Raleigh Set To Sizzle As Brutal Heat, Fierce Gusts And Storms Roll In
Raleigh is starting the day mostly clear and in the low 70s, with a light southwest breeze and plenty of humidity hanging in the air. This afternoon will push into the mid 90s, but today is just the warm-up. The real punch arrives Thursday, when the heat could cross into dangerous territory for many people.
Suspect in deadly Wake County road rage shooting facing federal immigration charge: U.S. Attorney
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The driver accused of killing a man during a road rage shooting in Wake County last year is facing a federal charge, prosecutors said Wednesday. Josue Alejandro Quintanilla-Reyes was arrested in March 2025 after being accused of fatally shooting Ricardo Baez Cardenas while both were driving on In
UNC-WVU Preview: Starting Pitcher, Projected Lineup, Clinching National Championship Berth
Here is a deeper look at what awaits the Tar Heels in a crucial College World Series matchup on Wednesday afternoon.
Pro-coal state regulator won’t participate in Duke Energy Carbon Plan decisions
Discussions surrounding Duke Energy’s plans to build new power plants and meet the state’s climate goal continued in Raleigh on Wednesday — though the decision will ultimately be made without a key member. Utilities Commissioner Donald van der Vaart had previously been absent from the proceedings, prompting...
Durham Woman Charged After Fire at Apartment Complex Injures Mother, Brother and Firefighters
Durham, North Carolina — A 31-year-old woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she deliberately set fire to an apartment complex where her own mother and brother lived, leaving seven people injured, including several firefighters. Mahogany Ashley Massey has been charged with first-degree arson, th
Wake County grand jury indicts woman in Raleigh courthouse shooting
Gwendolyn White was indicted on felony charges stemming from the May incident.
Crowded jails grapple with Iryna’s Law
LUMBERTON — The Robeson County jail, built in the early 1990s, is supposed to hold up to 410 people. As of May, it had a population of 501. Overcrowding has plagued the jail for months, according to records from the state Department of Health and Human Services. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said he has had to buy cots and ex
Deadly motorcycle crash, downed tree snarl morning commute in Raleigh
Authorities are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash on Glenwood Avenue.
3 Fort Bragg paratroopers killed in North Carolina highway crash identified
Two paratroopers involved in the crash were not wearing a seatbelt, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.
At Home in the Chimney
Listen as the pages of the magazine come to life in the Storytellers podcast showcasing the voices of Our State writers. Each podcast episode features a writer reading their column aloud, allowing each distinct voice to shine. Click below to listen to Eleanor read her column aloud. Chimney swifts are...
