State Rep. Tom Wright surrenders to authorities to face corruption charges, the ongoing drought might require lifestyle changes, and a state worker was murdered inside his home.
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WRAL News REWIND: Dec. 9-15
State Rep. Tom Wright surrenders to authorities to face corruption charges, the ongoing drought might require lifestyle changes, and a state worker was murdered inside his home.
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TOP STORY: Wright Released on Bond After Surrender
Indicted state Rep. Thomas Wright surrendered to authorities in Raleigh on Friday and was released on bond.
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TOP STORY: Flush Plates, Not Toilets in Prolonged Drought
As the rainfall deficit across the Triangle reached new levels for the year, area officials discussed further lifestyle changes that might be required of residents to conserve as much water as possible.
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TOP STORY: Raleigh Man's Shooting Death Not Random, Police Say
Police said Wednesday afternoon that the shooting death of a man found inside his Raleigh home was not random.
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TARHEEL TRAVELER: Hansel and Gretel Saw Nothing Like This
More than 300 gingerbread houses bedazzle the eyes at the annual contest in the Grove Park Inn in Asheville.
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SUNDAY: Congressman Wants Answers About James Johnson Case
A U.S. lawmaker is asking more questions about the James Johnson murder case, less than a week after calling for a federal probe to determine whether Johnson's rights have been violated.
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MONDAY: Authorities: Murder Suspect Threatened Pregnant Girlfriend
A Durham man charged with killing his pregnant girlfriend had threatened the woman after learning she was pregnant, the woman's mother said.
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MONDAY: 3 Jump From Burning Apartment Near N.C. State
Two women and a man jumped as firefighters rushed to the College View Apartments at 1508 College View Ave., off Gorman Street.
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MONDAY: Former Johnston County Teacher Arrested for Making Fake Money
A former Johnston County teacher once charged in a murder-for hire plot is accused of printing $200,000 of fake money.
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MONDAY: Man Fatally Stabbed, Another Injured Near Bus Stop
A man died after being stabbed near a bus stop Monday in Raleigh. A second person was less seriously injured, police said.
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TUESDAY: Search Warrants Suggest Fatal Elderly Attacks Were Planned
Evidence listed in the documents suggest a housekeeper planned the attacks against her former employers, both of whom died from injuries suffered in the assaults.
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TUESDAY: Roanoke Rapids Hires Law Firm to Look Into Parton Dispute
The Roanoke Rapids City Council held a closed-door meeting for over an hour Tuesday night to discuss Parton's contract and announced the hiring of an attorney to represent them in the dispute
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WEDNESDAY: Florida, Military Give Advice to State Transportation Committee
The 21st Century Transportation Committee met Wednesday to discuss Triangle traffic and discussed a range of issues that boiled down to one essential issue: how to pay for new roads and fix bridges.
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WEDNESDAY: School Bus Accident Reported in Wake Forest
A school bus was involved in an accident Wednesday in Wake Forest.
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THURSDAY: AG Researching Laws on Admitting Illegal Immigrants to Colleges
Last month, North Carolina’s community college system changed its policy to require community colleges to allow illegal immigrants to enroll. Now, the attorney general is researching laws about the issue.
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THURSDAY: 3 Mayors Speak Out Against Wake Reassignment Plan
Three Wake County mayors sharply criticized Thursday the Wake County school system's latest reassignment plan for elementary school students.
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THURSDAY: New Cary Mayor, 3 Council Members Take Office
Cary's new mayor and three town council members attributed their electoral win to a focus on managing and slowing growth.
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THURSDAY: Woman Settled Animal Rights Lawsuit 'for the Dogs,' She Says
A Raleigh woman from whom more than 100 dogs were seized says she settled a lawsuit with an animal rights group for the dogs.
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THURSDAY: Millions in Civil Penalties Will Go to N.C. Schools
A Superior Court judge indicated Thursday he will make the state pay public schools an estimated $700 million in revenue collected from civil penalties over part of a five-year period.
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THURSDAY: Durham Commissioner Speaks Out on Personal Issues, Won't Resign
Durham County commissioner Lewis Cheek admitted Thursday he has an alcohol problem. However, he said he will not step down from office.
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THURSDAY: Bill Clinton Appearance Off Until Monday
Former President Bill Clinton postponed a scheduled Thursday campaign appearance in Raleigh on behalf of his wife.
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THURSDAY: Dealers Show How to Ensure Golf Equipment Isn't Sub-Par
The bottom line: If the deal looks too good to be true, the equipment is probably sub-par.