Durham County commissioners to finalize vote for public school funding - Raleigh news - NewsLocker (2024)

On Monday night, Durham County commissioners are expected to decide how much to raise taxes and how much funding to give the school district.

'I'm very concerned': Goldsboro residents, leaders and activists meet after two fatal shootings in a week

Goldsboro residents gathered Tuesday at the city council meeting to address a rise in recent fatal shootings in the city. More than 100 residents attended the meeting and all seven city council members wore orange for Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Raleigh City Council holds meeting on future Red Hat Amphitheater move

The Raleigh City Council held an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the plans to move Red Hat Amphitheater to a new location. Between 500 and 1,000 seats are expected at the new venue after it moves to make room for expansion at the Raleigh Convention Center.

NC House bill would make PFAS polluters pay to clean up drinking water

The North Carolina House Environment Committee voted in support of a bill that would put the responsibility of cleanup costs for drinking water on PFAS manufacturers.

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Raleigh City Council holds emergency meeting on Red Hat Amphitheater move

The Raleigh City Council held an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the plans to move Red Hat Amphitheater to a new location. As many as 1,000 seats are set to bring even more music to the new Red Hat Amphitheater after it moves to make room for expansion at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Pregnant woman, man shot during domestic incident in Durham

According to the Durham Police Department, officers respond to a report of a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Tobler Court. When officers arrived, they found a pregnant woman suffering from a gunshot wound.

Understanding Celine Dion's rare neurological diagnosis

Stiff person syndrome causes stiffness in the back, legs, or feet and can lead to sudden and painful muscle spasms, resulting in falls.

Southern Pines flower shop refuses to serve LGBTQIA+ weddings

A Southern Pines-based flower shop, Soirée Pines, has announced that it will not service LGBTQIA+ wedding couples.

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Former NC State player Scott Wood named head basketball coach at Broughton

Wood holds the title as the most prolific 3-point shooter in NC State men's basketball history

Pregnant woman among two people injured in two Durham shootings

According to the Durham Police Department, officers respond to a report of a gunshot wound in the 200 block of Tobler Court. When officers arrived, they found a pregnant woman suffering from a gunshot wound.

71-year-old man killed in Fayetteville car crash

Fayetteville police said a 71-year-old man, Richard Craven, died after a crash on South McPherson Church Road in Fayetteville.

NC lawmakers pass new rules for wearing masks in public, plus 'dark money' political spending

A bill expected to quickly pass the North Carolina state legislature will create a loophole around laws blocking Super PACs from getting more directly involved in elections.

Government ethics groups protest 'dark money' bill to open NC elections to more anonymous spending

A bill expected to quickly pass the North Carolina state legislature will create a loophole around laws blocking Super PACs from getting more directly involved in elections.

Another million-dollar marlin: 431.8-pound blue marlin caught at Big Rock tournament

Jarrett Bay Boatworks' Builder's Choice caught a 431.8-pound blue marlin.

Gun-related child homicides have doubled from 2018 to 2022

WRAL News discovered child homicides from gunfire have doubled from 2018 to 2022. Statistics like these show that guns continue to be the leading cause of death of children and teens in the state.

Gunfire hits Duke Energy equipment, causing oil leak and fire in Durham

Duke Energy equipment was damaged by gunfire this month in a rural area of Durham, resulting in a multi-agency investigation.

'Great war of attrition': How tough will scoring be at U.S Open?

The world's best golfers are talking up the challenges presented at Pinehurst No. 2 for this week's U.S. Open.

Tiger Woods returns to Pinehurst after 19 years and it's not the same. Neither is he

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) -- This is not the same Pinehurst No. 2 that Tiger Woods saw 19 years ago when he walked away with a runner-up finish in the U.S. Open, his last time on the property.

Construction company hits gas line, causing leak near Owen Drive in Fayetteville

The Fayetteville Fire Department said a construction company struck a commercial gas line near Owen Drive and Cumberland Road.

Six apartments destroyed in massive fire at Spring Lake apartment complex

Around 10:30 a.m., authorities said the fire started on a third floor balcony at The Brooks on Eleven66, located on Pine Knoll Drive. Six apartments were destroyed in the fire, authorities said.

City leaders break ground on new $206-million city hall in downtown Raleigh

At a cost of $206 million, the new 17-story East Civic Tower will add to Raleigh's skyline.

Crews respond to massive fire at Spring Lake apartment complex

Firefighters on Tuesday were fighting a large fire at an apartment complex in Spring Lake.

Partnership of major automakers to bring global HQ, 203 high-paying jobs to Durham

Ionna LLC chose North Carolina over Texas, state Commerce Department officials said Tuesday during a regular meeting of the Economic Investment Committee. The committee approved incentives worth about $4 million.

Crews respond to large fire at Spring Lake apartment

Firefighters on Tuesday were fighting a large fire at an apartment complex in Spring Lake.

Partnership of major automakers to bring HQ, 203 high-paying jobs to Durham

Ionna LLC chose North Carolina over Texas, state Commerce Department officials said Tuesday during a regular meeting of the Economic Investment Committee. The committee approved a jobs grant worth about $4 million.

Partnership of major automakers to bring HQ, 203 jobs to Durham

Ionna LLC chose North Carolina over Texas, state Commerce Department officials said Tuesday during a regular meeting of the Economic Investment Committee. The committee approved a jobs grant worth about $4 million.

Tiger Woods speaks to media as golf's biggest names begin practicing for US Open

Fans will get another shot to see their favorite golfers up close and personal on Tuesday as another set of practice rounds gets underway in Pinehurst.

Christopher Palmiter, stepfather of missing Cornelius girl, files for divorce

The couple married in early 2016 after Diana Cojocari and her daughter Madalina came to the United States. The girl has been missing since 2022.

Nearly 2,000 gallons of sewage spill near Clayton subdivision

The Town of Clayton said a contractor's plug was left in the gravity main, which resulted in approximately 1,800 gallons of untreated wastewater being released from multiple resident's sewer service cleanouts, located along Pansy Park in Buckhorn Branch Subdivision.

Nearly 2,000 gallons of sewage spills near Clayton subdivision

The Town of Clayton said a contractor's plug was left in the gravity main, which resulted in approximately 1,800 gallons of untreated wastewater being released from multiple resident's sewer service cleanouts, located along Pansy Park in Buckhorn Branch Subdivision.