically-injured-in-shooting-at-raleigh-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-man-critically-injured-in-shooting-at-raleigh-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating reports of shots fired in Raleigh neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[WRAL's Sky 5 flew over the scene along Brookbank Lane and spotted several police vehicles and a couple of ambulances in the parking lot of an apartment complex there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reports-of-shots-fired-in-raleigh-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/police-investigating-reports-of-shots-fired-in-raleigh-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Peace Street Peeler' gets new lights after five crashes in two months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh has installed new lit signs at the 'Peace Street Peeler' bridge above Peace Street near Glenwood Avenue. While Raleigh does not maintain the bridge itself, which belongs to Norfolk Southern, it decided to put signs up at the bridge last week. The signs went up today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/peace-street-peeler-gets-new-lights-after-five-crashes-in-two-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/peace-street-peeler-gets-new-lights-after-five-crashes-in-two-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man died after shooting in Raleigh apartment complex Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old man died after being shot at an apartment complex Friday in Raleigh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-died-after-shooting-in-raleigh-apartment-complex-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-died-after-shooting-in-raleigh-apartment-complex-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham police arrest 8, seize guns and drugs tied to recent violent crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight suspects were arrested after a search connected to recent shootings and a homicide in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-arrest-8-seize-guns-and-drugs-tied-to-recent-violent-crimes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-police-arrest-8-seize-guns-and-drugs-tied-to-recent-violent-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: When will Trump deal with Venezuela lower gas prices in the US?]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump announced in an Aug. 28 social media post that he had struck a deal with Venezuela that "will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-when-will-trump-deal-with-venezuela-lower-gas-prices-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-when-will-trump-deal-with-venezuela-lower-gas-prices-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johnston County deputies investigating after 50 vehicles targeted in Flowers community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies say around 50 vehicles were broken into in Johnston County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-deputies-investigating-after-50-vehicles-targeted-in-flowers-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/johnston-county-deputies-investigating-after-50-vehicles-targeted-in-flowers-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain-eating amoeba, flesh-eating bacteria: What NC swimmers should know this Labor Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[As North Carolinians head to lakes and the coast for Labor Day weekend, health experts are warning about two rare but potentially deadly water-related infections. Here&rsquo;s how to reduce your risk of &ldquo;brain-eating amoeba&rdquo; and &ldquo;flesh-eating bacteria&rdquo; infections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brain-eating-amoeba-flesh-eating-bacteria-what-nc-swimmers-should-know-this-labor-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/brain-eating-amoeba-flesh-eating-bacteria-what-nc-swimmers-should-know-this-labor-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemours, DuPont found liable for PFAS entering NC properties; jury trial set for March]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge found Chemours and DuPont liable for PFAS entering thousands of NC properties. A jury trial over damages and other claims is set for March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chemours-dupont-found-liable-for-pfas-entering-nc-properties-jury-trial-set-for-march/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/chemours-dupont-found-liable-for-pfas-entering-nc-properties-jury-trial-set-for-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 midterms begin: Voting underway in NC as officials make last-minute changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules for mail-in voting could lead to more ballots being thrown out in 2026 and beyond, due to mistakes that elections officials didn&rsquo;t previously view as problematic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-midterms-begin-voting-underway-in-nc-as-officials-make-last-minute-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/2026-midterms-begin-voting-underway-in-nc-as-officials-make-last-minute-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student charged with bringing pistol and pocket knife to Willow Spring High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fuquay-Varina student was charged Friday with having a pistol and a knife inside his vehicle at Willow Spring High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-charged-with-bringing-pistol-and-pocket-knife-to-willow-spring-high-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-charged-with-bringing-pistol-and-pocket-knife-to-willow-spring-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A lot quieter: Moore Square Entrance Blockage Proves Effective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loitering and crime have gone down near the Moore Square Bus Station a week after crews shut down the Wilmington Street entrance, according to the city of Raleigh. Businesses near the entrance on Wilmington Street said they have noticed a change over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-lot-quieter-moore-square-entrance-blockage-proves-effective/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-lot-quieter-moore-square-entrance-blockage-proves-effective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A lot quieter:' Blockage of Moore Square bus station entrance working]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loitering and crime have gone down near the Moore Square Bus Station a week after crews shut down the Wilmington Street entrance, according to the city of Raleigh. Businesses near the entrance on Wilmington Street said they have noticed a change over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-lot-quieter-blockage-of-moore-square-bus-station-entrance-working/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/a-lot-quieter-blockage-of-moore-square-bus-station-entrance-working/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Lake Wheeler Road to close for two years as $21.8M Raleigh project begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of Lake Wheeler Road will close to through traffic starting Sept. 8 as Raleigh begins a $21.8M two-year construction