Former Kmart site to get a massive makeover in west Raleigh. Here’s what’s next.
For years, a massive retail property on Western Boulevard — once occupied by a Kmart store — has sat vacant just outside Raleigh’s Beltline in Wake County. It’s now under new owners and primed for a $500 million makeover after the City Council recently voted 5-3 to rezone the 12-acre site at the Western Boulevard and...
Student from North Carolina college to compete for Team USA in Winter Olympics
DURHAM, N.C. (WBTV) - A student at a North Carolina university will represent the United States and Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy this month. Eunice Lee -- short-track speedskater -- goes to Duke University in Durham, where she studies chemistry and biology as part of her pre-med track.
Child and 59-Year-Old Hero Rescued from Frozen Pond in Cary Amid Safety Warnings
A young boy and his 59-year-old neighbor were rescued from a partially frozen pond in Cary, officials have reported. The incident occurred in a residential area off Caniff Lane, where first responders were called to the scene around 12:45 p.m yesterday. CBS 17 stated that the child attempted to cross the icy pond,...
ICE Out for Good Rally scheduled for Sunday
Indivisible Johnston County will hold an “ICE Out for Good” rally Sunday in Clayton to honor two people killed in incidents involving immigration agents and protest ICE actions.
Durham scraps controversial police tech contract after community resistance
The Durham City Council has effectively killed a controversial $517,500 police data-integration contract after critics said it could lead to mass surveillance and racial profiling. City Manager Bo Ferguson pulled the proposed contract with Peregrine Technologies at the start of Monday night’s council meeting, saying...
Darden to end its Bahama Breeze brand
Darden Restaurants Inc., which had previously said it was going to sell or convert the remaining 28 locations of Bahama Breeze, said on Tuesday that it was going to close half of them outright and convert the others to another one of its restaurant concept. It said the restaurants targeted...
Judge orders Greg Lindberg to pay $526 million to policyholders
A North Carolina judge ordered Greg Lindberg to pay $526 million to long-suffering policyholders. The order followed a civil trial held on Friday. Wake County Superior Court Judge Graham Shirley oversaw the trial to determine the amount of financial damages Lindberg and his companies owed to insurers they were found...
North Carolina Weather Alert: Snow Chance Returns as Temps Return to Seasonal Norm Feb...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A more winterlike pattern is expected to return across North Carolina beginning Tuesday, February 10, as the 8–14 day outlook signals increasing precipitation and temperatures...
North Carolina Warm-Up to the 40s Could Bring Rain Tuesday Night, Then a Late...
NORTH CAROLINA — A brief warm-up is expected to push temperatures back into the 40s by Tuesday, but a midweek system could follow with light rain Tuesday night into Wednesday afternoon, then a potential wet-snow mix Wednesday evening into very early Thursday, according to the latest forecast messaging tied to the...
These North Carolina Restaurants Prove Four Generations Can Do It Right
Family recipes passed down through generations carry something special that no corporate kitchen can replicate. Across North Carolina,... Keep Reading this Post Here → These North Carolina Restaurants Prove Four Generations Can Do It Right
