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Raleigh woman facing multiple charges in death of Wilmington bicyclist

Raleigh woman facing multiple charges in death of Wilmington bicyclist

The incident happened late Friday, and police say multiple children were in the car when the collision occurred on Carolina Beach Road.
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Woman makes first appearance after Wilmington bicyclist death

Woman makes first appearance after Wilmington bicyclist death

A woman's bond has been set on charges in connection with the death of a 69-year-old Wilmington bicyclist.
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Fatal Shooting at Tuckers Grove Campground in North Carolina Leads to Ongoing Investigation

Fatal Shooting at Tuckers Grove Campground in North Carolina Leads to Ongoing Investigation

One individual has died following an early morning shooting at Tuckers Grove Campground in Iron Station, Lincoln County, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Sunday. According to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pursued a suspect who subsequently fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to their injuries a short time later. Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. The Sheriff's Office is actively working on the case, and further details are expected as the investigation progresses. This event marks a significant incident for the local community, prompting law enforcement to dedicate resources to apprehend the suspect and understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Intense Storms Cause Lightning Delay at Red Hat Amphitheater and Widespread Warnings Across Central North Carolina

Intense Storms Cause Lightning Delay at Red Hat Amphitheater and Widespread Warnings Across Central North Carolina

Intense storms impacted central North Carolina on Friday, leading to a lightning delay at the Jordan Davis concert at Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh. The region experienced severe weather warnings, including tornado warnings in Moore, Chatham, Montgomery, and Randolph counties, which later expired. The National Weather Service also issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Wake and Durham counties, with threats of 60-mph wind gusts. Heavy rain and potential flooding were anticipated across central North Carolina, prompting a WRAL Weather Alert Day. In Raleigh, crews responded to a townhome fire along Wyatt Brook Way after a lightning storm, though it remains unclear if lightning directly caused the fire.
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Roanoke Rapids Police Investigate Apparent Hanging Death as Open, Equivocal Case

Roanoke Rapids Police Investigate Apparent Hanging Death as Open, Equivocal Case

Roanoke Rapids police are conducting an open and equivocal death investigation after a 38-year-old man, Demetrius Fleming, was found dead in an apparent hanging. Police Chief Lawrence Wiggins reported that Fleming was deceased when emergency crews arrived at a home on Roanoke Avenue, where he was found connected to a ligature. Chief Wiggins emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages and that authorities are not making any strict assumptions, stating that "everything is on the table." The nature of Fleming's death has garnered significant community attention and social media speculation. This incident follows another recent death in downtown Raleigh where a man was found hanging from a tree, which investigators ruled a suicide.
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Raleigh City Council Moves to Expand Childcare Capacity and Affordability

Raleigh City Council Moves to Expand Childcare Capacity and Affordability

The Raleigh City Council has unanimously voted to advance changes to childcare ordinances aimed at increasing accessibility and affordability. The proposed changes include raising the maximum number of children allowed in home daycare facilities from 8 to 15, aligning with state law. This adjustment would still require home childcare facilities to adhere to staff-to-child ratios and zoning requirements, including more detailed code reviews and inspections. Additionally, the city plans to modify rules regarding who home childcare facilities can hire, moving from a restriction to only residents or family members living in the home, to allowing the hiring of non-residents. A third significant change involves streamlining the process for opening commercial childcare centers by eliminating or altering the special use permit requirement, which currently involves a nearly three-month process. These measures are intended to make it easier for existing facilities to grow and for new providers to enter the market, a...
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Minneapolis Experiences Mass Car Window Smashing Spree, Over 87 Vehicles Damaged Overnight

Minneapolis Experiences Mass Car Window Smashing Spree, Over 87 Vehicles Damaged Overnight

