1 dead, 8 injured in North Carolina crash
ANGIER, N.C. (WNCN) — One person died and eight others were taken to area hospitals after a two-vehicle crash in Harnett County on Saturday night, officials said. The crash was reported shortly after 9:30 p.m. on N.C. 210 near Old Stage Road, about a mile east of Angier, according to the North Carolina State Highway […]
North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it’s still...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) - More than a week after North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the gas tax, the state now has the lowest gas prices on average in the entire country. Several people WRAL spoke with on Sunday still aren’t satisfied. “They’re still high. Still a lot of...
North Carolina Weather Outlook: Warm November Oct. 26–Nov. 1
Raleigh's sunny 70-degree afternoons precede a potentially milder start to November
North Carolina passenger rail line to get $550M from US DOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it has obligated $550 million for a new passenger rail line in North Carolina. The S-Line project will connect Richmond, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Portions of the route will allow train speeds of up to 110 mph, according to the North Carolina DOT. The rail line could reduce travel time between the two cities by up to 90 minutes when completed, according to the US DOT.
Roxboro police officer arrested in Raleigh, placed on administrative leave
A Roxboro police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested in Raleigh and charged with two misdemeanors.
During Outer Banks storm escape, waves smash onto Hatteras ferry, crushing SUV windshield
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In a narrowing window while Outer Banks officials were ordering Hatteras Island visitors to “leave immediately” on Saturday, a Nor’easter storm was kicking up 60 mph winds and 15+ foot waves. Long lines of travelers in cars heeding the order waited for ferries to exit Ocracoke Island Saturday — allowing northward […]
Raleigh man sentenced to federal prison for fatal fentanyl overdose in 2023
A Raleigh man was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that lead to the 2023 overdose death of a 26-year-old man, federal prosecutors announced. Kenneth Omar Roger Chung, 53, also known as “Skully,” was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James C. Dever III. Chung previously pleaded guilty in May to the distribution charge, as well as conspiracy to possess with intent to sell fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern
EXHIBITION PRIMER: NC State Opens the Gainey Era vs. Mississippi State in Greensboro
Location: The Greensboro Complex (Greensboro, NC) Sunday’s exhibition against Mississippi State is more than a glorified scrimmage. This is the fanbase’s first real look at the Gainey-Era Wolfpack. It will also be the first time we see this reworked roster in action. But it will certainly be a...
Wake Forest keeps rolling, crushes Cal
Wake Forest entered this matchup against California a win shy of being bowl eligible for the eighth time in the last 10 seasons, and the second time under coach Jake Dickert. Safe to say the Deacons are going bowling. Wake Forest steamrolled Cal 41-7 on Saturday night at California Memorial Stadium. The Deacons led 34-0 at halftime. Wake Forest (6-1, 4-1 ACC) sent the defense out first again and appeared to have a fourth straight game with a three-and-out to open the game, but that was nullified
North Carolina’s Spooky Tales And Legends Come To Clayton
CLAYTON – A spooky side of North Carolina history is coming to Clayton just in time for Halloween. Join award-winning North Carolina storyteller and author Liz Z. Pardue for “Tarheel Terrors” from 7 – 8 p.m., Thursday, October 22, in Clayton Town Council Chambers at 111 East Second Street. The program is free and open to the public, and it is intended for adults.
