Triangle residents prep for extreme cold Sunday night into Monday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The threat of extreme freezing temperatures is expected to impact the Triangle starting Sunday night, and many are rushing to the store to get their homes and property ready to stay safe and warm. A winter weather advisory is expected to go into effect Sunday...
Preparations underway as arctic air inches closer to central NC
Tips for keeping yourself, your neighbors and cars in good shape as frigid weather looms.
Viral Tiktok helps Durham Salvation Army fill Angel Tree needs
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The Durham Salvation Army sent out an urgent message for help after learning 150 children were not adopted from the Angel Tree. However, after a heartfelt TikTok went viral, gifts are now pouring in from across North Carolina and even out of state. Dessari Langston...
3,000 Christmas gifts distributed to children across Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh Dream Center and Raleigh Antioch Church teamed up Saturday morning to distribute toys and groceries to families at Orchard Pointe Apartments in Raleigh. The effort was part of a Christmas Adopt-A-Block Toy Giveaway happening across the city. The first Adopt-A-Block outreach was started...
Driver cited after pedestrians hit on Court Square in Graham, police say
GRAHAM, N.C. — Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle on Court Square in Graham Friday evening and were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, authorities said. Graham police said the two people were attempting to cross the intersection on a crosswalk when they were struck. The driver was inattentive before...
Twenty-Nine Student-Athletes Graduate in December 2025
Durham, N.C. - North Carolina Central University held its 146th commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 12, inside McDougald-McLendon Arena, during which 29 student-athletes earned degrees—27 earned undergraduate degrees and two earned Master's degrees. Several support staff student assistants also earned...
Authorities are searching for vehicle involved in deadly Wake County hit-and-run
Investigators said a driver was traveling westbound when they hit a pedestrian on NC-98 near Peed Road.
Progressive powerhouses launch primary war against Democratic establishment ahead of 2026 elections
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam launched a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., with endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and progressive groups.
Unshakeable truths inspire NCCU’s largest-ever fall graduation
DURHAM - Human connection still matters. That was one of three “unshakeable truths” shared by Anne Sempowski Ward, chairwoman of CURIO Brands, during her speech to graduate and professional students at North Carolina Central University during its 146th commencement exercises on Dec. 12, the largest fall class in the...
Comparing Duke’s 2026 Recruiting Class to Rest of the ACC
Here's a look at how the Blue Devils' 2026 recruiting class is stacking up with the rest of the ACC after the Early National Signing Period.

















