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29+ min ago (130+ words) WASHINGTON " Police responded to an active shooter situation Saturday'on campus at Brown University, 'according to the school's alert system. The Ivy League school is located in Providence, Rhode Island. It's more than 50 miles southwest of Boston.' The incident was reported near the Barus & Holley building, a seven-story structure that houses the School of Engineering and Physics Department, according to the school's website. It includes 117 laboratories, 150 offices, 15 classrooms and 29 labs. A campus map shows the building is located at one of the edges of campus.' Brown University is a private, nonprofit institution with about 7,300 undergraduates and just over 3,000 graduate students, according to its website. Saturday was the second day of final exams for the fall semester....

57+ min ago (99+ words) Fire crews are battling a house fire in Stokes County. WXII crews at the scene said the fire is in the 1500 block of Rosebud Road. Crews with the Northeast Stokes Fire Department said a cause has not been determined at this time. The Stokes County Sheriff's Office is assisting with traffic. At this time the area of Miller Road is closed. The Rural Hall Fire Department, Stokes County Fire Department, Double Creek Fire Department, Northeast Stokes Fire Department, and Walnut Cove Fire Department are assisting with the fire. This story may be updated if more information becomes available....

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (247+ words) The maintenance is part of CATS' ongoing commitment to provide safe and efficient transit services. Officials say a suspect is in custody after reports of an active shooter at Brown University in Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND, USA " Police responded to an active shooter situation Saturday at Brown University near an engineering building on the Providence, Rhode Island Campus, according to the school's alert system. The school issued the first shelter-in-place alert at 4:22 p.m. EST. An update issued 30 minutes later said one suspect was in custody but urged those on campus to continue sheltering-in-place. The active shooter situation is happening near Barus and Holley. Police are on scene investigating. No other information, including if there are any injuries, is known at this time. Officials say a suspect is in custody after reports of an active shooter at Brown University in Rhode Island…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (149+ words) Two people are recovering after being hit at a crosswalk, according to the Graham Police Department. On Friday just after 6:15 p.m., officers said they responded to the intersection of North Main Street and Court Square in reference to a crash with injuries. Officers said when they arrived, they found two pedestrians who were hit while trying to cross the intersection on a crosswalk. The investigation determined that the driver of the vehicle, Khaydija Poole, 26, was inattentive before entering the intersection and hitting the pedestrians. Impairment was not suspected. Poole was issued a citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and released. The two pedestrians were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Mayor Jennifer Talley shared the video of the incident and said new crosswalks will be installed in the area this spring with funding from…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (196+ words) Editor's Note: Video features meteor captured on dashcam in Feb. 2023 The Geminids meteor shower peaks Saturday night, but will we see it in North Carolina or Virginia? Each year, the Geminids meteor shower peaks during mid-December and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. It's also grown to be one of the major meteor showers of the year, according to NASA. "Mostly active from Nov. 19 to Dec. 24, with peak on Dec. 13-14 Under ideal viewing conditions, you could see up to 120 Geminid meteors per hour, according to NASA. The Geminids are also bright and fast. They also tend to be more colorful than other meteor showers. The best time to view most meteor showers is overnight and early morning before the pre-dawn sky brightens up. The Geminid shower usually starts around 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., and peaks…...

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (134+ words) New charges were filed on Friday against a now-fired UNC Rex nurse accused of sexually assaulting three patients while he worked at the hospital. Brayan Alvarez-Ortiz faces additional charges for kidnapping and sexual battery. Raleigh police say he assaulted patients on three separate occasions while they were sedated and recovering from surgery. During his first court appearance on Thursday, the state prosecutor said Ortiz is in the United States on a green card, which means immigration authorities may also have a part to play in his case. Sex offenses and felony assaults are considered deportable offenses for those without U.S. citizenship. Dismissal of a case in criminal court does not necessarily mean it will clear a defendant of immigration consequences. For more on this story visit our NBC News partner, WRAL....

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (72+ words) This is Reidsville High School's 24th championship win. Search location by ZIP code Reidsville high becomes state champions once again with 50-20 win over Brevard Reidsville High School are champions once again after a 50-20 win over Brevard at the 4A NCHSAA state title game. The Saturday game marked the Rams 12th straight win to end the season. MVP Dionte Neal helped lead the team to victory with three touchdowns....

3+ hour, 29+ min ago (200+ words) GASTONIA, N.C. " Gastonia Police officers treated dozens of local families to breakfast, holiday shopping and a full police escort through the city during the department's annual "Shop with a Cop" event. Twenty-eight families identified by the local school system as being in need were invited to the Gastonia Police Department for a home-cooked pancake breakfast earlier this month. Santa Claus made a special appearance, spending time with children and handing out gifts." The Grinch also showed up, but was arrested by Capt. Jarod Ewers on outstanding warrants for trespassing every Dec. 25. After breakfast, officers escorted the families in a full police motorcade through the city to Target. Traffic was stopped at each intersection as the procession made its way through Gastonia, drawing smiles and waves from motorists. At Target, each child received $250 to shop for clothing and games. The Gastonia Police…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago (167+ words) A new lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump broke federal law when he fast-tracked a plan to add a ballroom to the White House, leading to the demolition of the East Wing. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded group, is asking a federal judge to block the ballroom project from moving forward until it goes through multiple independent reviews, public comment, and congressional approval. In response, a White House spokesperson insisted that President Trump has "full legal authority to modernize, renovate, and beautify the White House " just like all of his predecessors did." It's not uncommon for presidents to leave their mark on the White House, but Trump's changes are the most sweeping since the Truman administration, which received congressional approval. The White House is expected to submit its ballroom plans to a federal planning commission before the…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago (642+ words) Dramatic video out of the Washington state town of Deming shows a house floating down the swollen Nooksack River following days of intense rain and catastrophic flooding. It happened early in the morning on Dec. 11. Homeowner Sarah Hansen, who captured the video, said she and her husband have since relocated to a hotel. They were among thousands who were forced to evacuate as an unusually strong atmospheric river dumped a foot or more of rain in parts of western and central Washington over several days this week and swelled rivers, inundating communities and prompting dramatic rescues from rooftops and vehicles. The record floodwaters were expected to continue to slowly recede Saturday, but authorities warn that waters will remain high for days, and that there is still danger from potential levee failures or mudslides. There is also the threat of more…...