Icy Conditions Prompt Closure of I-540 in Knightdale, Police Urge Caution for Commuters
Commuters woke up to a chilling reality this morning as icy road conditions forced a closure on I-540. The Knightdale Police Department alerted the public via social media, emphasizing the need for caution and the expectation of significant delays. At 7:12 AM, their post stated that I-540 westbound was sealed off...
Another Member of Cary’s Senior Management Team Departs Town Government
Dan Ault, an assistant town manager and chief innovation officer for the Town of Cary, resigned earlier this month, leaving open one of four assistant roles that report directly to the town manager. Ault’s departure came less than one month after his former boss, Sean Stegall, resigned following alleged...
Proposed Apex (NC) Data Center Continues to Draw Sustained Opposition as Review Moves Forward
Residents press leaders over scale, safety, and long-term impact as scrutiny of the New Hill project intensifies
Raleigh woman killed in head‑on crash on Duraleigh Road
A 54‑year‑old Raleigh woman died Friday when a vehicle crossed the center line on Duraleigh Road and hit her car head‑on, Raleigh Police Department said. At 5:45 p.m., police responded to a crash with injuries on Duraleigh Road near Deep Hollow Drive. On Saturday, the police identified the woman killed as Kimberly A....
Raleigh: A Portrait of a City Shaped by Purpose Rather Than Performance
Raleigh greets the reader with a calm confidence that feels earned rather than staged. Streets hum at a measured pace, balancing civic pride with everyday ease. History sits close to modern routine, visible in brick facades and shaded squares. The city does not announce itself loudly; it invites attention through...
The Flower Shuttle is celebrating 20 years of surprise bouquets
RALEIGH, N.C. — For the last 20 years, The Flower Shuttle in Raleigh has provided joy to unsuspecting recipients. Every Tuesday, volunteers meet at Ridge Road Baptist Church to make bouquets. The flowers are donated from florists or stores like Costco and Trader Joe's that otherwise would have been...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Raleigh police say a pedestrian was killed late Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 40 East. According to authorities, the crash happened just before 11 p.m. near the Interstate 440 interchange. The pedestrian was identified as 35-year-old Arun K. Sandram. Police said Sandram...
Tenants flock to Class A office in Raleigh’s North Hills; other submarkets lag behind
In late 2023, Kane Realty’s “trophy-class” One North Hill Tower opened with much fanfare, part of the firm’s long-awaited North Hill’s Main District mixed-used expansion . Today, despite strong headwinds, the 10-story, 266,000-square-foot Class A office building at 4000 Center is at full occupancy, spokesperson...
Man hit and killed on Interstate 40 late Sunday night, Raleigh police say
A man was hit and killed on Interstate 40 in Raleigh late Sunday night after he got out of his car along the highway, according to police. Arun K. Sandram was struck at about 10:50 p.m. on eastbound I-40 just before the I-440 interchange in southwest Raleigh near Crossroads, according to police. Investigators are...
Durham Fire Department Overhauls Operations to Boost Response Times and Expand City Coverage
The Durham Fire Department is implementing operational updates to improve response times and expand coverage throughout the city. The City of Durham shared details on Bull City Today, outlining changes designed to ensure firefighters can respond efficiently and that emergency calls are distributed across crews....
