Music teacher opens her own school after leaving Durham Public Schools
DURHAM, N.C. — North Carolina's teacher attrition rate has seen a slight uptick, according to state education officials. A former music teacher in Durham says after many years in public schools, it was time for a change, and education funding was a factor in her decision. Students at Bull...
Flowers Community Rocked As Clayton Home Shooting Leaves One Dead
A Saturday morning in Clayton's Flowers community turned grim when Johnston County deputies found two people shot inside a home, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured. Authorities said one person was taken into custody and stressed there is no ongoing threat to neighbors. Deputies were called to a...
Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina Face Rare Level 4 Moderate Risk as SPC...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — The Storm Prediction Center is now discussing a potential upgrade to a Level 4 out of 5 Moderate Risk for severe weather across parts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina on Monday, underscoring growing concern about widespread and potentially destructive wind damage. According to the...
Child care in Gov. Stein’s ‘critical needs’ budget
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12 Hidden North Carolina Restaurants That Keep Filling Up While Staying A Secret
North Carolina has a way of keeping its best-kept culinary secrets located just far enough off the beaten path that only the locals seem to know about them. I have spent more time than I care to admit driving down roads I probably should not have trusted. All in search...
Battle of the Carolinas: Duke, Clemson meet in Charlotte with ACC title-game berth on...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Duke and Clemson will meet in Charlotte on Friday night in a Battle of the Carolinas, with a spot in Saturday night’s ACC Championship game on the line. Both teams advanced in nail-biting fashion Thursday night, with Duke edging Florida State and Clemson slipping past...
Raleigh Soaks Up 70s Today Before Monday Storms Bear Down
Raleigh is waking to clear skies and cool air, about 45°F at Raleigh‑Durham International Airport, and will climb into the low 70s by this afternoon. Light northwest winds this morning will gradually turn and strengthen through the weekend as a stronger weather system moves in. Storms Possible Sunday,...
65 rental townhomes coming near Crabtree Valley Mall
RALEIGH – Center Park Group, a general contractor and home builder, will build Cadia Grandview, a 65-home rental townhome community across from Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall. The community broke ground in January, with leasing expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027.
These 11 Unassuming North Carolina Restaurants Serve Seafood That Completely Steals The Show
North Carolina is packed with seafood spots that don’t scream for attention, no flashy signs, no polished façades, yet inside, the plates are unforgettable. We’re talking crispy fried fish that crackles with every bite, tender shrimp piled high, and buttery crab legs that demand extra napkins. These...
Exploring Final Four Odds: Michigan, Duke, Arizona & More
Adam Kaufman and Coach James Young break down the title odds for Michigan, Duke, and Arizona. We assess value picks and key games impacting their chances.

















