Kelsey Coffey

Raleigh

Reporter at WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)

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Saint Augustine's University hopes town hall creates solutions for accreditation, legal problems

1 week ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

A town hall event in Raleigh will address the future of St. Augustine's University on Friday night. The HBCU is facing staggering financial debt and loss of accreditation. The event aims to shine a national spotlight on the university. The town hall is being featured on a podcast hosted by Roland Martin at Martin Street Baptist Church. SAU alums and supporters hope the event can boost the exposure for the university. SAU has been sued by two companies for a total of more than $18 million.
Durham Bulls celebrate home opener with fireworks, pretzels and a week of fun

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Jessica Patrick |Kelsey Coffey |Mark Olexik

Durham Bulls fans will fill the stands at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday night for the first home game of the 2025 season. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. for the home opener against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. The Bulls have a lot planned for their first game -- and for the entire week. Tuesday's home opener will feature the tradition of post-game fireworks.
Police investigate armed robbery at Durham auto repair shop

1 month ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

An armed robbery was reported early Friday morning at an automobile repair shop in Durham. Around 2 a.m., officers with the Durham Police Department responded to the Mavis Tires and Brakes on Hillsborough Road. Several hours later, three police cars were still at the scene, and the officers appeared to focus their investigation on the business's office area. Crime scene tape surrounded the car garage, and forensics teams were on scene.
Major downtown Raleigh route closing 9 months for City Hall construction

1 month ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

Starting Monday, the city of Raleigh will implement a months-long road closure as construction continues downtown on the new City Hall. Beginning March 17, the westbound lane of Hargett Street will close between McDowell and Dawson streets. The lane will remain closed until Dec. 31. Traffic moving westbound on Hargett Street will be rerouted:The new building at the corner of McDowell and Hargett streets is about 20% complete, according to the city.
Man arrested after 100-mph chase, crash in Raleigh at South Saunders Street near I-40

1 month ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey |Chelsea Donovan

A man was arrested early Thursday morning on South Saunders Street near Interstate 40 in Raleigh following a chase that began in Garner. Justin Rene Acosta-Castillo, 18, of Raleigh, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, fleeing or eluding arrest and felony conspiracy breaking or entering a motor vehicle. The chase began when police officers responded to a report of suspicious activity at an apartment complex near U.S. Highway 70 in Garner.
Tornado drills to take place at schools across North Carolina Friday morning

1 month ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

Friday morning, schools across the state are preparing for a tornado drill as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. ... The National Weather Service in cooperation with local broadcasters will conduct a statewide tornado drill on Friday, March 7. The alarm test will activate the Emergency Alert System and be carried by local radio broadcasters.
Brothers accused of murdering Wake Deputy Ned Byrd to appear in court Monday

1 month ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

The two brothers have separate appearances Monday at the Wake County Courthouse. This comes after Alder Marin-Sotelo just got back to the U.S. after being extradited. He escaped from a Virginia jail in 2023 and managed to flee all the way to his home country, Mexico, where he was in jail for two years. Now, he faces first-degree murder charges in the death of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd. His brother, Arturo Marin-Sotelo, is also facing murder charges and will be in court on Monday.
Tap water may taste, look odd as Raleigh begins weeks-long disinfection process

1 month ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

Over the next several weeks, the water coming out of Triangle residents' faucets may look, smell or taste differently. A water disinfection process begins Thursday, Feb. 27, and will continue through Thursday, April 10. The process is recommended by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, and water utilities are required by law to disinfect the water distribution system yearly.
Wake County Schools superintendent to deliver 'State of the Schools' address Wednesday

1 month ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

Wake County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Taylor will deliver the "State of the Schools" address Wednesday. This comes at a critical time for the district. School board members met with county commissioners on Tuesday to discuss how the board may need an additional $29 million next year. That money would go towards accommodating more students, opening four new schools and increasing employee benefits. School leaders are also bracing for cuts in federal funding.
Parents can now sign up kids for summer camps in Raleigh

2 months ago | wral.com | Kelsey Coffey

You can register your kids for summer camp in Raleigh starting Monday morning. Optimist Park is just one place you can send your student this summer. On Monday, more than a dozen camps will open their registration, including Brier Creek, Durant and Walnut Creek. The city is doing staggered registration again this year. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Camps have a designated day for signups, Monday through Wednesday.