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PRINCETON — A Middlesex man was arrested early December 23 after deputies say he was caught stealing materials from a construction site near Princeton. According to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:47 a.m. to a report of a suspicious pickup truck backed into the driveway of a home...

A beloved bookstore has reopened, preserving its mission to keep its community at its center.

First Night Raleigh is our area’s biggest New Year’s Eve party. Every year, thousands gather for the art installations, carnival rides and live music — counting down to the beloved midnight Acorn Drop. The party starts in the afternoon and wraps up just after midnight (though an earlier, kid-friendly celebration...

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Police are searching for a hit-and-run suspect who crashed into a coffee shop in Durham late Monday night, officials said. According to the Durham Police Department, officers responded around 10:44 p.m. to a reported hit-and-run on the 3800 block of Guess Road, the same address as the Starbucks...

In the line of duty, recognition often comes from the day-to-day grind, the commitment to values that form the bedrock of law enforcement. Such is the case for Officer E.D.J. Marcotte of the Raleigh Police Department, who was recently honored with the North District HEART Award. This commendation is not one given...

Growing up, my abuela’s kitchen was where I first fell in love with the smoky scent of chili roasting and the tang of fresh lime. They’ve become my modern-day comfort. In 2026, the state’s love for bold flavors is stronger than ever, with chefs weaving traditional recipes into vibrant, innovative dishes.

A man faces multiple charges related to a motor vehicle accident which occurred in September of last year. Two Dickson County residents were killed in the accident. The county’s grand jury indicted James Paul Hilliard, 34, Garner, North Carolina, on two counts of vehicular homicide and one count of aggravated assault...

One of downtown Raleigh’s signature restaurants will close next month after more than a decade in business. Beasley’s Chicken + Honey , the fried chicken-centric Southern food concept by Ashley Christensen will close on Sunday, Jan. 25. Christensen’s restaurant group announced the closing in an email Tuesday, Dec. 30...

We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. A cold night plays out with lows in the teens in the mountains and 20s elsewhere. Wind chill values will drop below zero in many higher mountain spots Tuesday morning, and wind chill values will drop at least...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, crossing half a million residents this year, but in North Hills, some longtime residents say that growth is coming with tradeoffs. Larry Helfant, who has lived in North Hills for more than 45 years, said...