NC Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March could see rise in tornado activity
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s still technically winter, but spring is in the air. With warmer days in store this week and the months to come, our focus begins to shift from snow chances to severe weather chances, including tornadoes. March has historically been a very active month for tornadoes across North Carolina....
Clock Spring Forward 2026: North Carolina Homeowners Alert — Clocks Jump Ahead in Charlotte,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, NC – Clocks across North Carolina will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to perform...
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.

















