Your guide to 2026 Juneteenth celebrations across the Triangle
Juneteenth is traditionally celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It recognizes the day in 1865 that the last Black American slaves learned of their freedom in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Raleigh. Thursday, June 18th. Wake Cou
UNC vs. Oklahoma start time for CWS Game 1 is a major win for...
After playing in the middle of the day on Wednesday, Tar Heel fans will be happy to hear the start time of Game 1 of the College World Series finals.
Exceptional drought expands across central North Carolina impacting 10 Counties
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — Drought conditions continue to worsen across North Carolina, with portions of 10 counties in and around the Triangle now classified under the most severe drought category, according to state officials. The latest drought classifications released Thursday by the North Carolina Drought Management Advi
Durham cyclist recounts scary crash as suspect driver faces judge
A man accused of injuring two cyclists in a weekend hit-and-run crash appeared before a judge in Orange County on Thursday.
A steakhouse experience is joining Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall
A steakhouse phenomenon is opening a new location in Crabtree Valley Mall. The internationally famous Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão plans to open a new restaurant in Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall. This would be the third Fogo de Chão location in North Carolina, following planned restaurants in Charlotte and Durham
Exceptional drought hits North Carolina, and the Triangle needs 12 to 14 inches of...
Falls Lake, Raleigh's main water supply reservoir, was at 74% capacity last week.
Refuel Prepares to Open Renovated Chapel Hill Location; Will Feature New Local Mural
After catching the community’s attention for taking down some beloved artwork near the border of Orange and Chatham counties, a business is preparing to showcase some new work painted by the same artist. Refuel will celebrate the reopening of a newly renovated gas station in Chapel Hill on Saturday,...
North Carolina State adds commitment from 2027 WR Landon Williams: ‘I could really see...
It’s been a winding road for touted 2027 wide receiver Landon Williams. Multiple schools across the country have been buzzing with the playmaker from Fulshear (Texas) Katy Jordan. North Carolina State was on top at the right time. Williams committed to the Wolfpack on Wednesday, just days removed from an exciting offic
Wake County commissioners approve schematic design for Crowder County Park expansion
Wake County commissioners have approved the schematic design to expand Crowder County Park, adding new trails, a park center, greenway connections and improved pedestrian access.
Apex (NC) Leaders Question Whether Costly Rail Upgrades Would Ever Move CSX Out of...
After two years of study, council members questioned whether spending millions on rail improvements would actually persuade CSX to relocate switching operations from downtown.

















