Mechanical failure caused Raleigh Convention Center fire, fire marshal says
Monday night’s fire at the Raleigh Convention Center was caused by a mechanical failure in the cooling area of the HVAC unit, Raleigh Assistant Fire Chief Charles Williams said Thursday. The fire spread across the roof and burned for roughly 30 minutes. No events were being held at the time , but 17 people were...
18 break-ins within 7 hours reported in Durham overnight
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A string of 18 break-ins from late Wednesday night to early Thursday morning in Durham is believed to be connected to similar recent thefts in the RTP area. The break-ins all targeted locked cars with entry gained by smashing out windows, according to the Durham...
As Durham crime rates fall, city remains vigilant
"I lost two sons due to murder in Durham," Abdul Burnette said.
Teen dies in Cary crash
The Cary Police Department said a teen was killed in a crash that happened Friday afternoon at the intersection of Louis Stephens Drive and Morrisville Parkway.
Wake County to Welcome Nearly 70 New Nurses from Wake Tech This December
Nearly 70 graduates from Wake Tech’s Martha Mann School of Nursing are expected to join the health care workforce in Wake County, North Carolina, after their graduation in December 2025. The graduates attended a pinning ceremony at the Perry Health Sciences Campus, held one day before their official commencement. The...
ABC11 co-anchor explains why she’s leaving the station and the Triangle
Around two years ago, Sydnee Scofield was looking for a new job. Her fiancé was interested in moving to North Carolina. Scofield, who’s originally from Spokane, Washington , had never lived east of Colorado, she told The News & Observer in a phone interview. “My agent was kind of open to me going anywhere. And I...
These 5 restaurants are opening soon in the Triangle. Here’s when & where
The Triangle has an ever-evolving food scene with so many restaurants constantly opening and closing around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. From popular chains to new culinary concepts, here’s a roundup of restaurants joining the local food scene: BurgerFi Location: 10831 Wakefield Commons Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614...
Durham County Sheriff’s Office Seizes Kilo of Fentanyl in Local Investigation
On December 4, 2025, the Durham County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime and Narcotics Unit seized one kilogram of fentanyl during an investigation in Durham, North Carolina. Officers began the operation after observing activity involving a local man, identified as 28-year-old Jerrad Alexander McPherson. After a short...
2 Triangle food and drink spots announced closings this week
The Triangle is saying goodbye to several food and drink spots. While many new restaurants are opening soon, there are a few that announced closures around Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill this week. Here’s a roundup of local eateries and breweries that are no longer open, for the week ending Dec. 5: K&W Cafeterias...
Raleigh man accused of statutory rape of 14-year-old in Burke County
Christopher Williams was arrested in Raleigh this week without incident.
