Dave Hendrickson

Raleigh

Growth and Business Editor at The News & Observer

Dave Hendrickson is the growth and business editor for the News & Observer in Raleigh, NC.

Articles

Motorcyclist shot to death after police chase in North Carolina

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Dave Hendrickson

Motorcyclist shot to death after police chase in North CarolinaA motorcyclist was shot to death after a police chase in Sampson County Saturday morning. A motorcyclist was shot to death by a Sampson County sheriff’s deputy Saturday morning after a police chase ended in a crash. ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner, reports that the deputy was chasing the motorcyclist over a registration violation, citing a press release from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office.
Motorcyclist shot to death after police chase in North Carolina

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Dave Hendrickson

Motorcyclist shot to death after police chase in North CarolinaA motorcyclist was shot to death after a police chase in Sampson County Saturday morning. A motorcyclist was shot to death by a Sampson County sheriff’s deputy Saturday morning after a police chase ended in a crash. ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner, reports that the deputy was chasing the motorcyclist over a registration violation, citing a press release from the Sampson County Sheriff’s Office.
Juvenile shot to death in Durham, adult wounded

4 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Dave Hendrickson

A juvenile was killed and an adult wounded in a shooting in Durham Friday night. A shooting in Durham Friday night left one juvenile dead and one adult wounded, Durham police said. The shooting took place about 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Dayton Street, police said. The victims, both males, were taken to a hospital, where the juvenile died of his injuries. Police said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident but provided no other details as they continue to investigate.
15-year-old shot to death in Durham Saturday afternoon. Police investigating

Jan 11, 2025 | newsobserver.com | Dave Hendrickson

Durham police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy on Danube Lane Saturday afternoon. Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 4800 block of Danube Lane about 2:40 p.m., and found the teenager, who had been hit by gunfire. EMS took the teen to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to a Durham Police Department news release. Investigators are still on the scene, and the investigation is continuing. The police did not release any additional details.
Two people killed in Alamance County shooting. Suspect arrested, charged.

Oct 12, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Dave Hendrickson

Two people were killed in a shooting in Graham in Alamance County Friday night, police said. Graham police officers responded to a report of a shooting around 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of E. Hill Street. The found two people who had been hit by gunfire - Jamal Isaiah Thorpe, 28, of Graham; and Kenneth Uriah Francis, 29, of Burlington. Thorpe was declared dead at the scene. Francis was air-lifted to a local trauma center, where he died Saturday, police said.
Two people killed in Alamance County shooting. Suspect arrested, charged.

Oct 12, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Dave Hendrickson

Two people were killed in a shooting in Graham in Alamance County Friday night, police said. Graham police officers responded to a report of a shooting around 10:30 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of E. Hill Street. The found two people who had been hit by gunfire — Jamal Isaiah Thorpe, 28, of Graham; and Kenneth Uriah Francis, 29, of Burlington. Thorpe was declared dead at the scene. Francis was air-lifted to a local trauma center, where he died Saturday, police said.
Man shot to death in downtown Raleigh. Suspect arrested, charged.

Oct 12, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Dave Hendrickson

The Raleigh Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Saturday in the 400 block of South Salisbury Street downtown. Officers responding to a report of a shooting about 6:22 a.m. found Christian Oldham, 30, suffering from a gunshot wound. Oldham was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Police arrested Spencer Charles Wrightington, 30, who has been charged with murder. Police released no further information.
Sirens to sound again today at Duke's Harris nuclear plant. This time it's a test.

Jul 10, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Dave Hendrickson

Two days after a technical error led to warning sirens being sounded at Duke Energy's Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant, a regularly scheduled test will lead to more sirens being sounded Wednesday morning. On Monday, six sirens went off around the plant in southwestern Wake County during what was supposed to be a silent test, Duke said. A text message sent to thousands of nearby residents explained the warning was an error and that no accident had occurred.
Ford, Michigan cut $750M in planned public support for Marshall site, other EV projects

Jul 9, 2024 | battlecreekenquirer.com | Dave Hendrickson

Ford Motor Co. and Michigan economic development officials are drastically scaling back public money for two electric vehicle-related projects, reducing proposed taxpayer support by at least $750 million. The company and state blame a turbulent EV market for the change. But sweeping reductions to projects ballyhooed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and many others create new questions for the future of the state's auto industry and the business subsidies program designed to spur growth.
Water main break closes three southbound lanes of Capital Boulevard in Raleigh

Jan 27, 2024 | newsobserver.com | Dave Hendrickson

A water main break has closed three southbound lanes of Capital Boulevard just north of Crabtree Boulevard in Raleigh. The city expects repairs to take until 4 p.m. Saturday. It is urging motorists to avoid the area, or, if you are in the area, to pay attention to traffic cones and signs and keep an eye out for work crews. Water customers in the area are not expected to lose service, the city said in a press release.