Wake County Commissioners Approve $1.4 Million Contract to Reintroduce TASERs for Sheriff’s Deputies
Five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise includes 200 TASER 10 devices, virtual training, and evidence management software
Durham Teen Charged in Deadly Crash While Fleeing Deputies Ordered Held on $1.5M Bond
DURHAM, N.C. — An 18-year-old Durham man is behind bars on a $1.5 million bond after authorities say he caused a deadly crash while fleeing from deputies during a suspected street race last week. Teen Suspect Identified as Kevin Aljeandro Ruiz-Gomez. According to the Durham County Sheriff’s Office, Kevin...
NC approves new charter school in Wake County. Where and when it plans to...
A new charter school has gotten permission to open next year in Wake County after reassuring the concerns of state education leaders. The N.C. Charter Schools Review Board on Tuesday approved the application for Focus Academy Charter Schoo l, which plans to open in 2026 in Southeast Raleigh before eventually moving...
UNC professor revealed anarchist group requested security from far-left gun club during 2017 riot
Professor Dwayne Dixon told Harvard panel that Redneck Revolt gun club was asked to secure Justice Park during Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.
Gov. Stein offering $25,000 reward in search for Salisbury shooting suspect who killed 80-year-old,...
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Gov. Josh Stein is offering a $25,000 reward for information related to the drive-by murders of two Salisbury residents last year, he announced Tuesday. On Aug. 10, 2024, officers were called around 5:30 a.m. in reference to a shooting that occurred on Rowan Mill Road in...
Facing a Crisis: Wake county school board and students react to influx of gun...
Just two days after the start of the Wake County School year, all attention was pulled away from the buzz of a brand new year when tragedy made national headlines. The Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis was holding a school-wide mass when an active shooter shot multiple rounds through the windows; two children...
Turning down the volume: Raleigh City Council discusses potential changes to noise ordinance
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Changes could be on the horizon for Raleigh’s noise ordinance, with preliminary discussions at this afternoon’s City Council meeting to return to enforcing violations based on decibel levels. The potential changes come more than a year after the city opted to transition its...
Wake teachers fear online attacks over new NC library book law, librarians say
Wake County school librarians are urging the school district to protect teachers by not listing their names on new state-mandated online catalogs of classroom library books. A new state law, passed in July, requires North Carolina school districts to post the names of all library books in each school, including the...
Owner of Durham-based vegan food truck recovering after explosion
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham pickleball coach, father, and food truck owner is fighting to rebuild his body and business after an explosion tore through his food truck. Family, friends, and community members are pulling together to help Eric Zeigler with his medical bills, as well as possibly rebuild his business,...
10 Iconic Pizzerias In North Carolina That Are Worth The Drive From Anywhere
Searching for iconic pizzerias in North Carolina worth any journey?. These 10 legendary spots deliver unforgettable pizza experiences every single time!. 1. Mellow Mushroom Raleigh (Raleigh) This psychedelic pizza palace has become a true North Carolina dining institution over the years. The colorful mushroom...