NC family celebrates Christmas miracle for Chick-fil-A employee thanks to the community
Peggy Walters, known by most people in Fuquay-Varina as 'Miss Peggy,' needs a full knee replacement, and the community raised the funds needed.
Durham Firefighters Battle House Fire, Cause Under Investigation
Fire Crews Respond to House Fire in Durham, NC I’ve covered enough fire stories to know this pattern—and if you […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Saxapahaw church displaced by flooding forges new bonds with neighboring church
SAXAPAHAW, N.C. (WGHP) — As construction continues five months after two feet of Tropical Storm Chantal floodwaters inundated Saxapahaw United Methodist Church, the congregation is celebrating Christmas with a neighboring church that welcomed them in with open arms. In the wake of devastating flooding to her church...
Rep. Steve Ross announces he will not seek reelection after more than 30 years
ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — State Rep. Steve Ross announced he will not seek reelection, ending more than three decades of public service representing Alamance County in the North Carolina General Assembly. Ross made the announcement Dec. 4 in a Facebook post, saying the decision came after “a long period...
Raleigh Police Department Spreads Holiday Cheer with Safety Tips for Residents
The Raleigh Police Department took to social media today to spread some holiday cheer among residents. A recent post on their official Facebook page showcased a festive greeting, wishing the community "Merry Christmas, Raleigh!" coupled with a friendly reminder. "May this time bring warmth, joy, and time with the...
Helping Hand Mission helps hundreds this Christmas Eve in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Helping Hand Mission is offering hot meals, clothes and more for struggling families this Christmas Eve. Volunteers said hundreds of people came out Wednesday in Raleigh. Among them was Michelle Samiee, who just moved to Raleigh with her family of eight. “We got here a month ago from...
Raleigh Rents Are Going Down
Rents in the popular North Carolina enclave are starting to come down, but the reality still keeps many out of the market.
Police Seek Assistance Locating Missing Person
The Chapel Hill Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance locating a missing juvenile. Saniya Lovely Forbes, 14, of Chapel Hill, was last seen around 10pm Sunday in the area of Timber Hollow Court. Forbes is 5 feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 130 pounds. It is unknown...
School bus driver turned award-winning NC teacher is changing students’ lives
Shane Henderson doesn’t stop being an award-winning teacher when class ends at Pittsboro Elementary School. Henderson’s fourth-grade students are as likely to see their beloved teacher cheering them on at a weekend or after-school event as they are in the classroom. It’s this devotion to his students that helped...
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.
