3 cars overturn in Durham injury crash that closed NC 147 south, police say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Three cars overturned after all three were involved in a Durham crash along the Durham Freeway/N.C. 147 on Sunday afternoon, police said. The crash was reported around 2:30 p.m. along southbound N.C. 147 near Swift Avenue, mile marker 4, just past the Swift Avenue overpass, according to the...
Jon Scheyer gives a Caleb Foster injury update that spoils the win over UNC
The win over North Carolina has come at a cost, as Duke point guard Caleb Foster has suffered what appears to be a serious injury.
12 Massive Thrift Stores In North Carolina Treasure Hunters Say Take All Day To...
Would you ever guess that North Carolina has a serious thrift store scene? From Charlotte to Durham, shoppers are uncovering jaw-dropping deals on furniture, vintage clothing, books, and unexpected finds hiding on crowded racks. Some people walk in looking for a lamp and walk out with a mid-century dresser. That’s...
Mid-Atlantic Weather Alert: Marginal Severe Storm Risk for Carolinas, Virginia Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, NC – Isolated strong thunderstorms could develop Sunday afternoon across the Carolinas and southeast Virginia. According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for...
NC woman gets 20 years for identity, medical credential theft after years-long investigation
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Raleigh woman accused of stealing the identities and medical credentials of multiple women has pleaded guilty in Granville County. Jenine Ellis was sentenced to 20 years in prison on two felony counts of identity theft and one felony count of fleeing and eluding police. The case of Jenine...
Duke raises minimum wage to $20 per hour
Duke will raise the minimum wage for eligible employees to $20 per hour effective July 1, 2026. The new rate will be among the highest minimum wages offered by regional universities and health systems in North Carolina. Combined with a market-leading employee benefits program, this move continues to position Duke as...
Raleigh Shops Feel the Squeeze as Retail Rents Leap Past U.S. Average
Retailers hungry for space in Raleigh are running into a hard reality: landlords know they have the upper hand, and asking rents are now outpacing the national average in some of the Triangle's busiest corridors. With storefronts in walkable, high-traffic areas nearly spoken for, property owners are treating prime...
Data center developer pulls back from Apex for now
After months of debate, a data center project near Apex that could have generated at least $4 million is no longer moving forward.
Flavor Hills Dominates Despite a Volatile Restaurant Market
*As restaurants nationwide cautiously navigate the first quarter of 2026, operators face a challenging business climate marked by lingering inflation, mercurial customer traffic, and rising operating costs impacting profitability. Many longstanding restaurants and chains have closed their doors, unable to adapt; but...
Building hope: Healing Transitions creates new path for women in recovery through housing facility
New apartments being built will help fill a critical housing gap for women who have already spent about a year working through addiction recovery, the center said.
