The quest to plant 50,000 trees across the Triangle
Raleigh has long been known as the City of Oaks, but the region's fast-paced growth is threatening the lush canopy of trees that gave the city its nickname. Why it matters: Between 2010 and 2020 alone, Wake County lost more than 11,000 acres of tree canopy, more than double the size of William B. Umstead State Park.
Woman Charged With Selling 3 Vehicles Stored On Family Property
SELMA, N.C. — A Virginia woman is facing four felony charges after Johnston County investigators say she sold three vehicles that weren’t hers and pocketed the proceeds. Jakie Marie Lipscomb, 48, of Virginia Beach, was arrested Dec. 4, 2025, by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators say the case began in...
Man charged with murder in fiery August crash in Wake County
A Rocky Mount man faces new charges, including murder, in a deadly August crash in Wake County, court records show. Davon Montreal King, 24, was initially charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving with wanton disregard, driving with a revoked license and failure to maintain lane control in the...
Monday temps may be the coldest the Triangle has seen in 1,000+ days
Triangle temperatures on Monday, Dec. 15 plummeted to 15 degrees . National Weather Service Raleigh issued a cold weather advisory , noting the conditions can pose serious risk for anyone outdoors without adequate protection. Wind chills Monday morning were 6 degrees around the Triangle. Coldest temperatures in...
Man accused of driving 13 miles with missing tires after hit-and-run on US 70...
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A Garner hit-and-run driver was caught by Clayton police after fleeing nearly 13 miles along US 70 in a car missing two tires Sunday morning, Garner police said. The initial crash happened in Garner along US 70 near Jessup Drive around 8:35 a.m., closing one lane, according to the Garner Police...
Gov. Stein hosts annual menorah lighting in Raleigh
Members of the Jewish community gathered in Raleigh Sunday night as Gov. Josh Stein led the annual menorah lighting in the Governor's Mansion.
A look back at some of the Triangle’s biggest restaurant & bar closures of...
Stay in a place long enough, and you’re bound to see it change. The Triangle lost some major restaurants and bars in 2025, despite the best efforts of loyal customers and dedicated staff. We can’t go back to those spots to enjoy one last meal or one last pour. But we can look back on them and remember how much joy...
8 Mom-And-Pop Diners In North Carolina Where The Homemade Foods Are Simply Legendary
Looking for amazing mom-and-pop diners in North Carolina with legendary homemade food?. These 8 local spots serve up delicious meals and warm hospitality!. 1. Five Points Restaurant (Asheville) Some of the best places don’t need fancy signs or flashy decorations. Five Points Restaurant sits quietly in a simple brick...
North Carolina Weather Outlook: New Years 2026 Preview for Raleigh Warm and Dry Dec...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A mild and relatively quiet weather pattern is expected to dominate North Carolina as the New Year approaches, with warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation...
Wake Forest warning community about fraudulent email scam
Wake Forest warns of fake “Planning Commission” emails demanding payments; residents urged to delete messages, avoid links, and verify any town requests through official channels.
