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Crash involving bus and SUV blocking part of US 701 in Johnston County

A bus crashed on U.S. 701 South in Johnston County, causing traffic backups. The crash happened near Keen Road in the Four Oaks area. 

Vehicle clips home near Trawick Road in Raleigh crash
Vehicle clips home near Trawick Road in Raleigh crash

Raleigh Police are investigating after a driver nearly crashed into a home near Trawick Road on Sunday in Raleigh.

Van crashes into gas station sign after being hit on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh
Van crashes into gas station sign after being hit on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh

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.

Durham Police investigating late-night deadly crash on NC-147
Durham Police investigating late-night deadly crash on NC-147

A person is dead after a vehicle crash on the Durham Freeway late Sunday night.

Roxboro police officer placed on administrative leave after Raleigh arrest
Roxboro police officer placed on administrative leave after Raleigh arrest

Joseph Downey Jr., 32, got into an altercation with security guards at a bar and Raleigh police officers, according to the Roxboro Police Department.

Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game
Nellis Air Force Base: Service member dies after rappelling fall at a UT San Antonio game

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.

4 dead after major fire breaks out at Canadian military base
4 dead after major fire breaks out at Canadian military base

Four service members were killed and dozens more seriously injured in a major fire Saturday at one of Canada’s largest and busiest military bases, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday.

North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it's still too high
North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it's still too high

More than a week after North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the gas tax, prices are lower. How long will it last?

Roxboro police officer placed on adminstrative leave after Raleigh arrest
Roxboro police officer placed on adminstrative leave after Raleigh arrest

Joseph Downey Jr., 32, got into an altercation with security guards at a bar and Raleigh police officers, according to the Roxboro Police Department.

1 killed, 8 others injured in crash on Hwy 210 near Angier
1 killed, 8 others injured in crash on Hwy 210 near Angier

According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened near the intersection of NC Highway 210 and Old Stage Road.

Person dies after being thrown from vehicle in Franklin county crash
Person dies after being thrown from vehicle in Franklin county crash

A car ran off the road near Pearces Road, hit a tree, flipped, and landed in a ravine around 9 p.m.

State audit: Blue Ridge Road construction delays impacting State Fair, costing taxpayer millions

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.

Person killed in crash in Harnett County, sheriff's office says
Person killed in crash in Harnett County, sheriff's office says

According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened near the intersection of NC Highway 210 and Old Stage Road.

Early voting numbers up across North Carolina three days into early voting period for midterms
Early voting numbers up across North Carolina three days into early voting period for midterms

Three days into the early voting period, the number of ballots cast in North Carolina is up significantly compared to the 2022 midterms.

Lumbee Tribe approves gaming ordinance that could pave way for Robeson Co. casino along I-95
Lumbee Tribe approves gaming ordinance that could pave way for Robeson Co. casino along I-95

According to a press release, council members approved the ordinance in a 14-2 vote. The ordinance could allow class III gaming, known as “casino-style” gambling, on Lumbee Tribe lands if the tribe and the state authorize it through a compact.

At least 16 cars broken into on Hillandale Road in Durham
At least 16 cars broken into on Hillandale Road in Durham

At least 16 cars were broken into, according to police. They are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and surrounding homes. 

False-alarm bomb threat on Main Street Clayton Saturday morning
False-alarm bomb threat on Main Street Clayton Saturday morning

Police swept the area with explosive-detection-trained K9s, and they said they found no bomb or threat.

Bed bugs discovered inside returned books at Wake County library, county says

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.

City leaders react to plans to bring Buc-ee's to Rocky Mount
City leaders react to plans to bring Buc-ee's to Rocky Mount

Buc-ee's wants to come to Rocky Mount. WRAL has confirmed a letter circulating on social media about a planned story is true.

Bed bugs discovered inside returned materials at Wake County library, county says

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.

SBI Special Agent testifies about defendant’s arrest in UNC student murder case
SBI Special Agent testifies about defendant’s arrest in UNC student murder case

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.

‘Telling the truth’ Family member of defendant testifies in UNC student murder trial

Four witnesses testified Friday morning in the UNC student murder trial. Miguel Saluero-Olivares is charged with the murder of Faith Hedgepeth.

Executives of troubled Triangle non-profit indicted on multiple charges
Executives of troubled Triangle non-profit indicted on multiple charges

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.

