A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was just one of six to hit the same area in western North Carolina in just two weeks. WRAL talks with an expert to explain what’s happening.

On WRAL at 7: Six earthquakes in just two weeks in the same area of western North Carolina. An expert explains what's happening

The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

22 facts about the murder of Michael Jordan's dad

James and Michael Jordan 

Police on Thursday named a Selma man a suspect in a weekend hit-and-run in which the victim later died.

<b>PRINCETON, N.C.</b> — Police on Thursday named a Selma man a suspect in a weekend hit-and-run in which the victim later died.

Vela Marcelo Mendoza, 44, of 1205 N. Pollock St. in Selma, owns the minivan police believe was involved in the Sunday night hit-and-run. Police have been unable to locate Mendoza since then.

Dayna Wiggs, 25, of Goldsboro, was crossing U.S. Highway 70 at Edwards Road when she was struck by a vehicle, police said.

Mendoza's 1997 Chevrolet minivan was found abandoned a short time later on Princeton-Kenly Road. The vehicle had front-end damage, and fabric found on the exterior was determined to be similar to the clothing Wiggs was wearing when she was struck, police said.

Anyone with any information on Mendoza's whereabouts is asked to call Princeton police at <strong>919-936-5131</strong>.

Suspect Named in Fatal Hit-and-Run

Vela Mendoza, suspect in fatal hit-and-run

John Rumpel, who runs Encore Motors of Melbourne, a Florida-based company that owns the aircraft, said in a telephone interview Monday that his daughter, Adina Azarian, his 2-year old granddaughter, her nanny and the pilot were on the plane and did not survive.

Family spent time in NC mountains before plane crash that claimed four lives

Plane_Crash_Jet_Scramble_68494

Gregg Gidding hired a tax preparation company to file his 2018 taxes. Years later, he received a letter from the North Carolina Department of Revenue explaining an error in the filing. Because of the mistake, Gidding owed thousands of dollars in back taxes.

Veteran receives $2,419 from H&R Block after calling 5 On Your Side

Greg Gidding

Six earthquakes have hit the same area of western North Carolina within the past two weeks -- all within a mile of each other.

Six earthquakes in two weeks. Should western NC be worried?

Six earthquakes hit western NC in two weeks

Chapel Hill police said the ATV riders were a part of several dozen ATV and dirtbike riders driving through Chapel Hill recklessly.

Chapel Hill police: Six charged with recklessly driving ATVs and dirt bikes on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard Sunday

Drivers recklessly driving into Chapel HIll

"The Weld," a $700 million mixed use project near Dix Park in Raleigh, has lined up financing and construction has begun, the companies announced Monday.

$700 million mixed-use project near Dix Park secures financing

Crews are clearing land for two 20-story towers that would overlook Dix Park as part of "The Weld."

Construction starts for $700 million project 'The Weld' near Dix Park

$700 million Dix Park development another anchor project for Kane Realty in Raleigh

Get the latest WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast whenever you need it, including the DUALDoppler5000 and the 7-Day Forecast.

WRAL WeatherCenter Forecast

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings are held at 3 p.m. daily. They can be seen as live or on-demand video.

Daytime Pick 3 and Pick 4 Drawing

NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) is a new campaign aimed at protecting children from gun violence. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper hopes the initiative will decrease the number of gun deaths among children.

Gov. Cooper announces statewide gun safety campaign

A teenager in Rhode Island decided to build on the little free library concept. But instead of books, her library is filled with beach toys.

Teen launches free library for toys at the beach

Teen launches free library for beach toys

Videos

Lately, Jaki Shelton Green has shared her story as the victim of a violent crime. Green and her husband Abdul Lateef Fisher were victims of a carjacking at a Garner gas station.



NC Poet Laureate, husband recall traumatic carjacking in Garner

Husband, wife share Garner carjacking experience; give message to suspect

North Carolina Republicans have proposed changing many election laws ahead of 2024 that could make it harder to vote, saying they're trying to improve faith in elections. Democrats say it's a cynical ploy to throw out legitimate ballots.

'We're being gaslighted': NC Democrats say proposed new voting rules are about helping GOP, not fighting fraud

Sen. Dan Blue, D-Wake

According to the state Highway Patrol, Brenda Gregory was driving on U.S. Highway 15 near Munns Road when a vehicle crossed the center line and hit her car. She died on impact.

Durham woman killed in head-on crash

NC State Highway Patrol

The Durham Sports Commission will present its plans for a multi-sport complex to City Council on Thursday. A look at the development's prospects shows it would not only have economic impact, but also give young people purpose.

Suspect Named in Fatal Hit-and-Run

More On This

Hit-and-Run Victim Dies; Driver Sought

Authorities Seek Owner of Hit-and-Run Vehicle

Trending