Raleigh NC

While the Senate race is getting most of the headlines, Triangle residents will also weigh several bond referendums on their ballots. Why it matters: Bond referendums give residents a direct chance to determine whether a city or county should borrow large amounts of money to fund projects or infrastructure. They often come with tax increases, though, which is why city leaders often like to put them up for a vote. State of play: Bonds often pass in the Triangle, though voters have shown some sign

Raleigh’s Village District welcomes Rancher Hat Bar, an inspired shopping experience where customers can create one-of-a-kind cowboy hats, complete with feathers, ribbons, charms, and personalized branding. *protected email*. There’s a first time for everything, and this past weekend, mine involved making my very own cowboy hat. With ribbons,...

A damaged fiber-optic cable near Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina disrupted air traffic Monday, prompting FAA ground stops and delays that continued for hours. The outage affected hundreds of flights after a contractor severed the cable during nearby plumbing work. According to local WRAL, an airport representative initially reported...

RALEIGH — Banana pudding layered with Biscoff cookies, pork belly burnt ends and edible cookie dough from Wisconsin are among the new foods headed to the North Carolina State Fair, where vendors offered a preview Monday ahead of Thursday’s opening. The annual Deep Fried Media Day showcased some...

Deputies say a K-9 helped uncover approximately 3 kilograms of cocaine and a concealed handgun.

Three years after a Morrisville woman killed a UNC student and paralyzed a recent UNC graduate in a 113 mph crash, court records indicate she’s been sent to prison. Nyasia Oceania Palmer, 25, was originally charged with second-degree murder, felony death by vehicle, felony serious injury by vehicle and several other offenses in the Oct. 5, 2023, crash, The News & Observer previously reported . But as part of a plea deal, Palmer pleaded guilty March 30 to felony death by vehicle and felony seriou

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley will discuss amusement ride safety and inspection procedures ahead of the opening of the North Carolina State Fair. Farley is scheduled to hold a media availability at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the America 250 Wheel on the...

Elections officials across North Carolina are preparing for the 17-day early voting period that starts Thursday, Oct, 15.  Citizens are able to vote in-person at locations in their counties. Those who missed the regular voter registration deadline are able to register or update their registration and vote at the same time at early voting sites. […]

CLAYTON — The storm that damaged homes, toppled trees and knocked out power in Clayton Sunday afternoon has been confirmed as a tornado. The National Weather Service said Monday its preliminary damage survey determined an EF-0 tornado touched down in Clayton shortly after 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The...

Damage, torrential rains, and high winds were seen as tornado warnings were issued for about five hours throughout central North Carolina on Sunday.