Hip-Hop Icons Unite for “Return of the Legends” Concert
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mid-Atlantic Region is set to host an exciting night of classic hip-hop with Return of the Legends, scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026. Taking the stage are legendary acts Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and the Sugar Hill Gang, all of whom have played a significant...
Austin Thompson sentencing: State rests case in Raleigh Hedingham shooting hearing
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The fourth day of sentencing proceedings for Austin Thompson, the Raleigh teenager who pleaded guilty last month to the 2022 Hedingham mass shooting, moved forward on Friday at the Wake County Justice Center following three days of emotional testimony. After over two hours, the court adjourned...
Armed Robbery Reported at Garner Bank as Suspect Remains at Large, Police Say
Garner, North Carolina – Police in Garner are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery was reported at a local bank on Friday morning. Authorities say the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived, prompting a multi-agency response and an active investigation that is still ongoing. Incident Overview.
North Carolina Weather Alert Today: Near-Freezing Morning and Snow Chance in Raleigh
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina — Cold air pools along streets and rooftops this morning, frosting lawns and parked cars across the Triangle. Breath hangs in the air as commuters step outside, surprised by the bite after...
North Carolina man wanted in Speedway triple shooting nabbed after 22-mile stolen car chase,...
HENDERSON, N.C. (WNCN) — A Henderson man who was wanted in a wild October triple shooting in Raleigh was nabbed by a K-9 team Thursday after a 22-mile chase in a stolen Raleigh luxury car in Vance and Warren counties, police and deputies said. The suspect was already out of jail on a $20,000 bond for […]
E-Bikes, Mopeds, and E-Motorcycles in North Carolina: What South Wake (NC) Parents Need to...
The e-bike you bought your kid might actually be an e-motorcycle, and under NC law, that difference comes with licensing, and insurance requirements, and where it can legally be ridden.
Wake County (NC) Schools Rethink Student Laptop Program as Costs Rise and Pandemic Era...
Launched at speed during COVID, Wake County’s 1:1 student laptop program now faces mounting costs, expiring federal aid, and new questions about equity, instruction, and long-term sustainability.
2 facing charges in Durham nightclub ALE investigation
ALE agents have been investigating the club for several months.
Raleigh City Council, At-Large: James G. Bledsoe
1. Given the direction of Raleigh government, would you say things are on the right course? If not, what specific changes will you advocate for if elected?. Raleigh is not on the right course. Housing remains largely unaffordable while taxes and bond measures continue to increase the cost of living. Safety and...
Data says that NC State is one of the most dangerous / volatile teams...
Evan Miyakawa (the guy behind EvanMiya.com – one of the nation’s most trusted CBB analytics sites) just posted an insightful graphic. NC State sits in the dangerous but volatile territory alongside teams like Texas Tech, Nebraska, and Kentucky. To get that readout, Miyakawa is charting game-to-game volatility...

















