
Sanika Bhargaw
Reporter at WNCN-TV (Raleigh, NC)
Emmy-nominated, Murrow award-winning journalist and storyteller 🎥🖥 @WNCN Proud @USCAnnenberg alum ✌. Salsa dancer💃 & cat mom
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5 days ago |
cbs17.com | Sanika Bhargaw
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Communities in the Triangle are voicing their opposition to the Trump administration’s decision to strike Iran nuclear sites, less than a day after the president revealed Operation Midnight Hammer. A few dozen people came together in Durham Sunday evening. They said they want Trump administration officials to know they want peace, and they are against what they say is a dangerous move.
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6 days ago |
cbs17.com | Sanika Bhargaw
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Out! Raleigh Pride celebrated its 13th year over the weekend, with thousands of people packing Fayetteville Street Saturday afternoon. “We just came out here to celebrate with our people. You know, this is the only time everybody can feel open to be themselves,” said Shy Quick. The event is a much-needed celebration, after what organizers say has been a signifcant period for the queer community. “We’re always thinking about protecting our community.
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1 week ago |
cbs17.com | Sanika Bhargaw
Posted: Jun 19, 2025 / 08:08 PM EDT Updated: Jun 19, 2025 / 08:08 PM EDT DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Thursday’s sweltering heat and humidity did not stop people in Durham from heading out to honor Juneteenth. For people such as Ericka Wilcher, who came out to celebrate with her daughters, marking the holiday was worth braving the temperatures. “Hot day, sure, but for the cultural relevance, it’s beautiful,” Wilcher said.
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1 week ago |
cbs17.com | Sanika Bhargaw
Posted: Jun 18, 2025 / 08:18 PM EDT Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 08:37 PM EDT RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The family behind a well-known Raleigh restaurant is asking for help after part of the restaurant’s ceiling collapsed. That came just a few weeks after emergency surgery landed the owner of Watkins Grill in the hospital.
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1 week ago |
cbs17.com | Matthew Sockol |Cole Sams |Sanika Bhargaw |Starletta Watson
Courtesy of Battalion Chief M. Mourkunas (Durham Fire Department) According to the Durham Fire Department, the fire broke out on Aug. 14, 2024, just before 6 a.m. at the EZ Mini Mart in the 700 block of North Alston Avenue. An entire wall of the convenience store was destroyed, which led to debris falling on cars in the parking lot, and the roof of the store fell in.
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