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The Nash County church held its Easter Sunday service only a few days after experiencing an act of vandalism.
Floods Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church in Spring Hope has a long-standing tradition of opening its doors for service for over a century. Easter Sunday was no different. Commenting on the days leading up to service, Pastor Richie Hogg said they were emotional. The church experienced a break-in on Good Friday with several windows…
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The US is examining the North Carolina accident in which a Tesla collided with a student who was exiting a bus in Halifax County.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating a crash involving a Tesla that hit a student who had just stepped off a school bus in North Carolina. The agency sent special investigators to probe the March 15 crash that injured the 17-year-old student. The State Highway Patrol revealed that the driver of the…
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A house located in Sanford where five individuals, including a baby and a toddler, were present, suffered severe damage as a huge tree collapsed and fell on it.
A family, which included a baby and toddler, was in their Sanford home when it was struck by a large tree during a storm on Friday. The incident occurred at around 9 a.m. on Alcott and 3rd Streets in Sanford. Victoria Sepulveda, who lived in the house, was able to leave during the ordeal and…
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According to officials, a couple and their dog are currently trapped in their Durham residence due to the high levels of water.
Two individuals and their dog are currently trapped by the high water surrounding their Durham home, according to fire officials. As of 4:30 pm, the stranded occupants are still inside their residence located in the 1200 block of South Street. Durham Fire Division Chief David Swain reports that a front yard area extending from the…
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According to the police, a vape shop owner in Rocky Mount was arrested for distributing counterfeit drugs during a collaborative operation among multiple agencies. Additionally, ammunition was discovered during the investigation.
A man from Rocky Mount is facing drug trafficking charges following a month-long investigation involving multiple agencies, as reported by Tarboro Police Department. On Thursday, officers from different agencies executed two search warrants that culminated the exhaustive investigation. The first warrant was performed at a Tobacco and Vape store in Tarboro while the other one…
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Several central NC counties issued a warning for flash floods on Friday morning.
A flood advisory and a flash flood warning were issued by the National Weather Service for central North Carolina counties on Friday morning. Wake, Johnston, and Harnett Counties were the first to receive the advisory at 6:42 a.m., which will be in effect until 8:45 a.m. The advisory stated that heavy rainfall would cause flooding.…
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According to authorities, two students were expelled from a school in Rocky Mount due to making threats.
Two students were removed from their classroom at New Life Christian Academy in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Wednesday after allegedly communicating threats of mass violence. After being interviewed, the juveniles were immediately expelled for the remainder of the year. According to a joint statement released by the academy and the Rocky Mount police department,…
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The introduction of the Hailey Brooks Parade Safety Act may enhance safety protocols throughout North Carolina.
Lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced a bill aimed at improving the safety of parades in the state. The move comes in response to the tragic death of 11-year-old Hailey Brooks during the Raleigh Christmas Parade in 2022, when a truck pulling a float lost control. The bill is named after Hailey and is called…
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The parents of a 6-month-old baby who was kidnapped at knife point in Durham plead for her safe return, saying “Please, the baby.”
A 6-month-old child was abducted and missing for almost four hours, as reported by Durham police. The incident happened early Thursday morning at an apartment complex on Courtney Creek Boulevard. The suspect, a 16-year-old girl, brandished a knife and stole the baby. Jose Cobos, the child’s father, claimed his daughter sat in the hands of…
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According to the police, a man was stabbed inside a supermarket in downtown Raleigh.
Police reported a stabbing incident that occurred on Thursday afternoon at Taz’s Supermarket in downtown Raleigh on 207 South Wilmington Street. The authorities found a man injured and transported him to the hospital. At present, the extent of his injuries is unknown. As a result of the incident, some lanes of South Wilmington Street have…