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Parents of 6th grade students should make sure their kids have received the Tdap vaccine so they can avoid possible school suspension. Students must get the shots within 30 days of school starting. The Tdap vaccine immunizes students against tetanus, diptheria and whooping cough. The shot is required under state law after North Carolina saw […]

State health officials say a Wilson County resident has died from West Nile virus, the first death and confirmed case in North Carolina this year. A statement from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services didn’t identify the victim.

On Capitol Hill, conservatives including North Carolina Rep. Renee Ellmers are making a major push to pull funding for Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act has been controversial from the outset, and now some opponents are talking about using the federal budget as leverage to do away with the law.

  In 2009, the graduation rate for Hillside High school was just 52% of those who enrolled as freshman.  Because of the efforts of its current principal, William Logan and staff, the students are motivated and have a sense of hope.  The class of 2013 saw almost and 84% graduation rate, a record for Hillside […]

  Derek Walker was known by many in the Durham area for working at Hanes Funeral home on Drivers St.  Life came to an end for Derek on Tuesday as he stood shouting and waving a gun at the downtown Durham plaza. The hour long standoff ended with Derek being fatally shot by police. Derek had previously posted on his […]

Here are some local events that are happening this week.  To find more go to:  http://thelightnc.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?PageType=APPROVED&contestid=46430   112th HomeComing/Old Fashioned Day Celebration   Event Date:  09/22/2013 Event Time:  11:00 a.m. Is this event FREE?:  YES Venue Name:  Household of Faith World Outreach Center, Inc. Address Line 1:  468 N Plymouth Street City, State, Zip:  — […]

  One of Durham’s most favorite excercise and walking sites has been attacked again.  A man was walking on the American Tobacco trail around 12:30p.m. on Saturday when he was beaten with a tree limb.  Officers say it is still not clear if there was more than one person that attacked the man. More Police […]

Candidates were supposed to go head to head Thursday evening for a spot on the Wake County School Board, but only one showed up. Candidate Matt Scruggs was not able to attend the event in Garner due to a scheduling conflict. Scruggs’ absence meant it was just Monika Johnson-Hostler at the podium for what turned […]

  Listen as Melissa talks with Ms. Tremaine Canteen, Services Coordinator at Alger B. Wilkins High School that helps those who may have dropped out of school go back and complete their education… and more…. Open house on Thurdsay from 5-7 at 1429 Skibo Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28303.

  A Raleigh charity organization “Wheels 4 Hope” gave away 13 recycled cars on Tuesday to people in need.  This special event took place in Raleigh’s downtown Moore Square. The executive director John Bush said, “cars are about more than transportation – they give people freedom, responsibility and adventure.”   source: wral.com