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Hit-and-run Tragedy in Cumberland County Man Struck and Killed While Walking for Gas on N.C. 24

Hit-and-run Tragedy in Cumberland County: Man Struck and Killed While Walking for Gas on N.C. 24

DDN – A man murdered in a hit-and-run in Cumberland County on Monday night may have been walking to acquire petrol for his pickup vehicle, according to officials. The incident on N.C. 24 east of Fayetteville was reported shortly before 7:10 p.m. Monday, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Anthony Hobbs, 50, drove...

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Explore California's Quirky Side 8 Weird Roadside Attractions You Won’t Believe Exist

Explore California’s Quirky Side: 8 Weird Roadside Attractions You Won’t Believe Exist

DDN – California is known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and world-renowned landmarks, but it’s also home to some of the quirkiest and most bizarre roadside attractions you can imagine. From gravity-defying mystery spots to giant inflatable ducks, the Golden State is filled with oddities that will make you do a double-take. Whether you’re...

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Six-month Jail Sentence for Sussex Man in Fatal DUI Collision With Teen Driver, Weeks Before Graduation

Six-month Jail Sentence for Sussex Man in Fatal DUI Collision With Teen Driver, Weeks Before Graduation

DDN – A Sussex County man who accepted to driving drunk when his pickup crashed with an SUV, killing a teenage driver days before graduation, was sentenced to six months in jail, authorities said Monday. Brian Weiss, 45, of Wantage, was sentenced on December 13, 2024, after pleading guilty to third-degree strict liability vehicular murder...

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Two Dead and Two Injured, Including a Toddler, in Head-on Collision on North Carolina Highway 55

Two Dead and Two Injured, Including a Toddler, in Head-on Collision on North Carolina Highway 55

DDN – A head-on incident in Sampson County on Tuesday morning killed two individuals and injured two others, including a three-year-old. At 7:04 a.m., State Highway Patrol troopers responded to a crash on North Carolina Highway 55 (Harnett-Dunn Highway) near Oak Grove Church Road. Sky 5 flew over the area, where two cars looked to...

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Single-vehicle Accident on I-40 in Greensboro Sends Woman to Hospital With Life-threatening Injuries

Single-vehicle Accident on I-40 in Greensboro Sends Woman to Hospital With Life-threatening Injuries

DDN – According to officials with the Greensboro Police Department, a woman sustained injuries that are considered to be life-threatening as a result of an incident involving a single vehicle. Officers stated that they responded to the area of Interstate 40 West and East Gate City Boulevard on Tuesday at approximately 2:24 a.m. after receiving...