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The Black history behind the diversity of Triangle street names

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Drive from Raleigh to Durham, and you’ll pass countless streets named after war generals, tobacco magnates, and landowners. But scattered throughout both cities are…

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Man stabbed in Willow Spring; suspect in custody, deputies say

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Thursday, February 26, 2026 9:30PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The Wake County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a stabbing Thursday morning. Deputies responded to the…

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Morrisville apartment a total loss but no fatalities: ‘Nothing short of amazing’

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Morrisville town officials say the cause of Monday night’s fire at the Camden Westwood apartments is still under investigation, but say they know where…

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Major fire displaces 70 residents at Morrisville apartment building

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Crews battled a major fire at a Morrisville apartment complex on Monday night in a building with approximately 70 residents. The three-alarm fire ignited…

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Queen of the Court: Sylvia Hatchell’s lasting legacy at Carmichael Arena

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — When it comes to understanding the history of Carmichael Arena, former UNC women’s basketball head coach Sylvia Hatchell knows a thing or two.…

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DHS reverses TSA PreCheck suspension, leaving RDU travelers confused

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Sunday ushered in another day of confusion for frequent fliers in the Triangle after the Department of Homeland Security announced it would suspend its…

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Two arrested in Durham multi‑state retail theft ring, DCSO says

February 21, 2026February 22, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Two people have been arrested following an eight month investigation into a multi-state retail theft ring by the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. Jefferson Dinartes-Chavez,…

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Driver charged in I-440 crash that killed 1; investigation underway

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — One person is dead after a Friday night crash on I-440 Westbound. Around 9:40 p.m., Raleigh police responded to a crash near the Glen…

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The top scams reported to the BBB: How you can protect yourself

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Millions of dollars were lost to scams across the Triangle last year, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau of Eastern…

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Raleigh PD officer injured after shots fired while closing in on Garner shooting suspect

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A Raleigh police officer was injured on Thursday night after a suspect opened fire as authorities attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant in…

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Some Raleigh sellers lowering price to meet housing market: ‘Challenging’

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Will Alphin lives in a modern build not far from the Village District. The home is three floors and is filled with floor-to-ceiling windows.…

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Narrow vote removes Spring Lake town manager; commissioner says interim pick was ‘random’

February 17, 2026February 18, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WTVD) — Calls for transparency are growing in Spring Lake after the sudden firing of Town Manager Jon Rorie, a decision that passed by a…

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Durham man hospitalized after shots fired into car

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — A Durham man was hospitalized on Tuesday after being shot at a Durham County intersection. It happened just before noon. Witnesses told Durham County…

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Wife accused of killing North Carolina Green Beret husband indicted by grand jury

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — The wife accused of killing her Green Beret husband and disposing of his body has been indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury. On…

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Stein announces new funding for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Josh Stein announced a new round of funding on Monday to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Nearly $6 million…

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Wolfpack fans gather at Bell Tower for vigil to honor superfan Grayson Ketchie, who died at 14

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Members of Wolfpack Nation gathered for a vigil at the N.C. State Bell Tower on Friday to mourn the loss of one of their…

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Community reacts as Fayetteville teen charged in mom’s stabbing death appears in court: ‘Devastated’

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — A 17-year-old Cumberland County student charged with fatally stabbing his mother appeared before a judge for the first time Wednesday. Isaac Gideon Tracy, a…

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Measles exposure alert: Contagious person visited Wake Co. locations, confirmed case in Durham Co.

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Measles exposures have now been detected in Wake, Durham, and Johnston counties. On Wednesday, Durham County Public Health said a person who visited several…

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2 facing charges in Durham nightclub ALE investigation

February 7, 2026February 8, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

Sunday, February 8, 2026 4:25AM DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Two people are facing charges stemming from an ALE raid at a Durham nightclub. The raid took place at…

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WATCH LIVE: UNC beats Duke with last-second 3 pointer, 71-68 final

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning…

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