Deputy Captures Dirt Bike Rider Following Chase Near Clayton
CLAYTON, N.C. — A Clayton man is facing multiple charges after Johnston County deputies said he led them on a pursuit on a dirt bike before attempting to escape on foot. Kinyron Qualin Foster, 20, was arrested June 20 and charged with felony fleeing to elude arrest, reckless driving to endanger, failure to register or
The hopeful return of a beloved Raleigh icon likely won’t happen this year
The planned revival of Raleigh’s iconic 42nd Street Oyster Bar likely won’t happen this year. Longtime 42nd Street Oyster Bar general manager Hunter Correll said the storied restaurant needs significant repairs, but that his team plans to reopen in the future . “Our plan is to reopen 42nd St., but timeline is still up
S-Line Project Advances in North Carolina
The S-Line Raleigh, N.C.-to-Richmond, Va. (R2R), passenger rail project has reached a construction milestone, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reported June 25. NCDOT, including Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Julie White and Rail Division Director Jason Orthner, hosted FRA Deputy
Events ramp up in Downtown Raleigh as heat wave arrives, will last for days...
City and tourism leaders say the steady flow of large gatherings is energizing the local economy and signaling broader growth.
Driver at large after stolen car chase, hitting Wake County deputy’s cruiser in Raleigh,...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A man is at large after leading Wake County deputies on a chase in a stolen vehicle and then hitting a deputy’s cruiser early Friday morning, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies received a report of a dark-colored Hyundai traveling at a high speed...
Surveillance Video Leads To Charges Against Walmart Employee
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A former Walmart employee has been charged after she allegedly stole merchandise from the store where she worked. Amaya Chanel Stephens, 23, of Clayton was arrested June 20 and charged with two felony counts of larceny by employee. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office,...
OL Bryson Hurt credits longtime bond with NC State in his Commitment
NC State added another key piece to its offensive line class with the commitment of Bryson Hurt, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman from Gainesville (Ga.). Hurt chose Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack over West Virginia, Colorado, Georgia, Rutgers and a host of other programs after a recruiting battle that remained fluid until t
11 North Carolina Croissant Destinations That Pastry Lovers Keep Recommending
North Carolina’s food culture is undergoing a remarkable evolution, and some of the clearest evidence can be found in the crowded display cases of independent bakeries and French-inspired pastry shops. Local artisans are increasingly moving away from large-scale industrial production and returning to labor-intensive me
Wake County shares update on National Opioid Settlement Funds at annual community meeting
Community members and local partners came together Wednesday, June 24, to discuss the ongoing use of opioid settlement funds in Wake County and to help shape priorities for future allocations.
For Local Conservationists, Hopeful Signs of Payoff With Purple Martin Population
Even if you’ve never heard of a purple martin, you’ve probably seen their houses—tall, steepled white birdhouses with many entrances or racks of dozens of gourd-shaped “condos.”. Up close, the birds are striking, with streamlined bodies and calls like laser guns. The adult males are a...

















