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Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few free items available right now in and around Carrboro — from furniture to toys and clothing. A 6-foot couch in great condition is up for grabs in Carrboro. It’s the longer section of a sectional sofa — the short piece has already been taken. Perfect for a living room or lounge...

A road in North Raleigh will be closed for the next year, and when it reopens, part of it will be considerably higher than it is now. St. Albans Drive will be elevated to meet New Hope Church Road where it crosses a set of railroad tracks near Atlantic Avenue. Contractors for the N.C. Department of Transportation have begun building a bridge to lift...

A quiet Thursday morning on Poole Road turned chaotic when a large fire tore through a single-family ranch home near Donald Ross Drive on April 9, 2026, leaving the house destroyed and its resident in the hospital. The person living there managed to escape the blaze and was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. Fire crews arriving on...

The city faces a $13 million shortfall. "There remains little doubt that we will need to raise property taxes."

School officials said a lockdown initiated after a report of a possible armed person near the middle school campus.

Want to discover wonderful flea markets in North Carolina that create instant bargain hunters?. These 9 flea markets provide amazing deals and exciting treasure hunts!. 1. The Raleigh Market (Raleigh) Picture yourself walking into a bargain hunter’s paradise on a sunny weekend morning. The Raleigh Market transforms ordinary Saturdays...

A cherished Durham barbecue joint appears to be winding down operations after nearly 20 years in business. Backyard Barbecue Pit in Durham could close by the end of April, owner and operator Angela McLean said in a phone interview. McLean said she would like to sell the business and pass on its legacy, which stretches back to 2007. Backyard Barbecue Pit has been featured...

A late-night fight inside a Poole Road smoke shop landed a Raleigh woman in the hospital on Tuesday, after she was pistol-whipped and grazed by a bullet, according to police. Raleigh officers were called to the shop on the 1900 block of Poole Road just after 9 p.m., where they found a woman who had been struck in the face with a...

Wake County’s creative scene is buzzing this month with new openings for writers, designers, and arts managers. Whether you love editing, motion design, or community marketing, there’s something here for you.

12:01 April 7, 2026: And we’re off! There are already more than 1,000 D1 transfers listed in Verbal Commits including more than 50 from the ACC. It’s going to fill faster this time. Let the games begin!. Here’s a look at how fast the staff positions were filled...