Fire department debuts first-of-its-kind fire truck with incredible capabilities: ‘Performance and dependability’
"They pulled three lines and flowed water for just over three hours." Fire department debuts first-of-its-kind fire truck with incredible capabilities: 'Performance and dependability' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Wake County parents, students prepare for first day of traditional calendar
Families across Wake County prepare for the start of the traditional school year on Monday.
Delta Airlines flight lands safely at RDU after reporting mechanical issue
According to RDU, the incident caused no disruption to airport operations.
Man taken to hospital following shooting in Wake County
Deputies said the incident happened on Moonglow Drive near Raleigh.
Facebook page of Triangle animal sanctuary hacked, tens of thousands of followers lost, founder...
The Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary in Rougemont rescues all kinds of farm animals, giving them a safe place to stay and placing many of them in adoptive homes. Founder Alesja Daehnrich shares those rescue stories on Facebook, often posting multiple times per day.
The week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer journalists
Here’s a curated selection of moments across North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer visual journalists. This feature can be seen in Sunday’s newspaper, as well as in our online Edition. See it at eedition.newsobserver.com .
Back-to-School 2025: What families need to know in Alamance and Guilford Counties
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Students across the Triad are heading back to class on Monday, Aug. 25, as both Alamance-Burlington School System and Guilford County Schools begin the 2025–26 academic year. Here’s a quick guide to what parents, students, and the community should know before the first bell...
1 dead in car crash on U.S. 64 in Wake County, troopers say
A passenger died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on US-64 East near Lizard Lick Road in eastern Wake County, the State Highway Patrol said. The driver of the passenger vehicle was injured and taken to WakeMed Hospital. Charges are pending, Sgt. Joshua Kiser said in a news release. The vehicle was traveling...
Raleigh Police Department Honors 14-Year-Old Abby as Honorary Major in Celebration of Courage and...
In a heartwarming display of support and community engagement, the Raleigh Police Department recently bestowed an honorary title upon a resilient young girl, 14-year-old Abby, who's been lauded for her exceptional spirit and aspirations to serve in law enforcement; according to a social media post by the Raleigh...
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell Successfully Completes Police Academy Fitness Test, Demonstrating Solidarity with Law...
In an unexpected display of physical prowess, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell recently took on the police academy's rigorous fitness test and passed with flying colors, a feat that surprised and impressed those in the law enforcement community. Mayor Cowell decided to attempt the challenge after being present at a Raleigh...
