14 North Carolina Taco Places That Keep Locals Returning
North Carolina has taco spots that feel like hidden treasures, where flavors, freshness, and creativity keep locals coming back for more. From traditional street-style tacos to inventive fillings and sauces, each restaurant puts its own spin on a classic favorite. The sizzle of seasoned meat, the aroma of fresh...
Holly Springs Announces New Year’s Day Service Changes With Trash Collection Delays and Facility...
Residents of Holly Springs, get ready for a slight shift in routine as the new year rolls in. The town has announced that its offices, including the Holly Springs 311 service, will pause operations on January 1, providing town employees a day to welcome 2025 alongside the rest of us. Acknowledging the holiday, town...
2 fires in 2 days at same North Carolina home after destructive Christmas Day...
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Firefighters were dispatched to a familiar home on Friday in Orange County. A house that caught fire on Christmas Day in the 100 block of Stone Ridge Drive caught fire again on Friday morning, according to New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bill Blankenship. He said no cause has been...
4 pigs to be auctioned in Chatham County
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Four pigs found in Chatham County earlier this month are “ready for the next chapter and a new opportunity,” the county’s animal resources division said. According to Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Animal Resources, four pigs were found near Flint Ridge Road and...
Bill Belichick, North Carolina Lose Defender From 2025 Signing Class
Kamarion Thomas might be one-and-done at North Carolina.
Thomas Dambo’s troll sculptures turn recycled art into a global phenomenon
The Hilton Trends Report names 2026 the year of the "whycation," a global movement where travel begins not with a destination, but with a motivation. For North Carolina, travelers need to look no further than public parks for this "why," as thousands are expected to visit the newly christened Thomas Dambo troll...
Nash to ring in 2026 with Braswell Family Farms’ NYE Egg Drop
Nash County rings in 2026 with a free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve Egg Drop featuring live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and 8 p.m. fireworks at The Nashville Junction.
Barnesville Holiday Shooting Prompts Urgent Search; Suspect Still at Large
The Barnesville Police Department has released new information and identified a suspect in the Christmas morning shooting that left one person injured and prompted a holiday search for the man who fled the scene. According to Lt. Michael Rainer with Barnesville Police, the shooting happened at approximately 12:50...
Delays, cancellations pile up at RDU Friday as major winter storm pounds the Northeast
RDU saw more than a 100 delays and double-digit cancellations as of Friday night.
Scammers are impersonating deputies, demanding money, Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warns
PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — The holidays are a time when phone calls from family and others are expected. If a deputy comes calling, though, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office says it could be a scam. In a Facebook post made Friday, the sheriff’s office said it had received...

















