College Commencement Speaker Announces He’s Paying Off Final Year of Loans For Graduates to...
Over 170 students set to graduate from North Carolina State University were about to get the surprise of a lifetime when they filed into the arena in their red caps and gowns. As with all graduation speeches, possibilities seemed palpable; hopes and dreams were waiting on the horizon. Unbeknownst to...
Holly Springs Snags Swanky New Italian Party Room At Spazio
Holly Springs just picked up a new spot for serious celebrating, as Spazio Vino & Cucina unveils a dedicated event space that brings chef-driven Italian dining into a private setting. The Roman-inspired room is geared toward weddings, corporate dinners, cooking classes and wine dinners, and the restaurant says it is no
Memorial Day travel surge expected despite high gas prices; many NC families stay local
Millions set to hit the road this Memorial Day, but high gas prices have some NC families staying closer to home.
NC teen accepted at 91 colleges; earns $3M in scholarships
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Mahogany Newkirk accepted her Associate in Arts degree from Central Carolina Community College. Next week, she’ll receive her high school diploma. “It was like a surreal moment. I was proud of myself,” Newkirk said of her accomplishments. She is enrolled at Harnett County Early College, where
Durham Firefighters Fear City Budget Will Torch Promised Raises
Durham firefighters say the sirens are already blaring on this year's tight city budget, worried the merit raises they were promised could quietly disappear from the proposed spending plan. Union leaders warn the step-increase system that has historically boosted a firefighter's pay by roughly 5% each year may not be f
Scroggs Elementary’s LaThanya Campbell Named 2026 CHCCS Teacher of the Year
Pre-kindergarten teacher LaThanya Campbell of Mary Scroggs Elementary School was named the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Teacher of the Year Thursday at the district’s annual Recognition Celebration. Campbell has worked in the district since 2021 and is also on its Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Council. She has
Alexandros Samodurov Gives North Carolina Something It’s Been Missing
Michael Malone’s international recruiting push continues to pay off as North Carolina lands versatile Greek forward Alexandros Samodurov
Driver Injured In I-95 Hit And Run Crash
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A 72-year-old Raleigh man was injured in a hit and run accident on Interstate 95 in Four Oaks Saturday evening. The collision was reported around 6:40 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-95. According to authorities, the man was driving a 2005 Toyota when a...
South Granville’s Clement signs with Louisburg College
South Granville volleyball hitter Maddie Clement signs with Louisburg College, citing the campus and coaches, with plans to graduate and transfer to a four-year school.
Bimbe Festival to kick off in Durham as the city continues to collect 2024...
The Bimbe Cultural Arts Festival is on Saturday at Rock Quarry Park in Durham. Organizers expect nearly 10,000 people to attend.

















