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NC State rallied from a 14-point deficit but couldn’t contain Stanford’s offense, falling 31-28 in its first-ever visit to the Cardinal. The Wolfpack tied the game at 14 before Stanford scored 14 straight; NC State’s late push came up short after a failed onside-kick recovery. By the...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — Two people are in custody after an investigation into alleged thefts at Walmart stores across several states, the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office said Friday. The investigation began after thefts were reported on Oct. 3 at Walmart stores in Bristol and Abingdon, with...

Housing demand across the country is slowing due to an affordability crisis that makes it difficult for people with moderate-to-low incomes to buy a home or pay high rents, said Alexander Hermann, a senior research associate at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. High housing costs, high home prices,...

NOAA favors above-normal precipitation across North Carolina heading into Halloween weekend.

A mortgage-free retiree collecting average Social Security benefits in Wake County needs just $59,908 in savings to cover essential and normal discretionary expenses — the lowest figure among 55 of the nation's largest counties studied. That ranking makes Wake County the most affordable place in the country to retire, according to a new analysis.

The N.C. State Fair will run for 11 days, operating from Oct. 15-25, 2026 on the N.C. State Fairgrounds located in Raleigh, N.C. This year’s theme is “A memory worth making. A story worth telling.” The Fair features North Carolina agriculture, unique foods, livestock shows, Midway rides and nightly fireworks.

NORTH CAROLINA — A strong El Niño is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is likely to affect North Carolina’s weather over the next few months. Past strong El Niño winters have usually brought above-average rainfall and slightly warmer temperatures to the state. Snowfall during those winters has been mixed, with big totals in some years and almost none in others. While the pattern may turn more active, there is no reason to panic.

Wake County will hold its first Grateful Harvest Festival at Beech Bluff County Park on Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The free Saturday event is planned to include live music, storytelling, games and arts and crafts. A Wake County Government Facebook post announced the date, hours and...

CLAYTON – A Clayton man has been charged after his brother was shot in the head during a domestic altercation Tuesday night, according to police and court records. Clayton Police responded around 7:03 p.m. to a reported shooting at 542 N. Fayetteville Street. Officers found Steven Michael Driskell suffering...