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The Dunn Police Department is investigating the theft of an AR-15 assault rifle from the home of U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers. Investigators said they were called to the home on Kingsway Drive last Wednesday for a report of a breaking and entering. According to a police report, Bret Ellmers’ said the rifle was left leaning […]

October is both Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month and local singer Veronica Morgan shares her personal story about derailing with both. The up and coming Gospel Music recording artist’s music is a reflection of the challenges that she has faced in her life. Here is more information on Veronica Morgan. Veronica Morgan is […]

Durham County School Board members spent Monday evening looking into charges of up to $20,000 on a county issued work credit card issued to School Superintendent Eric Becoats. Board members want Becoats to answer for every penny. They also said the investigation into those expensive charges on his card will be handed to their attorney, […]

Today WRAL TV 5 news anchor David Crabtree filled in for WRAL TV 5 news anchor Gerald Owens.  Every Monday afternoon Owens gives a quick recap of the weekends big news stories and a heads up on what’s coming up in the WRAL TV-5 evening news.    Owens a 20 year television veteran started his career […]

There are plenty of local events happening this week and weekend …. for more events go to:  http://thelightnc.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?PageType=APPROVED&contestid=46430   Faith Assembly Christian Center East Event Date:  10/21/2013 Event Time:  7pm Is this event FREE?:  YES Venue Name:  Community Center Address Line 1:  820 S. Main Street City, State, Zip:  Fuquay-Varina, NC Event Description:  weekly bIBLE STUDY […]

Durham’s board of education will hold a special meeting Monday at the Fuller Building and it is expected members will address concerns surrounding the superintendent of Durham Public Schools. The board is examining whether or not Durham Public Schools superintendent Eric Becoats could be using a district credit card for personal use. The board will […]

FYI…North Carolina tax payers spent $19,000 to re-do Governor McCrory’s bathroom at the State Capital building back in July. Why? Because it smelled bad and…

Some Cary residents expressed their shock and disbelief when a neighbor hung a stuffed mannequin by a noose from a tree outside her home.  The home is located at the corner of Cavendish Dr. and High House Rd. One neighbor is outraged and calls the Halloween decoration racially offensive.  The mannequin has its hands tied […]

The goal of Turkeys for DURM is simple: to raise money to donate 100 turkeys this Thanksgiving that will go to families here in DURM. Between now and November 19th, donations will be collected with 100% of the proceeds to go towards purchasing frozen turkeys. On Friday, November 22nd, community members and volunteers will use […]