Durham NC

In the heart of Raleigh sits a barbecue institution so legendary that folks will happily drive hours just for a plate of their smoky, tender pork. Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a pilgrimage site for barbecue devotees and a living museum of North Carolina culinary heritage.

Tucked away in a sleek black brick building in Raleigh, Longleaf Swine is serving up brisket sandwiches so transcendent they’ll haunt your taste memories long after the last bite disappears. In a state where barbecue debates can end friendships and start feuds, this Raleigh gem has accomplished something remarkable...

It was a still night in Raleigh, North Carolina, when the silence was broken by the faintest string of high-pitched squeaks echoing around an apartment complex. A resident paused, curious, and followed the sound until they came across a battered cardboard box resting near the building. When they leaned over...

To raise awareness about youth mental health challenges, Wake County teens are leading an initiative to address stigma and encourage community support. In partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Wake County, the 4-H Teen Council will host the Walk for Mental Health at Historic Oak View County Park on...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Chapel Hill Police are moving into their new high-tech headquarters with a focus on health, leadership, and the community. The 40,000 square feet warehouse was transformed into a customized police department that also houses the Office of Emergency Preparedness Risk Management and the...

The year might be winding down, but the music scene in North Carolina is just heating up, with major tours scheduled to hit our largest venues. Whether it’s pop, rap, alternative rock or Christian music, there are surely tickets waiting for you. Check out the lineup for artists coming to North Carolina to wrap up 2025.

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — As central NC prepares for stormy weather this weekend, one Durham home has already felt a tragic impact. According to the Durham Fire Department, lightning struck a home late Friday night around 10:45 p.m. in a cul-de-sac on Gardenview Place. The fire chief said the...

Attorneys for Duke Energy and the town of Carrboro exchanged initial oral arguments Thursday in what both sides believe is the first instance of a U.S. municipality suing an electric utility over its climate change policies. The parties spent more than five hours at the Wake County Courthouse in downtown Raleigh to...

Negotiations continue between Aetna and Duke Health.

Authorities are on scene in the 300 block of Bargate Drive.