One confirmed death and 100+ roads closed from Chantal
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - One confirmed storm-related death and over a hundred roads closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal in the central part of the state. States of emergency have been declared in Alamance, Moore, and Orange Counties, with reports of flooding in Durham County. Last night around...
Suspicious device found at Durham bank, police investigating
The bank on the 2000 block of W. Main Street was evacuated as a precaution.
Raleigh Fringe Festival July 10-13, including many free or “pay what you can” performances
Raleigh Fringe Festival is “an alternative arts festival for the weird & wonderful.” It takes place July 10 to 13, 2025, at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. Friday, July 11: 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 12: 10 a.m. to 12...
Orange County under state of emergency due to severe flooding
Tropical Storm Chantal pushed out of the Carolinas, but not before bringing severe flooding to parts of the Triangle on its way through.
North Carolina Housing Forecast: 12 To Avoid, 11 Worth Buying By 2025
The North Carolina housing market is experiencing significant shifts as we approach 2025. With rising interest rates, changing demographics, and evolving work patterns, some areas are poised for growth while others face potential downturns. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, investor, or looking to relocate, this...
An unconventional taco spot will open this week near Raleigh’s Crabtree mall
A new fusion taqueria drops this week in the Triangle. The owners of Wong’s Tacos describe their mashup of Asian flavors and Mexican form as “Mexanese.” The new Raleigh location opens Tuesday, July 8 in the Glenlake shopping center at 4251 Parklake Ave., off Edwards Mill Road near the Crabtree Valley Mall. Owned by...
A New Podcast Revisits an Old Local Mystery: Who Killed Rachel Crook?
In the summer of 1951, a gallon of gas cost around 19¢, a gallon of milk 83¢, and the United States was celebrating its demisemiscentennial. In Chapel Hill, 71-year-old Rachel Crook was approaching the end of her PhD in economics at North Carolina’s flagship university. That summer...
Chapel Hill businesses in Eastgate Crossing destroyed by floodwaters; cars in nearby lots also...
"Next thing I know, my car was floating. It was parked over in one spot and it was moving to another spot,"
1 missing boater found on Jordan Lake, search for 2nd continues, sheriff’s office confirms
Two boaters on Jordan Lake presumably fell overboard Sunday evening during Tropical Depression Chantal.
These 2 stores have school supplies deals in the Triangle this week
It’s the height of summer break for many Triangle families, but it’s not a bad idea to start thinking about the upcoming school year. Two popular retailers in the Triangle are offering limited-time discounts on school supplies this week . North Carolina doesn’t have a tax-free weekend that coincides with the start of...
