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RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force will meet Thursday, Nov. 12, in Raleigh to discuss recommendations from its three work groups. The task force will review ideas from its Prevention, Intervention, and Enforcement, Intelligence and Interagency Coordination work groups. Members will also...

Zachry Construction, a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, closed access to the Wake Forest Reservoir Nov. 9. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to begin preparing for a series of improvements to the reservoir dam and associated infrastructure, including the dam embankment, spillway, and outlet structure, to enhance the reservoir’s long-term safety, reliability, and resilience.

The organizers behind Raleigh's popular Dreamville Festival have applied for a special event permit to hold the festival at Dix Park in 2027. Why it matters: If it happens, the festival could attract tens of thousands of people to Raleigh and generate over $100 million in economic activity . Catch up quick: In 2025, North Carolina rapper J. Cole announced that he would be stepping back from performing and organizing the Dreamville Festival. But due to its success, Live Nation and the city of Ral

4900 Spring Forest Rd. — Approximate Location of Fatal Pedestrian Crash. A 57-year-old Raleigh man was behind bars Tuesday morning after court records say he struck and killed a pedestrian on Spring Forest Road the night before. Victor Manuel Sanchez-Hernandez faces charges of misdemeanor death by vehicle, driving with no operator's license and failure to reduce speed following the crash, which happened around 6 p.m. Monday.

Crumbl has closed multiple Triangle locations in 2026, including stores at Six Forks Station in Raleigh, in Chapel Hill, and at Parkside in Cary. The News & Observer reported Nov. 7. The closures bring a national cookie chain's pullback home to North Carolina's Research Triangle. Update Note: This article reports...

Bul Box Asian Grill abruptly closed their 2526-100 Hillsborough St. location on North Carolina State University’s campus. On Friday, Oct. 30, the business announced on Instagram that the location’s last day would be Saturday, Oct 31. There are five others of the chain’s locations across the Triangle. “After some thought, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Hillsborough Street location,” the fast casual spot’s post said . “We’re so grateful for every bowl we got to make for this commun

Full service unisex salon experience chain Hair Cuttery plans to open four locations across the Triangle by next year, opening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill by Monday, Feb. 1 . By 2028, the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands plans to add more than 20 new salons and 200 jobs to the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. By mid-2027, 14 locations will be operational, the business’ press release said. “This new chapter is about more than opening new locations,” Eric Bakken, CEO of Hair Cuttery said in

Alvester Perry of Wendell bought a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize that his wife said will be used to pay off their house.

The N.C. State depth chart looks different this week, missing two key defenders. Safety Ronnie Royal and linebacker Popo Aguirre did not appear on the two-deep released Monday, following injuries sustained during the Duke game. The two “look to miss some time,” according to the weekly game notes. Interim head coach Todd Goebbel, however, did not provide details during his weekly availability. Cornerback and team captain Brian Nelson said the two were in the locker room after the game. Goebbel wa

A much revered Raleigh dive bar will soon be making a return after closing more than a decade ago. Sadlack's, the former Hillsborough Street mainstay, will open in a new space located along Morgan Street in the area of town now nicknamed "The Bend." Originally located across from N.C. State...