Minneapolis has been hit by a widespread car window smashing spree, with at least 87 vehicles damaged overnight across multiple neighborhoods. The incidents occurred between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, impacting areas including Boom Island Park, Whittier, Marshall Terrace, and Logan Park. A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS photographer observed at least 19 damaged cars outside the Sawyer and Huck apartment buildings near Boom Island Park. While some incidents involved similar suspect vehicle descriptions, Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) states there isn't a common one for all. This event follows a similar spree a week prior where over 30 cars were damaged. MPD has initiated a Crime Spree Response Protocol, canvassing affected areas, but no arrests have been made as of Friday afternoon. Residents reported that nothing was taken from their vehicles, only windows were smashed. One resident, Otoniel Romero, witnessed a group of individuals breaking car windows around midnight near East 28th and Stevens Avenue.
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Saint Augustine’s University Halts Fall 2026 Classes Amidst Bankruptcy Proceedings

Saint Augustine’s University Halts Fall 2026 Classes Amidst Bankruptcy Proceedings

Saint Augustine’s University, a 158-year-old Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Raleigh, North Carolina, will not offer classes or educational programs for the fall 2026 semester. This decision comes as the institution navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and an uncertain future. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge David Warren reportedly described the university as “essentially closed” during a court hearing, raising concerns about its ability to deliver on promises to prospective students and its use of limited resources while in bankruptcy. The university had initially planned to launch eight online, non-degree programs in September, covering subjects like programming, artificial intelligence, and public health, with course syllabi developed and instructors identified. However, these plans have been put on hold. Saint Augustine’s ceased offering traditional courses after losing its accreditation earlier this year, following a lengthy legal battle with the Southern Association of Colleges and S...
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RTD N Line Train Strikes Unoccupied Thornton Police Truck Amidst Deadly Shooting Investigation

RTD N Line Train Strikes Unoccupied Thornton Police Truck Amidst Deadly Shooting Investigation

In Thornton, Colorado, an RTD N Line train struck an unoccupied Thornton police truck at the 100th Avenue Crossing around 6:40 a.m. The incident occurred while the police truck was securing a perimeter at the scene of a deadly shooting. Earlier, two individuals were found shot inside a vehicle that had crashed into a pole; one person died at the scene, and another was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The Thornton police truck had its lights activated at the time of the collision. There were 70 customers on board the RTD train, but no injuries were reported among them. The train sustained minor damage, and video footage showed damage to the white patrol vehicle. The incident led to the closure of a portion of Colorado Boulevard from East 100th Avenue to Thornton Parkway for an extended period, and RTD N Line service was temporarily disrupted, with shuttle buses deployed for passengers.
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Armed suspect shot by Wilmington police after opening fire

Armed suspect shot by Wilmington police after opening fire

Wilmington police shot an armed person who opened fire on Aug 21. The suspect is in serious condition.
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Levant Woman Charged After Falling Asleep in Homeowner's Bed in Bangor, Maine

Levant Woman Charged After Falling Asleep in Homeowner's Bed in Bangor, Maine

Darcelle Howard, 55, of Levant, Maine, faces multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a Bangor home and falling asleep in the homeowner's bed. The incident occurred on a Thursday when the homeowner, who had forgotten to lock his door, returned home to find Howard asleep. Police were called shortly after 7 a.m. and arrested Howard. She has been charged with burglary to a dwelling, criminal mischief, theft by unauthorized taking, and violation of conditions of release. Howard was subsequently taken to the Penobscot County Jail. Later the same day, Bangor police received information from a property manager who recognized Howard's booking photo from an earlier incident on August 11, where a non-resident had entered a building, taken a resident's clothing, and left a mess.
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Santa Barbara Police Seek Public's Help in Montecito Bank of America Robbery Investigation

Santa Barbara Police Seek Public's Help in Montecito Bank of America Robbery Investigation

Santa Barbara police have released new details and a suspect photo following a bank robbery at the Bank of America on Coast Village Road in Montecito. On Wednesday, just before 3 p.m., the Santa Barbara Police Department’s Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a robbery in progress. Surveillance footage showed a middle-aged white man, wearing a black medical mask, dark-colored baseball cap, and jacket, entering the bank. He brandished what appeared to be a weapon, later determined by detectives to be a piece of metal configured to look like a weapon, and demanded money. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the masked man fled the bank on a dark-colored bicycle, last seen heading westbound on Coast Village Road. Despite an extensive search by Santa Barbara Police Department officers and Sheriff deputies, the suspect was not located. Authorities believe this was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. The investigation is ongoing, and no ar...