Downtown Durham business break-ins continue despite recent arrest
"It just continues to happen. Twice in one week. Unacceptable. Unacceptable, " said Jared at Rock's, Bar, and Hair Shop.
North Carolina schools out of snow days following weekend winter storms
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Many kids across central North Carolina will be out of school again on Tuesday, with many being remote. This includes the Wake County Public School System. This comes as snow and ice is still on many roads and sidewalks. The principal of Davis Drive Middle School in Cary, Michael Hokenberg, […]
The City In North Carolina Where Shockingly Affordable Homes Under $90,000 Still Exist
In an era when housing prices seem to require a second mortgage just to afford the down payment on your first mortgage, there exists a place that feels like a glitch in the real estate matrix. Tarboro, North Carolina stands as a defiant throwback to a time when the American...
North Carolina Weather: 6 More Weeks of Winter? Feb–March–April 2026 Outlook for Raleigh, Charlotte
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – Winter may linger a bit longer across North Carolina, but signs still point toward a milder path into spring compared to much of the country. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow...
Duke’s budget and employee cuts called into question by audit
A recent audit of Duke University’s financial statements found ample fiscal resources and a lack of justification for institutional cuts despite disruptions to federal research funding and a looming endowment tax hike. The audit, conducted for Duke’s American Association of University Professors chapter and released...
Durham Public Schools Announce Closure Today Due to Winter Storm Aftermath
In response to the inclement weather conditions wrought by this weekend's winter storm, Durham Public Schools has announced a complete shutdown for today. This measure affects both students and staff, ensuring that all district facilities will remain closed amidst the safety concerns. Durham County Government relayed...
Convention Center Roof Fire Causes $1 Million in Damages
On December 1, 2025, two alarms were struck in downtown Raleigh, when equipment on the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center caught fire. The first units were dispatched about 2129 and reported a large column of smoke from the building. Ladder 1 from nearby Station 1 was first arriving. They reported heavy fire in...
LA Marr Is The Next Superstar From North Carolina
Lamarr Brew, also called “LA marr,” is a musical artist who was born and grew up in Durham, North Carolina. He started loving music when he was young because his parents liked and listened to gospel,hip hop,and R&B music all the time in his early childhood. In middle...
Wake, Durham schools split on Feb. 3 learning format
The two largest school districts in the Triangle are split over their decision for Tuesday's school day.
Raleigh Rescue for Car Down Embankment
On December 21, 2025, Raleigh firefighters performed a below-grade patient extrication from an automobile down an embankment on Isabella Cannon Drive. Originally dispatched as a single-engine incident, Engine 16 arrived and immediately requested additional resources. Rescue 16, Squad 14, Ladder 6, and Battalion 5...
