Cary NC

The gunfire that echoes through Yohanan Assefa’s East Durham neighborhood reminds her of the war she fled in Ethiopia. She said she came to the United States seeking peace and safety, not to relive the trauma of violence. “How long will the city allow the sounds of gunfire to dominate our streets as if we are in a...

Four people have been hit and killed by trains in the Triangle this week, the latest Thursday morning near Jones Sausage Road in Garner. Garner police say a man was on the tracks when he was hit by an Amtrak train at about 10:33 a.m. Police have not released any additional information, including the man’s name. Less...

North Carolina has become a hotspot for authentic Korean BBQ, where sizzling meats and smoky flavors bring people together around tabletop grills. From the bustling Triangle area to the vibrant streets of Charlotte, locals know exactly where to go when cravings hit. These beloved restaurants offer everything from...

1) In 300 words or less, please give our readers your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What prior experience will make you an effective member of Cary’s town council?. I am a dedicated community volunteer, PTA mom, and small business...

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A large group of neighbors in Durham is pleading with local officials for help after dealing with shootings on a regular basis. The neighbors are worried about gun violence in the area of Holloway Street and North Briggs Avenue. “How long will the city allow...

Durham County Sheriff Clarence Birkhead can keep some jail policies hidden from the public, a judge ruled Thursday. That includes the jail’s search, restraint and housing assignment policies. Emancipate NC , an anti-mass incarceration nonprofit, has pushed for the release of the jail’s full policy manual since 2023...

Bill Belichick’s nightmare start at North Carolina may open the door for a coaching change — and Kentucky fans won’t like who the Tar Heels could target next.

A man was found dead on Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill on Thursday morning, the town said. A Chapel Hill police officer on foot patrol found the man’s body at 11:10 a.m. on the 300 block of West Franklin Street, the town said in a statement. The town did not release the man’s name. The man’s cause of death...

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Police are searching for a man wanted for charges related to a now-deadly shooting at a nightclub in Durham less than a week ago. According to the Durham Police Department, officers reported to a shooting at La Morena Nightclub around 6 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Earlier that morning, officers said a...

Apex mayor Jacques Gilbert was trying to push through a nomination for the town’s board of adjustment last month. Normally, the town council would sign off on such appointments with little debate. But on this September 9 night, things were going to be different. Several council members saw the...