Brea Hollingsworth

Cape Coral, Raleigh

Morning Anchor and Reporter at WNCN-TV (Raleigh, NC)

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Helene’s impact on transportation in western NC details in new report

1 day ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 02:46 PM EDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 02:50 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Nearly nine months after Hurricane Helene ripped across western North Carolina, a new report is showing the devastating impact the storm had on the state’s transportation system. TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit released their WNC Strong Report at the start of June.
NC Board of Education releases new report on school vouchers

3 days ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Most of the recipients of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships weren’t from public schools. Staff presented the new data at the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday. It shows that of the 80,325 opportunity scholarship recipients, 6,710 came from public schools, that’s about 8.4% of recipients. The Opportunity Scholarships are vouchers given to North Carolina families to pay for private schools.
NC Board of Education releases new report on school vouchers

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Brea Hollingsworth

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Most of the recipients of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships weren’t from public schools. That’s according to data from the NC Department of Public Instruction. Staff presented the new data at the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday. It shows that of the 80,325 opportunity scholarship recipients, 6,710 came from public schools, that’s about 8.4% of recipients. The Opportunity Scholarships are vouchers given to North Carolina families to pay for private schools.
NC advocates continue push for bill to crack down on youth vaping

4 days ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

Posted: Jun 3, 2025 / 01:53 PM EDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 04:44 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Dozens of advocates joined together at the North Carolina General Assembly Tuesday fighting for a chance to have a bill crack down on youth vaping heard by North Carolina lawmakers.
TSA sees increase in firearms at North Carolina airports

5 days ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 12:37 PM EDT Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 12:37 PM EDT MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — As more people head through Transportation Security Administration while the summer travel season heats up, the agency is reminding people not to bring loaded firearms through security checkpoints.
TSA sees increase in firearms at North Carolina airports

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Brea Hollingsworth

MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — As more people head through the Transportation Security Administration while the summer travel season heats up, the agency is reminding people not to bring loaded firearms through security checkpoints. According to TSA spokesperson Dan Velez, 109 firearms have been detected so far at North Carolina airports in 2025, an increase from the 104 detected by the same point in 2024.
New study ranks Raleigh, Durham on list of best places to raise a family

1 week ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Triangle area is one of the fastest growing in the country, bringing families from all over the country. Now, a new study from WalletHub ranks the best and worst cities for families. Out of 182 cities, Raleigh ranks number 44 on the list. Over at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, many attendees like Joya and Brittany Farley think Raleigh is one of the best places to raise a family.
Members of Raleigh veteran organization chapter coming together to honor fallen service members

1 week ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

Posted: May 26, 2025 / 11:38 AM EDT Updated: May 26, 2025 / 12:53 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Many around the country are joining together on Memorial Day to honor service members who lost their lives. In Raleigh, dozens of people with the Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) met on Monday morning to lay plaques on the graves of fallen service members at Oakwood Cemetery. It’s important to Raleigh chapter leader Chad Johnson.
Clayton firefighters keeping up with area growth as they conduct fire rescue training

3 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

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Got To Be NC festival kicks off this weekend at NC State Fairgrounds

3 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Got To Be NC kicks off Friday at the NC State Fairgrounds and preparations are already underway. This year, you can expect a taste of what you’d get at the NC State Fair. The free event features a daily tractor parade at 1 p.m., carnival rides and games, a butterfly barn, an N.C. Craft Beer Garden and N.C. Craft Cocktail Garden, an antique tractor pull, and music.