Interfaith Food Shuttle CEO Ron Pringle on how funding cuts are worsening our state’s...
It continues to be one of the great scandals of modern America that in the world’s richest nation, millions of people – including an especially high percentage of children – suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Here in North Carolina, around one in seven people — including a quarter of our children — are burdened by...
90-year-old Triad neurosurgeon ‘finally’ earns undergraduate degree
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Dr. David L. Kelly Jr. says this moment is a dream come true. “I’m finally getting my undergraduate degree because I lacked one course by 3 hours,” said Dr. Kelly. Kelly says, despite being one class shy of earning a Carolina undergraduate degree in Chemistry in the Spring of 1955, he […]
Man charged with murder in fiery August crash in Wake County
A Rocky Mount man faces new charges, including murder, in a deadly August crash in Wake County, court records show. Davon Montreal King, 24, was initially charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving with wanton disregard, driving with a revoked license and failure to maintain lane control in the...
Monday temps may be the coldest the Triangle has seen in 1,000+ days
Triangle temperatures on Monday, Dec. 15 plummeted to 15 degrees . National Weather Service Raleigh issued a cold weather advisory , noting the conditions can pose serious risk for anyone outdoors without adequate protection. Wind chills Monday morning were 6 degrees around the Triangle. Coldest temperatures in...
Man accused of driving 13 miles with missing tires after hit-and-run on US 70...
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A Garner hit-and-run driver was caught by Clayton police after fleeing nearly 13 miles along US 70 in a car missing two tires Sunday morning, Garner police said. The initial crash happened in Garner along US 70 near Jessup Drive around 8:35 a.m., closing one lane, according to the Garner Police...
Gov. Stein hosts annual menorah lighting in Raleigh
Members of the Jewish community gathered in Raleigh Sunday night as Gov. Josh Stein led the annual menorah lighting in the Governor's Mansion.
5 North Carolina Soul Food Kitchens Serving Warm, Home-Style Plates Locals Seek Out Often
In North Carolina, some kitchens don’t need flashy signs — the aroma of fried chicken, slow-cooked greens, and cornbread fresh from the pan says enough. These soul food spots serve plates that taste like home, warm and familiar, the kind locals return to week after week. There’s comfort...
A look back at some of the Triangle’s biggest restaurant & bar closures of...
Stay in a place long enough, and you’re bound to see it change. The Triangle lost some major restaurants and bars in 2025, despite the best efforts of loyal customers and dedicated staff. We can’t go back to those spots to enjoy one last meal or one last pour. But we can look back on them and remember how much joy...
8 Mom-And-Pop Diners In North Carolina Where The Homemade Foods Are Simply Legendary
Looking for amazing mom-and-pop diners in North Carolina with legendary homemade food?. These 8 local spots serve up delicious meals and warm hospitality!. 1. Five Points Restaurant (Asheville) Some of the best places don’t need fancy signs or flashy decorations. Five Points Restaurant sits quietly in a simple brick...
DPS Board Updates Law Enforcement Policy, With Few Changes
The Durham Public Schools (DPS) board of education voted last week to modify its immigration-enforcement related school policies. The board’s recent changes to policy 5120 won’t change much in practice. At recent meetings, administrators repeated that district and building administrators already followed the...
