Published: 2021-01-29 08:03:00Updated: 2021-01-29 19:01:35Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter — At least three cases of a coronavirus variant that originated in the United Kingdom have been detected in North Carolina, and at least two cases of a second variant, first found in South Africa, have been reported in South Carolina.The variants could put more strain on area hospitals, as they are believed to be more contagious than the virus the U.S. has been battling for almost a year."The South African variant does appear to be more contagious. It transmits somewhat easier than...…Published: 2021-01-29 08:03:00Updated: 2021-01-29 19:01:35Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter — At least three cases of a coronavirus variant that originated in the United Kingdom have been detected in North Carolina, and at least two cases of a second variant, first found in South Africa, have been reported in South Carolina.The variants could put more strain on area hospitals, as they are believed to be more contagious than the virus the U.S. has been battling for almost a year."The South African variant does appear to be more contagious. It transmits somewhat easier than...WW…

Published: 2021-01-16 09:10:00Updated: 2021-01-17 08:17:47Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter — Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker is concerned about the timing of a gun show being held at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend.On Saturday, long lines of people were waiting outside the Jim Graham Building for the Raleigh Gun and Knife Show.The event runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $9, but children 12 and under are admitted free.Baker is concerned that the event coincides with possible armed protests planned at state...…Published: 2021-01-16 09:10:00Updated: 2021-01-17 08:17:47Local NewsTags:By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter — Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker is concerned about the timing of a gun show being held at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds this weekend.On Saturday, long lines of people were waiting outside the Jim Graham Building for the Raleigh Gun and Knife Show.The event runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $9, but children 12 and under are admitted free.Baker is concerned that the event coincides with possible armed protests planned at state...WW…