North Carolina Driver Stops in His Tracks After Spotting Giant Pumpkin Coming Right at...
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Wake County farmers use preservation programs to protect land as pressure from developers grows
Farmers say they are facing multiple challenges, including drought, rising costs, and increasing pressure from developers.
Halloween display sparks dispute after Raleigh homeowner says he has to get a Special...
The homeowner says Raleigh is requiring him to get Special Event Permit because nearby streets are closed during the Halloween festivities.
Wake County Sheriff’s Office’s new screening program works to help high-risk domestic violence survivors
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office said it is committed to ending the crime in our community. Deputies are now using the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), which is a screening tool designed to identify domestic violence survivors who may be at the highest risk. It works as a series of questions deputies ask potential survivors when called to a scene. If they are considered high risk based on their answers, they are put in contac
NC State Fair security preparations underway ahead of grand opening
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Security preps are underway at the North Carolina State Fair ahead of Thursday’s 2026 grand opening to welcome the hundreds of thousands of expected attendees over the 11-day run. The chief of security is reminding fairgoers to expect bag inspections and metal detectors at...
Wake County voters will also have several bond decisions on their 2026 ballot
While the Senate race is getting most of the headlines, Triangle residents will also weigh several bond referendums on their ballots. Why it matters: Bond referendums give residents a direct chance to determine whether a city or county should borrow large amounts of money to fund projects or infrastructure. They often come with tax increases, though, which is why city leaders often like to put them up for a vote. State of play: Bonds often pass in the Triangle, though voters have shown some sign
Rancher Hat Bar Opens in Raleigh’s Village District
Raleigh’s Village District welcomes Rancher Hat Bar, an inspired shopping experience where customers can create one-of-a-kind cowboy hats, complete with feathers, ribbons, charms, and personalized branding. *protected email*. There’s a first time for everything, and this past weekend, mine involved making my very own cowboy hat. With ribbons,...
Severed Fiber Line Disrupts Raleigh-Durham Flights
A damaged fiber-optic cable near Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina disrupted air traffic Monday, prompting FAA ground stops and delays that continued for hours. The outage affected hundreds of flights after a contractor severed the cable during nearby plumbing work. According to local WRAL, an airport representative initially reported...
DOJ announces grants aimed at bolstering community safety in NC
The SBI, as well as nonprofits in Raleigh and Durham, are among those to benefit from the funding.
NC State Fair previews new foods, rides, $60M in upgrades
RALEIGH — Banana pudding layered with Biscoff cookies, pork belly burnt ends and edible cookie dough from Wisconsin are among the new foods headed to the North Carolina State Fair, where vendors offered a preview Monday ahead of Thursday’s opening. The annual Deep Fried Media Day showcased some...

















