Turkey shoot a holiday tradition, with no ruffled feathers
US-Turkey Shoot Tradition Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved With the blast of a shotgun, the Raleigh Moose Family Center Turkey Shoot is under way. But fear not: No gobblers were harmed in the making of this holiday fun. “The main misconception is, they think we shoot live turkeys out here,”...
Tiniest patients get festive photoshoot to bring joy to Christmas week at Raleigh hospital
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Christmas week is a tough time to spend in the hospital for many, but the staff at UNC Health Rex is doing their best to keep spirits bright. With permission from parents, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses dressed about a dozen of their precious patients in holiday outfits to kick off the...
1 dead, 1 arrested in early morning Northeast Durham shooting
A Durham County resident has been arrested in a fatal early morning shooting Monday, officials said. Deputies with the Durham County Sheriff’s Office were called to a shooting in the 2500 block of Ardsley Drive in Northeast Durham just after 5 a.m., the agency said in a news release. A resident of the home reportedly...
Who’s Running: Durham County DA, Sheriff, and Judiciary
High-profile courts and law enforcement positions are on the slate of electoral races in 2026. In Durham, voters will cast ballots for sheriff, district attorney, the clerk of superior court and a number of district and superior court seats, all of which make up the gears of the criminal justice machine that apply...
Shinmai Kumo, Cary: A delicious blend of Japanese and Italian flavors for adventurous diners
If you’re a fan of fusion cuisine, you’re going to love Shinmai Kumo! The 2nd concept from the Shinmai restaurant group spins things up a bit offering Itameshi cuisine. Think Italian with some Japanese ingredient and flavor profile flair! I’ve had the chance to visit twice since it opened in September and have been...
Durham Launches New Shelter as Part of ‘100 Days of Warmth Campaign’ to Combat...
City of Durham officials announced the opening of a new 52-bed shelter as part of the city’s “100 Days of Warmth Campaign.” The shelter is intended to provide temporary housing and protection from cold weather for individuals experiencing homelessness as winter conditions continue. The announcement, made via a social...
The Best Fried Chicken In North Carolina Is Hiding At This Humble Restaurant
There’s a moment when you bite into truly exceptional fried chicken that time seems to stop – that perfect crunch giving way to juicy, flavorful meat that makes you close your eyes and forget everything else. That transcendent moment is waiting for you at Beasley’s Chicken + Honey...
Wake County to hold memorial honoring those lost to homelessness
Wake County will hold a Dec. 21 Homeless Memorial in Raleigh, reading names of neighbors who died while homeless and highlighting efforts to make homelessness rare and brief.
What’s up at the trash dump swap shop?
Moncure, NC – I’ve noticed a woman taking just about every item in the Asbury swap shop ever since I started putting gently used shoes and clothing. I watched her getting ready to leave while I was at the plastic bin. Her car was full from front to back and to the top.
‘I Should Probably Sit At The Kid’s Table’: North Carolina Woman Goes To Company...
A woman went to her company’s annual holiday luncheon at Capital Grille in North Raleigh, N.C., and ordered a steak. She says her server laughed at her order and brought her a coloring book. In a video with over 8,000 views, TikToker Danielle Boncella (@daniellaboncella) sits in her car and recounts the awkward...
