A Smarter Way to Navigate Senior Care in 2026
Understanding why continuity of care for seniors is the key to a smoother recovery. It was 74 years this past December since the very first state-certified senior care facility in North Carolina was founded by a nurse in Durham. There were just 16 rooms and 25 beds. A lot has changed since then. Not just measured in...
Major upgrades at Raleigh-Durham airport; Economy 4 becomes employee-only parking
One of the key upgrades is the expansion of Park Economy 3 lot, which will grow from 3,800 spaces to 11,000 by the end of 2026.
Former Raleigh mayor Tom Bradshaw dies at age 87
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Just before the start of the new year, a longtime leader in North Carolina for decades has passed away. Former Raleigh mayor Tom Bradshaw died on Tuesday at the age of 87, according to the Brown-Wynne Funeral Home & Crematory. The lifelong Raleigh resident served...
Hillsborough receives state award for drinking water
The Hillsborough Water Treatment Plant has received the North Carolina Area Wide Optimization Award for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024. The plant was one of 63 to receive recognition by the Public Water Supply Section of the N.C. Division of Water Resources. The Hillsborough plant also...
Grandmother’s lottery ticket tradition lands grandchild a $150,000 Christmas gift
In the company of more than 20 family members, Gracie Burgess scratched away on a $5 Peppermint Payout ticket she got from her grandmother to find she was a top prize winner of $150,000.
Man dead after shooting off Raynor Street in Durham Wednesday morning
A man is dead after a Wednesday morning shooting near Raynor Street and North Miami Boulevard in East Durham. Officers responded at 10:48 a.m., police said in a statement. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released. No suspects were in custody as of Wednesday morning, police said. As of...
Man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl, hiding drugs in Cary hotel ironing board: DOJ
Raleigh man was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and meth.
UNC Health implements temporary visitor restrictions amid rising flu cases
UNC Health has implemented temporary visitor restrictions alongside other healthcare providers in North Carolina due to an increase in flu cases.
New toll rates for NC expressways: Save with NC Quick Pass account
The toll rate for the Triangle Expressway and Monroe Expressway is increasing starting Thursday, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
UNC Health, Duke Health to limit visitors as flu cases spike. How to stay...
With a twofold increase in flu cases in one week, Duke Health is temporarily limiting who can visit a patient, how many visitors a patient can have and when they can visit. On Friday, UNC Health announced that it too is restricting visitors. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, patients can have no more than two visitors at a...
