Clayton to explore past and future of B.M. Robertson Mule Co. Building
Clayton will host a Sept. 14 presentation featuring a documentary on the B.M. Robertson Mule Co. Building and initial plans for its potential adaptive reuse.
North Carolina Awards Return to Raleigh, Will Raise Cash for Military Families
Governor Josh Stein announced Thursday that the North Carolina Awards, the state's highest civilian honor, are returning to Raleigh this November, with ticket proceeds this time benefiting two charities that serve veterans and military families. The 2026 ceremony will bring together six honorees spanning literature, pu
NC State and professor launch Slobberin’ Sauce promising to bridge the state barbecue sauce...
A North Carolina State University professor who slowly improved his "backyard batches" of barbecue sauce over more than 15 years is rolling out a new sauce with the university, officials said Thursday.
NC cities reconsider curfews after summer teen takeovers
After pushing teen curfews in July, Raleigh and Charlotte leaders are raising new questions about enforcement, rights and effectiveness.
North Carolina Faces Rising Power Bills as Data Centers Drive 80 Percent of Energy...
Data centers account for 80% of anticipated electricity needs through 2030 in Duke Energy's coverage area, according to a report from North Carolina Health News. They make up just 30% of economic-development projects in North and South Carolina, the North Carolina Energy Policy Task Force reports. The electricity requi
Jacksonville-raised NASA astronaut Christina Koch to visit Raleigh Aug. 26
RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — NASA astronaut Christina Koch will return to her home state next week as part of a tour celebrating the Artemis II mission. North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley will welcome Koch to the historic Labor Building in Raleigh on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m.
Strong storm brings down trees; Lightning causes Wake County house fire
Firefighters also responded to a house fire in Willow Spring after the residence was hit by lightning.
Apex debates Flock cameras as police reveal local data shared with federal agency
Apex residents are pushing town leaders to reconsider the Police Department’s use of Flock cameras after information gathered by local license plate readers was included in a federal agency’s embezzlement probe. Data collected by Flock cameras can be searched by other law-enforcement agencies. The U.S. Postal Inspectio
Wake schools switching to plain-language emergency alerts
The district is transitioning to what it calls "plain speak" in its emergency response protocols, moving away from the "red, yellow and green" coded system previously used.
A massive tennis complex coming to Raleigh will offer French Open red clay courts
Swing Racquet + Paddle , a massive racquet sports complex being built near Brier Creek in Raleigh, plans to feature something rare in North American sports: red clay tennis courts. Why it matters: Swing said Tuesday it will partner with Roland-Garros, also known as the French Open, to import true European red clay cour
