Heidi Kirk

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Heidi Kirk

More than 60 organizations and farmers gathered on Sunday in Durham to help end hunger in the Bull City. From farmers to food pantries, everyone at the event was doing their part. A big question on everyone’s mind was figuring out what their idea of the food system in Durham is. For Whaleaner Verbal, the answer was simple. “Equity for everyone, no matter what their circumstances are,” Verbal said. The event was for Durham’s World Hunger Day.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Heidi Kirk

One four-legged friend is getting a lot of love from the Holly Springs community. Hazel, a 7-year-old Weimaraner, is being called a hero after she scared off two masked individuals who approached her family's home earlier this week. The incident, which was caught by neighbors and reported to the police, is now under investigation. Hazel's owner, Matt Cable, said he began receiving calls from his neighbors after they witnessed the incident Monday afternoon.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Heidi Kirk

Duke Energy is preparing for the start of Hurricane Season. WRAL News went inside a distribution control center in Garner for a first-hand look at the tools the company uses. The company operates two control centers in North Carolina, where crews monitor the power grid and coordinate storm responses. Duke Energy Spokesperson Jeff Brooks said the most power issues can be resolved remotely from these facilities, thereby reducing the need to send crews into the field.

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Heidi Kirk

At a Zebulon Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Commissioner Beverly Clark stood before the board and issued her resignation. In an interview with WRAL News, Clark said she's unhappy with how the board was working together and believes it is time for new leadership. "It’s the way we are working, the way we are handling motions, putting things on hold or not getting through a lot," she said. "We have been without a manager for a year now. There’s no sign of one yet.

4 weeks ago | wral.com | Heidi Kirk

A 101-year-old World War II Veteran was honored for his service in Rocky Mount on Thursday. Bronis Avent served in both the Army and the Air Force for a collective 22 years. Ann Rouse, Avent's daughter, said this is the first time she has been able to see her dad honored. "It means a lot to my dad," she said. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Rouse said her dad was in the military during many of her formative years. She said she remembers his serving well.