Thousands voted for the Triangle’s best ice cream. This scoop shop took the crown
What started out as a simple hobby has become a sweet success for two ice cream enthusiasts who’ve proved they’re the cream of the crop for the delicious dessert. Earlier this month, we asked our readers to give us the scoop on who serves the best of the best ice cream in the Triangle. Of all the fan-favorite spots...
Downtown Raleigh’s history unfolds in a sprawling new mural. Who is on it?
It stretches for almost a whole block of Hargett Street: a collection of faces and artifacts from Raleigh’s history that scrolls from left to right like a column of newspaper type. That was the idea for Sean Kernick’s latest downtown mural, which fittingly stands outside The Raleigh Times, the city’s scrappy...
Man dies after hours-long standoff in Knightdale neighborhood
Police said the incident happened at a home on Laurens Way.
17-year-old killed, two others injured in Wake Forest crash
Authorities said the incident happened Saturday morning on Chalk Road near Hidden Nook Lane.
Marine killed in crash and another is facing criminal charges, troopers say
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) - A Marine stationed in North Carolina at Camp Lejeune is facing charges in connection with a deadly crash that took place on Thursday. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol investigated the crash that happened on westbound Interstate 40 near mile marker 287. According to state...
Wake Forest Police Reinforce Ban on Motorized Scooters to Ensure Pedestrian Safety
Wake Forest's streets and sidewalks have long been a battleground where the quick convenience of electronic scooters clashes with the safety of pedestrians. In a recent reminder issued by the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD), officials doubled down on existing regulations, strengthening the community's awareness...
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival – Cary
What’s Smokin’? It’s TWO long days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbecue eatin’. Cary’s Favorite Festival is Back and Better than Ever. Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked...
Raleigh Residents on High Alert as Extreme Heat Warning Continues and NWS Urges Precautions...
Raleigh is grappling with an unyielding wave of scorching heat, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an Extreme Heat Warning that remains in effect until 8 PM EDT Monday. Central North Carolina residents are experiencing heat index values reaching a sweltering 115 degrees. The oppressive heat envelopes...
Chapel Hill Police Seek Missing Teens, Ask For Community Assistance
The Chapel Hill Police Department said in a release Sunday afternoon that it is searching for two missing teenagers and asked the community for assistance. Police say the teens are believed to have run away. Chapel Hill residents Sanyah Whitaker, 15, and Crystal Foster, 15, were reportedly last seen Saturday...
Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as Dangerous Heat Wave Grips Central North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC — Central North Carolina is under an Extreme Heat Warning this weekend as a punishing heat dome settles over the region, marking the fourth major heat wave of the year. According to meteorologists, the dangerous weather system is expected to linger through at least midweek, bringing heat index values...