Raleigh moped driver killed after being rear-ended by Jeep, police say
The driver of the Jeep was cited for misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, failure to reduce speed, and no operator's license.
Construction begins on Raleigh bridges for high-speed S-Line rail
More construction is underway in Wake County as North Carolina advances its high-performance passenger rail line connecting the state with Virginia and improving travel between rural and urban communities. This month, contract crews and N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) workers began building a bridge over...
Gated Luxury Townhomes Set to Rise in Crabtree Mall’s Backyard
A new batch of high-end, built-to-rent townhomes is set to rise in the shadow of Crabtree Valley Mall in north Raleigh, bringing gated, amenity-heavy living to one of the city’s busiest retail corridors. Charlotte-based Pappas Properties is planning a private community of about 65 rental townhomes with two- and...
Wake school board approves demolishing Ligon Middle in ‘tough vote’
The Wake County School Board voted to demolish Ligon Middle School and build a new facility after months of heated conversations with community members and alumni.
Gov. Stein, first lady visit Green Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh for Read Across...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — An elementary school in Raleigh was visited by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and first lady Anna Stein on Monday morning to celebrate Read Across America Day. “We’re grateful to Gov. Stein and first lady Anna Stein for spending time with our students and celebrating...
Holly Springs gets LGC approval to use $135 million in revenue bonds for improvement...
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — A request from the Town of Holly Springs to use $135 million in revenue bonds was approved by the Local Government Commission Tuesday, state officials said. According to the LGC, Holly Springs will use the $135 million for improvement projects, including financing upgrades to...
UNC Rex Healthcare settles federal lawsuit over COVID vaccine religious exemption denial
Rex settled a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination against an employee who refused the COVID vaccine for religious reasons.
Raleigh residents continue fight to save historic school: ‘Let Ligon live’
The board is considering three design plans for the former Ligon High School. Residents want the original building preserved.
Minimum employee wage to increase to $20 at Duke University
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The minimum employee wage at Duke University will increase for the 2025-26 school year, officials said Wednesday. According to the university, the minimum wage will become $20 at the start of the next school year, which begins on July 1. Since 2024, according to university...
Leaking Barrels and Toxic Flows: Brenntag Plant’s Violations Jeopardize East Durham Waters
Repeated State Inspections Uncover Poor Chemical Storage (Image Credits: Unsplash) Durham, N.C. – State regulators cited chemical distributor Brenntag Mid-South in November for neglecting to ... Read more The post Leaking Barrels and Toxic Flows: Brenntag Plant’s Violations Jeopardize East Durham Waters appeared...

















