Woman found dead in pond behind Cary home
Emergency crews responded just after 1:30 p.m. to the 8000 block of Piney Branch Drive and found a woman in a pond behind a home.
North Carolinians feel strain as costs continue to rise
Despite continued U.S. economic growth, many North Carolina residents say rising prices and higher interest rates are making it harder to keep up with everyday expenses.
2 drivers killed on Interstate 95; police ID Virginia crash victims
Two drivers were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 late Saturday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Duke starts construction on data center near Central Campus
Duke recently began construction on a small graphics processing unit data center, adjacent to Central Campus, that top administrators say will boost the University’s computing capacity while adhering to its Climate Commitment. The center — which is expected to open by the 2027-28 academic year — will be around...
From Employee to Owner: A Wake Forest Success Story
SignCraft Solutions is a local gem with a big heart. A Wake Forest fixture since 2009, the company was built by founders Bob and Stephanie McEwen into a trusted name in custom commercial signage and vehicle wraps. When the McEwens retired in 2024, longtime employees Pam Anastasi and her business partner Matt Key were t
Students tour, network at N.C. textile businesses
Instead of spending spring break on a beach, textiles students from North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and West Virginia University participated in the inaugural Spring Break Textiles Trek, visiting nearby companies for tours and networking—and seeing textile manufacturing on a real-world scal
CHCCS Board of Education Approves Schematic Designs for Carrboro Elementary Replacement Project
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education is making progress in its plans to replace the existing Carrboro Elementary School building with an updated one on adjacent land. The board unanimously approved a schematic design for the new facility at a meeting on May 21. The replacement project is funded by a 2024 Orange
South Caldwell repeats softball title, wins 6A championship over Union Pines in G3
DURHAM, N.C. — Maddy Moore threw 14 innings for South Caldwell on Saturday. She gave up five runs in the first two. In the final 12, she gave up zero. That’s a big reason why South Caldwell is now a back-to-back state softball champion. Moore, a sophomore, threw...
Tar Heel Slimdown Gold Rush, North Carolina Caught In GLP-1 Frenzy
North Carolina has quietly turned into one of the country’s hottest proving grounds for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. From Raleigh committee rooms to Charlotte clinics and Triangle manufacturing lines, the state is wrestling with runaway demand, volatile pricing and safety worries as new oral pills and discount programs cha
Former N.C. House Representative Dr. Kristin Baker Appointed to UNC Board of Trustees
After experiencing a vacancy for several months, the UNC Board of Trustees has an addition to round out its ranks going into the university’s next academic year. The UNC System’s Board of Governors approved Dr. Kristin Baker of Cabarrus County during its meeting on May 21, selecting the psychiatrist to fill the seat le
