Morrisville Coverage

Durham police make fifth arrest in October homicide of 19-year-old man

Yakir Ben-Zion Lee is charged with conspiracy to commit murder in connection to the Oct. 23, 2023, fatal shooting of Semar Barbour.

WRAL Staff

4 charged in October homicide of Durham 19-year-old

On Friday, April 19, Durham police said three men and one woman were charged in connection with Barbour's murder, which police said happened in October.

Abandoned home catches fire off Davis Drive in Morrisville

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

Get ready to jump, flip, and soar at ultimate indoor adventure park Urban Air

With locations in Raleigh and Morrisville, Urban Air offers several attractions for families to enjoy together, from thrilling adventures to a variety of food and unforgettable bonding moments.

Trampolines, skydiving & more: Urban Air offers family fun & adventures

Experience a world of excitement beyond ordinary amusement parks at Urban Air, where trampolines, indoor skydiving and flipping bumper cars await.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

Parents charged in death, starvation of 9-year-old Morrisville boy

A Morrisville man is now facing charges after his son allegedly starved in the care of his mother and died, according to an arrest warrant.

WRAL staff

Morrisville mother charged with murder, father charged with child abuse

A Morrisville man is now facing charges after his son allegedly starved in the care of his own mother and died, according to an arrest warrant.

Morrisville chief opens up about homicide investigation

Detectives working on the Semar Barbour homicide case have uncovered new leads and identified potential persons of interest, but they withhold specific details at this investigation stage.

19-year-old's death marks second homicide of the year in Morrisville

Morrisville Police Chief Pete Acosta said the investigation into the death of Barbour marks only the second homicide of the year for the department.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Pfizer closing Durham, Morrisville plants

Pfizer will close facilities in Durham and Morrisville, part of a company-wide "realignment" being made, according to a statement, "to operate more efficiently and effectively."

Morrisville Townhouse fire displaces local family

A Morrisville family was forced out of their home by a fire Tuesday night.

WRAL Staff

Family displaced after Morrisville house fire

A local family was displaced by a fire at a townhouse on Misty Grove Circle in Morrisville.

Wake County man wins $100,000 lottery jackpot after buying ticket at Circle K

A Wake County man won big with a $100,000 jackpot in the August 7 drawing.

WRAL Staff

Morrisville's Family Fun Festival carries on despite heat, storm potential

The heat subsided and storm chances waned, which brought people out to Morrisville to celebrate Independence Day.

'I heard the shots:' 3 people found shot inside car after crash in Morrisville

Police responded to reports of a shooting around 7:26 p.m. at the intersection of Davis Drive and Morrisville Carpenter Road.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Morrisville High School, coming 2027: Wake school board approves name of town's first high school

The board veered from its newer practice of not naming schools after towns.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

Morrisville developing 'smart city' solutions to boost quality of life

Morrisville has been pushing the 'smart city' forefront since 2020

Smart Cities’ on the rise, Morrisville leading the way

The rise of ‘smart cities’ and Information of Technology (IoT) has some city leaders looking at ways to leverage high-tech to improve the quality of life for its residents.

'Smart Cities' on the rise, Morrisville leading the way

The rise of 'smart cities' and Information Technology (IT) has some city leaders looking at ways to leverage high-tech to improve the quality of life for its residents.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

'I'd like to report a double suicide': Morrisville man calls 911 after allegedly murdering wife

The 911 calls from the moments after a Morrisville man allegedly killed his wife have been released.

WRAL news staff

Four suspects on the loose after man shot multiple times in Morrisville

Four suspects are on the loose after a man was shot multiple times in Morrisville shortly before 6 a.m. on Thursday morning.

Morrisville celebrates the end of winter with ancient Hindu festival

The town of Morrisville, Saturday celebrated an ancient Hindu festival marking the end of winter. The Holi festival includes all faiths and cultures, and one of the festival's main themes is unity.

With guilty plea, woman will serve 60 days in jail for role in crash that killed one

A driver who caused a deadly crash in Morrisville a year ago pleaded guilty last week and will serve up to 240 days in jail.

Cricket championship & us: The best of American Democracy on display in Morrisville

During these often divisive and turbulent times, our cricket journey reflects that we can celebrate both diversity and unity through sports along with seeing the best of American Democracy work in our All American City of Morrisville.

Now this is sporting economic development: Cricket is back in Triangle

Morrisville is emerging as the Cricket Capital of the United States. This exciting sports journey continues as The Town of Morrisville is set to host the Minor League Cricket championships this weekend Aug 27th and Aug. 28th at Church Street Park.