Police: 5 charged, guns seized after recent string of vehicle break-ins in Durham

Police said they arrested two adults, and 3 juveniles were also charged, after a string of vehicle break-ins earlier this month.

WATCH LIVE: DNA expert to return to stand Friday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial

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.

'Very special' delivery: Millbrook High staff help deliver security officer's baby at school
'Very special' delivery: Millbrook High staff help deliver security officer's baby at school

The high school said they helped welcome a beautiful baby girl into the world on its campus on Thursday morning.

Part of I-85, Dabney Drive closed in Henderson after crash damages overpass
Part of I-85, Dabney Drive closed in Henderson after crash damages overpass

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.

Person stabbed in the neck in Raleigh's Mordecai neighborhood, man arrested

A man charged in a stabbing in Raleigh's Mordecai neighborhood is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

Durham firefighter killed in line of duty will be honored with celebration of life this weekend

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.

Raleigh police: Person stabbed in the neck on Marshall Street, suspect arrested
Raleigh police: Person stabbed in the neck on Marshall Street, suspect arrested

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.

Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County
Buc-ee’s eyeing new location on I-95 in Nash County

Buc-ee’s is a chain of massive travel centers and convenience stores. The planned location would be the chain’s second in North Carolina, joining one under construction in Mebane.

Investigators renew call for tips in 2019 Durham hit-and-run
Investigators renew call for tips in 2019 Durham hit-and-run

Durham Police Officer Gabriel Munter said all of the deadly hit-and-run cases he's worked are solved except one.

Wake County library closed for weeks after staff report fumes during roof replacement
Wake County library closed for weeks after staff report fumes during roof replacement

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.

Hope Mills driver yelled ‘You better run’ before hitting teen, police say
Hope Mills driver yelled ‘You better run’ before hitting teen, police say

Hope Mills police arrested a man this week after the driver hit a teen with his car and left the scene.

Franklin County murder victim 'could have been saved', suspect's mother says

Franklin County murder suspect Devon Whaley's mother said her son showed years of warning signs.

UNC soccer player charged with violating protective order for 2nd time, removed from team activities
UNC soccer player charged with violating protective order for 2nd time, removed from team activities

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.

Carrboro police could merge with Chapel Hill police
Carrboro police could merge with Chapel Hill police

Carrboro leadership asked Chapel Hill earlier this year to study whether the Chapel Hill Police Department could expand its services to Carrboro residents.

Have questions about Flock cameras? Apex forum offers chance for answers
Have questions about Flock cameras? Apex forum offers chance for answers

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.

Tillis criticizes energy policy, warns GOP faces losses as NC debates data center costs
Tillis criticizes energy policy, warns GOP faces losses as NC debates data center costs

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.

Food Lion’s website and app are down
Food Lion’s website and app are down

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.

Married couple killed in apparent murder-suicide
Married couple killed in apparent murder-suicide

Officials are investigating after deputies responding to a wellness check discovered the couple unresponsive and suffering bullet wounds inside a Hoke County home.

Sheriff: Suspect in Martin County standoff dead
Sheriff: Suspect in Martin County standoff dead

Martin County Sheriff Drew Robinson said the suspect at the center of Thursday's standoff near Jamesville has died.

Two arrested in Franklin County double homicide

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.

‘170 septillion times more likely’ Expert testifies about DNA in UNC student murder trial

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.

Cary’s annual Taste of China festival a feast for the senses returns Nov. 7
Cary’s annual Taste of China festival a feast for the senses returns Nov. 7

The 6th annual Taste of China festival is returning to Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, Nov. 7.

11 vehicles involved in I-85 chain reaction crash near Durham

The view from Sky 5 shows several cars damaged in what appeared to be a domino-type effect.

DNA expert returns to stand Thursday in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial

DNA testimony continues Thursday in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial after a forensic scientist testified about DNA found on Hedgepeth’s body and several pieces of evidence.

10 from NC indicted for lying about citizenship, voting in 2024 election

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.

Sky 5: At least 7 vehicles involved in I-85 chain reaction crash near Durham

The view from Sky 5 showed at least seven cars damaged in what appeared to be a chain reaction crash.

Garner police investigating two crashes near I-40 and Jones Sausage Road

Two crash scenes in the Jones Sausage Road area are under investigation by Garner police officers and the State Highway Patrol on Thursday morning.