North Hills continues to grow in Raleigh, but residents say infrastructure lags behind
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, crossing half a million residents this year, but in North Hills, some longtime residents say that growth is coming with tradeoffs. Larry Helfant, who has lived in North Hills for more than 45 years, said...
RDU to begin terminal construction as part of $2.5B expansion
Travelers using Raleigh-Durham International Airport will begin seeing construction impacts in Terminal 2 starting in early January 2026 as part of the airport’s long-term expansion plans. According to the airport, crews will install a temporary floor-to-ceiling wall at the north end of Terminal 2, closing off the...
From renter to homeowner: Wake County woman’s journey to buy first house with homebuyer...
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. (WNCN) – Jasmine Cox, like many people these days, thought renting would be forever. “I once was that twenty-something-year-old who felt like homeownership was not attainable,” said Cox. One day, after renting since 2016, she realized she had to make a better investment. “One day I...
Florida State at No. 12 UNC: TV info, stats, scouting Seminoles, comparisons and notes
Florida State (7–6) at No. 12 North Carolina (12–1) TV: ESPN2: Dave O’Brien play by play, Cory Alexander analyst. Radio: Tar Heel Sports Network (affiliates list; streams on the Varsity Network app);. Jones Angell play-by-play, Tyler Zeller or Tyler Hansbrough analyst. Coaches: Luke Loucks (7–6 in first...
Wake Sheriff race set: Incumbent Willie Rowe to face GOP challenger Kenneth Blackwell in...
Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe will avoid a primary and face GOP investigator Kenneth Blackwell in a 2026 showdown over crime, mental health, and pay.
Garner PD Selects Katherine Christian As Its Next Deputy Chief
GARNER – The Garner Police Department announced that Katherine Christian has been selected as its next deputy chief and will begin in her new position on Jan. 12. Ms. Christian has served with the Cary Police Department for more than 18 years, most recently as a captain and South District commander.
Raleigh has new limits on nightlife noise starting on Jan. 1. Here’s what to...
Starting on Jan. 1, the city of Raleigh will have new limits on noise for bars, clubs and restaurants. The Raleigh City Council approved changes to the city’s noise ordinance in October, opting to institute decibel limits rather than the current “reasonable person” standard, which does not include specific...
Lynch considered for parole 37 years after deadly robbery
A Mount Airy man serving life in prison for a 1988 robbery and murder is under consideration for parole by the N.C. Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission. Joey E. Lynch, 57, is being reviewed for release through the Mutual Agreement Parole Program nearly 37 years after the crime, according to a notification...
Did THC gummies factor in fatal WakeMed shooting? What search warrants say
Search warrants suggest the possibility that THC gummies may have played a role in the fatal shooting of a WakeMed Campus Police officer last month. Benji Martin Jr., 29, of Garner is accused of killing Officer Roger Smith, 59, at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex on Nov. 8 during a struggle over a gun. Martin, who was...
Liberation Station children’s bookstore reopens during Kwanza after closing 1st storefront
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