Task force majority favors dropping A-F grades for NC schools
Most members of the State Board of Education’s accountability task force said last week they favor doing away with A-F letter grades for public schools, according to an Oct. 15 meeting in Raleigh where no vote was taken. Under the approach most members preferred, schools would not get a...
Where Wake County commissioner candidates stand on property taxes
Wake County raised its property-tax rate by 2 cents per $100 of assessed value this year. The new tax rate will cause a $90 increase in the county tax bill on a $450,000 home, the median assessed value across Wake County. Homeowners in Raleigh or one of the county’s towns also pay an additional municipal property tax. The News & Observer asked the six candidates running for Wake County commissioner whether they would support further property-tax increases to maintain or expand county services. F
State rests case in Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, defendant breaks down in tears when...
After 23 witnesses ranging from forensic experts to Hedgepeth's former roommate, the state rested in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial.
No soap, roaches & food at wrong temps: 8 Triangle restaurants reinspected
Eight Triangle restaurants were inspected last month, all improving their scores after receiving B and C grades. State law requires health departments to inspect restaurants up to four times a year to assess their overall risk factors that contribute to foodborne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The News & Observer previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated. The N&O reviewed restaurants with less than an A grade i
1 dead, 8 injured in North Carolina crash
ANGIER, N.C. (WNCN) — One person died and eight others were taken to area hospitals after a two-vehicle crash in Harnett County on Saturday night, officials said. The crash was reported shortly after 9:30 p.m. on N.C. 210 near Old Stage Road, about a mile east of Angier, according to the North Carolina State Highway […]
North Carolina has the lowest gas prices in the country. Some say it’s still...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) - More than a week after North Carolina lawmakers voted to suspend the gas tax, the state now has the lowest gas prices on average in the entire country. Several people WRAL spoke with on Sunday still aren’t satisfied. “They’re still high. Still a lot of...
North Carolina Weather Outlook: Warm November Oct. 26–Nov. 1
Raleigh's sunny 70-degree afternoons precede a potentially milder start to November
North Carolina passenger rail line to get $550M from US DOT
The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday it has obligated $550 million for a new passenger rail line in North Carolina. The S-Line project will connect Richmond, Virginia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Portions of the route will allow train speeds of up to 110 mph, according to the North Carolina DOT. The rail line could reduce travel time between the two cities by up to 90 minutes when completed, according to the US DOT.
Roxboro police officer arrested in Raleigh, placed on administrative leave
A Roxboro police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested in Raleigh and charged with two misdemeanors.
During Outer Banks storm escape, waves smash onto Hatteras ferry, crushing SUV windshield
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — In a narrowing window while Outer Banks officials were ordering Hatteras Island visitors to “leave immediately” on Saturday, a Nor’easter storm was kicking up 60 mph winds and 15+ foot waves. Long lines of travelers in cars heeding the order waited for ferries to exit Ocracoke Island Saturday — allowing northward […]
