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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh fourth grader has a new way to get around his elementary school. Eliot Barber, who has cerebral palsy, is gaining independence with the help of a power wheelchair and his school physical therapist. Eliot is a natural when it comes to navigation. He enjoys driving his wheelchair down the
APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — People in an area of southwest Wake County are asking, "What's that smell?" They tell CBS 17 it's not the first time their noses have been hit with an unpleasant stench. Now, the town of Apex is looking into it. "It's supposed to be the peak of good living, not the
DUDLEY, N.C. (WNCN) — One juvenile is dead, and another is charged with murder in the case, according to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a reported shooting in the area of Sandhill Drive shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Friday evening. When they got to the scene, they found a "juvenile victim who
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Members of Sigma Nu at North Carolina State University must be out of their fraternity house by 4 p.m. Tuesday. It comes as a criminal investigation into disturbing hazing allegations at the frat continue. Monday afternoon, several students could be seen bringing furniture and other items out of…
According to the study from LendingTree, there were 48.1 incidents per 1,000 drivers in North Carolina through this August.
A firefighter was injured following a blaze at a home in Durham Sunday, officials said.
Duke University Health System, Inc. is seeking approval from the state to develop a hospital at Research Triangle Park, officials said Friday.
Gas stations suspected of not passing along tax saving to drivers have been contacted by the North Carolina Attorney General's Office, officials said Friday.
Central North Carolina is starting the week with plenty of sunshine and mild afternoons. Monday will be another beautiful day, with highs near 70 degrees. Temperatures will stay close to that mark through Tuesday and Wednesday as high pressure keeps conditions dry. Veterans Day looks nice as well, although some clouds…
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) -- Three shootings in Winston-Salem -- including two at a university -- on Saturday left two people dead and injured three people, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. Two suspects have been charged in one of the shootings at Winston-Salem State University, according to…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WNCN) -- Denver’s Nick Bonito’s strip sack of Carolina quarterback Bryce Young with under 2 minutes to go in the game led the Broncos to their fifth straight win while sending the Panthers to their third straight loss, 26-21. Young played well in the loss for Carolina completing 28 of 39 passes for
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The driver of a Range Rover Discovery hit the wrong pedal when crashing into a storefront in south Raleigh Sunday afternoon, according to authorities. The crash happened just after 2:20 p.m. in a shopping center with a Food Lion at 2720 Lake Wheeler Road at the corner of Tryon Road, the
In setting an accused DWI crash suspect's bond at $1 million, a Wake County magistrate said there was an "overwhelming danger to society" from the Apex man accused in a crash that officials said killed one bicyclist and injured 20 others Saturday morning.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Philip Rivers is likely coming home. The 44-year-old former star quarterback is expected to return to NC State as the 37th head coach in Wolfpack program history. Rivers spent 18 years in the NFL after a career at NC State in which he set many school and conference records. For the past
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The same day the U.S. military disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards, Central Command officials announced a new crackdown on land routes along the Iranian borders. The new effort, called Task Force Iron Gate, will target various items that flow "across…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- After two recent major repairs to N.C. 12 and many delays over the years accessing the Outer Banks, renewed attention is focused on improving the key road frequently damaged by high surf. The focus is on one area of N.C. 12 that was washed away -- and repaired -- twice in
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WGHP) -- After being found barely alive in a landfill in Asheboro, the North Carolina Zoo has given a female bald eagle a second chance to fly. According to a Facebook post from the N.C. Zoo, the bird was admitted to the zoo's VHS Wildlife Rehab Center in September for stabilization. Rehab center
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Martinook scored two of Carolina’s four first-period goals in the Hurricanes’ 9-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Andrei Svechnikov added two goals, and Seth Jarvis, Jackson Blake, Sebastian Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere and Alexander Nikishin, making his season debut, also…
On Friday, the U.S. launched new defensive strikes against Iran targeting the country’s air defense systems, which President Trump described as “minor.”
