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  • 2 days ago | cbs17.com | Judith Retana

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Statewide, close to 50 people died in work zone crashes last year. In an effort to drive those numbers down, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is pushing a message: Respect the zone so we all go home. NCDOT is hosting National Work Zone Awareness Week. The national initiative, which is April 21-25, educates the public about the importance of driving safely in and around work zones.

  • 3 days ago | cbs17.com | Judith Retana

    Posted: Apr 21, 2025 / 01:31 PM EDT Updated: Apr 21, 2025 / 02:40 PM EDT Dorian Thomas is on trial after being accused of shooting and killing his daughter’s aunt, Emily Steinhoff. Michelle Lombardi takes the stand. Steinhoff and her sister Hillary Lombardi were at Thomas’ home on St. Patrick’s Day in 2024 to pick up the child Lombardi and Thomas shared.

  • 6 days ago | cbs17.com | Judith Retana

    DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – The Durham Rescue Mission held its annual Easter celebration Friday after spending countless hours preparing thousands of pounds of food and gifts for guests. Working for hours overnight, it takes the help of volunteers to feed the thousands of people who show up at the Durham Rescue Mission’s annual Easter. Before the sun comes out, volunteers work to ensure hungry mouths are fed.

  • 1 week ago | cbs17.com | Judith Retana

    Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 01:22 PM EDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 01:22 PM EDT SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) — The sister of a woman killed in Johnston County says her sister feared the man who shot her. Emily Steinhoff died in March 2024 after police say Dorian Thomas shot her on his doorstep. Steinhoff was at his home to accompany her sister, Hillary Lombardi, to pick up the child Lombardi and Thomas share.

  • 1 week ago | cbs17.com | Judith Retana

    APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — A new high school is now open in Wake County. Students and staff at The Math and Science Academy of Apex High School held a ceremony to welcome the community to their school. TMSA Apex High School is in its first school year in operation. It is just a few months away from graduating its first class. On Wednesday, mayors of Apex and Morrisville, Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe, and Superintendent of Public Instruction Moe Green were in attendance at a ceremonial grand opening.

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Judith Retana
Judith Retana @JudithWNCN
19 Sep 24

New name, who dis? Lenovo Center, formerly PNC Arena, is now the official name for Raleigh’s premier spots and entertainment venue. Signage - even traffic cones- all around the facility now read @Lenovo . The economic impact and excitement from fans coming up at 4 and 6 on @WNCN https://t.co/DLSstE96Hm

Judith Retana
Judith Retana @JudithWNCN
18 Sep 24

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Judith Retana
Judith Retana @JudithWNCN
17 Sep 24

Raleigh council chambers filled with people wearing red “Save Our Amp” shirts and hats. City council will decide today whether to close South Street, allowing Red Hat Amphitheater to remain downtown and keep its size. Business owners say it’s critical to their survival @WNCN https://t.co/GL9DP4kwRM