That big blue IQVIA sign on I‑40? It’s about to disappear. Here’s why
Durham’s Imperial Tower, easily spotted from Interstate 40 with its bright blue IQVIA logo, has stood empty for years, as the rise of hybrid work, surging interest rates and tech layoffs pushed vacancies to record highs. Then last December its owner, Drawbridge Realty, embarked on a $10 million makeover, installing a...
Could NC’s cold winter days mean fewer bugs in the summer? We asked experts
Below-freezing temperatures have blasted North Carolina this winter — but will that mean fewer bugs in the summer? After a string of cold nights , we asked experts whether the chill could affect how many tiny critters we see later this year. We learned insects have evolved to survive all kinds of conditions, but they...
UNC Rex Shells Out $150K After Axing Remote Worker Over Covid Shot
Raleigh-based UNC Rex has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit that said the hospital fired a remote employee who declined a COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. According to the case filings, the worker was denied a religious exemption despite previously receiving...
Man Found Dead After Fire Inside NC Townhouse
Lexi Solomon – The News & Observer (Raleigh) A man was found dead after authorities responded to a fire at a Cary townhouse Saturday night. Cary firefighters were called to a report of smoke coming from a garage in the 200 block of Anniston Court off Morrisville Parkway about 10:45 p.m., according to a Cary Police...
Insect Invasion: 5 North Carolina Cities Combatting Bed Bug Onslaught
North Carolina faces a growing bed bug crisis, with five key cities—Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem—leading aggressive countermeasures against surging infestations. These urban centers have rolled out innovative programs blending technology, community outreach, and targeted treatments to...
This dog’s sudden anxiety saved his owner from a deadly cancer!
Cary, North Carolina - When Chase Johnson's dog Ceto started acting anxious, she didn't brush it off. Chase paid attention, and that made all the difference – Ceto knew his owner had breast cancer, and his discovery saved her life. Chase Johnson (36) from Cary, North Carolina, remembers her four-legged friend's...
Things to Do: March 2026
Celebrate unity and new beginnings while you welcome spring at the Hindu festival of colors. The free festival features Holi powders, cultural dance, artisan vendors, and food for purchase. Shamrock Showdown. March 20, 5–9 p.m. Downtown Apex. Introducing a new annual celebration that combines the energy of St....
Make This Spring Break Magical At A Hands-On North Carolina Museum For Kids In...
Spring break transforms into something extraordinary when kids step into a world where learning feels like pure play and every corner holds a new discovery. Marbles Kids Museum delivers exactly that kind of magic with exhibits that spark curiosity and hands-on activities that keep children engaged for hours. Young...
Man suspected of impairment in head-on crash with NCSHP trooper in Durham, authorities say
DURHAM, N.C. — Authorities on Monday identified the wrong-way driver who struck and killed a North Carolina state trooper on N.C. 147 and said impairment is suspected as a factor in the crash, according to WNCN. Melshawn Moore, 39, of Kinston, was driving a Nissan Altima southbound in the...
Greystar agrees to stop price-fixing but renters left out of deal
RALEIGH, N.C. (CN) — A federal judge approved a settlement between the federal government and the largest U.S. landlord Monday. The federal government and eight states sued RealPage in August 2024, claiming it supplies major landlords with a software that deprives renters of fair competition and allows landlords to...

















