Mayor said non-ADA compliant trolleys Cary bought were returned. That didn’t happen.
When the town of Cary purchased two trolley cars only to find out they didn’t meet federal accessibility standards, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht in 2023 wrote on his blog that they were sent back. The town had spent $539,896 to purchase the vehicles from Specialty Vehicles and at least three town staff members had visited...
Turkey shoot a holiday tradition, with no ruffled feathers
US-Turkey Shoot Tradition Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved With the blast of a shotgun, the Raleigh Moose Family Center Turkey Shoot is under way. But fear not: No gobblers were harmed in the making of this holiday fun. “The main misconception is, they think we shoot live turkeys out here,”...
Tiniest patients get festive photoshoot to bring joy to Christmas week at Raleigh hospital
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Christmas week is a tough time to spend in the hospital for many, but the staff at UNC Health Rex is doing their best to keep spirits bright. With permission from parents, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses dressed about a dozen of their precious patients in holiday outfits to kick off the...
1 dead, 1 arrested in early morning Northeast Durham shooting
A Durham County resident has been arrested in a fatal early morning shooting Monday, officials said. Deputies with the Durham County Sheriff’s Office were called to a shooting in the 2500 block of Ardsley Drive in Northeast Durham just after 5 a.m., the agency said in a news release. A resident of the home reportedly...
Shinmai Kumo, Cary: A delicious blend of Japanese and Italian flavors for adventurous diners
If you’re a fan of fusion cuisine, you’re going to love Shinmai Kumo! The 2nd concept from the Shinmai restaurant group spins things up a bit offering Itameshi cuisine. Think Italian with some Japanese ingredient and flavor profile flair! I’ve had the chance to visit twice since it opened in September and have been...
Durham Launches New Shelter as Part of ‘100 Days of Warmth Campaign’ to Combat...
City of Durham officials announced the opening of a new 52-bed shelter as part of the city’s “100 Days of Warmth Campaign.” The shelter is intended to provide temporary housing and protection from cold weather for individuals experiencing homelessness as winter conditions continue. The announcement, made via a social...
The Best Fried Chicken In North Carolina Is Hiding At This Humble Restaurant
There’s a moment when you bite into truly exceptional fried chicken that time seems to stop – that perfect crunch giving way to juicy, flavorful meat that makes you close your eyes and forget everything else. That transcendent moment is waiting for you at Beasley’s Chicken + Honey...
Raleigh Weather Today: Winter Solstice Brings Longest Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, NC – Winter officially arrived across North Carolina today as the Winter Solstice occurred this morning, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the region. According to the...
Wake County to hold memorial honoring those lost to homelessness
Wake County will hold a Dec. 21 Homeless Memorial in Raleigh, reading names of neighbors who died while homeless and highlighting efforts to make homelessness rare and brief.
WCSO charges woman in ongoing fraud investigation
Wake County deputies arrest second suspect in $495K Duke Energy identity theft scheme, charging 39-year-old woman with exploiting elderly victims and trafficking stolen identities.
