10 North Carolina BBQ Spots So Good You’ll Gladly Wait for a Table
North Carolina takes its barbecue seriously, and for good reason. From the vinegar-based eastern style to the tomato-kissed western variety, the state has perfected the art of slow-smoked pork over generations. These legendary joints have earned their reputations one smoky plate at a time, creating lines that stretch...
The 10 Windiest Cities in North Carolina and How Residents Adapt
North Carolina is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse climate, but some of its cities are particularly notorious for their windy conditions. From coastal ... Read more The post The 10 Windiest Cities in North Carolina and How Residents Adapt appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Whooping cough surges in North Carolina; fading vaccine immunity likely plays a role
Most people likely know pertussis by its more common name — whooping cough, which comes from the “whoop” sound made as the person tries to catch their breath in between violent coughing spells. The Corbin family in Chapel Hill is well acquainted with the other nickname for...
The Enormous Thrift Store In North Carolina Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart...
In a world where inflation has us checking our bank accounts with one eye closed, there exists a retail wonderland where your dollars stretch like carnival taffy. Welcome to Dorcas Thrift Shop in Cary, North Carolina – a place where $38 isn’t just lunch for two, it’s an entire shopping spree.
Terry McAulay rips referees during NC State at Notre Dame after controversial call, replay...
In the second quarter of Saturday’s game against NC State, Notre Dame appeared to get a key stop with an incomplete pass. However, the referees called it a catch and upheld the call after replay review, and NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay ripped the decision. Terrell Anderson went to make a shoestring grab on a catch...
Durham anti-violence vigil features homicide memorial quilt with 1,000+ names
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The Restorative Justice Project, a religious coalition, and Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church hosted their 33rd annual anti-violence vigil Saturday morning at the church in Durham. The event featured The Durham Homicide Memorial Quilt which is made up of more than 1,000 patches with the...
State investigating in-custody death at Wake County detention center
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation and has asked the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation to look into the Saturday death of a man held in the Wake County Detention Center. Alvin Saunders, 33, was found unresponsive in his cell at 7:20 a.m., the sheriff’s office said in a...
Durham County program helps families stay together and avoid foster care
The initiative provides an alternative to the foster system by placing children with trusted family members who are willing to become their permanent guardians.
Arrest made after vandalism damages Durham County Courthouse, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Officials confirmed a person was arrested in a vandalism case that damaged the Durham County Courthouse early Saturday morning. The incident was reported before 1:30 a.m. Saturday at the Durham County Courthouse at 510 S Dillard St. One report indicated a person threw rocks at...
Woman accused of assaulting Wake deputy with fentanyl. Experts aren’t buying it.
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office charged a Harnett County woman with felony assault on a police officer Oct. 1 after she allegedly threw a dollar bill with fentanyl in the face of a deputy sheriff during a traffic stop. Experts are skeptical of the validity of that charge. “Throwing fentanyl at an officer would do...
