WTVD-TV (Durham, NC)

WTVD, also known as channel 11, is an ABC television station that operates out of Durham, North Carolina. It is part of the ABC Owned Television Stations group, which falls under the Disney-ABC Television Group of The Walt Disney Company. WTVD caters to audiences in Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill—collectively referred to as the Triangle—and also serves Fayetteville. The station's primary studios, offices, and newsroom are situated on Liberty Street in downtown Durham, with extra studio spaces in both Raleigh and Fayetteville. The transmitter for WTVD is positioned in Garner, North Carolina.

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#30401

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#5896

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#337

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International fans out in force to support clubs at TST

1 day 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.
Cumberland County commissioners to revisit plans for Crown Event Center

2 days ago | abc11.com | Monique John

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Cumberland County commissioners are expected to resume talks over the future of the new Crown Event Center in a special meeting Wednesday. Plans for the new center being built in downtown Fayetteville were paused in March to be reviewed by a law firm. However, tomorrow, commissioners will discuss the next steps for the project in a special meeting.
Cumberland County Schools launches annual free meals program for the summer

4 days ago | abc11.com | Monique John

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Cumberland County Schools launched its annual free meals for kids summer program on Monday. Officials say they typically give away 2,000 to 4,000 meals a day to children of all backgrounds. However, they note that hunger is becoming a more challenging issue in the area. Parents tell ABC11 News they can't get enough of the program. "We love it. We sit here, we eat. We have a good time. And a lot of the staff know us. So they also had free books, one time, and free videotapes.
How NC emergency management prepares for hurricanes, tropical storms; how you can too

6 days ago | abc11.com | Don Schwenneker

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- As the new Atlantic Hurricane season arrives, ABC11 is giving you a behind-the-scenes look at who's looking out for the safety of people across North Carolina and ways to prepare for major storms for you and your family. When it comes to deciding what part of the state needs to evacuate, those decisions are made at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh.
How to help children cope with stress and fear of severe weather

6 days ago | abc11.com | Kweilyn Murphy

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- There can be a fear factor with storms. Managing the stress of severe storms and tropical systems can be hard for adults, but especially difficult for children. "It's got a name, it's got an eye, it's coming, it's described as being devasting, it's a monster," Child Psychologist Dr. Mark Pisano said. "So, come on -- it's a natural reaction."The impacts of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina will be forever stamped.
Data shows 50 teen drivers have died on North Carolina roads so far in 2025

1 week ago | abc11.com | Elaina Athans

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Data shows roughly 10 percent of people killed so far this year on North Carolina roads are teen drivers. Natalie Faucette's son is getting ready to turn 18, and said she's thankful there are long waits and difficulty getting an appointment right now at the Wake County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). "I really don't want him to drive, to be honest," she said.
'Excited to be a part of it'

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.
New island, same vibes; Soul Beach Music Festival keeps the party going

1 week ago | abc11.com | DeJuan Hoggard

It was the end of an era for the highly-popular Soul Beach Music Festival in 2024 when organizers announced the star-studded festival would not be returning to Aruba in 2025. For months, festival attendees speculated where SBMF would be held in 2025, before finally naming the Caribbean island of St. Maarten as the new location for the experience. However, it was more of a homecoming to an island that previously hosted the festival prior to Aruba.
Hundreds gather in Smithfield to pay honor beloved council member, high school coach Marlon Lee

1 week ago | abc11.com | Sydnee Scofield

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WTVD) -- A massive show of support filled Smith-Collins Park in Smithfield on Wednesday night, as hundreds of community members gathered to remember longtime town council member Marlon Lee, who died suddenly over the weekend after a heart attack. Lee, a well-known basketball and volleyball coach at Clayton High School and a lifelong advocate for the East Smithfield community, was 51.
Town of Apex, Department of Transportation work to bring new mobility hub to the area

1 week ago | abc11.com | DeJuan Hoggard

APEX, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Town of Apex is dealing with growth. A lot of it. And with growth, challenges follow. Right behind challenges lie areas of opportunity. So much so that the town and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are working together to bring a new mobility hub to the area of North Salem and Moore streets.