Raleigh’s violent crimes have stayed flat this year, but noise issues grow
Violent crime in Raleigh has remained flat this year, new police chief Rico Boyce said this week, but the city has made progress in some property crimes. Why it matters: Homicides have declined in most major U.S. cities this year — the latest sign that violent crime in America is falling from after COVID crime wave ,...
Raleigh’s Dark Side Awaits… If You Dare 👀
Ready to get your Halloween chills early? 👻 The True Crime Tour takes you through the haunting, hidden history of Raleigh—think shocking stories, dark secrets, and all the eerie corners of Oak City. Come for the history, stay for the spine-tingling tales. Perfect for locals, tourists, and anyone...
Medicaid cuts could threaten care for North Carolinians with severe disabilities
Jennifer Shigley can’t speak or walk without assistance. The 49-year-old also cannot feed or bathe herself. Her father, a retired child psychologist, described her as having the mental capacity of a toddler. “She requires total care,” Hal Shigley said. “Thank goodness she is in a facility where she’s taken...
7 Enormous Secondhand Shops In North Carolina Where Your Treasure-Hunting Dreams Come True
Ever wondered where to find the biggest and best secondhand shops in North Carolina?. These 7 massive thrift stores offer amazing treasures and incredible bargains that will make any treasure hunter jump for joy!. 1. Cause for Paws Thrift Shop (Raleigh) Those adorable paw prints on the sign aren’t just...
Raleigh Drug Kingpin Wilbert Lee Howard Sentenced to 16 Years for Cocaine Distribution and...
Wilbert Lee Howard, III has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for leading a significant cocaine distribution operation in Raleigh. He pleaded guilty to the charges in June, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Howard's history of prior convictions seemed not...
I-40 Reopens After Fatal Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 have reopened after a fatal three-vehicle crash shut down traffic Thursday afternoon near mile marker 311, close to Veterans Parkway. The collision was reported at approximately 3:56 p.m., involving a blue Mini Cooper, a red Ford F-150 pickup, and a...
Meth bust in Wake County potentially saved hundreds of lives, sheriff’s office says
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A couple remains in jail Thursday after a chase ended with a crash on Poole Road in Raleigh earlier this week. Tuesday’s string of events started on Interstate 87 when officers tried to pull the car over for speeding. The chase ended on Poole...
57-year-old man charged with targeting elderly in multi-state scam
There is an estimated $3 billion in losses annually due to elder fraud, according to the FBI.
Man hospitalized after shooting at Wendell mobile home community, investigation underway
A man is recovering after being shot at a Wendell mobile home community; Wake County deputies are investigating the circumstances as the case remains active and ongoing.
UPDATE: Deputies detail Onslow County murder case that led to suspect’s arrest in Wake...
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - Deputies are sharing more about the arrest of a man for a murder in February in Onslow County. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office says that Christopher Duncan, 35, was arrested by U.S. marshals this morning in Knightdale and charged with an open count of murder.