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A SUV crash on NC 96 in Wake County killed a 10-year-old and seriously injured four others. The driver, 40-year-old Correll Jermaine Deans, fled the scene and was later arrested; he faces multiple felony hit-and-run counts, misdemeanor child abuse, and other charges, with potential additional counts as investigators continue to probe.
A Duke Energy transmission-line outage knocked out power for nearly 22,000 Wake County customers in Cary and Morrisville, with about 5,000 still out at 6:40 p.m. before power was restored by around 9 p.m.; several town facilities were closed and events affected while crews investigated the cause.
About 35,000 Duke Energy customers in Wake County, mainly in Cary and Morrisville, lost power after a transmission line was damaged by a contracted helicopter crew working for railroad vegetation management and a fallen tree; the helicopter was not contracted by Duke Energy. Duke Energy is investigating, with an estimated restoration around 9 p.m., and several Cary facilities were closed or had altered operations.
In Wake County, North Carolina, parents at Middle Creek Elementary push back against a transgender music teacher, with some suggesting homeschooling or relocating for families who object; at a Wake County Board of Education meeting, supporters frame requests for advance notice and alternatives as protecting parental rights, while others warn such accommodations could amount to discrimination against the teacher.
North Carolina health officials report 906 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases statewide as of Aug. 11, with Wake County accounting for 508 cases and Henderson County in the western region reporting 43; 31 people have been hospitalized since May. Cyclosporiasis, caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, is typically linked to contaminated produce or water, and officials say case monitoring and food-safety vigilance continue as the outbreak persists.
Severe storms swept through Wake County, NC, toppling trees, downing power lines and damaging homes, causing thousands to lose electricity. A 71-year-old man, Mike Ferguson, was killed when a tree fell on his home. Duke Energy reported hundreds of outage events and tens of thousands without power at the peak. Crews worked to clear debris, restore power, and rebuild infrastructure while residents were urged to stay safe and consider trimming trees to reduce future risk.
Researchers in North Carolina report a rapid rise in a genetic mutation linked to pyrethroid resistance in Wake County mosquitoes, with resistance found in 84% of residential blocks by 2023 and still rising in 2025. The finding signals that common backyard sprays may become less effective, prompting pest-control firms to rotate products, use larvicides and growth regulators, and emphasize integrated pest management to curb breeding sites. While resistance is not yet total failure, experts warn it could complicate disease-control efforts if reliance on pyrethroids continues and advocate a multi-pronged approach that targets multiple life stages of mosquitoes.
Wake County has 402 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases since May 1, 2026, with seven people hospitalized and 16 statewide hospitalizations overall. Officials say the outbreak likely has multiple sources and no single product has been identified yet. Separately, federal authorities are investigating a separate Cyclospora cluster linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.
Two NC State studies show backyard spraying by wealthier homeowners in the eastern U.S. is applying selective pressure that has driven rapid evolution of pyrethroid resistance in the invasive Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus); by 2023, resistance markers appeared in 84% of sampled residential blocks in Wake County, NC, and 39% of mosquitoes carried the resistance mutation. Researchers warn that relying on chemical sprays alone is risky and advocate integrated pest management and community-wide efforts to curb breeding sites, plus practical steps for homeowners to reduce standing water and mosquito habitats.
Wake County, NC reports 270 cyclospora (Cyclosporiasis) cases, with more than 30 new diagnoses in a day and five hospitalizations in the county; statewide, cases exceed 300 in recent weeks and NC has 14 hospitalizations overall. The CDC is tracking over 1,500 cases across five states tied to shredded iceberg lettuce linked to Taco Bell, though North Carolina has not yet pinpointed a local source. Tracing is challenging due to the parasite’s incubation period and recall reliability, so investigations involve health officials coordinating interviews, ingredient traces, and genetic tests. Public guidance emphasizes thoroughly washing produce and seeking care for severe symptoms.
A Raleigh woman, Gwendolyn White, 57, is charged with two counts of attempted murder after shooting two attorneys outside the Wake County Courthouse during or after a hearing tied to a civil suit she filed against the Rolesville Police Department for body-camera footage. White has filed at least 15 lawsuits in Wake County since 1997, including cases against a church, and was limited by a gatekeeper order in 2023. She also faced a 2023 stalking case with a court-ordered mental-health treatment. The incident followed a hearing on her case; police say she retrieved a handgun from her car and opened fire as the attorneys left. White’s history with the courts includes disputes over her mother’s medical care and past social-media posts; her mother died in 2025, prompting additional online remarks before the shooting.
Wake County sheriff's deputies say five people were shot near Zebulon after the Oil Spill Party at Todd Park. One man, 21-year-old Lemonz Williams, died at the scene, and four others were injured. Investigators are searching for a suspect; no arrests have been announced. The event drew hundreds of mostly college students and was not university-sponsored.
Four individuals, including Quavon Gilmore, were charged with stealing over 1,000 pounds of copper wiring from a North Carolina demolition company, which they sold for more than $1,200 at Foss Recycling, amid rising copper prices that have increased thefts.
Three lanes of NC-540 near Green Level Road in Wake County were closed due to a crash but have since reopened, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause and if there were any injuries.
A fox in Wake County tested positive for rabies after biting a man, marking the third rabid fox attack in the area this month. Animal Control responded to the incident, captured the fox, and is advising residents on rabies prevention measures, including vaccination and avoiding contact with stray animals.