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- It was a rough afternoon for NC State, falling to rival Duke in a 41-3 loss. The Wolfpack offense simply couldn't get anything going. CJ Bailey and company managed just three points in front of the home crowd. Meanwhile, Nate Sheppard continued to shine for the Blue Devils, rushing for 217
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- UNC football improved to 5-4 on the season Saturday after picking up a 38-21 win on the road over UConn. It was another productive afternoon for quarterback Billy Edwards Jr., who completed 29 of 38 passes for three touchdowns and an interception. Jelani Thurman and Jordan Shipp once again led…
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) -- Police in Fayetteville on Saturday announced an arrest in the Thursday afternoon deadly shooting of a grandmother in her west Fayetteville home. Jacqueline Brown, 81, was shot Thursday in her home in the 7700 block of South Shield Drive, in a neighborhood off Cliffdale Road, according to…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Two of the Triangle's three Atlantic Coast Conference teams will battle Saturday on the football field. Duke (6-2 overall, 3-2 ACC) visits NC State (2-3, 4-4) for an early afternoon clash. Kick off at Carter-Finley Stadium is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. The Blue Devils have won two contests in a…
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WNCN) — In a matchup that is more familiar on the hardwood than the field, North Carolina and UConn football will face off this weekend in East Hartford. The Tar Heels (4-4 overall, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) and the Huskies (4-4) clash Saturday. Kick off at Pratt & Whitney Stadium is set
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) -- An Apex man accused of driving while impaired was involved in a crash with a group of bicyclists, killing one, seriously injuring seven others, and wounding more than a dozen others along Optimist Farm Road on Saturday morning near Holly Springs, according to the North Carolina State…
Monday starts the week on a beautiful note, with plenty of sunshine and highs climbing close to 70 degrees. That mild weather sticks around through Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures remaining near 70 and generally dry conditions. It will be a fairly quiet start to the week, with no significant rain expected and…
NCHSAA Playoffs First Round Class 8A East Jordan 62, Wakefield 21 Green Hope 49, Willow Spring 17 Wilmington Laney 47, Panther Creek 27 Class 8A West Charlotte Myers Park 55, South Mecklenburg 22 Palisades 55, Charlotte Ardrey Kell 17 Southern Pines Pinecrest 49, Charlotte Providence 29 West Charlotte 20, Hoke County…
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Construction on a massive development at the site of Durham's former Coca-Cola bottling plant is halted. Now, a legal battle between two project developers is raising questions about the future of Westside Bottling. While part of the work is already done, there appears to be a long way to go…
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A Fayetteville family is demanding answers after an 81-year-old grandmother was shot and killed inside her own home while vacuuming. Jacqueline Brown's family says she had so much more life to live. Now, they're trying to understand how someone they believe she trusted could be connected to…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Postseason high school football is here! The first round of the 2026 North Carolina high school football playoffs is Friday night, and CBS 17 will be in Cary for Green Hope vs. Willow Spring. The conference foes will battle it out for the chance to advance to the next round. Highlights
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Following allegations of hazing pledges, a national organization suspended a North Carolina State University fraternity chapter on Friday, according to the national fraternity office. The Beta Tau Chapter of Sigma Nu fraternity at North Carolina State University had its charter suspended…
Note: The accompanying video explains lottery odds in North Carolina. NEWTON GROVE, N.C. (WNCN) -- A Sampson County retired nurse asked her daughter to buy her a Powerball ticket -- and ended up winning a $100,000 prize, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. Melissa Garten of Newton Grove, who was an…
A North Carolina father could win $25,000 in the national Super Dad competition, which he would use to help his son living with a congenital heart defect.
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — The magic of Christmas returns to Downtown Sanford on Monday, Dec. 7, 2026! Recognized as North Carolina's longest-running nighttime Christmas parade, the streets of downtown are set to come alive with twinkling lights, festive floats, holiday performances, and a very special visit from Santa…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- After little rain for about two weeks, intense thunderstorms Friday morning and afternoon triggered a flash flood warning and later two tornado warnings in central North Carolina. A tornado warning was issued for southwestern Wayne County and northeastern Sampson County but was canceled for…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Hiring was far stronger than the 65,000 new jobs that economists had expected. The jobs report comes three days after voters delivered a stunning defeat to President Donald Trump and his…
A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper accused of murdering a Cumberland County deputy earlier this year will not face the death penalty, court records show.
