Triangle temps among nation’s most risky as triple-digit heat indexes persist
The Triangle on Sunday was rated among of the most susceptible areas in the country for heat illnesses, landing in the highest “magenta” category on the National Weather Service’s experimental HeatRisk platform. As of noon, the Carolinas accounted for the bulk of the 11.2 million people living under this extreme heat...
Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper hints at run for US Senate in 2026
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Saturday night gave his strongest indication yet that he would seek an open U.S. Senate seat next year while speaking at a state Democratic Party event in Raleigh. Cooper, who was the Democratic governor of North Carolina from 2017 to 2025, was among...
NC AG Jackson Secures Conviction in State Withholding Tax Embezzlement Case
Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced Friday, July 25 that the former owner of several North Carolina assisted living facilities, Charles L. Gross, Jr., pleaded guilty to nine counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement of state property. Gross will serve 10-21 months in prison, pay restitution and complete 100...
Duke University alum creates new scanner to help TSA find explosives
RALEIGH, N.C. — A new technology is being rolled out that can make your air-travel experience a bit less stressful. A Duke University alum is behind the technology that can help more efficiently detect explosive devices, while also helping your luggage get to its destination with ease. Joel Greenberg...
NC AG Jackson: FEMA’s Cut to BRIC Program Jeopardizes Public Safety
North Carolina -- July 25. 2025: Attorney General Jeff Jackson continued his case against FEMA for canceling over $200 million in cuts to disaster preparedness programs in North Carolina, he visited the Hillsborough River Pumping Station yesterday. Nearly $7 million had been given to Hillsborough to relocate their...
Investigation underway after woman shot in Raleigh
It happened Saturday afternoon near Millbrook Road and Capital Boulevard.
North Carolina SBI sends K-9 teams to assist with Texas flood recovery
The teams, which are among the SBI's most experienced, will be based in the Kerr County area for the next two weeks.
Historic Hawkins-Hartness House in Raleigh, North Carolina, built in the early 1880s, is noticeable
There are at least 215 historic properties and districts in Wake County, North Carolina. One of the historic properties is the Hawkins-Hartness House at 310 North Blount Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1972.
Nature’s Rarest Bloom (and Worst Smelling Flower) Opening in North Carolina This Week
Nicknamed Homo Erectus, the 10-year-old plant is expected to bloom between August 2 and 4, likely around 3 to 4 p.m. The flower is growing five inches per day and will only stay open for 24 to 48 hours. Known for its towering size and foul odor, the Titan Arum emits a scent like rotting meat to attract pollinators.
The Oysters Rockefeller At This Steakhouse In North Carolina Is So Good, People Drive...
Tucked away in Raleigh’s vibrant Warehouse District, Oak Steakhouse harbors a secret that seafood aficionados whisper about with reverence: Oysters Rockefeller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about this classic appetizer. While most come for the steaks, those in the know make the...