Photo Gallery: 2026 Chapel Hill Pride Promenade
On Saturday, June 6, hundreds of Chapel Hill residents and members of the community gathered on Franklin Street to celebrate Pride Month. There were drummers, art installations, vendors, drag performances and more. 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck MC’d the event, while Henry Taylor took pictures. Here are photos from the...
Father-son duo takes the stage in Raleigh Little Theatre’s performance of ‘School of Rock’
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As we approach Father’s Day, a father and son are sharing the stage in a memorable production of School of Rock. The Raleigh Little Theatre presents the electrifying musical based on the popular film, running until June 28. The show follows Dewey Finn, a...
10 Public Gardens In North Carolina That Hit Their Prettiest Stretch In June
If you’re still calling flowers “nice,” you haven’t been to North Carolina in June. In this state, public gardens are hitting their absolute peak, turning into a full-on summer color show where every path feels like it was designed to stop you mid-step. This is the...
Daytime Gunfire Rocks Durham, Leaves One Seriously Hurt
A daytime shooting in Durham left one person seriously injured on Saturday, June 6, according to police. The gunfire broke out in broad daylight, drawing a fast response from officers and medics. Investigators have opened a case but have not released the victim’s name or shared any information about a possible suspect.
Public hearing set on Wake County Historic Preservation Standards update
Wake County sets June 9, 2026 hearing on updated standards that will guide how nearly 90 historic landmarks are maintained, altered and protected.
Richmond Bank Makes Big Play To Slap Its Name On Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh's convention center could soon roll out a new corporate identity, with a Richmond-based bank offering a steady stream of cash in exchange for naming rights to the downtown venue. Atlantic Union Bank is the suitor, and under a proposal headed to the Raleigh City Council, the building would be...
Real Estate Market Trends in Raleigh, NC: Prices Fall
Raleigh is a Research Triangle anchor where top universities, a booming tech sector, and a genuinely walkable downtown have made it one of the South’s most sought-after cities. Tree-lined neighborhoods,
North Carolina’s Once-Abandoned Psychiatric Hospital Is Now A Thriving Urban Park In Raleigh
When it comes to cities in North Carolina, Charlotte may be the biggest, but you could make the argument that Raleigh is the most pleasant. Known as the "City of Oaks" for its beautiful tree-lined streets, the Tar Heel State's second city has long made greenery a priority. It also has a fascinating history, and the two
Downtown Raleigh shooting leaves two injured; suspect in custody
An altercation between two men led to shots being fired, Raleigh Police said.
Driver dies in Wake County crash after car flips on US 401, troopers say
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. (WNCN) — A Willow Spring man died in a single-car crash in southern Wake County early Friday evening, officials said. The crash was reported just before 7:55 p.m. along U.S. 401/Fayetteville Road near Ransdell Road, less than a mile south of NC Toll 540, according to the North Carolina State Highway
