Raleigh-Durham/ Community & Society
Published on June 03, 2020
Top Raleigh news: Man charged in fatal shooting of teen girl; racial equality training approvedPhoto: iStock

Missed the most recent top news in Raleigh? Read on for everything you need to know.

Widowed business owner says riot damage is a personal loss

After losing her husband to cancer in 2010, Kendra Leonard, owner of The Art Of Style, decided life was too short and opened her first clothing store. It was one of the many stores damaged when riots roiled Raleigh last weekend.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Man charged in shooting death of 17-year-old girl at North Raleigh apartment

James Edwards Evans Jr., 47, was charged with felony accessory after the fact to murder in connection with the shooting death of Jameisha Person, 17, on Tuesday night.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

City Council approves racial equity training for entire staff

The Council unanimously voted to approve racial equity for its staff. The 40-hour training will cost the city $17,000 and will begin in either July or August.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Video shows vandal smashing windows of businesses during protest

Raleigh police are investigating a video posted to social media Sunday night showing a vandal smashing the windows of two businesses on Fayetteville Street.

Read the full story on ABC Raleigh, WTVD.

Businesses react to curfew in Raleigh

A curfew went into effect at 8 p.m. Monday in Raleigh after protests turned destructive and violent for the second night in a row in the city.

Read the full story on WNCN.


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