An 80-year-old woman was shot to death inside a Fayetteville home Thursday afternoon, police said.
The weekend looks beautiful but noticeably cooler. Highs will only reach the mid-60s on Saturday and Sunday, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions. Dry weather is expected to continue into much of next week, with the next opportunity for rain potentially arriving Thursday or Friday. For now, that rain…
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Ngongba II had a career-high 28 points to go with nine rebounds, and No. 2 Duke scored the game's first 16 points on the way to beating Coastal Carolina 113-52 on Thursday night. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound junior already had a new scoring high with 18 points while flirting with a
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A former Wake County Sheriff's Office deputy has been arrested and is accused of tipping people off about felony warrants. According to the sheriff's office, former deputy Anthony Garcia was arrested on Thursday at the John H. Baker Public Safety Center. The 29-year-old is being charged with…
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s Round 1 of the North Carolina high school football playoffs. Our Blitz Game of the Week heads to Green Hope, where the Falcons will entertain Willow Spring. The Storm (3-7, 2-4) come to play on a three-game losing skid, but may be playing its best football of the season. Willow
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s Round 1 of the North Carolina high school football playoffs. Our Blitz Game of the Week heads to Green Hope, where the Falcons will entertain Willow Spring. The Storm (3-7, 2-4) come to play on a three-game losing skid, but may be playing its best football of the season. Willow
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new warrant gives more details into the hazing investigation at the Sigma Nu fraternity house at North Carolina State University, including that claims from pledges that they were "forced to eat each others [sic] vomit." According to a search warrant filed by NC State police to search the frat…
More than seven months after being convicted in state court of shooting at a woman and leading law enforcement on a multi-county chase, a Johnston County man was sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The latest drought monitor shows more of central North Carolina dealing with an extreme drought due to our lack of substantial rain.
Two years after being reduced to a congressional minority in the Tar Heel State, Democrats are now projected to take a majority of North Carolina's U.S House seats.
Two weeks after being found guilty of the 2012 murder of University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth, Miguel Salguero Olivares filed a motion Monday seeking a new trial.
New details have emerged in a crash in Wilson more than a month ago that killed two people on an electric bicycle.
Our rain-free stretch will be coming to an end soon. An approaching cold front will spark showers as early as today, but more widespread showers and storms are likely Friday. That’ll clear us out for a cooler and drier first full weekend of November. Today will be warm, with highs approaching 80 degrees yet again.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County School Board members and parents are celebrating a $680 million bond following the midterm election results. “I'm excited to see what happens next," WCPSS mom, Lindsey Pitman, said. Parents like Pitman have been advocating for this bond all year. She said her kids, who go to Lynn Rd…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — NC State officials flew to Alabama Wednesday to meet with Philip Rivers about the school's head football coaching position. Rivers has been coaching a high school team in Alabama, but is well-known in Wolfpack circles from his record breaking career as an NC State quarterback. Rivers went on to…
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Demolition is underway at Fayetteville Fire Station No. 4 after a construction project plagued by major structural problems forced the city to start over. Crews began tearing down the fire station Wednesday morning, two days after the demolition was originally scheduled to begin. The city…
The man killed in a shooting in Raleigh Monday evening was attempting to rob a victim, police said.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Democrats flipped more than 20 seats to win control of the North Carolina House for the first time in 16 years and broke the GOP's veto-proof majority in the Senate, reshaping the balance of power at the General Assembly. It's a blue tsunami that even caught Gov. Josh Stein by surprise.
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A member of the Durham Police Department who was involved in a deadly crash in Harnett County last month while off duty has been fired. According to a release from Durham police, Joseph King, a corporal assigned to the department's Uniform Patrol Bureau, was "terminated" effective Wednesday. The…
A United States Army officer was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with two sexual assault cases that happened while he was a student at North Carolina State University in 2019, officials said.
