Sean Coffey

2 days ago | abc11.com | Sean Coffey

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- On the second day of The Soccer Tournament (TST) in Cary, ABC11 spoke with soccer fans who traveled from across the world to cheer on their favorite clubs and players. Walking around the grounds of WakeMed Soccer Park this week, the global pull the event has is evident. "I had to drive up from Polperro, and that took four hours. And that was not even to Heathrow, that was the day before.

1 week ago | abc11.com | Sean Coffey

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- New numbers from Raleigh economic officials show downtown dining and retail are making progress in building back to pre-pandemic growth. First quarter data from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance shows an increase in new storefronts and year-over-year increases in food and beverage sales. "I love to watch the growth of the city and I'm excited to be a part of it, truly," said Ashley Faries, owner of Lucky Tree, a cafe and bakery that just opened its new location in Moore Square.

2 weeks ago | abc11.com | Sean Coffey

GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) -- As you walk down Main Street in downtown Garner, things may not look all that different from what it did 10 years ago. Mayor Buddy Gupton said you just need to look closely. "In a way, it's still home. But we're seeing the new side, what progress can do," he said, peeking into some of the small businesses that now adorn the downtown strip.

2 weeks ago | abc11.com | Sean Coffey

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- We're getting our first look at the state budget proposal from North Carolina house lawmakers, released on Monday afternoon. The House budget, which comes one month after the Senate's budget proposal, would provide bigger raises to North Carolina teachers, provide new tax breaks on tips, and redirect millions in funding from DEI programs in the state.

2 weeks ago | abc11.com | Sean Coffey

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- In the wake of the announcement that former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer, ABC11 spoke with a medical expert about what it means for the 46th President as he weighs treatment options. On Sunday, Biden's office confirmed the cancer diagnosis, saying it had metastasized to the bone and he was evaluating treatment. ABC11 spoke with Dr. Arif Kamal, Chief Patient Officer with the American Cancer Society and a practicing oncologist at Duke.