Owners of former Raleigh Kmart want 20-story flexibility
The owners of the former Kmart property on Western Boulevard in Raleigh are asking the Raleigh City Council for the ability to build up to 20 stories on the site. Why it matters: Once a bustling retail spot, the property at 4500 Western Blvd. has fallen into disrepair since the Kmart closed in 2018.
Fire damages Raleigh Convention Center
Large flames were seen shooting from the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center Monday night.
Road Rage and Sandwich Saga: A Tale of HFK 7250
A recent incident involving a grey Kia with the license plate HFK 7250 has sparked a heated discussion on social media. The driver of the Kia allegedly ran another driver off the road before speeding down Hillandale, past a golf course, at a speed 25 miles over the limit. The incident was reported by the victim who...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson begins phase 2 of robocall crackdown
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - Attorney General Jeff Jackson has begun the second phase of his crackdown on illegal robocalls, investigating four major voice providers. Jackson leads the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force and has directed Inteliquent, Bandwidth, Lumen, and Peerless to halt suspected robocalls...
Delayed federal funds for energy assistance draws concerns in Durham County: ‘Constant stress’
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program offers a one-time payment of between for applicants, and it's based on their income and household size.
Man indicted for murder in shooting death of WakeMed police officer Roger Smith
The indictment comes nearly a month after the shooting that happened in the emergency department lobby at WakeMed Garner Healthplex.
Woman charged in Bath & Body Works thefts
A 34-year-old woman has been charged in thefts at Bath & Body Works locations in Nash and Wake counties.
Snowfall expected across North Carolina Friday
NORTH CAROLINA — Winter weather is increasingly likely across parts of North Carolina on Friday, particularly in areas north and west of Raleigh, according to updated forecasts. State transportation crews are preparing to treat roads ahead of the system, which is now expected to arrive earlier than originally...
Gov. Stein says 2025 is record-breaking year for job recruitment in NC
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina has had a record-breaking year with bringing in new jobs, according to Governor Josh Stein, who made the announcement in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday. “2025 is now North Carolina’s best-ever year for job recruitment in the history of this state,” Governor Stein said. The...
Wake County school board approves revised cellphone policy to align with new state law
Students are required to silence and store their phones in backpacks or lockers during designated times.
