Zebulon, NC Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Suspect After First Citizens Bank Heist
Authorities in Zebulon, North Carolina, are investigating a bank robbery at the First Citizens Bank, 101 Wakelon Street, which occurred Tuesday morning. According to a social media post, the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money. The robbery took place at 9:04 a.m., with police receiving a report at...
Raleigh company Serotone Swim creates swimwear designed for diverse body types
Sarah Blaser's inspiration for Serotone Swim came during the pandemic when she moved in with her mother.
Austin Thompson sentencing: State rests case in Raleigh Hedingham shooting hearing
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The fourth day of sentencing proceedings for Austin Thompson, the Raleigh teenager who pleaded guilty last month to the 2022 Hedingham mass shooting, moved forward on Friday at the Wake County Justice Center following three days of emotional testimony. After over two hours, the court adjourned...
Ex-Little Caesars employee arrested for breaking into shop to make pizzas for customers
A former Little Caesars employee, Jonathon Hacket, was arrested in North Carolina for allegedly breaking into the pizza chain restaurant in Kinston twice, including once to make and sell pizzas to customers, authorities said. The incidents occurred in the town of Garner, near Raleigh, and have certainly grabbed a...
Wake County Animal Center launches Sweetheart Adoption Special for foster dogs
Wake County Animal Center marks Valentine’s with a Sweetheart Adoption Special Feb. 7–15, offering foster dogs for $25 and foster cats over five months for $5.
The Beloved Sister Restaurant of Olive Garden Is Shuttering Its Final 28 Locations
Restaurants are constantly evolving to meet the needs of customers. Many focus on updated menu items and better guest experiences, hoping to see a positive return. For some, such as Red Lobster and TGI Fridays, the efforts pay off, and the chains are able to rebound even after filing for bankruptcy. However, for...
Two charged in mail theft and fraud investigation
North Carolina — The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has charged two people in connection with a mail theft and check fraud scheme, working alongside the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began on September 10, 2025, after a resident in northern Wake County reported that two checks...
Armed bank robbery under investigation in Garner, suspect at large
Officers are securing the perimeter of the Bank of America location and using a K-9.
New Dix Park Exhibit Living in Color
Black history has never been black-and-white. Now, Raleigh’s annual Living in Color exhibit shines a light on more than 100 Black artists, on display at the Dix Park Chapel all month long. Curated by the Raleigh Film and Art Festival and presented in partnership with Dix Park, the Black History Month showcase is a...
Neighborhood Lawyers up Over Incoming Tower
Locals intend to sue over West at Peace project. A complaint aimed at halting—or reshaping—the West at Peace development officially landed in Wake County Superior Court Dec. 5. Backed by The Brough Law Firm, three residents of the historic Glenwood-Brooklyn neighborhood are suing the City of Raleigh and...
