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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — It is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Wake County Sheriff’s Office said it is committed to ending the crime in our community. Deputies are now using the Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), which is a screening tool designed to identify domestic violence survivors who may be at the highest risk. It works as a series of questions deputies ask potential survivors when called to a scene. If they are considered high risk based on their answers, they are put in contac

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Security preps are underway at the North Carolina State Fair ahead of Thursday’s 2026 grand opening to welcome the hundreds of thousands of expected attendees over the 11-day run. The chief of security is reminding fairgoers to expect bag inspections and metal detectors at...

While the Senate race is getting most of the headlines, Triangle residents will also weigh several bond referendums on their ballots. Why it matters: Bond referendums give residents a direct chance to determine whether a city or county should borrow large amounts of money to fund projects or infrastructure. They often come with tax increases, though, which is why city leaders often like to put them up for a vote. State of play: Bonds often pass in the Triangle, though voters have shown some sign

Raleigh’s Village District welcomes Rancher Hat Bar, an inspired shopping experience where customers can create one-of-a-kind cowboy hats, complete with feathers, ribbons, charms, and personalized branding. *protected email*. There’s a first time for everything, and this past weekend, mine involved making my very own cowboy hat. With ribbons,...

A damaged fiber-optic cable near Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina disrupted air traffic Monday, prompting FAA ground stops and delays that continued for hours. The outage affected hundreds of flights after a contractor severed the cable during nearby plumbing work. According to local WRAL, an airport representative initially reported...

The SBI, as well as nonprofits in Raleigh and Durham, are among those to benefit from the funding.

RALEIGH — Banana pudding layered with Biscoff cookies, pork belly burnt ends and edible cookie dough from Wisconsin are among the new foods headed to the North Carolina State Fair, where vendors offered a preview Monday ahead of Thursday’s opening. The annual Deep Fried Media Day showcased some...

Deputies say a K-9 helped uncover approximately 3 kilograms of cocaine and a concealed handgun.

Three years after a Morrisville woman killed a UNC student and paralyzed a recent UNC graduate in a 113 mph crash, court records indicate she’s been sent to prison. Nyasia Oceania Palmer, 25, was originally charged with second-degree murder, felony death by vehicle, felony serious injury by vehicle and several other offenses in the Oct. 5, 2023, crash, The News & Observer previously reported . But as part of a plea deal, Palmer pleaded guilty March 30 to felony death by vehicle and felony seriou

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Labor Commissioner Luke Farley will discuss amusement ride safety and inspection procedures ahead of the opening of the North Carolina State Fair. Farley is scheduled to hold a media availability at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the America 250 Wheel on the...