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North Carolina pilot makes it home to Charlotte just in time for son's birth
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (201+ words) CHARLOTTE, N. C (WTVD) -- A North Carolina pilot is thanking fellow crew members and air traffic controllers after making it home to Charlotte just in time for the birth of his son. Cody Burd, a captain with Pacific Southwest Airlines, was…...
Vicks Vapo Rub traces roots to North Carolina pharmacist's effort to help sick son
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (469+ words) GREENSBORO, N. C. (WTVD) -- Vicks Vapo Rub, the nation's top-selling over-the-counter cough and cold brand, traces its roots to North Carolina over 130 years ago and began with a dad's effort to comfort his sick child. The product was developed in the 1890s by…...
Raleigh residents steam as city warns of possible tax hikes
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (393+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- Tommy Gattis is a retired Raleigh firefighter. He lives off Spring Forest Road in a tucked-away townhome community. Gattis said rising property taxes through the years have become a growing burden for him and his neighbors. "Ten years…...
Durham family deported to Honduras, advocates and DHS offer conflicting accounts
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (537+ words) DURHAM, N. C. (WTVD) -- A Durham family of four was deported to Honduras after what advocates describe as a routine asylum appointment in Charlotte, but federal officials say the family received full due process and had no pending asylum claims or immigration…...
Downtown Raleigh parking rates could increase under revised plan
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (319+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- Parking in downtown Raleigh could soon cost more under a revised proposal that city leaders say reflects community feedback and scales back earlier ideas. At a town hall Thursday morning, officials outlined several proposed changes. Parking deck rates…...
Aimed at housing affordability, Durham to build Accessible Dwelling Units as part of pilot program
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (563+ words) DURHAM, N. C. (WTVD) -- As home prices in Durham continue to climb, city leaders are launching a new pilot program aimed at easing housing affordability by adding small rental units to existing residential lots. According to Redfin, the median sales price for…...
Meet Lucy: Fayetteville Fire Department introduces newest crisis response dog
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (284+ words) Welcome, Lucy! The Fayetteville Fire Department introduces its second crisis response dog, supporting firefighters through stress and recovery. .. Meet Lucy: Fayetteville Fire Department introduces newest crisis response dog FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. -- The Fayetteville Fire Department is introducing its newest team member -- Lucy,…...
Raleigh seafood truck owner rejected by 'Shark Tank,' now he has global fans: 'Amazing"
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (378+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- Isaac Horton walked into the "Shark Tank" with his pitch memorized, his food ready, and a decade of hustle behind him. He walked out without a deal. His episode never made it to air. And somehow, none of…...
Former Miss North Carolina 2024 dead at 22 after cancer battle
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (127+ words) DURHAM, N. C. (WTVD) -- Former Miss North Carolina 2024 Carrie Everett passed away Monday morning after being diagnosed with cancer. According to family, Everett passed away in the Seattle, WA area surrounded by family and friends. Everett was diagnosed in 2024 an aggressive form…...
From Raleigh to the moon: Artemis II inspires stargazers, astronomy clubs in NC
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (385+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina is proudly claiming a connection to the Artemis II mission as it inches closer to the moon. Back home, many are watching every step of the journey, knowing it marks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. "Looking at everything…...