NC protesters rally to condemn ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman
Dozens of protesters gathered in downtown Durham, N.C., Thursday evening to condemn the shooting death of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis. Good, a 37-year-old award-winning poet and mother, was shot and killed Wednesday. Her death has sparked national...
NC’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, Liberation Station, reopens in Raleigh
Liberation Station is North Carolina's first and only Black-owned children's bookstore. It reopened last week in Raleigh in a new location after nearly a seven year long journey. " Liberation Station ... is really a love letter from a black mother to her children that somehow overflowed into the community," said...
Demonstrators march through Durham to protest Minnesota ICE incident
On the streets of Durham, there were growing calls for justice for Renee Good.
Teacher killing renews questions about mental health care and criminal justice
The recent killing of a Raleigh private school teacher is renewing conversations about the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. Ryan Camacho, the man accused of killing Zoe Welsh, has a long criminal history. Court documents show Camacho’s criminal history dates back to at least 2005, from...
Gov. Stein calls for improved mental health care in the wake of Raleigh teacher’s...
Gov. Josh Stein on Wednesday called on state lawmakers to do more to provide mental and behavioral health care for individuals who pose a risk to the public. Stein made a similar plea a day ago during a press conference after a Council of State meeting. Stein said the “horrific” murder of Zoe Welsh, a […]
Raleigh’s Most Beloved Mexican Restaurant Has Been Serving Authentic Flavors Since 1991
If you crave bold flavors, a colorful vibe, and the kind of Raleigh tradition locals swear by, you are in the right place. Dos Taquitos has been serving homestyle Mexican dishes since 1991, and every visit feels like a delicious time capsule. From steak tacos to salsas that wake up your senses, this spot blends...
Q&A: Cary mayor promises transparency amid ongoing probes into how the town spends its...
Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht is promising to be more transparent with residents this year, amid scrutiny over how the town is spending its money. Last month, when some concerned residents demanded answers at a town council meeting after Cary’s former town manager Sean Stegall was placed on administrative leave,...
Cary residents demand transparency in aftermath of town manager resignation
Calls for transparency and pleas for answers about town spending were top priorities for Cary residents who voiced their concerns during Thursday’s Town Council meeting. The meeting was the first time residents were able to publicly address the town council since leaders forced former Town Manager Sean Stegall to...
Chatham Estates Residents Must Relocate. A Town of Cary Program Will Help.
As Cary has transformed from historic railroad town to one of North Carolina’s largest metros over the last six decades, a mobile home community lay tucked away at the intersection of Maynard Road and Chatham Street on the edge of downtown. Late last month, Curtis Westbrook Sr., the owner of the 37-acre tract that...
Suspects in attempted Raleigh traffic stop where shot fired now in custody
Raleigh Police said two men wanted after a driver fled an attempted traffic stop have been arrested.
