North Carolina lawmakers to propose tougher crime policies after light rail stabbing
Following the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte’s light rail, top North Carolina lawmakers announced on Thursday that they will introduce new legislation aimed at cracking down on crime.
Man seriously injured in Raleigh shooting, police say
It happened around 2:15 a.m. in the 1100 block of Pettis Place.
Brothers charged in Wake County deputy’s murder to enter plea in case
Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd was shot and killed in August of 2022.
Raleigh family honored with naming of luxury complex
Raleigh family honored with naming of luxury complex. There are not enough words to describe the emotions surrounding Wednesday’s groundbreaking celebration for The Holt on Oberlin, honoring the legacy of Joseph Holt Jr. and his family’s fight to desegregate Wake County schools in the 1950s. The nine luxury townhomes...
101 Dogs Rescued From Raleigh Puppy Mill Sparks Outrage—Now the Public Demands Justice
When authorities in Raleigh, North Carolina, responded to reports of unsanitary conditions at a home in early June, they weren’t prepared for the nightmare inside. What they uncovered was a full-scale puppy mill where 101 dogs lived in filth and neglect, their tiny lives reduced to a cycle of breeding, confinement,...
Ceremonies in Raleigh, at UNC Chapel Hill held in memory of 9/11 attack victims
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Ceremonies across North Carolina are commemorating the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, honoring the lives lost and the bravery of first responders. Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina National Guard in Raleigh for a remembrance ceremony, emphasizing the importance of...
Wake County Students Tackle Hunger at 5th Annual Youth Food Security Summit in Raleigh
High school students in Wake County are stepping up to combat hunger, an all-too-real issue affecting their neighbors, at the upcoming 5th Annual Youth Food Security Summit this Saturday. The event, taking place at John Chavis Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is being hosted by the Wake County Cooperative...
Transfer Co. Food Hall listed for sale
Transfer Co. Food Hall, one of downtown Raleigh's first food halls, is up for sale, according to owner Jason Queen of Monarch Properties, who told Axios it's time for someone else to lead the hall's evolution. Why it matters: Since opening in 2018, the food hall has become one of...
‘Not the intended target’: Beloved principal gets caught in crossfire of gunshots intended for...
A North Carolina woman who was a beloved educator in her community died after she was shot late last month. Now two teenagers have been charged with murder. The post 'Not the intended target': Beloved principal gets caught in crossfire of gunshots intended for someone else, police say — and now 2 teens are charged...
130 volunteers read newspapers, magazines for blind people in North Carolina
From newspapers to magazines to websites, most of us have many ways to learn about current events and what's going on in our communities. But for people who are blind or have trouble reading print, getting that information can be more difficult.