Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System
Raleigh Gears Up for a Smarter Commute with New Bus Rapid Transit System. Raleigh, North Carolina is preparing to make a major leap in public transport infrastructure, as the city council officially greenlights the first construction package for its ambitious New Bern Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. This...
Young refugees start hot meals operation to help feed public housing residents displaced by...
On a blistering late July morning, about a dozen elementary and middle school-aged kids were busy washing and chopping vegetables at a farm southwest of Chapel Hill. As they rinsed water spinach and chopped shallots, squashes and a large water gourd, an adult supervising them, Hsar Ree Ree Wei, loudly directed...
Proposed commuter bus service to be bolstered by $3M grant
A $3 million grant has been awarded to help get a proposed commuter bus service between Rocky Mount and Raleigh started to make getting to work and returning home an easier experience, to attract more employee talent to the region and to reduce emissions from vehicles. Rocky Mount Mayor Sandy Roberson’s office made...
Raleigh Launches Free Tech Support Program with Digital Ambassadors for Residents
Raleigh residents can get free one-on-one tech help through the city’s Digital Ambassadors program. Support is available during designated drop-in hours for anyone needing assistance with their devices. The assistance program, aimed at bridging the gap between residents and their technology skills, offers a casual...
Man dead after Durham shooting on Dorthy Drive, investigation underway
DPD said responding officers found a man shot just before 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Girl with rare birthmark meets anime ‘twin’ at GalaxyCon in Raleigh after viral Tiktok
In a sea of colorful costumes at Raleigh's GalaxyCon, 4-year-old Winry Hall stands out just for being herself.
These cities show housing doesn’t have to be expensive
Housing prices hit a record high this June, despite the fact that overall sales are down thanks to sky-high mortgage rates. But this isn’t true for all communities. Some cities have seen prices fall, even while the local job market stayed hot. The secret of these communities isn’t surprising. They made it easier for...
Wake County deputy involved in crash with 2 other vehicles
A Wake County deputy suffered minor injuries when he was involved in a crash near Apex.
Durham unveils initial bus rapid transit plans
Following in the footsteps of Raleigh and Chapel Hill, Durham has unveiled initial plans for adding a bus rapid transit line through the center of the city. Why it matters: With dreams of light rail and commuter rail across the Triangle seemingly quashed, officials in the region have increasingly turned their eyes...
Wake, Durham schools react to release of ‘critical’ federal funding
School districts say they likely won't see the money until at least next week.
