Clayton Town Council approves financing for ladder truck
Clayton Town Council approved prepayment for a new ladder truck, saving an estimated $302,062 under a manufacturer promotion.
New transit pass available across Piedmont region
The Rail & Ride Pass, which connects multiple cities between Raleigh and Charlotte and offers free connections to local transit services, is available from NC By Train. GoTriangle, the public transportation agency that connects locations in the Triangle, is among the local transit services to sign on. “GoTriangle is pleased...
Isaias Remnants Spread Rain Across Raleigh, Charlotte, and Boone Saturday With Mountain Flash Flooding...
RALEIGH, NC — Rain from the remnants of Isaias began spreading across North Carolina Saturday morning. So far, mostly light to occasionally moderate rain has fallen, and the forecast remains on track. The flash flooding threat stays isolated and localized across the mountains and foothills, mainly tonight into Sunday morning. An increasing risk of isolated tornadoes is also developing across central and eastern North Carolina for Sunday.
Live game blog: NC State vs. Wake Forest
NC State is set to close out its three-game homestand as Wake Forest visits Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. on The CW with a rainy forecast ahead in Raleigh. Follow along throughout the game with live updates from TheWolfpacker.com below. By:Noah Fleischman End 1st Quarter10/10/2026 11:44:51 AM NC State 7, Wake Forest 7 By:Noah Fleischman Wake Forest punts10/10/2026 11:41:49 AM NC State forces a Wake Forest punt after the Demon Deacons made it inside the W
Topsail Steamer to celebrate Raleigh grand opening
RALEIGH — Topsail Steamer will celebrate the grand opening of its new Raleigh location Oct. 17, noon to 7 p.m., at 8111 Creedmoor Road in Brennan Station, bringing its signature take-home seafood steam pots to the Triangle.
Clayton Builds Manufacturing Connections At IMTS 2026
CLAYTON, N.C. – The Town of Clayton recently took its economic development efforts directly to one of the manufacturing industry’s largest gatherings, representing the community at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. Held September 14–19, IMTS brought together manufacturers, technology companies, suppliers and industry leaders from...
Highway Patrol: Garbage Bag In Roadway Causes Motorcycle Crash
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A Goldsboro motorcyclist was injured Thursday evening after striking a garbage bag in the roadway on Interstate 42 near Clayton. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 7:23 p.m. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, 23-year-old Zion James was traveling west on a Kawasaki motorcycle when...
A national coffee shop’s only NC location will close in the Triangle
National coffee chain Ziggi’s Coffee will close its only North Carolina location in Clayton on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Colorado-based café franchise, located in the Triangle at 1299 Mechanical Dr., announced the upcoming closure through its Facebook account on Friday, Oct 2. “We know this news may come as a surprise, and we know how much this location means to many of you,” the post said. “This was a difficult decision, and one we made after careful consideration. We’re incredibly grateful for th
What’s coming to the 2026 NC State Fair? List of new buildings, food &...
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a food lover, the North Carolina State Fair may have an addition that suits your taste. This year, the signature Raleigh event will debut new rides, a food hall and a revamped space for showcasing flowers. “This marks a big year for the N.C. State Fair and completing some much-needed improvements on the fairgrounds ,” Kent Yelverton, director of the fair, wrote in a news release. “The State Fairgrounds at its present location will mark 100 years in 2028 and with
This NC town ranks among nation’s best small cities – again. Why it’s special
A North Carolina town calls itself the “Peak of Good Living” — and it keeps being named a top place to settle down. The Raleigh suburb of Apex ranks No. 4 on a new list of the nation’s best small cities for lower costs, job growth and other stand-out assets. “For those who value more space, fewer degrees of separation and shorter commutes, small-city living can offer plenty of advantages,” the personal finance website WalletHub wrote in a report published in late September. “Of course, smaller c

















