Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navanethem Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay "for her efforts to promote peace and international law."
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Weekend rain and strong storms possible in central NC due to Isaias
While our Friday will be cloudy but rain-free, rain and even a few strong storms are expected to impact part of our weekend. The clouds that moved in overnight kept temperatures mild compared to the past few mornings. While today will be cloudy, we don't have to worry about rain bringing issues to your Friday
ICE officer shoots a man while making an arrest in New York, officials say
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man in the neck as he drove in a car with a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon, officials said. The Department of Homeland Security said it was seeking to arrest the man in a “targeted enforcement operation,” but protesters and local officials decried it as
Push to change Cary's smoking ordinance to include vapes fails to get council approval
The ordinance would have made smoking and vaping prohibited at town properties and venues.
I-Team: Durham fire victims, families raise concerns about property conditions
As the Triangle mourns the loss of a 24-year-old firefighter, some people told the I-Team about the living conditions at the property where the fire broke out.
Former director of sports medicine at NC State extradited to Wake County, facing over 30 sexual assault charges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The former director of sports medicine at North Carolina State University has been extradited to Wake County, facing more than 30 charges. Robert Michael Murphy Jr., who worked at NC State from 2012 to 2022, is charged with nine counts of felony sexual contact and 23 counts of sexual battery in
Garner elementary school teacher charged with child abuse and drug possession: Warrants
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A first grade teacher at Aversboro Elementary School in Garner is facing three misdemeanor charges, some of which allege he was under the influence while on the job. According to warrants filed by the Garner Police Department, 39-year-old Eric John Ames was arrested on Thursday. He is charged…
Whatley responds to reports of NC campaign ad pullback as TV ad reservations fall on both sides
WILSON, N.C. (WNCN) — With less than a month until Election Day, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley is facing questions about his campaign's TV advertising strategy, following reports that his campaign is pulling back on ads in North Carolina. The reported move comes just days after Senate Leadership…
'We're just going day by day': Dad honors son a year after fatal E.E. Smith crash
One year after a car accident on Rosehill Road claimed the lives of three E.E. Smith High School students, the Fayetteville community is still working to heal from the tragedy.
NC School of Science and Math didn't get 'nerd' world record, but set a food-drive one instead
As ABC11 prepares for our 40th annual ABC11 Together Food Drive, we are highlighting people and efforts that have made a difference during the past four decades.
Graphic crime scene video shown as Faith Hedgepeth's family endures emotional day in court
The final witness of the day was a Chapel Hill Police forensic evidence technician who walked jurors through video recorded at the crime scene.
October Is Peak Live Music Month in Durham
Between Good Moon, All Onyx World, and Cattyrompus, multi-venue festivals are back in the Bull City like they never left. Here’s why you should make it out to one—or all three.
Gov. Stein to take action Friday on Relief at the Pump Act; effects could be felt within days
North Carolina drivers could soon see lower gas prices after state lawmakers approved legislation suspending the state's gasoline tax through the end of November.
Northern Durham, Southern Durham tangle in Blitz Game of the Week
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The annual Bull City Civil War takes place on Friday when Northern Durham (3-3, 1-0) heads to Southern Durham (4-2, 1-0) in the CBS 17 Week 8 Blitz Game of the Week. The Spartans are riding a two-game winning streak while Northern Durham is coming off a win over Riverside that
Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD
The person's condition was not immediately clear. The New York Police Department, which said it was not involved in the shooting, said the person is conscious.
New suspect named in Garner teen's cold case killing in 2004: Search warrant
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — CBS 17 has obtained warrants naming David Anderson a suspect and raising a potential motive in the 2004 Garner death of teenager Joshua Davis. Police originally ruled Davis's death a hit-and-run, but are now investigating it as a homicide. The new warrants, filed October 1, suggest Davis, 16…
2026 General Election Candidate Questionnaires
The November 3 election includes races from school board up to Congress.
Wake County Board of Education, District 7: Maddie Segal
Name: Maddie Segal Age: 39
Raleigh City Council, District A: Whitney Hill
Name: Whitney Hill Age: 70
Wake County Board of Education, District 9: Tyler Swanson
Name: Tyler Swanson Age: 32
Congressional District 2: Deborah Ross
Name: Deborah K Ross Age: 63
Senate District 22: LaKeshia Alston
Name: LaKeshia M Alston Age: 40
Congressional District 4: Valerie Foushee
Name: Valerie P. Foushee Age: 70
One soldier injured after NC-based Osprey goes down in Bladen County; crash sparks fire
ELIZABETHTOWN, N.C. (WNCN) -- A U.S. military aircraft based in North Carolina crashed in an eastern area of the state on Thursday, sparking a fire and injuring one soldier, according to military officials and a North Carolina Forest Service official. The crash around 10:20 a.m. involved four military members aboard…