Downtime roundup: You’re invited to WFPD’s Polar Plunge Feb. 7
Take the plunge—or stay “too chicken”—Feb. 7 as Wake Forest Police host a Polar Plunge at Heritage Lake Pool to raise funds for Special Olympics North Carolina.
Wake Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting
Three seriously injured in Moonglow Drive shooting; Wake County sheriff’s deputies investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward.
No. 2-ranked junior CJ Rosser visits UNC, returns for homecoming at John Wall Invitational
It's a big week and weekend for CJ Rosser, the nation's No. 2-ranked junior in the country. The 6-foot-10 forward is back in his home state of North Carolina for the holidays and is gearing up for the John Wall Holiday Invitational that will tip off in Raleigh on Friday, Dec. 26.
Endearing moment: Duke pediatric patient’s wish to see a real reindeer comes true
DURHAM, N.C. (WLOS) — A pediatric patient at Duke Children's Hospital in Durham wrote a letter to Santa, asking for one thing: To see a real live reindeer. Duke pediatric patient's wish to see a real reindeer comes true (Duke Health) The staff at Duke Health said they knew...
Movies and TV shows casting in Raleigh
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Fire Breaks Out Overnight at North Carolina Home
North Carolina Home Damaged After Overnight Fire When you wake up to sirens in the middle of the night, it […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Man seriously hurt in Christmas Eve shooting at Cook Out in Graham
GRAHAM, N.C. (WGHP) — The Graham Police Department is investigating a shooting on the morning of Christmas Eve. At around 6:43 a.m. on Wednesday, officers came to the Cook Out on 311 South Main Street after getting a report of a shooting. At the scene, police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Witnesses […]
What’s next for Eastgate in 2026? These Chapel Hill stores could reopen soon.
It’s taken nearly six months to dry out, clean up, and rebuild the walls and floors, but The Loop, Kipos Greek Taverna and other local favorites at Eastgate Crossing in Chapel Hill are on the verge of a fresh start in 2026. The Loop still has a few more weeks of construction left, but the goal is a late January...
Man killed in Durham County shooting identified, another man facing first-degree murder charge
The sheriff's office said the shooting took place at a home on Ardsley Drive just after 5 a.m. Monday.
3 seriously hurt in shooting in North Carolina
Three people were shot in a Wake County neighborhood east of Raleigh on Tuesday night, officials said.
