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1 day Cumberland Co. crackdown nabs 280+ speeders
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities in Cumberland County reported law enforcement handed out more than 280 speeding tickets during a daylong crackdown throughout the county this week. The agencies spent Thursday focusing on speeders and aggressive driving in all areas of the county — including Fort Bragg …
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Raids after 17 shootings in 2 NC counties net guns, …
The above video is from WNCT from Tuesday, July 14, and focuses more on Duplin County. CLINTON, N.C. (WNCN/WNCT) — State authorities said this week they are assisting agencies in Sampson and Duplin counties after 17 connected shootings — many linked to gangs — have killed at least one person and injured several …

Central NC storm risk continues into Sunday, Monday

Fayetteville marching band looking for help getting …
The nationally recognized Fayetteville high-stepping high school marching band has been invited to perform in the 2026 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade, giving more than 100 student musicians the opportunity to represent not only Fayetteville but also the entire state of North Carolina on one of the country’s longest-running …

Duke Energy reduces proposed rate hike by more than …
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Duke Energy, the utility provider for much of North Carolina, including the state’s largest cities, has reduced its proposed rate increase for the second time in less than a month. On Friday, the utility company said Duke Energy Carolinas would be lowering its requested rate hike to an …

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Wake Co. launches program to move homeless from streets …
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County officials see over a thousand homeless people every night staying in shelters or in homeless encampments. “It’s an unfortunate amount. I think that’s why we are at such a critical point in our work and kind of mission in the continuum of care,” Eileen Rosa said. Rosa is …
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Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, …
Iranian strikes on Friday hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, damaging one of the key sources of drinking water in the small desert nation. It’s the latest attack on essential infrastructure across the Middle East that have exposed extreme vulnerabilities in one of the world’s driest regions, …

Family pleads for help finding missing Ft Bragg soldier
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — U.S. Army Spc. Sayveon Anderson, an active-duty soldier assigned to Fort Bragg, has been missing since June 29, according to his family. Anderson reportedly failed to report for formation on that date. His mother, Pamela Anderson, and sister, Shicora Anderson, spoke with CBS 17 on …

AG warns of crackdown on predatory towing companies
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson warned towing companies on Wednesday that his office will aggressively pursue businesses accused of predatory practices following a judgment against a Charlotte-based operator.

Russian criminal’s FBI-raided Raleigh home sells …
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following video is from the initial findings of the investigation back in 2021. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A home overlooking the 18th green at North Ridge Country Club that once housed two people convicted in a murder-for-hire-plot has sold. The near 17,000-square foot mansion with an assessed …
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