NC counties prepare for Thursday start of in-person early voting
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. […]
NWS: Confirmed Tornado Traveled 3.3 Miles Through Clayton
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 seen across North Carolina after tornado warnings for 5 hours
Damage, torrential rains, and high winds were seen as tornado warnings were issued for about five hours throughout central North Carolina on Sunday.
Crews to assess suspected tornado damage in Central NC as sunny, hot week begins
After heavy rain and severe storms that spawned suspected tornadoes across central North Carolina over the weekend, sunny weather is forecasted for the week ahead. On Sunday, the remnants of Hurricane Isaias tore through the state, bringing severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings, and widespread reports of property damage. With the threat now cleared, meteorologists are shifting their focus on the aftermath. Survey information is still pending for four reported tornadoes, according to the Natio
The 2026 NC State Fair returns. Plus: The Broadside digs into giant pumpkins and...
The North Carolina State Fair rolls back into Raleigh. Kent Yelverton, director of the NC State Fair, joins Leoneda Inge to discuss new foods, fun and features in 2026. The fair runs from October 16 through October 25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Kent Yelverton, director, NC State Fair.
North Carolina university breeds dogs with bleeding disorders to test medicine
At Duke, dogs play puzzle games to reveal how their minds work. At UNC-Chapel Hill, a colony of dogs is bred to carry bleeding disorders and test medicine that could save lives. NC State uses dogs to train students in its veterinary program. More than 270 dogs are used for research purposes at major research universities in the Raleigh, North Carolina, area, according to animal research reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 2025 reviewed by The News & Observer. Seventy percent of
North Carolina Barber & Beauty Tradeshow set for November
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) —The highly anticipated North Carolina Barber & Beauty Tradeshow, hosted by Major League Barber Co., will take place in Raleigh on November 15, 2026. Since its inception in 2015, the tradeshow has given newly trained barber students and talented local barbers a valuable platform to build skills and showcase their artistry.
beabadoobee brings her ‘Powerlines’ concert tour to Raleigh
Gen-Z took the stage in a chorus of high-pitched crowd screams in Raleigh Sunday night in the dynamic form of Filipino-born and London-raised beabadoobee (Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus). Having opened for the likes of Taylor Swift and Rodrigo, the pop star has taken command of the stage on her own tour. Wisp, labeled as shoegaze/alt-rock, opened the show at Lenovo Center.
Michael’s English Muffins Plans Raleigh Relocation
Michael’s English Muffins is preparing to expand its footprint in Raleigh, with plans to move into a larger space within the same property to support the bakery’s growing retail and wholesale operations. According to Leigh Magazine, the business has signed a lease to relocate a few doors down from its current location on Spring Forest Road, moving from Suite 114 to Suite 110.
Survey teams to investigate possible tornadoes in central North Carolina
The National Weather Service will investigate whether five tornadoes hit central North Carolina as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias pushed through the state over the weekend.

















