Person injured in self-inflicted stabbing on Mangum Street in Raleigh, police say

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A person suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a self-inflicted stabbing early Monday morning in Raleigh, police confirmed. The incident was reported around 4:51 a.m. in the 1200 block of Mangum Street, according to the Raleigh Police Department. Officers responding to the scene found one person with a stab wound. The victim continue … Read more

Fort Bragg soldier among 2 killed in Jordan attack amid US-Iran conflict

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP/WNCN) — The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. Step by step, the U.S. and Iran have inched closer to all-out war as continue … Read more

Chatham County Sheriff Mike Roberson retires after more than four decades of service

PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — After nearly four decades of service to Chatham County, including more than 10 years leading the sheriff’s office, Mike Roberson has retired. A retirement ceremony was held for Roberson on July 15 at Northwood High School, where he graduated and was first sworn in as sheriff, according to Chatham County officials. … Read more

Cable company in Edgecombe County agrees to pay $4M to resolve false PPP allegations

TARBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A cable company in Edgecombe County will pay the federal government $4 million to resolve allegations of false claims for Paycheck Protection Program payments, prosecutors said. According to the Office of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, LS Cable & System USA, Inc. of Tarboro is … Read more

Forget to seal your mail-in ballot? New state elections rule adds extra step for voters

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A simple mistake when sending a mail-in ballot could have bigger consequences after the North Carolina State Board of Elections approved new absentee voting rules Monday. In a party-line vote, the Republican-controlled board adopted six rules, one of which would require an extra step from absentee voters who forget to seal … Read more