Quick Action by Deputies Nets Arrest of Carjacking Suspect
DURHAM, NC (Thursday, September 4, 2025)– The swift response of Durham County Sheriff's Office deputies to a carjacking call on Wednesday, September 3, led to the arrest of a man accused of taking a vehicle at knifepoint. Just before 10:30 P.M., deputies from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Patrol...
Raleigh man hits jackpot in NC Lottery game
Allen Peterson of Raleigh beat the odds of 1 in 8 million when he became the grand prize winner in the Jackpot Spectacular Game.
Shelter Dog Mauls Mother and Child in North Carolina
What started as a cheerful Mother’s Day visit to the Wake County Animal Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, quickly turned traumatic. Lauren Seagroves brought her 8-year-old daughter to the shelter on May 12, 2025, hoping to find a shelter dog to adopt. Instead, both ended up in the emergency room after a dog they...
Durham just agreed to annex 300+ acres in Brier Creek. Here’s what it means
Durham County’s side of Brier Creek is set for a major transformation after the Durham City Council approved a plan for 308 acres of mostly forested land on the north side of U.S. 70 between Leesville Road and T.W. Alexander Drive. Durham Gateway at Brier Creek will bring 1,750 housing units — apartments, townhomes,...
Developer Files Plans for “Digital Campus” in Western Wake
Natelli Investments LLC, the developer behind a proposed data storage facility in Western Wake County, filed a land use amendment and rezoning and annexation requests with the Town of Apex Tuesday, according to a press release from the developer. It plans to begin construction in late 2026 or early 2027 “pending all...
Raleigh mayor hopes downtown growth can keep property taxes from spiking
After several years of property tax increases, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell fulfilled one of her campaign goals earlier this year when she passed a city budget that raised salaries for city workers and police while not raising property taxes. Why it matters: Wake County's property valuations soared in 2024, and...
Proposed data center near Apex sparks debate over rising electric costs
NEW HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — A proposed data center in New Hill is drawing opposition from nearby residents, who say the project could strain the power grid and drive up electricity bills. Developers tout the possible data center as a boost for technology and high-wage jobs, but for Lorraine...
2 arrested in connection with chase, 5-car crash on Poole Road in Raleigh
Two people are behind bars in connection with a chase that ended in a five-car pile-up on Tuesday in Raleigh.
Wake County detention officer arrested, accused of supplying contraband to inmates
A Wake County detention officer was arrested after authorities said she was supplying contraband to inmates in the detention center.
Air And Ground Search Leads To Arrests After Stolen Car Flees Police
CLAYTON – A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended Tuesday in Clayton with one suspect arrested on the scene and another taken into custody later in Raleigh. According to the Clayton Police Department, around 11:50 a.m. officers attempted to stop a 2007 Toyota Prius that had been reported stolen. The driver...