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.
18-year-old killed in Durham shooting, no suspect information
Police say the shooting took place on the 200 block of Marbella Grove Court.
Raleigh Police Search for Suspects After Car Crashes into Potato Chip Shop and Gym...
Raleigh police are on the hunt for two individuals after a car smashed into a potato chip store and a gym on Hillsborough Street, causing significant property damage. The incident, which occurred around 12:30 a.m. today, left Carolina Kettle and Goff Performance grappling with the aftermath of the collision....
Wake Forest Mayor Walks Back Pride Month Proclamation
Wake Forest residents have recently started celebrating Pride Month in their town in October, and at a town board of commissioners work session earlier this month, mayor Vivian Jones looked poised to support their efforts. “We’re going to have a proclamation proclaiming October as Pride Month in Wake Forest,” Jones...
Wake County holds public events to enhance community preparedness
Wake County is hosting emergency kit-building and giveaway events in September to help families prepare for natural disasters, with resources and tips available at local Walmart stores and libraries.
Durham Man Arrested in June Graduation Party Shooting That Injured Two Teens
DURHAM, N.C. — The Durham Police Department has arrested 20-year-old Ricario Purefoy in connection with a June 16, 2025, shooting that left two teens wounded during a high school graduation party on Fayetteville Street. Incident Overview. Police said the shooting took place just before midnight on June 16 in...
Cook Out looks to open spinoff restaurant’s first Raleigh spot. Here’s where
Yet another taco chain may be entering the Raleigh market for the first time. But unlike other restaurant newcomers, this one is from a familiar brand: Cook Out . The North Carolina-based chain known for burgers and extensive milkshake menu has a couple of sister concepts, including Taco Roos . Its footprint is...
Gov. Stein relaunches council to coordinate efforts to prevent homelessness
Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order Wednesday relaunching the Interagency Council for Coordinating Homelessness Programs, a multi-agency effort to prevent and end homelessness by strengthening coordination among partners across government and private and non-profit service providers and advocates. The Council...
Thousands of North Carolina tax refund checks, notices mailed after printing issues, state says
Printing issues caused a delay in mailing more than 400,000 notices, as well as about 300,000 personal and business refund checks.
Body found at Cary shopping center on Kildaire Farm Road
Cary police are investigating after a man was found dead at a Kildaire Farm Road shopping center Monday. A landscaping crew discovered the body shortly before 2 p.m. at the Saltbox Village Shopping Center, according to Sgt. Kenric Alexander, a spokesperson for the police department. “We do not know a cause of death...