Democrats have won control of Congress in Tuesday’s 2026 midterm elections in a widespread repudiation of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party, a drubbing that reached deep into reliable GOP territory. Democrats flipped at least seven Senate seats in ruby-red states and battlegrounds alike: Kansas, which…
It hasn’t rained more than a trace since October 17, but rain is finally on the way. While a few showers are possible today, the best chance for rain arrives with the cold front on Thursday into Friday. This will be our best rain chance over the next 10 days. Ahead of this front, temperatures
Anita Earls is projected to have secured to re-election the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Democrats are in position to take a majority of the U.S. House seats in North Carolina.
For the first time in almost two decades, a Democrat is projected to represent North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
Projections from Decision Desk HQ show that the Democrats have taken control of the House and Senate Tuesday after a landslide of victories in key battleground states.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The North Carolina State Board of Elections opted to extend voting hours Tuesday evening at five precincts in four different counties. The decision by the board comes after reports of technical issues, such as laptop and printing problems. Election officials cannot release results while voting…
MIDDLESEX, N.C. (WNCN) — A teenage student who was trying to board a school bus in Nash County died after she was hit by the driver of a pickup truck Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident happened around 6 a.m. along Bryant Road near Hoyt Road, just east of N.C. 231 and about 3 miles
The Protect Our Vote NC coalition reported receiving more than 1,900 calls to its voting protection hotline during North Carolina's early voting period from Oct. 15 to Oct. 31. The reports included 82 incidents of alleged voter intimidation across 23 counties. The data release comes as the U.S. Department of Justice…
Warmer temperatures will continue this week in central North Carolina, but the dry weather will come to an end later this week as another cold front approaches. Wednesday looks even warmer and mainly dry with highs near 80°. There could be a stray shower Wednesday, but the better chances come Thursday and Friday. The…
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — Early voting in a midterm election is seeing a record-breaking high in North Carolina. The 2026 midterm election is seeing 36% more voters than the 2022 midterm election. “Truth of the matter is it’s never been easier to vote in North Carolina," Political science professor Andrew Taylor…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Ven-Allen Lubin scored 20 points and added 10 rebounds as NC State started the Justin Gainey era with an 83-64 win at Lenovo Center. Darius Adams added 16 for the Wolfpack, who shot 54% from the floor and hit 11 threes in the win. Christian Hammond came off the bench and
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Michael Malone's debut as UNC men's basketball coach was not supposed to carry this much tension. Western Carolina pulled within one possession of the Tar Heels multiple times in the final ten minutes of the game before North Carolina pulled away late for an 80-72 win at the Dean Smith
TARBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — In a story you’ll only see on CBS 17 News, an Edgecombe County man says he’s been waiting for over half a decade to go to trial on a first degree murder charge. Tyrone Martin has maintained his innocence since being arrested in 2020, but says at a minimum he wants
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A person is dead after a shooting early Monday evening on Foxhound Drive in northeast Raleigh. According to the Raleigh Police Department, just before 7 p.m. Monday, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 400 block of Foxhound Drive, which is located off Buffaloe Road. Police said…
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Dame Sarr scored 16 points and freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje had 15 points in his collegiate debut as No. 2 Duke had big scoring runs to begin each half in an 84-50 season-opening win over Army on Monday night. Patrick Ngongba II added 10 points for the Blue Devils, who started
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina Democrats could flip enough seats Tuesday to take control of the House of Representatives and break the GOP supermajority in the Senate, according to NCFREE, a nonpartisan group that tracks legislative races. That would mark a major shift in Raleigh, where Republicans have…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday night, NC State men's basketball begins its first season under alum Justin Gainey. The Wolfpack (0-0) host the Campbell Camels (0-0) Monday night. Tip off at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh is set for 7:30 p.m. NC State has returns some players, such as Ven-Allen Lubin and Paul McNeil,
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The Michael Malone era of North Carolina men's basketball begins Monday night. The Tar Heels (0-0) host the Western Carolina Catamounts (0-0) Monday night at the Smith Center to open the 2026-2027 season. Tip off in Chapel Hill is scheduled for 7 p.m. Along with a new head coach, UNC's
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The No. 2 ranked men's basketball team in the country is opening the regular season against the alma mater of its legendary retired coach. Duke (0-0) hosts Army (0-0) Monday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium to begin the 2026-2027 season. Tip off is set for 6:30 p.m. The matchup always held
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman has been charged in the death of a boy who was killed while riding his bicycle around his Durham neighborhood in September. The deadly crash happened around 12:43 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the intersection of Knightwood Drive and Bengel Drive. According to Durham police, a woman was driving
Nearly 30 people were arrested during Halloween weekend in the Glenwood South area of downtown Raleigh, police said Monday.
