Former Raleigh officer fired, charged following alleged domestic assault
Raleigh police say Ryan Greathouse is accused of assaulting his ex‑girlfriend and her boyfriend at a Raleigh home on April 12.
Four Oaks Cop’s Home Raided As 22-Year Garner Mystery Turns Homicide
The quiet streets of Benson got a jolt when agents with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation searched the home of a Four Oaks police officer, a move breathing new life into a 22-year-old mystery surrounding the death of Garner teenager Josh Davis. The March 31 search, part of what officials now openly call a homicide investigation, turned up digital devices...
Small plane lands on belly at RDU; No one injured, airport says
A small plane landed safely at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Friday afternoon despite having no working landing gear, according to the airport.
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A male pedestrian was killed after being struck on Interstate 78 in Berks County late Friday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. on April 17 near mile marker 27.3 in Tilden Township, authorities said. Troopers reported that the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at […] The post One person dead after being struck by...
Things To Do This Weekend in the Triangle (April 17–19, 2026)
Looking for something to do this weekend? From high-energy festivals and family-friendly events to cultural experiences and community gatherings, the Triangle is packed with options. Whether you’re stepping out in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, or beyond, here’s your curated breakdown of what’s happening—organized by day so you can plan your weekend with ease.
Plant nurseries built to handle droughts
Because of the restrictions on watering outdoors, you may be looking at ways to keep your garden beautiful. Water restrictions are intended to protect the water supply while giving homeowners the chance to keep up their homes and yards, including restaurants serving tapwater only upon request. Anne Hall said plant...
Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (4/17 through...
Live music, farmers markets, festivals, and family events fill the weekend across Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, with comedy, food trucks, and community gatherings throughout South Wake
Professor Awarded Fellowship at the National Humanities Center
A Georgetown University history professor will serve as a 2026-27 residential fellow at the National Humanities Center (NHC), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing study in the humanities, the organization announced April 2. Mike Amezcua will be one of 29 fellows relocating to Durham, N.C., in the coming academic year, chosen...
The Triangle is named one of America’s most underrated food regions. Here’s why
A hugely influential figure in food media just tagged the Triangle as the most underrated food regions on the East Coast. The chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern shouted out the Triangle’s food scene as the most underrated on the East Coast. In an Instagram post this month, Zimmern put the Triangle in the company of dining destinations like Portland, Maine; Nashville, Tennessee; and...
Pregnant Teen Suspect Cut Loose On Bond In Deadly Durham Park Ambush
Gracie Elizabeth Faye Landa, 19, is out of jail and back in the community, wearing an ankle monitor while she awaits trial in a deadly ambush-style shooting near Whippoorwill Park that left 23-year-old Christopher Piedrasanta‑Perez dead. Landa, who is pregnant and due later this month, was released on a secured $50,000 bond on April 10, 2026, and will be supervised...
