Wake County adjusts operating hours Tuesday due to road conditions
Wake County will shorten hours for non-essential services Tuesday amid lingering icy roads, even as it ends its winter storm state of emergency.
Photos show destructive aftermath of North Carolina SWAT standoff
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — Neighbors are describing a chaotic and terrifying scene after a Cybertruck crashed into a home and sparked an hours-long police standoff Sunday afternoon in Garner. Gabriele Folker, who lives across the street, said he heard gunshots, loud explosions, and felt his home shake as police surrounded...
Here are the 18 biggest restaurant openings in the Triangle for 2026
Much like the movies these days, the big theme for Triangle restaurants in 2026 is familiarity and nostalgia. Call it IP, call it proven winners, many of the restaurant projects we’re eager for this year are building on successful brands, either returning with new locations, or expanding into the Triangle for the...
Cary man arrested in New Bern traffic stop after K-9 finds large stash of...
A traffic stop in New Bern led to the seizure of a large amount of illegal drugs and the arrest of a Cary man, according to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies with the sheriff’s office K-9 Bureau conducted a traffic stop on Jan. 24 along First Street near Broad Street. During the stop, K-9 Athos was...
Triangle forecast shows a chance for more snow this weekend. What to know
The potential for the Triangle to receive some kind of wintry precipitation this weekend is still in the forecast. It would come just days after a winter storm dropped snow, sleet and freezing rain across the area. Meteorologists are still uncertain about impacts and amounts, but as of Tuesday morning, Jan. 27, they...
North Carolina Winter Storm Alert: 20%–70% Risk, Highest Near Coast This Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – North Carolina faces a 20% to 70% chance of winter storm impacts this weekend, with the highest probabilities concentrated across eastern and coastal areas, as a developing coastal...
Raleigh Police Ramp Up Road Safety With 9 DWI Arrests Among 157 Charges During...
Raleigh's streets may seem a bit safer today, following a significant crackdown on impaired and reckless drivers by the City of Raleigh Police Department over the weekend. In what was termed a "saturation patrol," the department's DWI Unit fanned out across Capital Boulevard and Louisburg Road from Jan. 24 to Jan....
Duke Energy warns of scam text about fake power outages
A scam text falsely claims they will be affected by a scheduled power outage.
Energy Saver NC: Rebates Boost Efficiency, Cut Utility Bills
Winter Freeze Tests Power Grids, Sparks New Energy Rebate Initiative in North Carolina. As icy conditions and plunging temperatures challenged power grids along the East Coast this past weekend, North Carolina has introduced a new program to ease the demand on energy systems while helping residents save on utility...
Wake County schools closed for second straight day due to black ice concerns
Students, staff, faculty, and parents can expect Wake County Public School campuses to be closed on Tuesday, January 27.

