A high-speed crash in Wilson County left a man dead and his child critically injured, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.
A juvenile suspect is in custody after a false report of a threat was reported at a Franklin County high school Monday morning, the sheriff's office said.
A man was sentenced to prison Friday after pleading guilty to a deadly DWI crash that killed a pedestrian in Wake County almost one year ago, records show.
A man is dead following a fire at his home in Vance County Saturday night, the sheriff's office said.
A head-on crash in Wake County early Sunday morning left a husband dead and his wife injured, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.
Four juveniles were injured in a shooting late at night in Durham, with one victim sustaining life-threatening injuries.
Clouds will linger across central North Carolina into Monday, but meaningful rainfall will be hard to come by. A stray shower cannot be ruled out overnight or during the day Monday, although most locations will stay dry. Temperatures will remain on the cool side, with highs generally in the upper 60s.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Election Day is here. Registered voters across North Carolina will have the chance to cast their ballots in several key races, including one U.S. Senate seat, 14 U.S. House seats, one N.C. Supreme Court seat, Raleigh Mayor, Wake County Sheriff and more. Here’s an overview of what you need to be
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Election Day is here. Registered voters across North Carolina will have the chance to cast their ballots in several key races, including one U.S. Senate seat, 14 U.S. House seats, one N.C. Supreme Court seat, Raleigh Mayor, Wake County Sheriff and more. Here’s an overview of what you need to be
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- Two people were injured in a shooting at a Raleigh bar east of the Five Points neighborhood early Sunday, police said. The shooting was reported around 1 a.m. at the Bison Bar at 815 East Whitaker Mill Road, near Wake Forest Road, according to a Raleigh Police Department news release. Upon
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP/WNCN) — A business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood in the Greenacres area on Sunday, erupting in a massive fireball. The Learjet 60 was carrying nine people when it crashed in a residential area in Florida’s Palm Beach County, federal officials said. The Bahamas-bound…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood in the Greenacres area on Sunday, erupting in a massive fireball. The Learjet 60 was carrying nine people when it crashed in a residential area in Florida’s Palm Beach County, federal officials said. The Bahamas-bound jet…
LILLINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) -- A woman was shot and killed at home just outside Lillington when a fight broke out during a birthday party early Sunday morning, Harnett County officials said. The shooting was reported just before 4 a.m. inside a home at 20 Murchison Lane off Shawtown Road just south of Lillington…
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers as Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power on Capitol Hill. Stevens endorsed Rogers…
CLINTON, N.C. (WNCN) -- One driver died in a Sampson County head-on crash Sunday morning involving a tanker truck that soon caught fire and was billowing smoke, triggering an area evacuation, according to photos, the highway patrol, and county officials. The crash involved the tractor-trailer and a Toyota pickup truck…
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Miami kept finishing drives in the end zone, much as it had all season in riding a high-scoring attack to an unbeaten record and a No. 1 ranking. The defense? It was a struggle, up until Marquise Lightfoot came up with the play that finally helped the Hurricanes avoid a
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) --- Police officers were looking for a suspect in connection with a northeast Raleigh Halloween Night shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood. Investigators said officers were called to the 2200 block of Linville Ridge Drive shortly after 8:30 p.m. Saturday. According to police, officers found one…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) --- Police officers were looking for a suspect in connection with a northeast Raleigh Halloween Night shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood. Investigators said officers were called to the 2200 block of Linville Ridge Drive shortly after 8:30 p.m. Saturday. According to police, officers found one…
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A huge challenge lies ahead for Bill Belichick and North Carolina football on Halloween night as the top team in the country comes to Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels (4-3 overall, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) welcomes the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes (7-0, 5-0) to Kenan Stadium. Kick off is set