Triangle school districts announce closings for winter weather. Here’s the list
All school systems throughout the Triangle will be closed Monday in advance of winter weather that could bring up to half an inch of snow. Those affected by the closings: Wake County schools are closed Monday. No makeup day is required. Banked time will be used. Durham County announced all classes canceled Monday for...
Apex group aims to donate 150 bikes, helmets to North Carolina children this holiday
Bikes for Hope, launched by Tim Overton, is dedicated to ensuring every child has a bike under the tree.
Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh Will Charge for Parking in 2026
Coastal Credit Union Music Park will require patrons to buy parking passes starting in 2026. The announcement appeared on its Facebook page on Dec. 3. Parking will cost $20 when bought in advance. Day-of-show purchases? $25. The venue confirmed pricing in Facebook comments. Premier, Easy Out, and Reserved Parking...
11 North Carolina Italian Sub Shops That Take Sandwiches Seriously
A good Italian sub doesn’t just feed you – it stops you in your tracks. Across North Carolina, sandwich makers treat the craft with real devotion, stacking layer after layer until each bite hits with flavor and nostalgia. Shops from the coast to the mountains slice their meats...
Durham Resident Dies in Custody at County Detention Facility; Investigation Underway
Kenneth Lamont McNeil, 47, died in custody at the Durham County Detention Facility on December 6, 2025. McNeil, a Durham resident, had been held since March 15, 2025. He faced 12 failure to appear charges from 2023, including breaking and entering, larceny, and assault. In November, he was indicted on more charges of...
Local NCDOT Workers Honored for Life-Saving Efforts During Pigeon River Flood
On November 19, 2025, five North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees and a state trooper received the Governor’s Award for Excellence. The award recognized their actions during Hurricane Helene’s flooding in 2024. The ceremony was held at the State Archives of North Carolina in Raleigh. This award...
Raleigh Wakes Up to a Freezing Fog Advisory as the NWS Warns of Low...
Raleigh residents faced a chilly start to their Sunday with conditions that could only be described as a winter nuisance. The advisory, which remained in effect until 9 AM EST, warned that visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less in freezing fog — a serious hazard for early commuters — as the National Weather...
New motion in Faith Hedgepeth murder case calls evidence collection into question
The judge in the Faith Hedgepeth murder case from 2012 has filed a new order that calls into the question the existence of evidence in the case.
Teenage driver charged in deadly Cary crash that killed 1, injured several others, police...
The crash happened Friday night at the intersection of Louis Stephens Drive and Morrisville Parkway.
7 Massive Secondhand Shops In North Carolina Where Locals Go Crazy For Dirt-Cheap Deals
Searching for incredible secondhand shops in North Carolina where bargains make locals line up before opening?. These 7 enormous thrift stores offer amazing deals and treasure-hunting adventures that will leave your wallet happy!. 1. Dorcas Thrift Shop (Cary) The Dorcas Thrift Shop in Cary is what happens when...
