Brea Hollingsworth

Cape Coral, Raleigh

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

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‘I’m very grateful’: Cary woman walks through new house after winning St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

1 week ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

(Greg Funderburg/CBS 17) Posted: Jun 17, 2025 / 01:16 PM EDT Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 01:49 PM EDT Patricia Yarber from Cary is the winner of the 3,600-square-foot home. On Tuesday, she got the chance to walk through it for the first time with CBS 17 anchor Brea Hollingsworth.
Raleigh launches new survey for feedback on downtown ADA parking

1 week ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

On Monday, the City of Raleigh launched a new online survey tool called iAccess. Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 12:32 PM EDT Updated: Jun 16, 2025 / 12:37 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The City of Raleigh wants feedback on street parking accessibility in downtown Raleigh. On Monday, the city launched a new online survey tool called iAccess.
Duke Health breaks ground on Cary hospital expansion amid population boom

2 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

Posted: Jun 12, 2025 / 11:45 AM EDT Updated: Jun 12, 2025 / 12:25 PM EDT CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Duke Health broke ground on a new facility Thursday as they move forward with plans to expand their Cary hospital.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving advocate for ignition interlock program in NC

2 weeks ago | cbs17.com | Brea Hollingsworth

Posted: Jun 10, 2025 / 02:09 PM EDT Updated: Jun 10, 2025 / 02:09 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Rosalind Reddick always carries a piece of her son, Elijah Hawkins-Maynor, in her heart. “Elijah was my gift, my 26th birthday gift actually. Elijah was a young man full of life and joy. He was the calm to my storm,” said Reddick. Elijah died in a car crash back in 2023.
Helene’s impact on transportation in western NC details in new report

3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.