Norwood comes home for a visit.
Journal and Guide (Norfolk, Va.), 11 June 1927. In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 134 Pender Street, Heneretta Hill, 70, A.C.L. railroad matron; Celia W. Hill, 40, teacher; Cora A. Hill, 27, teacher; Hazell Hill, 16; Christina Hill, 19; Barlee Hill, 22, laborer; Rosa Hicks, 22; and Archer Martin, 14.
A Total of 14 Blue Devils Prepped for Southern Scuffle
DURHAM, N.C. — A total of 14 members of the Duke wrestling team are set to compete in the Southern Scuffle, which will be contested in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the campus of UT-Chattanooga Jan. 3-4 to open the new year. Along with the Blue Devils seeing action will be American, Appalachian State, Army, Bellarmine,...
Remembering Margaret Wyckoff Brown’s Life in Orange County, NC
Former Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners Margaret Wyckoff Brown, 79, died on July 22, 2024. Margaret’s goddaughter, Carmen Bannon captured Margaret’s unique personality in the News and Observer obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/margaret-brown-obituary?id=55841313. My...
Things to Do: January/February 2026
Add light and joy to the darkest days of winter with a community lantern parade. Bring your own lanterns (no fire is allowed) and join a 15-minute community walk through the park, accompanied by live music, entertainment, and onsite food trucks. The parade kicks off Cary’s GLOW 2026, a temporary outdoor display of...
26 of the most anticipated Raleigh events in 2026
The City of Oaks is preparing for a jam-packed year. There are plenty more, but we've compiled 26 of the biggest Raleigh events to attend this year — don't miss them.
Raleigh begins enforcing new noise ordinance
Big changes could be coming to the late-night scene in Raleigh, as the city begins enforcing a new noise ordinance.
Durham man wins Cash 5 jackpot worth $345,000+
He bought the winning ticket for the Dec. 18 drawing from the Family Fare on Roxboro Street in Durham, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.
This North Carolina thrift store rewards anyone willing to browse a little longer
If you love the rush of a perfect find, Dorcas Thrift Shop in Cary might become your favorite happy place. Tucked on High House Road, this community powered store quietly rewards anyone willing to slow down and browse a little longer. Shelves refresh throughout the day, prices are fair, and the mission behind every...
RDU parking lot closes as expansions plan underway
As the end of holiday travel continues, one major lot at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport has permanently closed to the public.
The Disappearance of Samuel Gilbert
Samuel Gilbert was last seen in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 23, 2018. He disappeared after walking out of his apartment, leaving his sons and vehicle behind. Samuel grew up in the Charlotte area and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1994. He moved to to Raleigh around 2004. He worked...

















