Raleigh firefighters take part in effort to help rescue a hiker dangling from Grandfather...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A dramatic mountain rescue had Raleigh firefighters racing against the clock over the weekend. They helped save a 21-year-old hiker left suspended on a rope on Grandfather Mountain in western North Carolina Saturday afternoon. Within 30 minutes after receiving a call from North Carolina Emergency
68-year-old man goes missing after walking behind his home in North Carolina
A Cary man who went missing earlier this week is considered endangered, officials said.
Op-Ed: Wake County’s Buried Past Deserves Daylight
Most of us know what surrounds our homes: the schools, parks, shopping centers, and roads. But many Wake County residents may not know what lies beneath some of them. North Carolina’s official inventory identifies 34 pre-regulatory landfills and dumps in Wake County. These are not simply the large, modern landfills mos
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission set for key votes Aug. 20
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is set to make several decisions Thursday, Aug. 20, that could affect commercial fishermen and coastal waters across the state. The second day of the commission’s meeting begins with public comment at 9 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh...
Raleigh man accused of seriously injuring girlfriend’s infant son, warrant shows
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Raleigh man was arrested Tuesday after his girlfriend’s infant son was seriously injured while in his care, a warrant shows. According to the Raleigh Police Department, 35-year-old Cameron Lavar Robertson is accused of assaulting a 10-month old boy last Sunday, Aug. 14. The...
Raleigh Council Clears $24M in Bonds for 320 New Affordable Apartments
The Raleigh City Council has signed off on up to $24 million in tax-exempt bonds to help build two affordable apartment communities that together will bring more than 320 income-restricted homes to the city. The vote clears the way for the Raleigh Housing Authority to issue the bonds on behalf of Fisher Grove in Southe
Foul-Smelling Spill Coats Vehicles On U.S. 70
CLAYTON, N.C. – Hundreds of motorists unknowingly drove through a sticky, foul-smelling substance Tuesday afternoon after an unknown waste material spilled from a large truck on U.S. 70 near Gordon Road. The spill was reported shortly after 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 on U.S. 70 Business, approximately 250 feet south...
North Carolina Pokémon heist suspect facing new charges: Records
The man accused of stealing more than $30,000 worth of Pokémon and other trading cards from a Cary business earlier this year was arrested Tuesday in connection with a break-in at a Raleigh vape store the same day, court records show.
Win Tickets to the Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival in Cary, North Carolina
Ready for an unforgettable night of whiskey, wine, fire, food, and live music? Keep reading because I’ll show you how to win tickets to the Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival in Cary, North Carolina!. This September, Whiskey, Wine & Fire returns to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for an...
Renovations will close Raleigh’s Lake Johnson pool early this summer – but they’ll add...
The Lake Johnson Park pool is often lauded as a city gem. For just $5, residents have access to a lap and recreation pool seven days a week. All summer long, the pool is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, those hours are shortened to 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
