Duke Energy shares tips for residents preparing for winter weather
(WSPA)—Duke Energy meteorologists are tracking a winter weather system that could impact the Carolinas this weekend, prompting essential safety reminders for customers. The company urges customers to prepare for potential power outages due to the anticipated cold weather. Customers are encouraged to ensure their...
Durham school principal and 2 district administrators indicted on criminal charges
A Durham County public school principal and two other administrators have been indicted on criminal charges, Superintendent Anthony Lewis announced Wednesday. In an email shared with families Wednesday morning, Lewis said the indictments stem from a 2024 incident at Eno Valley Elementary School “involving student...
Deputies Say Selma Driver Fled Before Pulling Over
JOHNSTON COUNTY — What started as a routine traffic stop on NC Highway 39 North near the Wake County line ended with an arrest. On Jan. 13 around 11:27 p.m., a Johnston County deputy sheriff tried to pull over a 2021 Chevrolet driven by 32-year-old Dalia Crystal Ruiz of Hare Street, Selma. Authorities allege Ruiz did...
Dozens more brides come forward in Raleigh wedding photographer Troubleshooter investigation
New details are emerging in a Troubleshooter investigation into a Raleigh wedding photographer accused of leaving dozens of brides in limbo.
Snow, freezing rain & sleet likely in the Triangle this weekend. New forecast
Most or all of central North Carolina, including the Triangle, is likely to get wintry precipitation this weekend , according to the National Weather Service . The amounts of precipitation and where it will fall is still unknown , said Brandon Dunstan, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Raleigh. “It’s...
Dalton Conner taken into custody in Wake County
Dalton Conner, who was previously sought by the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office, has been taken into custody in Wake County, according to the Bertie County Sheriff's Office. Conner had been wanted after an order for his arrest was issued on Friday, Jan. 16, after failing to report to begin a prison sentence.
OBX balloon release ban advocate hopes statewide legislation passes this spring
A mission that started in the OBX is now in Raleigh before state leaders after being introduced almost a year ago. That mission being a statewide ban on intentional mass balloon releases.
This weekend’s snow forecast brings to mind Raleigh’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ storm
As Triangle snow lovers check this weekend’s weather forecast — multiple times a day — those who have been around here awhile are thinking about the last time the Raleigh area got significant snow. We’re talking significant snow. Twenty-six years ago this month, almost to the day, Raleigh-Durham International Airport...
Used Washing Machine Sale Spins Into Felony Charges
CLAYTON — What began as a routine Facebook Marketplace transaction over a used washing machine ended with two people in jail and the appliance back where it belonged. A 30-year-old Clayton woman listed the washer for sale online and agreed to sell it for $100, according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office....
A Taste Of History: North Carolina’s Oldest Restaurant
Walking into Carolina Coffee Shop at 138 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, feels like stepping back in time, with all the charm still alive today. Since 1922, this legendary spot has been serving hungry students, locals, and visitors, making it North Carolina’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Every...

















