Johnston County Surplus Auction Set For September 13
SMITHFIELD — The annual Johnston County / Sheriff’s Office Surplus Property Auction will take place on Saturday, September 13, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Johnston County Sheriff’s Fleet Services Building, located at 60 Shelter Way in Smithfield. Johnston County Commissioners recently declared certain property to...
Here’s who is interested in Triangle real estate listings
Triangle counties continue to see a large influx of interest from out-of state homebuyers, according to new data from Realtor.com. Why it matters: The Triangle continues to be one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, and homes listed for sale in the region often attract out-of-state eyes online, according...
Why N.C. State researcher’s fabrics could end up in your furniture and might change...
RALEIGH, N.C. — That shirt you love may not be good for the planet. According to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, our state's textile industry remains the largest in the nation, but experts say the sector is also a big polluter. Research from the Massachusetts Institute of...
Raleigh Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Cocaine Trafficking Operation: “He Never Learned His...
RALEIGH, N.C. – A federal judge has sentenced Wilbert Lee Howard III, 42, of Raleigh, to 16 years in federal prison for leading a large-scale cocaine trafficking ring in the Triangle region. Howard, who had multiple prior convictions, pleaded guilty in June 2025 and was sentenced last week. Case...
NC’s gang prevention task force to begin this fall, applications open soon
RALEIGH, N.C. — Some of the state's top gang experts say more kids are joining gangs and committing more violent crimes. According to the Gang Prevention Legislative Report released by the Governor's Crime Commission in March, suspected juvenile gang crime has increased nearly 50% over the last five years.
Russian criminal’s home in Raleigh formerly raided by FBI sells for $4.4 million
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following video is from the initial findings of the investigation back in 2021. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A home overlooking the 18th green at North Ridge Country Club that once housed two people convicted in a murder-for-hire-plot has sold. The near 17,000-square foot mansion with an assessed total...
8 Gigantic Thrift Stores In North Carolina Where $25 Gets You Bags Of Treasures
Want to find massive thrift stores in North Carolina that stretch your dollars?. These 8 gigantic stores offer mountains of bargains and endless discoveries!. 1. The Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center (Raleigh) This red and white building on Tryon Road looks like a treasure chest from the outside.
Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremonies continue Monday with service honoring Patrick George Breen
Wake Forest will honor U.S. Marine Corps veteran Patrick George Breen at its 64th Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on Sept. 8, featuring a flag presentation, wreath laying, and family tributes.
Highlights! NC State’s offense won a game!
Watching the game on Saturday was a bit of an out-of-body experience, or maybe just one of those drifts back into a nostalgic memory lane no one asked you to elaborate about from 15 years ago. It’s tough to tell sometimes. One thing I can tell you about is the NC State offense, which won a game on account of its...
PFF Grades and Snap Counts From Virginia’s Loss to NC State
Virginia went on the road and put up a good fight, but the Cavaliers could not defeat NC State. UVA put up over 500 yards of offense, but a couple of failed red