New Year’s parties happening in the Triangle
It's not too soon to begin planning what your New Year's Eve is going to look like. Or you can stay in some pajamas and watch it all unfold on TV. Here's what's happening across the Triangle on New Year's Eve. 🎇 Watch Raleigh's famous Acorn Drop and take in...
Welcome back, Seth Trimble — now go do what you do best
It feels like Trimble's return is perfect timing for this given matchup.
Durham City Manager Bo Ferguson Envisions Growth and Community Unity in Holiday Address
City Manager Bo Ferguson reflects on the progress and plans for Durham's future. In a recent holiday address, Ferguson, who ascended from deputy city manager to the top spot this year, emphasized community and growth in a city on the move. In November 2024, Durham residents backed bond measures, giving the green...
Mayor Leonardo Williams On Durham’s Economic Future
Durham, N.C. - Mayor Leonardo Williams is not interested in code-switching, I’m glad because we are exhausted. Recently the teacher of the year-turned, restaurateur-turned-politician, was asked by a reporter about a comment Williams had made at a town hall meeting. In a moment of candid frustration regarding youth...
Cary holiday light display helping St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
A holiday light display in Cary is helping St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Apex man convicted of running service-dog scam in Wake County
An Apex man who once ran a nonprofit training service dogs admitted Friday he defrauded the families he claimed to help. Mark Christopher Mathis, 52, pleaded guilty to 50 counts of obtaining property by false pretense in Wake County Superior Court, according to a news release from Attorney General Jeff Jackson....
Secretary of NC, her staff donates 55 bikes to Durham children for Christmas
Dozens of children in Durham will be riding in style this Christmas, thanks to a generous donation from the Secretary of State's office.
Raleigh Fire Department Enhances Training Facility to Better Prepare Firefighters for Real-World Challenges
The Raleigh Fire Department is stepping up its live fire training game. A revamped two-story structure at the Keeter Training Center has emerged, equipped with several rooms to mimic a residential situation. This enhancement comes as part of the department's ongoing efforts to better equip its firefighters for the...
Former Hillside band director to march in 2026 Rose Parade
Former Hillside band director to march in 2026 Rose Parade. The Saluting America’s Band Directors project has assembled over 300 band directors from across North America to march in the Pasadena Rose Parade Jan. 1 under the theme, “America’s band directors: We teach music. We teach life.”
Updates From Veteran’s Affairs: VA Hits Seven-Year High in Housing Homeless Veterans
Durham, N.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week that it has permanently housed 51,936 homeless veterans across the country in Fiscal Year 2025, marking the largest number of veterans housed in a single year since 2019. This national milestone had a significant impact here in North Carolina....
