The Whirl: Pink Pumps and Bow Ties
On Nov. 1, Pretty In Pink Foundation hosted its 9th annual Pink Pumps & Bow Ties Gala. The sold-out, record-breaking event was at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh, welcoming nearly 400 guests for a fun-filled evening featuring a gourmet dinner, lively auctions and powerful stories that underscored the financial...
The Trouble With the Masks
Authorities cite safety and security when wearing masks, but history, symbolism, and expectations around accountability shape how the public interprets their use.
Raleigh Police Department Hosts Hiring Event, Invites Aspirants to Join Ranks and Shape Future...
Seeking to bolster its ranks, the Raleigh Police Department held a hiring event today, with a call to those looking to embark on a career in law enforcement. The department turned to social media to spread the word, offering potential recruits the chance to participate in physical training tests and engage with...
YouTube video sparks outrage over dog shot by North Carolina deputy; Civil rights attorney...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Wake County family is still grieving the loss of their beloved dog, shot and killed by a Wake County deputy in April 2025. A West Virginia civil rights lawyer’s YouTube video on the case is shining a spotlight back on the incident. The Briggs family said not a day goes by […]
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County leaders to testify in Raleigh about public safety
State lawmakers have their eyes on Charlotte. Seven local leaders will be in Raleigh on Jan. 29 to answer the House Oversight Committee’s questions about public safety and crime in Charlotte.
1 charged with conspiracy in Durham teen’s killing
Man charged with conspiracy in Durham teen's deadly shooting, warrant shows.
Investigations underway into town of Cary’s finances
Investigations underway into town of Cary’s finances.
Argument between family members escalates to late-night shooting in Fuquay-Varina, police say
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. (WNCN) — A late-night shooting in Wake County on Thursday resulted in a man being arrested and another sent to the hospital, police said on Friday. According to the Fuquay-Varina Police Department, officers responded around 9:32 p.m. to reports of a possible shooting in the area of 600 Dogwood...
NC cities join nationwide anti-ICE protests after Minneapolis, Portland shootings
'This is a time when I think a lot of people are very scared,' said one Raleigh protester.
Raleigh Police Department Invites Residents to Join Spring Community Police Academy for Insights into...
Community engagement is taking center stage in Raleigh as the local police department opens applications for its free educational program aimed at fostering a more transparent relationship between law enforcement and residents. The Raleigh Police Department's Community Police Academy invites members of the public to...
