Watch: Durham mayor’s news conference on violence erupts into chaos
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A news conference at Durham City Hall on Friday was derailed as community members and advocates pressed Mayor Leonardo Williams. “Lame duck, lame duck,” one person shouted at Williams after he attempted to answer questions before ending the meeting abruptly. Williams spoke about efforts...
Gas leak prompts emergency response in downtown Durham
Authorities say a van had struck a commercial gas meter on a building on E. Main Street.
After Years Of Fights, Downtown South In Raleigh Inches Toward Groundbreaking
Raleigh’s long-teased Downtown South project finally has something resembling a start line. Developer John Kane says construction on the long-planned district could begin by the end of 2026, a potential turning point for a multi-billion-dollar plan to transform the city’s southern gateway with office towers, shops,...
Man arrested in fatal shooting
Georgia man arrested on first-degree murder charge in fatal shooting of 19-year-old Jennifer Sanchez Solis in Wake County, authorities say.
Step Into North Carolina’s Tobacco Past At This Historic District Turned Shopping Wonderland
Brick warehouses that once stored tobacco leaves now pulse with the energy of modern Durham life. The transformation of these 1904 industrial giants into a shopping and dining destination stands as one of North Carolina’s most successful historic preservation stories. Brightleaf Square brings together the best of...
RTP Workers Rocked As Car Crooks Swipe Guns In Fourth Smash-And-Grab Spree
Durham County deputies say car burglars have once again hit Research Triangle Park, smashing their way through an employee parking lot and walking off with guns in what is now the fourth smash-and-grab reported there this year. Deputies were called out Monday after reports that more than 10 vehicles had...
The Futuristic Mini Golf Destination In North Carolina That’s Perfect To Visit This Weekend
Picture a place where mini golf meets Marvel superheroes, school buses become putting obstacles, and zip lines soar over neon-lit courses. Welcome to entertainment that refuses to play by traditional rules, where every hole tells a story and boredom simply doesn’t exist. ParTee Shack – South Raleigh transforms an...
2 injured in Raleigh shooting on West North Street, police say
Officers responded to a shots fired call on West North Street.
The top scams reported to the BBB: How you can protect yourself
Online purchase scams were the most frequently reported, accounting for more than 28% of all scams reported in 2025.
Wolfpack Wallet Howls As NC State Stares Down $18.5 Million Sports Crunch
NC State’s athletic department is staring at a big hole in its wallet, warning trustees Thursday that it expects roughly an $18.5 million shortfall in the first year of direct revenue sharing and a revamped ACC payout model that rewards TV eyeballs and postseason wins. Leaders pointed to mandatory athlete payments,...

















