www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-02-23 20:11:07

SUMMARY: In Hope Mills, two police officers and a firefighter risked their lives to rescue a man trapped in a sinking Honda Civic in frigid waters. The incident occurred near Hope Mills Lake after a call was received about a vehicle submerged in the lake. Firefighter Matthew Ruffin and officers Tony Ler and Marisel Coan bravely entered the cold water to pull the driver, a 37-year-old Florida man, to safety. Despite the freezing temperatures, the team acted without hesitation, and the driver was later hospitalized but is expected to recover. Officer Ler was treated for hypothermia and released.

A Hope Mills firefighter and two police officers talk about a water rescue in Hope Mills Lake.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-02-22 20:11:37

SUMMARY: A man was fatally shot by a Vance County Deputy near the intersection of West Young Street and Parham Street. The incident occurred after the man was pulled over while driving his pregnant girlfriend to the hospital due to her high-risk pregnancy. According to her, when the deputy discovered a warrant for the man’s arrest, he attempted to flee. The situation escalated, and he allegedly tried to spray the deputy with mace. The girlfriend expressed her concern for their safety and criticized the police response. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office has not released the suspect’s identity or further details.

The man’s girlfriend told WRAL News he was on the way to the hospital to for pain caused by a high-risk pregnancy.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-02-21 21:16:11

SUMMARY: Hurricane Helen devastated Western North Carolina five months ago, causing over 100 deaths and $60 billion in damage. Recovery efforts continue under Governor Josh Stein, who recently requested $19 billion in federal aid, including funds for economic relief, housing repairs, infrastructure restoration, and disaster prevention. Local groups like the Appalachian Rebuild Project are actively addressing needs. The funds would support businesses, workers, and communities still reeling from the hurricane’s impact. Concerns about future funding cuts and the area’s historical neglect add urgency to the recovery. Stein’s request follows an earlier appeal for $1.1 billion in state funding.

Gov. Josh Stein is seeking $19 billion in federal funding toward Hurricane Helene recovery. Following a meeting with North Carolina’s US Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, his office announced the request, providing a 48-page breakdown of how the money would be spent.

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