Jennifer Higdon reflects on her music for ‘Cold Mountain,’ opera, and writing to performers’...
Composer Jennifer Higdon was in Raleigh, North Carolina, one morning this past November (2025) to provide feedback in rehearsal for a forthcoming performance of her Suite from Cold Mountain by the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra. After the rehearsal she graciously agreed to sit with EarRelevant contributor...
Snow day? How NC’s largest school district decides to delay or close during winter...
The district must account for bus riders, student drivers, and employees alike. Safe travel to and from school is non-negotiable.
North Carolina Weather Alert: Snow Chances Increase in Raleigh as Arctic Cold Front Moves...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina –A surge of arctic air is expected to push into North Carolina late January into early February, setting the stage for colder-than-normal temperatures and increasing chances for snow...
Car crashes into Wake Forest home; investigation underway
The incident occurred on Rolesville Road at Old Milburnie Road.
The Whirl: Pink Pumps and Bow Ties
On Nov. 1, Pretty In Pink Foundation hosted its 9th annual Pink Pumps & Bow Ties Gala. The sold-out, record-breaking event was at the Angus Barn Pavilion in Raleigh, welcoming nearly 400 guests for a fun-filled evening featuring a gourmet dinner, lively auctions and powerful stories that underscored the financial...
The Trouble With the Masks
Authorities cite safety and security when wearing masks, but history, symbolism, and expectations around accountability shape how the public interprets their use.
Raleigh Police Department Hosts Hiring Event, Invites Aspirants to Join Ranks and Shape Future...
Seeking to bolster its ranks, the Raleigh Police Department held a hiring event today, with a call to those looking to embark on a career in law enforcement. The department turned to social media to spread the word, offering potential recruits the chance to participate in physical training tests and engage with...
YouTube video sparks outrage over dog shot by North Carolina deputy; Civil rights attorney...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Wake County family is still grieving the loss of their beloved dog, shot and killed by a Wake County deputy in April 2025. A West Virginia civil rights lawyer’s YouTube video on the case is shining a spotlight back on the incident. The Briggs family said not a day goes by […]
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County leaders to testify in Raleigh about public safety
State lawmakers have their eyes on Charlotte. Seven local leaders will be in Raleigh on Jan. 29 to answer the House Oversight Committee’s questions about public safety and crime in Charlotte.
1 charged with conspiracy in Durham teen’s killing
Man charged with conspiracy in Durham teen's deadly shooting, warrant shows.

















