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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#34057

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#6905

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#390

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Brothers found dead in Garner house honored by swim team as homicide, arson investigation launched

1 day ago | abc11.com | Tom George

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- A swim team is coming together to remember River and Jet Collins, two teenage brothers found dead inside a house in Garner. This comes as new search warrants shed more light on what's now being considered an arson and homicide investigation in Garner. River Collins was a lifeguard at the Edgebrook Eels Swim Club in Garner. Their Thursday swim meet was in his honor.
Outdoor workers stay safe amid record-breaking heat wave in North Carolina

3 days ago | abc11.com | Tom George

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Chris Atkins with Dave's Towaway has been loading up cars like clockwork the past few days amid the scorching hot temperatures across North Carolina. "I've had a lot (of cars) over the last couple of days. It's too hot -- the battery can't keep up or the AC can't keep up so it's...the hottest two days of the year so far," Atkins told Eyewitness News on Tuesday. An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect until Wednesday.
WakeMed Hospital

4 days ago | abc11.com | Elaina Athans

CARY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Medical professionals are urging people to heed the warnings and limit their time outdoors during this oppressive heat. WakeMed Hospital says 41 people have been hospitalized since June 1st. Three of the patients treated for a heat-related illness were children. ABC11 News stopped by Downtown Cary Park and found that people are steering clear of being outside. There were not that many people out under the brutal sun.
Some Fayetteville businesses seeing less customers as intense heat, rain keep them away

1 week ago | abc11.com | Monique John

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- The heat and frequent rain showers are impacting some business owners in Fayetteville. Some business owners on Hay Street say the recent, intense weather has hardly affected their foot traffic or sales. But others say the weather has noticeably decreased the number of people coming into their stores and caused some to change major plans. Stevie Aubrey of Stevies said that thankfully, the weather hasn't impacted her much.
Delta 9, CBD gummies, other hemp-derived products target of NC House Bill

1 week ago | abc11.com | Sean Coffey

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- A house bill that would create new restrictions on popular hemp-derived consumables like CBD gummies and Delta 9 is quickly moving through the state legislature. HB 328 would ban certain hemp-derived products outright, restrict sales of other products like CBD and Delta 9 to adults 21 and older, and ban the products from educational property altogether, regardless of age.
'This is an urgent need'

1 week ago | abc11.com | Monique John

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Cumberland County is working to create more shelters for those living on the street. Officials are resuming efforts to build a new shelter in Fayetteville while working on reopening the Salvation Army's shelter on Alexander Street. However, some close to the situation say the efforts have hit a few snags. Tuesday, Cumberland County commissioners met with architecture firm LS3P to discuss plans to build a homeless shelter for the county.
Man accused of shooting at Rolesville police officers denied bond

1 week ago | abc11.com | Elaina Athans

ROLESVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- The man charged with shooting at Rolesville police officers appeared in a Wake County courtroom on Tuesday. The judge ordered Gabriel Walker, 30, held without bond on three counts of attempted first-degree murder. Walker also faces nine other counts, including assault with a deadly weapon on a government officer. Walker could get life in prison if convicted.
Durham police announce new department program

1 week ago | abc11.com | Elaina Athans

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham Police Department (DPD) will make an announcement Tuesday about a new department program. The new program will play "a key role in strengthening community connections and enhancing public safety efforts," according to DPD. More details will be shared in a news conference scheduled for 12 p.m.This announcement comes less than 12 hours after there was a shooting on Fayetteville Road, where two teenagers were injured.
City, county leaders to use grants as way to uplift youth, boost economic futures in Sandhills

1 week ago | abc11.com | Monique John

FAYTTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Cumberland County and Fayetteville officials are evaluating projects aimed at uplifting young people and keeping them out of trouble. The review comes after the county released a series of community enrichment grants and Fayetteville issued its youth curfew to reduce crime last month. In a meeting with Cumberland County and Fayetteville officials, administrators outlined efforts to better support young people.
Children of Negro Leaguer Jim Jenkins reflect on dad's life, impact for Father's Day

1 week ago | abc11.com | Travon Miles

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- James "Jim" Jenkins had a profound impact on the game of baseball as a trailblazer known in the Carolinas. Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in 1927, Jim moved to Asheville at a young age. After stints in the military and at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Jenkins began pursing a pro baseball career in the Negro Leagues.