Large New Year’s Eve crowds expected to ring in 2026 in downtown Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The countdown to 2026 is well underway, as final preparations continue along Fayetteville Street for First Night Raleigh, with huge crowds expected to fill downtown Raleigh to celebrate the start of a new year. “This is North Carolina’s New Year’s Eve party,” said Cameron Laws,...
New charges, photos after bank robber injured in police shootout: US Attorney
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Federal authorities Sunday said they were filing new charges against a Zebulon bank robbery suspect who threatened to blow up the business — and was later wounded and captured later in the day after Christmas during a wild shootout with Rocky Mount police. “As alleged, this defendant didn’t...
Cary mobile home park residents given 6 months to move out after property is...
Hundreds of people at a Cary mobile home park are trying to figure out where they will live in mid-2026.
Shop Local Raleigh controversy also sparks debate about privacy rights
Some small businesses are calling on Shop Local Raleigh Executive Director Jennifer Martin to apologize and be held accountable.
Wake County Sheriff’s Office Honors Exceptional Staff with Employees of the Year Awards
Wake County Sheriff's Office took to social media to announce the recipients of its 2025 Employees of the Year awards, a gesture acknowledging the exceptional service and commitment exhibited by three of its staff members. As shared in a Facebook post, the honorees, chosen by their peers, demonstrate excellence in...
Man accused of peeping into women’s restroom at Cary medical practice
A Kansas man was arrested in Cary on Monday after allegedly peeping into the women’s bathroom at a medical practice. Nathan Debre Patterson, 49, of Lenexa, Kansas, is charged with misdemeanor secret peeping and resisting a public officer, court records show. A warrant was issued for his arrest after he allegedly...
Fentanyl hidden in ironing board leads to 15-year sentence
Raleigh repeat dealer gets 15 years after hotel staff finds fentanyl stash hidden in an ironing board and more drugs on him during jail intake, according to federal prosecutors.
Grandmother’s lottery ticket tradition lands grandchild a $150,000 Christmas gift
APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — Nothing makes spirits bright quite like a six-figure check at the holidays. In the company of more than 20 family members, Gracie Burgess of Apex scratched away on a $5 Peppermint Payout ticket she got from her grandmother to find she was a top prize winner of $150,000.
The possibility of measurable snowfall in North Carolina in January
NORTH CAROLINA — While North Carolina is better known for mild winters, measurable snowfall is possible in the state during January based on long-term weather records. Historical data from the National Weather Service shows that January is typically the coldest month of the year in North Carolina, making it the most...
The Whirl: Raleigh Michelin Celebration
On Nov. 23, Mayor Janet Cowell and Visit Raleigh held a celebration for local MICHELIN-recognized restaurants at the new Trophy Five Points. The MICHELIN Guide American South launched in 2025 with 14 Raleigh-area restaurants listed for their exceptional dining options: Brewery Bhavana, Brodeto, Crawford and Son,...
