Ex-jailer avoids prison after admitting to taking bribe, smuggling Chick-fil-A
A former Durham County detention officer who admitted to accepting a bribe from an inmate to supply him with Chick-fil-A sandwiches and cell phone batteries avoided jail time in a recent plea, according to the district attorney and court documents. Former Sgt. Nicole Locke pleaded guilty to bribery of an official, a...
Meet the mompreneur who reopened the only Black-owned children’s bookstore despite death threats
Children’s book author and mother of two, Victoria Scott-Miller, decided to proactively address the pressing need for Black children’s books for young people. Her decision comes amid recent book bans and cuts to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. So, Scott-Miller chose downtown Raleigh, North...
These 3 restaurants in Raleigh are closing (or changing). Here’s what to know
Even though several new restaurants have already opened in 2026, and many more are to come, the Triangle has lost dining institutions recently. Here are a few dining closures to know about. Ashley Christensen restaurant closing soon After more than 14 years in business, chef Ashley Christensen is closing her...
Macy’s at Raleigh’s Triangle Town Center to close, company says
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Macy’s is closing one of its two stores in Raleigh, the company recently announced. The department store chain’s location at Triangle Town Center, located at 3801 Sumner Blvd., is slated to shut, according to Macy’s. “This location is closing,” the store’s page...
Raleigh Chamber Economic Forecast 2026 Delivers Essential Insights
Raleigh, NC - The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts was abuzz this morning as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered for the Economic Forecast 2026, presented by Wells Fargo. The event offered a timely and comprehensive look at the national and regional economic outlook as the new...
Raleigh Police Department Honors Officers with BBQ Luncheon on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) has recently celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day through a series of luncheons dedicated to its officers and professional staff, acknowledging their continuous efforts in serving the Raleigh community. In the spirit of gratitude, members of the department were treated to...
Talking With Raleigh CARES Staff About the City’s New Crisis Call Diversion Program
Editor’s note: This story mentions suicide and mental health issues. Raleigh has made some big changes to how it handles 911 calls and mental health emergencies. When a Raleigh resident calls 911, a telecommunicator inside the city’s emergency communications center asks them a series of screening questions over the...
North Carolina Weather Alert Today: Fog, Rain, and a Sharp Freeze Shift Coming to...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – Windshields glow under streetlights this morning as fog hangs low across the Triangle. Damp air clings to sidewalks, and warmer-than-normal temperatures hint at a busy weather stretch ahead...
North Carolina Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Charlotte, Raleigh, and...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — time for basement moisture concerns across North Carolina. While winter temperatures are typically milder than in northern states, seasonal conditions...
This Classic Raleigh Home Got A Warm Makeover—Without Adding A Single Square Foot
When Shelby and Doug Quarles made the decision to leave Richmond, Virginia, and head back to her North Carolina hometown so their kids could grow up around family, it was the most competitive real estate market Raleigh had seen in a decade. So once the couple came across a listing for a property that checked all...
