Mebane police arrest 2 after multi-county high-speed chase ends at Durham hotel, officers say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Two breaking and entering suspects were arrested early Thursday morning after officers engaged in a high-speed pursuit through Orange County into the city of Durham. According to the Mebane Police Department, officers tried to stop a silver van around 4 a.m. on the 100 block...
Former Durham hotel transformed into affordable housing
DURHAM, N.C. — Have you ever driven by an empty building and wondered what it used to be used for? All across the country people are getting resourceful to try to make something new out of older buildings. A former extended-stay hotel near Research Triangle Park now has a...
Movies and TV shows casting in Raleigh
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Health systems propose big expansions in Wake County, including 2 new hospitals
State regulators have determined that fast-growing Wake County will soon need another 267 acute care hospital beds to keep up with population growth. Now four health systems are seeking approval to build and outfit those beds, including proposals for new hospitals in Knightdale and Wake Forest. Duke Health , UNC Rex...
Mural in southwest Charlotte honors two young lives lost to bullying
A mural along Nations Ford Road in southwest Charlotte serves as a call to action for the community and honors the lives of two young girls who died by suicide earlier this year.
Crumbling History in the Woods of North Carolina
The Cole Family Cabin | Durham County, North Carolina | Built c. mid-1800s. Have you ever come across a place like this in the woods? Deep inside Eno River State Park near Durham, North Carolina, stand the remains of a weathered log house known as the Cole Cabin. For years, hikers have been drawn to its mystery while...
Raleigh Housing Authority launches new department to support families in need
RALEIGH, N.C. — Finding a new home and making the transition can be challenging for families in public housing. The Raleigh Housing Authority has launched a new department, Resident Services, with a goal to better support them. Washing dishes in your own kitchen or having enough space for your...
Salvadoran National and convicted child molester charged with naturalization fraud and passport fraud
RALEIGH, N.C. – Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, 57, a U.S. citizen born in El Salvador, appeared in federal court yesterday for his initial appearance. On August 20, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging him with naturalization fraud and passport fraud. The indictment alleges that Alvarado lied about...
130 volunteers read newspapers, magazines for blind people in North Carolina
From newspapers to magazines to websites, most of us have many ways to learn about current events and what's going on in our communities. But for people who are blind or have trouble reading print, getting that information can be more difficult.
18-year-old killed in Durham shooting, no suspect information
Police say the shooting took place on the 200 block of Marbella Grove Court.