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A high-speed chase initiated by a car theft in Roxboro ended with a crash, leaving one teen critical and six others injured. The driver, Jamere Jones, faces charges including possession of a stolen vehicle.
Politics & Govt in ...
NCDHHS has allocated $20 million to a new program offering compassionate mental health crisis transport, aiming to replace police car transfers with a less traumatic option.
Michael Lynn Russell from Fuquay-Varina was sentenced to 10 years for methamphetamine trafficking after pleading guilty and being caught in a collaborative law enforcement operation.
Community & Society in ...
Chatham County Public Libraries invite adults to join the Adult Winter Reading BINGO Challenge, offering a chance to win a grand prize from December 20, 2024, to February 15, 2025.
Chatham County Manager, Dan LaMontagne, received the Old North State Award from Governor Roy Cooper for his over two decades of service, shortly before retiring.
NCDHHS begins a program in Pitt County Detention Center to provide behavioral health services to inmates with mental health issues who are Incapable to Proceed to trial.
Jonah Biddix was charged in North Carolina for illegal bail bonding activities without a license, raising concerns about industry integrity and public trust. He was released on bond and has a court date set.
Wake County is holding a Homelessness Memorial to honor lives lost on the streets, highlighting ongoing efforts to address homelessness after reporting fewer deaths this year compared to the last.
North Carolina has launched a Tech Resource Finder to help residents access over 1,100 digital resources, aimed at improving internet use and digital literacy.
Taiseer Zarka, Raleigh store owner, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of a customer, following a trial involving evidence of a fatal altercation.
SBA Home, a Lithuanian furniture company, is setting up its first North American factory in Davie County, North Carolina, investing $70 million and creating 250 jobs.
North Carolina launched an online Tech Resource Finder to help residents with internet access and digital skills, following an announcement by Governor Cooper.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Carrboro commuters should expect delays on E. Winmore Avenue due to milling and paving starting 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 18. The town advises caution and patience.
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