Durham Public Schools Announce Closure Today Due to Winter Storm Aftermath
In response to the inclement weather conditions wrought by this weekend's winter storm, Durham Public Schools has announced a complete shutdown for today. This measure affects both students and staff, ensuring that all district facilities will remain closed amidst the safety concerns. Durham County Government relayed...
Convention Center Roof Fire Causes $1 Million in Damages
On December 1, 2025, two alarms were struck in downtown Raleigh, when equipment on the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center caught fire. The first units were dispatched about 2129 and reported a large column of smoke from the building. Ladder 1 from nearby Station 1 was first arriving. They reported heavy fire in...
LA Marr Is The Next Superstar From North Carolina
Lamarr Brew, also called “LA marr,” is a musical artist who was born and grew up in Durham, North Carolina. He started loving music when he was young because his parents liked and listened to gospel,hip hop,and R&B music all the time in his early childhood. In middle...
Wake, Durham schools split on Feb. 3 learning format
The two largest school districts in the Triangle are split over their decision for Tuesday's school day.
Raleigh Rescue for Car Down Embankment
On December 21, 2025, Raleigh firefighters performed a below-grade patient extrication from an automobile down an embankment on Isabella Cannon Drive. Originally dispatched as a single-engine incident, Engine 16 arrived and immediately requested additional resources. Rescue 16, Squad 14, Ladder 6, and Battalion 5...
These 9 new restaurants are opening in the Triangle. Where to find them
The Triangle has seen many new restaurants open recently, from locally owned cafes to popular national brands. And more dining spots will open soon, serving unique tacos, Vietnamese street food and French pastries. Here’s a recap of some recent restaurant announcements and openings. Velvet Taco opens first Triangle...
December 2025 Top Real Estate Sales For South Wake County; Holly Springs (NC), Apex,...
South Wake saw 280 homes sold in December. For all of Wake County, median price hit $455K ($15K dip), but a 22.9% core volume surge signals a healthy loosening for 2026.
North Carolina Weather Alert: Limited Snow, Rain Chances as Cold Holds Feb 8–12 in...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A cold and generally quiet weather pattern is expected to persist across North Carolina between Sunday, Feb. 8, and Thursday, Feb. 12, with limited chances for snow or rain during...
Lawsuit accuses Wake County Schools of failing to protect second-grader
The Wake County school system is facing its second lawsuit in recent months alleging that school officials failed to stop a student from repeatedly sexually assaulting a classmate. The latest lawsuit, filed Jan. 26 in Wake County Superior Court, alleges that a 7-year-old girl was sexually assaulted multiple times by...
Man Shot and Killed Dancer Girlfriend Because She Wouldn’t Be ‘Exclusive’ with Him
Stephon Dubose pleaded guilty to killing Angela Risi, 30, of San Diego, Calif., who was pursuing an MFA in dance at Duke University
