Durham police investigated for sexual misconduct, a homeowner pins a thief with his car, and Fort Bragg students honor their heroes - their soldier parents.
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WRAL News REWIND: Nov. 4-10
Durham police investigated for sexual misconduct, homeowner pins a thief with his car, and Fort Bragg students honor their heroes - their soldier parents.
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TOP STORY: Durham Officers Placed on Leave Amid Investigation
Several Durham police officers have been placed on leave pending a major internal investigation, and WRAL has learned the probe might center around sexual misconduct.
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TOP STORY: Homeowner Hopes Injured, Captured Intruder Is OK
A Johnston County homeowner surprised two intruders Thursday and apprehended one of them after the man was pinned against a gate. The homeowner said he hopes the intruder is OK.
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TOP STORY: Wall of Heroes Honors Parents of Fort Bragg Students
A Wall of Heroes stands in one Fort Bragg elementary school, dedicated to all the parents who have served – and to the father of two little girls who died in combat on the day after Mother's Day.
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Daylight-Saving Time Causes Twin Arrival Pickle
A daylight-saving dilemma – two newborns born as the hour passed. Is the second-born really the first-born? WRAL's Amanda Lamb explains.
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MONDAY: Family, Friends Say Final Goodbye to 'Big John'
More than 500 mourners paid their final respects Monday to former Wake County Sheriff John Baker.
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MONDAY: Cary JC Penney Store Evacuated Briefly
JC Penney at Cary Towne Center was evacuated briefly Monday night after reports of fumes inside the store.
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TUESDAY: Bell Wins; Transfer Tax Loses
Durham Mayor Bill Bell held off a brutal challenge to win re-election, and voters soundly defeated growth-related tax issues in most area counties.
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TUESDAY: Third Arrest Made in Robbery, Fatal Police Chase
A third suspect wanted in connection with robberies in Raleigh and Durham and a chase by Durham police was taken into custody Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the SBI continues to investigate after a Durham officer shot and killed a fourth suspect.
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TUESDAY: Governor Candidates Hit Similar Themes on Education Reform
The five candidates vying to be North Carolina's next chief executive took the stage Tuesday, all promising to attack the state's high dropout rate but failing to agree on how to do it.
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TUESDAY: Cause of Siler City Blaze Still Unknown; 911 Calls Released
Siler City fire investigators said Tuesday they still did not know what caused a blaze that killed two boys and that the investigation could be a lengthy process.
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TUESDAY: Truck Loses Plywood Load on U.S. 70 in Johnston County
A tractor-trailer carrying sheets of plywood overturned Tuesday in Wilson Mills, spilling its load across U.S. Highway 70.
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TUESDAY: Wayne Co. School Bus in Accident; No Reports of Injuries
A Wayne County school bus carrying children was involved in an accident Tuesday morning, but there were no reports of injuries.
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WEDNESDAY: Part of Avent Ferry Reopened After Water Main Break
Crews reopened parts of Avent Ferry Road Thursday afternoon after spending most of the day repairing damage from a broken water main.
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WEDNESDAY: Alleged Charlotte Prostitution Ring Had Raleigh Clients
The FBI says that a prostitution operation operated in Charlotte and catered to affluent clients there and ones from Raleigh.
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WEDNESDAY: School Buses Crash Near Selma; 27 Injured
Two school buses carrying students from Selma Elementary and Middle schools were in a rear-end collision at about 4 p.m. Wednesday along the 1500 block of Highway 96 near Selma.
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WEDNESDAY: Ruptured Propane Pipe Has Tankers Flocking to Apex
Tanker trucks seeking propane backed up traffic on N.C. Highway 54 Wednesday afternoon, and officials said the situation might repeat itself for several days following a pipeline break in Mississippi.
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WEDNESDAY: Fall Leaves Putting on a Show
Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason takes a ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway where fall leaves are on display.
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THURSDAY: DOT Boss Vows to Fix Problems Listed in Critical Report
State Department of Transportation employees had a chance Thursday to ask questions and offer comments about a report that gave an unflattering view of the department.
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THURSDAY: Wake County Cracking Down on 'Influx of Gangs'
One of the main things investigators look for when they're trying to determine whether there's gang activity in a neighborhood is gang graffiti.
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THURSDAY: Raleigh Pushes Businesses, Small Towns to Save Water
Raleigh officials have started pushing for more water conservation by local businesses. Meanwhile, some city officials want area towns to enforce water restrictions more tightly.
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FRIDAY: State Supreme Court Rejects Mike Peterson's Appeal
The state Supreme Court ruled Friday convicted murderer Mike Peterson will not get a new trial. Peterson is serving a life sentence for the 2001 beating death of his wife, Kathleen.
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FRIDAY: Board Delays Decision on Facts-Only Home Inspection Reports
The Home Inspector Licensure Board voted Friday to delay a decision on a proposal that would limit what home inspectors can put in their reports.