Fatal shooting in November determined to be self-defense
Wake County: November fatal shooting of 39-year-old Corey Hansen ruled self-defense; no charges filed after crash and fight on Knightdale Boulevard.
Cary town manager is leaving with a 6-figure severance. Read the contract.
Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall, who resigned Saturday, will leave his job with a severance totalling $198,832, equal to six months pay. The town had no choice, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said, despite what he called “over-the-top” spending, a lack of transparency and “an unhealthy work environment.” That severance is...
North Carolina Weather Alert Thursday: Raleigh Rain After 27° Freeze
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina greets the morning with a sharp winter bite as cold air settles over the Triangle. Windshields glisten with frost. Lawns crunch lightly underfoot. Temperatures sit near 27 degrees early,...
Durham Reports Decrease in Violent Crime by 17.9% Despite Rise in Homicides, Property Crime...
The city has rolled out its latest crime report, detailing the shifts in local law enforcement statistics—the numbers, while silent, still resonate with the community's pulse. According to a social media post from the City of Durham, the Durham Police Department's Third Quarter Crime Report showed a significant...
Jewish community draws strength from Triangle Hanukkah events after Australia massacre
Across the Triangle, a number of Hanukkah celebrations are taking place this week, and heightened security measures are in place.
Year in Review: WUNC’s top military stories. 50 years of the Hayti Heritage Center....
Year in Review: WUNC reporters recap biggest stories of the year. WUNC Military Affairs Reporter Jay Price gives us a rundown of his top stories of the year. Jay Price, military and veteran affairs reporter, WUNC. 0:13:00. Checking in with Durham's Hayti Heritage Center. As Hayti Heritage Center wraps its...
In North Carolina, a long-running flea market spreads over fairgrounds and never slows down
You can hear it before you see it, a cheerful hum rolling across the N.C. State Fairgrounds every weekend. The Raleigh Market has been a Triangle tradition since 1971, blending treasure hunting with friendly conversation and irresistible eats. +Whether you are bargaining for vintage vinyl or discovering a local...
The Line: Cary Cuts Ties
Welcome to The Line, a newsletter for Cary and Western Wake from The Assembly Network. The Line connects the dots for local life with timely info, relevant news, interesting people and expert guides. Forwarded by a friend? Sign up here. 🚉 Arriving Now. 1. Cary town manager is out.
State auditor looking into questionable spending in Cary after town manager shakeup
Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said the Town welcomed the state's involvement.
Cary cooperating with State Auditor’s ‘exploration’ of concerns, mayor says
Staff from the State Auditor’s Office visited Cary Town Hall five days after then-Town Manager Sean Stegall was put on paid, administrative leave, the mayor said Tuesday. The town welcomes the “exploration,” which the town was first contacted about Nov. 25 when staff members came to Cary, according to Mayor Harold...
