Jatrissa Wooten

Macon, North Carolina

Reporter at Spectrum News Coastal NC

Reporter at Spectrum News Central NC

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Black bear sightings in rural, urban areas slowly rising

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. — You could see more bears out and about as we inch toward summer. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission said there’s an increase in people reporting bear sightings in both rural and urban areas.
National Weather Service halts language translation services

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. — The National Weather Service will no longer be translating its products into other languages. The agency said the contract for a service that uses artificial intelligence to broadcast warnings to people who do not speak English has lapsed.
Raleigh police, fire departments raise over $12,000 for wounded officer

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. - The women and men of the Raleigh police and fire departments took to the ice Tuesday night to raise money for a wounded officer. Battle of the Badges is a fundraiser to honor Raleigh Police Officer Max Gillick Officer Gillick was injured in an on-duty incident in January 2025The matchup raised over $12,000 for GillickThe crowd erupted at the Lenovo Center as RPD Officer Max Gillick dropped the puck to start the matchup between the Raleigh police and fire departments.
raleigh mayor janet cowell state of the city address

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. — Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell delivered her State of City address, outlining her vision for the city over the next two years on Wednesday night at the city’s convention center. She paid homage to the city's history while highlighting things she would like to tackle while in office.
Some state legislators are introducing a bipartisan bill to stop youth vaping

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. — Some state legislators are introducing a bipartisan bill to stop youth vaping. The bill will also implement a system that will track where vapes and other nicotine products are sold.
North Carolinians concerned as DOGE works to cut federal spending

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. - President Donald Trump has tasked Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency to cut federal spending. While many have supported the cuts the organization has made, there are still many others who are outraged and wanting to take a stand.
N.C. company hopes to avoid price increases despite Trump tariffs

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Jatrissa Wooten

The president raised the tariff on aluminum from 10% to 25% and expanded the 25% tariff on steel to apply with no exceptions. One Raleigh-based beverage company said it hopes to avoid raising its prices.
Raleigh $75M bond for hotel, part of convention center expansion

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Raleigh City Council passed $75 million in bonds Tuesday for a new hotel. The money will go toward the new Omni Hotel, which leaders said would be a focal point for tourists near the new Red Hat Amphitheater. The city council voted last September to approve closing a portion of South Street as another step toward the future of the city’s convention center expansion. The project includes relocating the Red Hat Amphitheater.
North Carolina parents, educators deliver letters to Sen. Thom Tillis

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

RALEIGH, N.C. - Many people are worried about the future of the U.S. Department of Education as the government continues to make cuts to federally funded agencies. Politicians in Washington, D.C., are debating whether to dismantle the department, which could impact federal funding for public schools. Parents and educators in North Carolina are addressing those possible cuts. Those impacted by federal funds delivered letters to Sen.
Daughter holds hope of learning fate of N.C. woman missing since Helene

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Jatrissa Wooten

SANFORD, N.C. - Despite great efforts to find or identify hundreds of people who vanished shortly after Helene, a North Carolina family continues the search for their missing mom. Shortly after the storm, a daughter said volunteers were searching for her mom. Five months later she still holds out hope her mother will be found.