Driver in deadly Garner crash faces 3 murder charges, grand jury says - Raleigh news - NewsLocker (2024)

The driver accused of hitting and killing a family of three while driving under the influence on Memorial Day in Garner was charged with their deaths. According to an indictment from a state grand jury, Jordan Porter was charged with three counts of second-degree murder on Tuesday.

Downtown Cary glowing rainbow colors in honor of Pride Month

The tall pillars of the Cary Arts Center are lit with a prismatic glow, and the rainbow colors spiral around the skywalk over Downtown Park. The amphitheater at the park has rainbow lights shining on the stage, where families can run, hula-hoop and play.

Fire breaks out at Johnston County home, cause under investigation

Fire crews are working to learn what caused a fire at a home in Clayton.

Deputies investigating two scenes in Kenly

A police investigation is underway at two locations in Kenly.

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Gangs, and young gang members, are a problem in North Carolina

There is no doubt that gang violence, gang crime, is a problem, both nationwide and in North Carolina.

Drive-by shooting strikes child inside home in Fayetteville

A child was hurt in a drive-by shooting just after midnight on Friday.

Puppy rescued in Goldsboro tragically passes away days later

A puppy rescued in Goldsboro earlier this week passed away Thursday.

Clayton Fire Department responds to house fire; all residents and pets safe

The Clayton Fire Department responded to a house fire on Thursday evening.

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Five juveniles taken into custody after car break-ins in Durham, Butner

Durham police said the car break-ins happened early Tuesday morning.

Golf fans get first glimpse of Pinehurst No. 2 before 2024 US Open

There are several free things golf fans can do at Pinehurst No. 2, the site of the 2024 U.S. Open.

State, federal officials tour Raleigh water plant to learn about PFAS-removal upgrades

Congresswoman Deborah Ross and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser visited a water treatment plant in Raleigh to discuss plans to remove toxic forever chemicals from drinking water.

Missing 75-year-old Zebulon woman, found safe by Franklin County authorities

Authorities in Franklin County have found Gwen Ray Bunn of Zebulon, who was reported missing on Wednesday.

Weapons detection system flags gun at Edgecombe County awards ceremony

Edgecombe County Schools in North Carolina has implemented the Evolv Express Weapons Detection System in all its schools to ensure the safety of students.

Payne Stewart statue moved to front of Pinehurst No. 2 for 2024 US Open

The statue is typically positioned at hole No. 18 at Pinehurst No. 2. It will return to its regular location after the 2024 U.S. Open.

Great white shark pinged off NC coast near Kitty Hawk

As the summer months bring more people to the Atlantic Coast and North Carolina beaches, great white sharks are doing the same thing.

Durham police search for fake Amazon worker stealing packages

Police say the suspect grabs a package that was just dropped off by FedEx and replaces it with an empty package.

Raleigh Christmas Parade could allow vehicles again, in light of new city staff recommendations

Vehicles may be allowed again in the Raleigh Christmas Parade and other Raleigh parades, according to recommendations by city staff.

Raleigh city staff to recommend allowing vehicles at Christmas parade, other events

Vehicles may be allowed again in the Raleigh Christmas Parade and other Raleigh parades, according to recommendations by city staff.

Snakebite season is off to strong start in North Carolina, dozens treated for bites in Triangle hospitals

NC Wildlife reports 90% of venomous snakebites across the state each year are caused by copperheads.

Family of 3 killed in Memorial Day crash was 'joyful, open, lighthearted,' pastor says

A funeral for Tyler and Susan Campbell, and their 8-year-old son Miles, was held at Corinth Baptist Church in Ellenboro in the western part of North Carolina.

NC man convicted on ammo charge after shootout with deputies

Talametrius Spruill is accused of firing gunshots at Hertford County deputies on the morning of July 16, 2023.

RDU welcomes first Lufthansa flight, offering non-stop trip to Germany

People are now able to fly from the Triangle directly to Germany.

Found safe: Police say 18-year-old girl was kidnapped, 4 suspects in custody

Four people are in custody and an 18-year-old girl was found safe Thursday in Virginia following a reported kidnapping in Fayetteville.

Charlotte the stingray is no longer pregnant, NC aquarium will temporarily close

Charlotte, a stringray that went viral in North Carolina for her miraculous pregnancy, is no longer pregnant.

Funeral for Tyler, Susie and Miles: Family of 3 killed in Memorial Day crash laid to rest

A family of three whose lives were cut short by a tragic crash in Garner on Memorial Day will be laid to rest on Thursday.

Effort to reaffirm ban on noncitizen immigrant voting advances in NC legislature

The state constitution already says only citizens may vote. This proposed amendment would make some minor tweaks to the language, but wouldn't change anything in practice.

Mother and son arrested after fight at Fayetteville high school graduation

Three people were arrested after loaded handguns were found at a Fayetteville high school's graduation ceremony.

NCCU elects Dr. Karrie Dixon as 13th chancellor

Dr. Karrie Dixon on Thursday was elected the 13th chancellor of North Carolina Central University, one of the country's top-ranked HBCUs.

Alert: Missing 18-year-old girl may have been kidnapped, 3 suspects in an SUV

Authorities are asking the public to keep an eye out for an 18-year-old woman who has gone missing, saying there is evidence of physical endangerment, abduction or kidnapping.

Loaded guns found at Fayetteville high school graduation, 3 people arrested

Three people were arrested after loaded handguns were found at a Fayetteville high school's graduation ceremony.