Grace Holland

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Grace Holland

A man caught on camera breaking into a Nash County home is behind bars. Tuesday Nash County Sheriff's Office said Cornelius Crumel had been arrested after breaking into a home on April 5th. However, homeowner Yvonne Dufrene said the items stolen have not been returned. "He took my husband's grandfather's lighter, he took my husband's phone and he took my husband's game controller... and he went into my husband's shadowbox where I have, like, a little memorial for him," Dufrene said.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Ryan Bisesi |Grace Holland

The only remaining sibling of a Vass man who died at Pearl Harbor struggles to remember her big brother from their interactions as children. Mary Frye McCrimmon, the youngest of 10 children, does recall Neil Frye being caring enough to build a sled for her. One year, Neil got her a tricycle. “My sister Judy, she used to tell me he could build or make anything,” Mary said. Neil was born in 1921 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940. Mary wasn’t born until 1937, so their interactions were limited.

1 month ago | wral.com | Grace Holland

Drive through Raleigh and you'll likely notice a growing number of public artworks that celebrate the city's Black history. "It’s really important for the city to highlight these stories," Public Art Director for Raleigh Arts Kelly McChesney said. "It’s been a long time coming. I don’t think many cities in this country have done a great job in the past of telling these histories.

2 months ago | wral.com | Grace Holland

Friday was date night for many couples but some found a way to celebrate Valentine's Day without breaking the bank, and a popular breakfast chain made sure those who celebrated at its restaurants would have a date night to remember. Waffle House goes all out for the holiday, placing decorations and tablecloths with care and taking reservations weeks in advance.

Oct 4, 2024 | wral.com | Grace Holland |Mark Bergin

Family members rescued a Burnsville couple and their dog after Helene's floods trapped them for four days. Olivia Cooner, her boyfriend Eli Shipman and their Corgi terrier dog are now staying with family on Topsail Island. "We are in indefinite displacement and figuring it out day by day," Cooner said. Cooner said they got no notices to evacuate last week before the storm. They bought enough food, water and dog food to get them through a couple of days without power.