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Federal grant pause puts NC research in limbo
North Carolina receives nearly $2 billion annually from National Institutes for Health grants, which support a multitude of research programs across the state.
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Looking at Raleigh crime during Police Chief Estella Patterson's tenure
WRAL Data Trackers looked at the crime rates and major crime solving during Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson's tenure.
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Raleigh considers expanding open alcohol consumption to Village District with new social district plan
Raleigh leaders are considering expanding the Sip n' Stroll program to the Village District, which would allow people to drink beer, wine or cocktails from specially marked cups during specific times and areas of the Village District.
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Crime rates nearly double compared to last year for part of Fayetteville Street
The 500 block of Fayetteville Street had 47 reported crimes from January 1 through July 31, compared to 25 reported crimes in the same period last year.
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Durham crime report shows increase in shootings, youth crime in 2024
A new Durham crime report shows a violent first half of 2024.
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19% of Durham murder suspects are not in county jail
In Durham County, of the 80 people awaiting trial on murder charges, 15 are not in the Durham County jail. Some are out on bond, others may be in custody elsewhere or have yet to be arrested.
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Nine juveniles charged in Raleigh homicides
Community leaders are working to address the growing problem of juvenile crime throughout central North Carolina.
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19 Raleigh homicides, 9 of the suspects are under age 18
Community leaders are working to address the growing problem of juvenile crime.
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Durham averages one person shot per day in the last two months
Durham police data from the last nine weeks shows the city is averaging more than one person shot every day.
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Concerns grows about high-speed pursuits after five chases in seven days
A recent police chase in Wake County resulted in one person dead and another injured, adding to a concerning trend of high-speed pursuits in the area.
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Lawmakers request more funds for gun violence as NC sees bump in shooting deaths
More money could be coming to the community to combat gun violence. The news comes as North Carolina is seeing an increase in how many people have died from shootings so far this year.
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About half of North Carolina parents report struggling to afford food
The CPI shows food prices haven't increased too much but prices are going up in other places which trickles down to people feeling squeezed in other places.
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Population growth in Johnston County creates demand for more road projects
To accommodate the growth, Johnston County is unveiling a comprehensive transportation plan, which includes projects like the widening of North Carolina Highway 42.
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As population booms, Johnston County works on improving transportation
Johnston County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state, and it's not slowing down.
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UNC lab analyzing, identifying what's in street drugs
Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Caudill Labs are receiving thousands of street drug samples, running them through a machine to get a real-time look at what's in them.
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UNC lab analyzing, identifying substances in street drugs
Since 2021, the lab has tested about 5,600 samples, identifying more than 270 different substances.
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Deadly mix: UNC scientists identify eight drugs in NC overdose spike
Xylazine, Benzatropine, a hallucinogen and another kind of designer chemical among drugs detected in sample linked to dozens of eastern North Carolina overdoses.
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Drugs sold as fentanyl in Goldsboro, Edgecombe overdoses contained 8 different substances
Xylazine, Benzatropine, a hallucinogen and another kind of designer chemical among drugs detected in sample linked to dozens of eastern North Carolina overdoses.
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Median home values in Wake County $100,000 higher than median sale price in South
The housing market is beginning to cool a bit nationwide, but data shows homes in the Triangle sit above what the going rate is for most in the region.
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Raleigh homes selling for about $100,000 more than entire South region, data shows
The housing market is beginning to cool a bit nationwide, but data shows homes in the Triangle sit above what the going rate is for most in the region.
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Bicyclists take to streets for silent ride, bring attention to spike in deaths on NC roadways
Since 2018, there has been an almost 140% increase in cyclists dying along roadways all over North Carolina
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Millions of American in recovery from substance use disorder, data shows
While the opioid crisis continues to grip communities and hundreds of thousands of people die annually, research shows that millions are also finding recovery.
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With 27 initiatives funded and functional, Robeson sees overdoses halved in two years
For several years, Robeson County consistently ranked in the top 10 counties in the state for opioid overdoses. Until recently.
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12 people a day died from drug overdoses in North Carolina, 2022 data says
More than 4,300 North Carolinians died from overdoses in 2022. That trend continues going up, devastating entire communities.