Raleigh-Durham/ Community & Society
Published on December 10, 2019
Top Raleigh news: University police investigate sex assault claim; abandoned cars a danger; morePhoto: James Willamor/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Raleigh.

Sen. Tillis: ‘I’m a definite no’ on removing President Trump from office

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) filed to run for re-election Monday, saying he’ll vote against removing President Trump from office if the House impeaches him. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Raleigh sees 29th homicide of 2019; most since 2008

A weekend of deadly shootings in Raleigh marked the 29th homicide in the Capital City this year. The only year where there were more homicides was when 35 people were killed in 2008.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Raleigh man fired by towing company put boots on vehicles in extortion attempt, warrant says

A Raleigh man is facing charges after police say he went around putting wheel boots on vehicles nearly two weeks after he was fired by a local towing company, according to a Wake County arrest warrant. 

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NC State University police respond to report of sexual assault on campus

North Carolina State University police are investigating a report of sexual assault that occurred on campus. 

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Abandoned cars along Triangle highways a danger, troopers seek help with removal

If your commute takes you along Interstate-440 around Raleigh, there’s a good chance you’ve seen broken down cars lined along the shoulder of the highway. 

Read the full story on WNCN.


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