project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-lake-wheeler-road-to-close-for-two-years-as-218m-raleigh-project-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/part-of-lake-wheeler-road-to-close-for-two-years-as-218m-raleigh-project-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greensboro postal employee accused of stealing thousands of opioid pills from Veterans Affairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. Postal Service employee was arrested after police said he allegedly stole thousands of prescription opioid pills intended for veterans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greensboro-postal-employee-accused-of-stealing-thousands-of-opioid-pills-from-veterans-affairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/greensboro-postal-employee-accused-of-stealing-thousands-of-opioid-pills-from-veterans-affairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnant woman assaulted in Oxford, man arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Oxford man was arrested on assault and drug charges one day after a pregnant woman was assaulted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pregnant-woman-assaulted-in-oxford-man-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/pregnant-woman-assaulted-in-oxford-man-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autopsy report released months after 3 dogs fatally mauled 84-year-old woman near Apex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betty Alston died on May 18 after deputies said three dogs mauled her. The autopsy report released on Sept. 3 shows she died from multiple large open wounds and blunt injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-report-released-months-after-3-dogs-fatally-mauled-84-year-old-woman-near-apex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/autopsy-report-released-months-after-3-dogs-fatally-mauled-84-year-old-woman-near-apex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU prepares for more than 100,000 travelers this Labor Day holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[TSA estimates that more than 24,000 people will travel through Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-prepares-for-more-than-100000-travelers-this-labor-day-holiday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-prepares-for-more-than-100000-travelers-this-labor-day-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RDU prepares for more than 100,000 travelers this Labor Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimates that more than 24,000 people will travel through Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-prepares-for-more-than-100000-travelers-this-labor-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/rdu-prepares-for-more-than-100000-travelers-this-labor-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shots fired into home, vehicles damaged in Northeast Raleigh, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh Police are investigating a shooting that left a home and vehicles damaged near Beacon Crest Way late Thursday night. Officials say the three males connected to the incident got away before they could be identified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-home-vehicles-damaged-in-northeast-raleigh-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/shots-fired-into-home-vehicles-damaged-in-northeast-raleigh-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s inhumane’: WRAL viewers report dozens of complaints about hot Wake County classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last month, our newsroom has received more than 30 complaints about HVAC issues in Wake County Schools and insufficient solutions. Thursday, about half of dozen of those reports pertained to conditions inside Millbrook High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-inhumane-wral-viewers-report-dozens-of-complaints-about-hot-wake-county-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/its-inhumane-wral-viewers-report-dozens-of-complaints-about-hot-wake-county-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raleigh teen injured in Poole Road shooting.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raleigh police is investigating a shooting in the 3000 block of Poole Road Thursday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-teen-injured-in-poole-road-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/raleigh-teen-injured-in-poole-road-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver charged after student hit getting off school bus in Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver was charged after police said they hit a student getting off a school bus Tuesday afternoon in Durham. The student suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-charged-after-student-hit-getting-off-school-bus-in-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/driver-charged-after-student-hit-getting-off-school-bus-in-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apex police warn about e-bike, e-moto dangers after serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apex police are warning riders about the differences between e-bikes and more powerful e-motos after another crash left a rider seriously injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-police-warn-about-e-bike-e-moto-dangers-after-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/apex-police-warn-about-e-bike-e-moto-dangers-after-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EPA flagged potentially deadly effects from new chipmaking chemicals, then approved them]]></title><description><![CDATA[EPA approved two new chipmaking chemicals despite potentially deadly health effects and gaps in what it knows about the risks. Now, environmental groups are suing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-flagged-potentially-deadly-effects-from-new-chipmaking-chemicals-then-approved-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/epa-flagged-potentially-deadly-effects-from-new-chipmaking-chemicals-then-approved-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fact-check: Did drug overdose deaths decrease because Trump 'sealed the border'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an Aug. 24 speech Brewer, Maine, Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration&rsquo;s border strategy kept drugs out of the country and saved lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-drug-overdose-deaths-decrease-because-trump-sealed-the-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/fact-check-did-drug-overdose-deaths-decrease-because-trump-sealed-the-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman dies in medical emergency after fight breaks out at Fayetteville Golden Corral, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Fayetteville Police Department, officers were called around 2:34 p.m. to a Golden Corral restaurant off Skibo Road for reports of a &ldquo;physical disturbance&rdquo; and shots fired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-in-medical-emergency-after-fight-breaks-out-at-fayetteville-golden-corral-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/woman-dies-in-medical-emergency-after-fight-breaks-out-at-fayetteville-golden-corral-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student safety: How many schools in your child's district have