Holly Springs police K-9 honors fallen Wake County deputy
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — K-9 Byrd has been welcomed to the Holly Springs Police Department at a time when the name bears duty and protection. The department said K-9 Byrd was sworn in on August 28 after coming from Holland. The background of the K-9 is extensive with...
Eastern European Cultural Festival in Apex Oct. 4
NC Vibes is presenting Eastern European Cultural Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 12 to 6 p.m ., at Sweetwater, 2701 Lawnview Lane, Apex, North Carolina. This event is free to attend. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of Eastern European traditions, flavors and performances. The festival includes:. Live music...
Wake County students join national walkout to call attention to school shootings
Groups of students across the country walked out of their classrooms Friday to bring attention to gun violence in schools. The group Students Demand Action led more than a hundred registered walkouts today across the country, including several in Wake County. In Morrisville, about 200 students at Wake Early College...
Bennett Place in Durham, NC to Host “The Promise of Peace: Slavery’s End in...
Source: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Coming up at Bennett Place State Historic Site, an evening to reflect on a pivotal chapter in American history—the end of the Civil War and slavery in North Carolina—is the luminary program "The Promise of Peace: Slavery's End in North Carolina."...
Durham leaders pass ‘Fourth Amendment workplace’ to help protect city workers from ICE raids
"We are making sure that we are standing up for the law. And you can't be selective on that," Mayor Leonardo Williams said.
Johnston Co. chase ends in Wake Co. crash
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a pursuit that started in Johnston County ended in a three-vehicle crash in Wake County Friday afternoon.
Raleigh Braces for Severe Weekend Weather, NWS Issues Hazardous Outlook with Potential for Damaging...
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the central North Carolina region, with a forecast that could put a damper on weekend plans. With humidity levels pushing the comfort zone at 87%, and temperatures expected to reach a sweltering 94 degrees today, residents are looking...
Chick-fil-A is giving away free breakfast soon. Here’s how to get it
Not everyone is a morning person. But early birds do often get the proverbial worm. And soon, the worm is a hot breakfast from Chick-fil-A . The chain known for its chicken sandwiches is giving away free meals to Triangle customers next week. Here are the details on the special offer. How to get free Chick-fil-A...
Free Square Dance Fun Nights with Cary Cross Trailers Oct. 23 and Nov. 20
Cary Cross Trailers Square and Round Dance Club is offering two FREE Square Dance Fun Nights at Cary First United Methodist Church, Building C, 117 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. This is a fun way to “try on” square dancing. No experience or partner needed. Dress is casual No...
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...
