NCDOT proposes closing a busy railroad crossing in West Raleigh for good
The N.C. Department of Transportation says it plans to close a busy but dangerous railroad crossing near Meredith College and divert traffic to a less-used one nearby. NCDOT wants to close the Beryl Road crossing where the road meets Hillsborough Street at the Waffle House. It would extend Beryl Road about 500 feet to
No Mall, No Arcade, No Space: The Search For Teen Autonomy In The Wake...
WUNC - It was a scene that might be familiar to others across the country, but it was new to the Triangle. On the night of July 4, in several neighborhoods throughout Raleigh, there was an influx of violence. Nine people were shot overnight in a surge that was otherwise atypical.
North Carolina man leads state police on 120-mph chase in Adams County: troopers
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A North Carolina man allegedly led Pennsylvania State Police on a 120-mph chase down Route 15 Monday morning. Troopers said they tried to stop Ikwaan Dobbins, 46, of Cary, North Carolina, just before 8 a.m. for an expired registration. During the traffic stop, Dobbins...
Before You Visit North Carolina’s American Tobacco Trail, Read This
Long before hikers and cyclists traded engines for trail shoes, a massive tobacco empire ruled this corner of North Carolina. J.B. Duke built an industrial powerhouse so colossal that the federal government ultimately dismantled it in 1911. While the railroad that fed his historic Durham factories faded away decades ag
Raleigh’s Best Local Boutiques for Clothes & Accessories
Whether you’re searching for a fancy dress, activewear or the perfect jewelry to finish an outfit, these locally-owned Raleigh boutiques have great options. Raleigh, NC has no shortage of passion for fashion, and many trend-savvy natives have opened their own boutiques, jewelry stores and curated shops to keep their co
Wake County woman arrested in Onslow County in counterfeit money investigation
CRAVEN COUNTY — A Wake County woman previously wanted in connection with counterfeit money passed at businesses in Craven and Jones counties has been arrested in Onslow County. The Craven County Sheriff's Office said Natesha Lashay Cheeks, 31, of Garner was arrested without incident Monday, Aug. 24, with assistance...
Christina Koch brings memories of the Moon to Raleigh
Nearly five months ago, a spaceship carrying four people thundered past the Moon and farther into space than humans had ever traveled. Why it matters: Everyone aboard earned their spot in the history books, including NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who spent her youth in North Carolina's public schools and her college y
Tigers take another opening lesson from 7-A Comets 46-6
Wilson Prep opened with a 46-6 loss at Clayton, but quarterback Justin Hicks threw for 213 yards as the Tigers prepare to host West Craven.
As Atrium pursues WakeMed, a look inside its last big North Carolina deal
Atrium has invested heavily in Wake Forest Baptist since their 2020 combination, adding facilities, jobs and expanded charity care. A Brown University analysis found Wake Forest Baptist inpatient prices rose 28% after the combination. More than two dozen current and former employees described mixed experiences, with ma
12 Oldest Bars In North Carolina That Keep Decades Of Stories Alive
North Carolina has a bar culture shaped by decades of tobacco money, mountain music, coastal fishing traditions, and college-town energy all flowing together. Some of the state’s oldest watering holes have been pouring drinks through prohibition raids, economic booms, and neighborhood rebirths, and still show up for th

















