North Carolina Weather Alert: Will Arctic Air Keep Raleigh in a Deep Freeze Through...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – North Carolina is bracing for a prolonged stretch of unusually cold winter weather as Arctic air presses deep into the Southeast and shows little sign of retreat through early to...
Southeast Travel Alert: Icy Conditions Expected Along I-20, I-85, and I-95 Through Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Columbia, SC – A sprawling winter system is set to freeze some of the South’s busiest travel corridors, with treacherous ice conditions forecast along I-20, I-85, I-95, I-26, and I-40 through early...
Accused teen Austin Thompson to plead guilty in Raleigh’s Hedingham mass shooting
Austin Thompson, the teenager charged with murdering five people and injuring two others in Raleigh’s Hedingham neighborhood, will plead guilty in the 2022 mass shooting. This move, announced by his attorneys in a court filing Tuesday, will avoid a trial and send the case straight to sentencing. The plea makes much...
The Triangle’s busiest restaurant owner has plans for a Chapel Hill oyster bar
The Triangle’s most prolific restaurateur has plans for a new seafood restaurant in Chapel Hill. Giorgios Bakatsias will open the new Géos Tavern & Oyster Bar in Chapel Hill this spring. The new bivalve destination will move into the East 54 development, which has become a bit of a satellite foodie spot outside of...
The 4 Most Dangerous Intersections in North Carolina
North Carolina is growing faster than its pavement can handle. From the banking towers of Charlotte to the rapidly expanding coastline, the state’s infrastructure is struggling to keep pace with an influx of new residents. While the “Tail of the Dragon” (US-129) gets the fame for being a dangerous...
Charlotte man wins $444,000 lottery prize on $1 ticket
After required federal and state tax withholdings, Anagnostis took home $320,137.
Prepare for power outages ahead of winter storm this weekend in the Triangle
The National Weather Service's Raleigh office is warning central North Carolina residents to gear up for a potential major winter storm this weekend. Why it matters: Though the forecast remains fluid, the storm could bring dangerous cold weather, a mixture of snow and sleet, and potential power outages throughout the...
Preparations take shape as threat of a significant winter storm increases
All eyes are on the forecast in the Triangle as the threat of a significant winter storm looms.
North Carolina Cub Scouts make ‘sad’ discovery during troop activity: ‘It really is a...
"Sad to see this." North Carolina Cub Scouts make 'sad' discovery during troop activity: 'It really is a shame' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Where North Carolina Locals Go For Epic Hot Dogs
North Carolina holds a special place in the hearts of hot dog lovers everywhere. From the mountains to the coast, this state is packed with spots serving some of the most creative, delicious dogs you’ll ever taste. Craving a classic Carolina-style dog loaded with chili, slaw, and mustard? You’ll...
