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Hungry in downtown Raleigh and eyeing a line at Beasley’s Chicken + Honey? Do not worry. That line moves faster than you think, and what waits at the end is worth every minute. From crisp, golden chicken to honey-kissed waffles, this spot blends Southern comfort with a modern vibe, and you will feel it the moment you...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, NC – The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the deputy involved in an April 2025 incident resulting in the death of a family pet named Zelda is no longer with the department. According...

A longtime North Carolina schoolteacher was fatally assaulted in her home after reporting a break-in to emergency dispatchers, authorities said. The Raleigh Police Department said Zoe Welsh, 57, called 911 around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 3 to report that an intruder was inside her home in the 800 block of Clay Street. While...

Yesterday, you may have noticed that we took the bold (or maybe odd) decision to begin publishing all 85 essays from the Federalist Papers, which, at a rate of one per Thursday, will take us about 85 weeks, if my math is correct. In the context of this project and the 250th anniversary of our nation, it is important...

Coming to Western Wake in 2026: Salem Streetscaping. Salem Street is the heart of Downtown Apex, the main thoroughfare for parades and a vibrant corridor of shops and restaurants. This year, the segment from West Chatham to Saunders streets will transform with new streetscaping and a new gathering space. It’s...

Walking into Beasley’s Chicken + Honey feels like stepping into your grandmother’s kitchen, where the smell of fried chicken and warm honey fills the air. This downtown Raleigh restaurant has become famous for serving soul food that reminds locals of Sunday dinners at grandma’s house. The menu...

Some neighborhood residents remain uneasy, even though the murder suspect is behind bars.

“We’ve got to turn this around.” Bishop William J. Barber II choked back emotion as he reflected on Wednesday’s untimely death of Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old mother who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. “My God, they’re killing mothers. And the grossest...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – You want a new job in 2026. You don’t want to stress out on the job, but you need to find a field with a lot of openings. It sounds like a lot of criteria, but the good people at TopResume assembled a list that checks all those boxes.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A low-end severe weather threat is in place for central North Carolina late Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening, with damaging wind gusts identified as the primary concern....