NC lawmakers, still at impasse, leave town with new voting map but no budget...
On their way out of Raleigh, after two days of fierce debate on a new North Carolina congressional map, lawmakers in the state House unveiled and debated three proposals addressing longstanding budget and funding issues. The bills were approved and sent to the Senate, where they will likely sit untouched for weeks as...
NC Medicaid benefits to continue for recipients after House bill passes
Wake County has the second-largest Medicaid enrollment in the state.
Sallie B. Howard teacher killed in Sunday crash
Sallie B. Howard School mourns kindergarten teacher Brijette Basden, 24, who was killed in a crash on I-40. Her sister survived with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation continues.
Carrboro Police Searching for Missing Teen Last Seen Friday
The Carrboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a missing teen. Karina Westerlund, 15, was last seen at her residence Friday, October 17 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Police say she was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and flannel pajama pants. She is described as standing at 5-foot-1,...
HollyFest Returns This Saturday (Oct. 25th): Food, Fun, and Community Spirit at Sugg Farm
Annual festival returns to Sugg Farm Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring local vendors, food, kids’ activities, live entertainment, and beer garden favorites.
GoCary to Launch New Bus Routes and Improve Local Transit Services Starting November 1
GoCary will introduce service changes starting November 1, 2025. The public transit provider plans to add two new routes, Route 2 and Route 9, to improve connections between Cary, Apex, and Raleigh. Route 2 will connect downtown Cary with NC State University and the State Fairgrounds. Route 9 will replace the...
Pedestrian critically injured in crash with car on Raleigh’s Capital Boulevard
Capital Boulevard at Trawick Road was closed for several hours.
Cook Out looks to bring spinoff restaurant to Raleigh. Is it close to opening?
Plans to bring a Cook Out sister brand to Raleigh seem to be moving forward. A permit for electrical work at a potential future Taco Roos is “ready for issuance,” according to the City of Raleigh’s development portal. The permit, however, has not been issued. It is associated with a “parent” alteration permit. The...
At least 3 injured after car crashes into fence in Northeast Raleigh; driver charged
It happened around 2:30 a.m. at E. Millbrook and Hargrove roads.
Unhinged Man Arrested For Allegedly Spraying HIV-Tainted Blood Into Hospital Workers’ Eyes
Kameron Gilchrist sprayed his own HIV-tainted blood into the eyes of two hospital workers in North Carolina and was collared for the sick stunt, authorities say. According to an arrest warrant obtained by People, Gilchrist, 25, is facing felony assault charges for allegedly attacking the emergency room personnel at...

















