Wet weather causes dangerous morning commute
Raleigh, N.C. — Rainfall and wet conditions caused multiple wrecks and power outages across the Triangle area Tuesday morning. “We’re likely to have this rain at least through the morning hours,...
View ArticleTwo killed in I-440 wrong-way crash
Raleigh, N.C. — Two men were killed in a two-vehicle wreck involving a wrong-way driver on I-440 between New Bern Avenue and Brentwood Road Tuesday around 1:30 a.m., authorities said. Officials said...
View ArticleMore UNC academic fraud records now searchable
By Tyler Dukes Raleigh, N.C. — The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has released more documents from a trove of 5 million pages of emails, memos and other records collected as part of the...
View ArticleThree-vehicle wreck, diesel spill closes intersection in Holly Springs
Holly Springs, N.C. — Authorities said Holly Springs and Sunset Lakes roads were closed around 6 a.m. on Tuesday due to a diesel spill that occurred following a three-vehicle collision. Two pickup...
View ArticleWake Forest Fire Department Fire Photos – December 9-19, 2015
Here are the latest photos of emergency calls the Wake Forest Fire Department responded to. In case you are not aware, we post the dispatch calls for the WFFD on our Facebook page and you can listen to...
View ArticleWake Forest Fire Department – Shop With a Firefighter Ho Ho Ho
WFFD held its annual “Shop with a Firefighter” event Saturday morning at the Walmart in Wake Forest. This is their third year Wake Forest Fire Department hosted this event in an attempt to help local...
View ArticleBergdahl arraigned on desertion charge
Fort Bragg, N.C. — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl made his first appearance before a military judge Tuesday morning at Fort Bragg to face charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. Bergdahl, 29,...
View ArticleTraffic Alert – Durham Road
Durham Road/NC 98 from Tyler Run Drive to South Wingate Street is closed following a morning accident. At approximately 10:40 a.m. a vehicle traveling east along Durham Road veered off the road before...
View ArticleTruck carrying pigs crashes on I-40, blocking 2 lanes
Raleigh, N.C. — A tractor-trailer carrying pigs crashed Tuesday morning along Interstate 40 West in south Raleigh, police said. The wreck happened shortly after 10 a.m. between South Saunders Street...
View ArticleAnonymous donors drop diamond rings in Fayetteville, Durham kettles
Fayetteville, N.C. — Ringing bells outside grocery stores are a common sound during the holidays. But last week, when two separate Salvation Army volunteers checked their red kettles, those familiar...
View ArticleNC population tops 10M
Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina has become the ninth state with more than 10 million residents, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. The Tar Heel State added 281 people per day from July 1, 2014, to July...
View ArticleWake Forest Vets Represented at Ft. Bragg Wounded Warriors
A group representing local veteran organizations traveled to Fort Bragg, NC, December 14, 2015 to attend the Wounded Warrior Christmas Party and visit the Fisher House located at the post. They carried...
View ArticleFTC Seeks Public Input in Review of Holder Rule
As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the FTC is seeking public comment on the efficiency, costs, benefits, and impact of the Holder Rule,...
View ArticleFormer Cumberland PTO president faces embezzlement charge
Spring Lake, N.C. — Cumberland County authorities said Tuesday that they have charged a former Parent Teacher Organization president with stealing from the group. Amber Nicole Tripp, of 1609 Crescent...
View ArticleThere is No Way I Can Ever Afford My Private Student Loans. What Can I Do?
Question: Dear Steve, I have a total student loan debt of $ 140,000. Out of that total amount, about $ 131,000 is Private Student Loans. I have a bachelor’s degree that I received in 2012. I have been...
View ArticleDriver hits Durham deputy escorting funeral
Durham, N.C. — A Durham County deputy was injured Tuesday when he was hit by a car while escorting a funeral, authorities said. The deputy, whose name wasn’t released, tried to stop traffic at the...
View ArticleRandolph Dean “Randy” Flynn – Wake Forest Obituary
Randolph Dean “Randy” Flynn Nov 8, 1958 – Dec 20, 2015 Randolph Dean “Randy” Flynn, 57, of Wake Forest passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Duke University Hospital. Randy was born in Mecklenburg...
View ArticleFTC Obtains Contempt Ruling Against ‘Yellow Pages’ Scam
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has banned Robert Ray Law and his company, CPU Service Incorporated (CPU) from sending unsolicited direct mail to advertise or promote goods...
View ArticleWake Forest Job Opening – Sales Associate
Job Location: Wake Forest, NC Must have a valid driver’s license. With $11 billion in sales, 4,000+ stores, and 90+ manufacturing and technical centers, we proudly serve customers in over… Click the...
View ArticleCrabtree Mall suspends hoverboard sales after Cary family’s board ignites
Raleigh, N.C. — Crabtree Valley Mall has suspended sales of all hoverboard scooters after a Cary family said one of the boards purchased at the mall caught fire as it was charging inside their home....
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