Raleigh Launches Special DWI Unit Funded by North Carolina Grant to Combat Impaired Driving
In an effort to curb the persistent issue of drunk driving, Raleigh has taken a bold step with the announcement of a new Driving While Impaired Unit within the city's police force. Funded by a substantial grant, the program aims to tackle the alarming rates of alcohol- and drug-related vehicle incidents. The news,...
One person killed in Zebulon house fire
The home on Mitchell Mill Road was completely destroyed.
Speed factor in deadly crash with tractor-trailer on Interstate 85 in North Carolina, police...
More details have been released in a deadly crash on Interstate 85 in Durham over the weekend, police said Monday.
Stuck U-Haul Leads Deputies To Burglary Suspect
WILLOW SPRING — A man has been charged in a November break-in after investigators allege he left a U-Haul truck — filled with stolen property — stuck in the yard of a western Johnston County home. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office arrested William Vaughan Olive, 35, of...
Wake school board warns ‘running in place’ may mean program cuts next year
Wake school board warns that just maintaining current services may require cuts next year as federal COVID funds expire, the state budget stalls and costs rise.
A list of Chinese restaurants open in the Triangle for Christmas
A number of Chinese restaurants in the Triangle will be open on Christmas Eve and / or Christmas Day, but they may have special hours or only offer takeout. Here are holiday hours for some of our favorites. Tip: Be sure to call ahead for hours of operation, which could always change. Did we miss any? Let us know at...
Police offering up to $2,000 reward for info on series of Durham car break-ins
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – An investigation is underway after police said multiple car break-ins occurred recently throughout the Durham area. According to the Durham Police Department, dozens of vehicles were broken into at three different locations near NC-55 in Durham around 11:30 p.m. Monday. These locations include...
Layoffs, dean removals, sanitation woes at Meredith draw protests, concerns
Women's college in Raleigh has shown signs of problems that have Meredith alums scratching their heads and doubting school's leadership.
Should you drip a faucet to stop frozen pipes? What to know as temps...
Temperatures in the Triangle are expected to plummet to well-below freezing Monday night, meaning your pipes could be in danger of freezing. The low for Monday, Dec. 15 night is 21 degrees, according to the National Weather Service , but another forecast suggests it could get much colder than that near the state’s...
$1.2M grant awarded to North Carolina Central University for bioengineering program
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $1.27 million grant to North Carolina Central University to launch a bioengineering program, officials said Thursday.
