12 Classic Desserts In North Carolina That Locals Say Feel Like Home
North Carolina comfort comes in more than biscuits and barbecue – it also shows up in bakery boxes, pie plates, and melting scoops shared after supper. Across the state, locals return to certain desserts because they taste tied to family kitchens, beach weekends, church dinners, and downtown traditions. This...
Apex weighs pause on data centers as resistance spreads across NC
Local moratoriums on data centers are becoming more popular across North Carolina as public opposition to the facilities grows. Local moratoriums on data centers are becoming more popular across North Carolina as public opposition to the facilities continues to grow. Leaders in Apex are considering a one-year pause...
Durham County secures $475K grant for long-awaited Farm Campus
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A farm campus dedicated to training existing and aspiring farmers is coming to Durham County. It’s part of an effort to strengthen local agriculture and the area’s food system. Project leaders said the county’s Farm Campus has been in the works for more than a decade.
This Tiny Raleigh Burger Bar Might Have Just ENDED The Burger Debate
Open Tue–Sat; Tue–Fri: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–10 PM; Sat: 4 PM–10 PM (Closed Sun–Mon) A fine-casual burger obsession has taken over Raleigh, and LaGana is at the center of the hype. Locals aren’t just talking about another burger joint; they’re lining up for...
North Carolina Freeze Alert: Temperatures Drop into 20s Overnight, Threatening Plants Statewide
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A sharp blast of cold air is bringing below-normal temperatures to central North Carolina today, followed by a widespread hard freeze tonight that could damage sensitive...
‘I would like it to go down’: North Carolina sees an 80 cents gas...
In North Carolina, the average is sitting at $3.52 while Raleigh is sitting at an average of $3.55 according to AAA. Compared to a month ago, North Carolina has seen a nearly 80 cent price increase.
Second NC Trooper Killed in Line of Duty
Lives lost in on-duty collisions. For the second time this year, and on successive Sundays, a Black NC Highway Patrol trooper has lost his life in the line of duty, this time in a collision with a wrong-way driver. The NC Highway Patrol reports that Master Trooper Steven J. Perry,...
Wiley Nickel wants to significantly expand the Wake County DA’s office
Wiley Nickel, Wake County's district attorney in waiting, says he wants to use the next 10 months before he assumes the role of DA to secure more resources for the office. The top priority, he told Axios, is to significantly increase the number of prosecutors working in the state's largest county by population —...
Softball Drops Series Finale at N.C. Central
CARY, N.C. – Coppin State's softball team fell to North Carolina Central, 10-2, on Sunday afternoon in the series finale at Thomas Brooks Park. CSU fell to 1-10 overall and 0-3 in the MEAC while NCCU improved to 4-21 on the year and 3-0 in league play. Emily Quintero...
North Carolina Severe Weather: 17 Counties Including Fayetteville and Durham Under Tornado Watch Until...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – Severe storms capable of producing tornadoes are threatening central North Carolina Monday afternoon, placing major population centers including Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville...

















