John Wall Holiday Invitational roundup — How NC State targets fared
The John Wall Holiday Invitational is in the books after morning-to-night action Dec. 26-27 and Dec. 29-30, at Raleigh Broughton High. NC State first-year coach Will Wade and general manager Andrew Slater took in the action, and two sophomore centers were offered scholarships during the event — Bradenton (Fla.) IMG...
Apex and Cary Fire Departments Quell Vehicle Blaze on US 1 and Stress Road...
Last night, the Town of Apex Fire Department was called into action to extinguish a vehicle fire on US 1 northbound, just before Tryon Road. The Town of Apex Fire Department's social media post provided a brief on the incident, confirming that Apex Fire's response units E34, L34, BC6, and Cary Fire Department’s E6...
Apex Firefighters Quickly Contain Smoking Garbage Truck Avoiding Potential Disaster
When the Town of Apex Fire Department team set out for a call about a vehicle fire, they found a situation that, while critical, steered clear from the brink of what might have been imminently catastrophic. The Town of Apex Fire Department's social media post detailed the event, saying, "You never know what the scene...
Man accused of attacking firefighter, EMS after DWI crash in Wake County: Warrants
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — Two first responders were attacked following a crash in Wake County on New Year’s Day, warrants show. According to a warrant filed by the North Carolina Highway Patrol, 37-year-old Jose Antonio Hernandez Escobar of Raleigh is accused of driving under the influence when he crashed his vehicle on...
Raleigh, NC Winter Weather Alert: Mild Start Today, Heavy Rain Threat Builds for Weekend...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – A mild New Year’s morning greets the Triangle with soft clouds, damp pavement, and a springlike feel that won’t last. Jackets feel optional now, but umbrellas and rain gear will matter soon...
Best of 2025: Community Land Trust model helps Raleigh veteran achieve homeownership
During the holidays, we’re bringing back our journalists’ favorite stories of 2025. This one is from March. Greg Childress: “This story is about a veteran in his 60s becoming a homeowner for the first time. It shows how small efforts are taking place in communities every day to addressing the housing crisis.” It’s...
Raleigh City Warns Drivers About Scam QR Codes in Downtown Parking Areas
In an effort to tackle a recent uptick in downtown parking scams, the City of Raleigh is cautioning residents and visitors to be wary of fraudulent QR codes. On the last day of the year, the city's government social media page issued a warning to stay vigilant when parking downtown. "Please use the parking meter or...
One person dead, two injured following shooting incident in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Durham police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured early Thursday morning at an apartment building on Delbert Avenue. According to the Durham Police Department, officers were alerted to a reported shooting shortly after midnight. When officers arrived at the...
Two planes clip wings at Raleigh-Durham International Airport; no injuries reported
Authorities confirmed no one was aboard either aircraft.
Authorities investigate Cary house fire possibly caused by Tesla
No official cause of the fire has been determined yet.

















