Smithfield Police Arrest Two In Separate Check Forgery Cases
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — Two men were arrested just hours apart after police say they attempted to cash stolen and altered checks at the same Smithfield credit union. Both incidents occurred July 2 at the State Employees’ Credit Union on North Brightleaf Boulevard and resulted in arrests at the bank.
Steady rain and isolated flooding possible in parts of Triangle and central NC
A steady beat of nearly all-day rain Monday, July 13, will bring cooler temperatures and some possible isolated flooding in central North Carolina. “Expect isolated to scattered showers and storms with localized flash flooding, especially south and west (of the Triangle),” according to the National Weather Service. “Pe
Police group takes note of Wake DA’s arguments in COVID arrest suit
A lawsuit stemming from an arrest at a Raleigh COVID shutdown protest six years ago is attracting attention now from a multistate group representing police.
Community Stories Exhibit Explores The People And Places That Shaped North Carolina’s Black Heritage
RALEIGH, N.C. – History is often remembered through major events and well-known figures. At the Gregg Museum of Art & Design, a new exhibition instead turns the spotlight on the bookstores, family businesses, neighborhoods and everyday people whose perseverance helped shape Black life across North Carolina. Opening Jul
Hail Hammers Triangle as Severe Storms Rattle Raleigh With 60-MPH Gusts
Strong storms muscled into the Triangle on Sunday evening, triggering a severe thunderstorm warning for Raleigh, Durham and Cary that stayed in effect until 9:00 p.m. EDT. Forecasters said the line could produce damaging straight-line winds and penny-sized hail stout enough to crack car windshields and snap branches. W
Bystander hospitalized after shooting at Raleigh bus station, police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was seriously injured after a shooting downtown near a GoRaleigh bus station early Monday morning, police said. According to the Raleigh Police Department, officers responded around 2:02 a.m. to the Moore Square bus station on South Blount Street. According to investigators, a suspect confr
Sudden Downpours Put Richmond County On Edge Under Flood Advisory
Scattered thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across parts of Richmond County on Sunday night, triggering a flood advisory that remained in effect through 10:30 p.m. The National Weather Service warned of ponding on roads and minor flooding along small streams in low lying neighborhoods, while local officials urged residen
This North Carolina Toy Shop Is Filled With Childhood Favorites You Forgot Existed
A toy shop gets dangerous fast when childhood starts waving from every shelf. One minute, the plan is a quick look around. Then an old favorite appears, and suddenly a grown adult is staring at a toy like it just climbed out of a memory box and said, “Remember me?”
Extra caution urged in the kitchen as parasitic foodborne illness spreads rapidly across North...
State health officials are urging extra caution in the kitchen as a parasitic foodborne illness spreads rapidly across North Carolina. Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said at least 240 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed statewide since May. The highest concentration of
North Carolina’s record heat could add $100 to power bills, and your thermostat matters...
"There's a lot of different ways that we may not think about around our home, that we're able to save on energy and then save on our bill."

