AEDs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[State lawmakers passed a law that provides $4 million to help ensure AEDs are accessible on school campuses this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-safety-how-many-schools-in-your-childs-district-have-aeds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/student-safety-how-many-schools-in-your-childs-district-have-aeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Carolina joins push for microplastics testing in drinking water]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina&rsquo;s attorney general is urging the EPA to require public water systems to test for microplastics, which are excluded from its proposed monitoring plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-joins-push-for-microplastics-testing-in-drinking-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/north-carolina-joins-push-for-microplastics-testing-in-drinking-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Rep. Julie von Haefen meets with Cary residents following crosswalk death]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a week since 76-year-old Soile Lazarz was hit and killed in a Cary crosswalk on Ederlee Dr. Her neighbors -- who say her death was preventable -- are pushing for safety changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-rep-julie-von-haefen-meets-with-cary-residents-following-crosswalk-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/state-rep-julie-von-haefen-meets-with-cary-residents-following-crosswalk-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of customers without power in Cary and Morrisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of Cary and Morrisville is without power Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-of-customers-without-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/thousands-of-customers-without-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several facilities closed after thousands lose power in Cary and Morrisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of Cary and Morrisville is without power Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-facilities-closed-after-thousands-lose-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/several-facilities-closed-after-thousands-lose-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outage resolved after thousands of people lost power in Cary and Morrisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of Cary and Morrisville was without power Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outage-resolved-after-thousands-of-people-lost-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/outage-resolved-after-thousands-of-people-lost-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 22,000 customers without power in Cary and Morrisville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much of Cary and Morrisville is without power Thursday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-22000-customers-without-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nearly-22000-customers-without-power-in-cary-and-morrisville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham man charged with damage and theft of HVAC units, including at elementary school]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Durham man has been charged with damaging HVAC systems at a local school and a business and stealing components. Deputies are still searching for additional suspects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-man-charged-with-damage-and-theft-of-hvac-units-including-at-elementary-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/durham-man-charged-with-damage-and-theft-of-hvac-units-including-at-elementary-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person in custody after man shot to death at Fayetteville home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man shot Thursday morning at a Fayetteville home has died, and a suspect is in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-man-shot-to-death-at-fayetteville-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/person-in-custody-after-man-shot-to-death-at-fayetteville-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC crime report says overall crime decreases, domestic violence increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[While reported criminal offenses are down across all major crime categories, the increase in kidnapping and intimidation involving a romantic partner has jumped significantly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-crime-report-says-overall-crime-decreases-domestic-violence-increases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-crime-report-says-overall-crime-decreases-domestic-violence-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NC Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. won’t seek reelection, opening door to chief justice run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Berger Jr. won&rsquo;t seek reelection to his associate justice seat on the NC Supreme Court in 2028, when the chief justice seat is also up. He hasn&rsquo;t announced his next move but says he&rsquo;s giving &ldquo;serious thought&rdquo; to other ways to serve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-supreme-court-justice-phil-berger-jr-wont-seek-reelection-opening-door-to-chief-justice-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/nc-supreme-court-justice-phil-berger-jr-wont-seek-reelection-opening-door-to-chief-justice-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juvenile, several adults facing charges after August shooting at Garner apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to arrest records and search warrants, the shooting appears to have involved at least two groups who police said had "beef" with each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-several-adults-facing-charges-after-august-shooting-at-garner-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/juvenile-several-adults-facing-charges-after-august-shooting-at-garner-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after standoff at Raleigh home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested after a three-hour standoff with Wake County Sheriff's deputies. They responded to reports of a domestic assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-standoff-at-raleigh-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-standoff-at-raleigh-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after barricade in Raleigh home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested after a three-hour standoff with Wake County Sheriff's deputies. They responded to reports of a domestic assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-barricade-in-raleigh-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-arrested-after-barricade-in-raleigh-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted in Craven County for Pokémon fraud arrested in Wisconsin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested in a multi-state Pok&eacute;mon fraud scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-wanted-in-craven-county-for-pokmon-fraud-arrested-in-wisconsin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/raleigh/man-wanted-in-craven-county-for-pokmon-fraud-arrested-in-wisconsin/</guid></item></channel></rss>