A moped driver died Tuesday after being hit by a school bus Tuesday morning. Police identified the moped driver as Joe Cephus Shelton III, 41, of Clayton.
The bus, driven by Jimmy Eberhart, was turning left onto Edwards Mill Road from Chapel Hill Road, at the time of the accident. Police said Shelton was traveling west on Chapel Hill Road. Evidence at the scene showed the headlight of the moped was not on.
One lane of Chapel Hill Road near Edwards Mill Road was closed in Raleigh due to the accident.
The accident happened before 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.
No students were on the bus at the time of the crash. Shelton was seriously injured and taken to WakeMed after the accident.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:40:10 GMT
Thousands of teens across the triangle are getting ready to graduate from high school, but an up tick in teen suicides is keeping many from ever reaching that day.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Thousands of teens across the triangle are getting ready to graduate from high school, but an up tick in teen suicides is keeping many from ever reaching that day.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Friday, May 24 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:32:53 GMT
Local leaders, business owners and residents gathered at Jordan Lake Friday to urge lawmakers to reject a bill that would repeal a 2009 cleanup plan for the lake.
Local leaders, business owners and residents gathered at Jordan Lake Friday to urge lawmakers to reject a bill that would repeal a 2009 cleanup plan for the lake.
Friday, May 24 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 18:49:28 GMT
Four marching bands from the Triangle are among those participating Monday in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, according to a news release from Rep. David Price. Included in the parade are
The Sanderson, Broughton, Athens Drive and Orange high school bands will march in a parade Monday in Washington.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:19:56 GMT
Thieves can easily see what you post on sites such as Facebook and Twitter, that includes where you are and how long you're going to be there – if you choose to post it.
Thieves can easily see what you post on sites such as Facebook and Twitter, that includes where you are and how long you're going to be there – if you choose to post it.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:27 GMT
There's a huge new development on the horizon in the core of the Triangle coming into public focus. A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly
A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly revised master plan.
Question, comment or news tip? Our main desk is happy to take your call and direct you to the appropriate department. Our station phone number is:919-836-1717 Our address is:1205 Front St.Raleigh,
Question, comment or news tip? Our main desk is happy to take your call and direct you to the appropriate department. Our station phone number is:919-836-1717 Our address is:1205 Front St.Raleigh,
Friday, May 24 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:05:44 GMT
A star high school football player set to graduate a few weeks from now drowned off the North Carolina coast Thursday night.North Topsail Police tell WNCT that Southwest Onslow High School quarterback
Southwest Onslow High School quarterback Shak Pershey went missing while swimming with some friends.
