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Mother-daughter duo host mental health awareness event in Raleigh :: WRAL.com
By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter Raleigh, N.C. — We are all going through it right now. Kashinda Marche said so many issues these days can attack our mental health. “The mass shootings, the loss and death, the pandemic,” said Marche. “We just have issue on top of issue.” Marche said in black and brown communities …
Ukraine digs in to fight Russia’s looming eastern offensive :: WRAL.com
By ADAM SCHRECK and CARA ANNA, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces dug in and Russia’s military lined up more firepower Sunday ahead of an expected showdown in eastern Ukraine that could become a decisive period in a war that has flattened cities, killed untold thousands and isolated Moscow economically and politically. Experts say …
NC will no longer require mask, social distancing in most places :: WRAL.com
By Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer Raleigh, N.C. — About six weeks shy of a year behind face coverings, North Carolinians have more places where they can shed the mask after Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Friday that the state would no longer require masks and social distancing. Cooper put the state under that mandate …
Cape Fear Valley Health has too many COVID-19 vaccines, open appointments :: WRAL.com
By Nia Harden, WRAL reporter, and Jessica Patrick, multiplatform producer Fayetteville, N.C. — Cape Fear Valley Health is reporting a significant drop in the number of people scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Weeks ago, it could be difficult to find a vaccine. Now, although vaccines are available to all adults in North Carolina, fewer people appear …
NC named the 16th riskiest place for spring break in report :: WRAL.com
Raleigh, N.C. — Given its usually mild weather and tourist-friendly beaches, North Carolina is considered by some to be a popular place to spend spring break. However, a new report indicates that North Carolina is also one of the riskier states to take a spring break getaway. QuoteWizard released a new report ranking the riskiest …
How to distance yourself from technology’s grip :: WRAL.com
Here are some interesting ways you can step away from technology. One company is looking into how ubquitous technology is affecting our lives. Show Transcript THE SEVEN FIREFIGHTERS DO HAVE MINOR INJURIES ACCORDING TO THE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND THAT FIRE IS UNDER CONTROL, RIGHT NOW. >>> TODAY IS A GREAT DAY TO STEP AWAY …
Life-saving technology allows EMS to find exact location of callers in Durham :: WRAL.com
By Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter Durham, N.C. — Life-changing EMS technology has arrived in Durham, aimed at cutting down first responder response time. The life-saving tool will allow staff at the Durham Emergency Communications Center to ping their exact location. What used to take minutes, can now take one second with RAPID SOS. The …
Harnett County Schools postpone in-person learning after winter break :: WRAL.com
Harnett County School officials announced on Wednesday that hybrid, in-person learning would be postponed for three days. Students are expected to return from break on Jan. 6 and begin class remotely, officials said. School officials will discuss further extensions to online learning at the Harnett County Board of Education meeting on Jan 4. Harnett County …
Many in NC ignoring health advice against gathering with family for holidays :: WRAL.com
By Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief Morrisville, N.C. — Despite the rising number of coronavirus cases and the pleas of public health leaders, many North Carolinians are traveling this holiday season. Raleigh-Durham International Airport officials said Monday that they expect 104,000 people to fly through the airport this week and about the same number …
Long break doesn’t mean less work for some in Class of 2021 :: WRAL.com
By Payton Tysinger, WRAL contributor For students at universities around the Triangle, a semester riddled by pandemic-related challenges has concluded. Now, on a winter break that is nearly double its normal length, also due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are simply taking time to relax while others push forward with their plans for the …
