3,000 Christmas gifts distributed to children across Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh Dream Center and Raleigh Antioch Church teamed up Saturday morning to distribute toys and groceries to families at Orchard Pointe Apartments in Raleigh. The effort was part of a Christmas Adopt-A-Block Toy Giveaway happening across the city. The first Adopt-A-Block outreach was started...
Traffic Alert for Western Boulevard Lane Closures and Delays in Raleigh Due to I-440...
A stretch of Western Boulevard is about to get a temporary makeover that'll likely detour and delay your usual route. The N.C. Department of Transportation says contractors will close westbound lanes and occasionally slow eastbound traffic from midnight to 5 a.m. between Dec. 15 and Dec. 18. Western Boulevard...
Raleigh USPS driver gears up for busiest time of year, offers advice to senders
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It’s the busiest time of year for United States Postal Service Mail Carrier Antwoine Welcome. With Christmas quickly approaching, making sure packages are delivered on time is his top priority. “This past Monday I had 200 packages on my route. Today it’s a little...
Stand by Me Cast to Reunite Live on 40th Anniversary Tour
This spring, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Wil Wheaton will appear live in person to remember making the classic Stephen King adaptation. Stand by Me Cast to Reunite Live on 40th Anniversary Tour Liz Shannon Miller
Man dies after being hit on Durham Road in Wake County, NCSHP searching for...
The victim was then struck by a vehicle, that fled from the scene leaving behind debris, highway patrol said. First responders attempted CPR, according to highway patrol, but the man died of his injuries at the scene.
Authorities are searching for vehicle involved in deadly Wake County hit-and-run
Investigators said a driver was traveling westbound when they hit a pedestrian on NC-98 near Peed Road.
‘Jeopardy!’ champ allegedly installed secret cameras in bathroom, bedroom to spy on someone
RALEIGH, N.C. (TCN) -- A two-time “Jeopardy!” winner has been arrested for allegedly peeping on a victim with secret cameras. According to court documents obtained by Entertainment Weekly, Philip Joseph “Joey” DeSena, 42, was arrested on two charges of felony secret peeping on Dec. 1. Authorities...
Progressive powerhouses launch primary war against Democratic establishment ahead of 2026 elections
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam launched a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., with endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and progressive groups.
City of Raleigh settles for nearly $1 million in police Taser death of Darryl...
WUNC – The City of Raleigh settled out of court for nearly $1 million after the family of Darryl "Tyree" Williams sued the Raleigh Police Department nearly two years ago. The city will pay $975,000 to Sonya Williams, who oversees her son's estate, as part of a Dec. 1 settlement agreement signed by the Raleigh City...
Drugmaker Novartis begins work on Research Triangle expansion
"We know that this is an exceptional manufacturing hub and that's what we will need," said Victor Bultó.
