Virtual learning days leave parents scrambling for child care
RALEIGH, N.C. — Snow days aren’t what they used to be. In the aftermath of last weekend’s ice storm, dozens of schools across the state shifted from in-person classes to asynchronous remote learning, forcing many parents to find child care as they still have to go to work.
‘100% preventable.’ NTSB faults FAA for midair crash of jet and Army helicopter
The pilots of an American Airlines commuter jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter were put on a collision course over the Potomac River by the Federal Aviation Administration, which designed and approved a flight pattern that relied too heavily on pilots to avoid crashes, according to the National Transportation...
Raleigh Transportation Swiftly Rescues Women Displaced by Shelter Closure Amidst Freezing Conditions
When an extreme weather event struck Raleigh, the city's transportation unit didn't hesitate to show why they're an essential part of the emergency response team. As freezing conditions caused unexpected disruptions, Raleigh's public servants acted swiftly to ensure women displaced by a shelter closure found a new...
This North Carolina Deli Is A Must-Visit For Serious Pastrami Lovers
I never thought I’d find authentic East Coast deli magic in North Carolina. But one sunny afternoon, I walked into Pastrami Tom’s, and everything changed. The aroma of slow-cooked pastrami hit me the moment I stepped through the door. Located at 312 W Chatham St #103, Cary, this...
Search Warrant Leads To Drug Trafficking Charges, Child Taken Into DSS Custody
JOHNSTON COUNTY — Authorities say a search warrant executed Wednesday at a Willow Spring home uncovered suspected methamphetamine hidden in a baby crib, leading to multiple felony charges and the removal of a child from the residence. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office and Raleigh Police were preparing to serve...
School closings and delays: Wake, Durham, Chapel Hill to open on a delay Friday
Most Triangle students will have a delayed school opening on Friday while other students will still have another day of remote learning. Wake County, Durham Public Schools, Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Chatham County announced that they’ll open school on a two-hour delay on Friday due to lingering concerns about road...
Wanted Man Arrested After Chase, Passenger Rescued From Burning Car
CLAYTON — A wanted man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a brief chase that ended with his car crashing, catching fire, and a passenger being rescued by police. Clayton Police said it started around 12:30 P.M. when officers approached a 2013 Chevrolet Impala in the Walmart parking lot after receiving information...
Clayton Man Allegedly Breaks Into Home, Demands Cigarettes
CLAYTON — A 49-year-old Clayton man faces multiple charges after he allegedly broke into a home and demanded cigarettes, the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident occurred Dec. 24, 2025, on Carmen Lane. Deputies responded to a 911 hang-up call and learned that the suspect, known to the occupants, had...
Rare Triangle snowstorm could dump over half a foot
Forecasters believe central North Carolina will get more snow this weekend than it has in years. Why it matters: The National Weather Service in Raleigh says most models are calling for 5 to 13 inches of snowfall — snow that in some places will coat ice stubbornly lingering from last weekend's winter storm . The...
Police charge Clayton woman in breaking and entering case
Clayton woman is charged with felony breaking and entering, accused of terrorizing an occupant and damaging windows; next district court date is Feb. 26.
