Raleigh-Durham/ Community & Society
Published on January 21, 2020
Top Raleigh news: Motorcyclist dies after crash; loud mystery jets ID'd; morePhoto: James Willamor/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Raleigh.

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into car on I-40 near Jones Sausage Road in Raleigh

A motorcyclist died in a crash on Interstate 40 near Raleigh on Sunday afternoon, officials said. 

Read the full story on WNCN.

Surveillance video shows robbers smashing jewelry cases at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh

One robber smashes the glass above several cases, while the other grabs merchandise through the opening. The two then run away.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Raleigh residents claim neighbors, state officials ignoring deteriorating dam

A dam in Raleigh has been flagged by state officials for its safety issues and residents are claiming neighbors are ignoring the warnings and putting the community in danger.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

NC Republican lawmakers travel to Virginia to oppose gun reform bills

A group of Republican North Carolina lawmakers traveled to Richmond, VA for Monday’s rally to oppose a series of gun reform bills being advanced by the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Loud mystery jets at RDU are identified

On Sunday afternoon, RDU officials revealed the planes were a dozen F/A-18 Super Hornets from the U.S. Navy.

Read the full story on WNCN.

Raleigh police release dash/body cam video after arrest video goes viral

A video of a Raleigh police officer punching a man while attempting to drag him out of a vehicle has gone viral and prompted an investigation. But new video, released by the Raleigh Police Department, shows the moments leading up to the arrest.

Read the full story on Spectrum News North Carolina.


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