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Much has changed about Wake County—not to mention the state, nation, and world—since incumbent District Attorney Lorrin Freeman was first elected as the county’s chief prosecutor in 2014. After growing by more than 200,000 people (or about 20%) in the last decade, Wake became the state’s most...

Despite concerns over spending that led to the resignation of Cary’s former town manager in December, town council members received assurance at their regular meeting Thursday that an audit of financial statements from the last fiscal year indicate the town’s financial condition is solid. But the annual audit,...

The Garner Police Department is warning homeowners about a ding-dong ditch prank that's turned threatening and destructive.

NC State head coach Will Wade met with Wolfpack Sports Network to discuss the 118-77 loss at No. 24 Louisville. Coach, 118-77, I didn't think I'd say that number aloud tonight, to be honest. 118 by Louisville. 77, not as many as you average. 118 is a huge problem. 45 points from Mikel Brown. He was on fire tonight,...

Raleigh Water has received the highest credit ratings from Moody’s and S&P Global, according to the utility. The Aaa/AAA ratings reflect long-term financial stability and highlight the utility’s record of disciplined fiscal management over its 139-year history. The high credit ratings allow Raleigh Water to obtain...

At first glance, the Oriental Store of Raleigh (also known as Oriental Store & Gifts) seems like your typical international market. But once inside, you’re surrounded by the smells of stewed pork, sweet soy sauce, and vinegar. Tucked in the back of the store lies a row of tables...

Some restaurants make a first impression. For us, Sixty Vines in Raleigh’s North Hills made its mark over its first sixty days. From a behind-the-scenes walk-through, a VIP night, Friends ’n Family dinner invite, lunch and brunch visits, and drinks at the bar, we had a chance to watch it come alive—and it didn’t...

Hello, readers! Welcome to Higher Stakes , the revamped higher education newsletter from The News & Observer. This is Jane Winik Sartwell , your guide to all things happening on North Carolina campuses. Buckle up! Groundskeepers at UNC ask for a place to escape extreme temperatures During the Triangle’s two recent...

Charlotte public safety took center stage Monday at a State House Oversight Committee hearing in Raleigh, where top city and county leaders were called in to answer lawmakers’ questions.

It happened on Timber Drive near Vandora Springs Road.