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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...

Elections officials across North Carolina are preparing for the 17-day early voting period that starts Thursday, Oct, 15.  Citizens are able to vote in-person at locations in their counties. Those who missed the regular voter registration deadline are able to register or update their registration and vote at the same time at early voting sites. […]

CLAYTON — The storm that damaged homes, toppled trees and knocked out power in Clayton Sunday afternoon has been confirmed as a tornado. The National Weather Service said Monday its preliminary damage survey determined an EF-0 tornado touched down in Clayton shortly after 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The...

Damage, torrential rains, and high winds were seen as tornado warnings were issued for about five hours throughout central North Carolina on Sunday.

After heavy rain and severe storms that spawned suspected tornadoes across central North Carolina over the weekend, sunny weather is forecasted for the week ahead. On Sunday, the remnants of Hurricane Isaias tore through the state, bringing severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings, and widespread reports of property damage. With the threat now cleared, meteorologists are shifting their focus on the aftermath. Survey information is still pending for four reported tornadoes, according to the Natio

The North Carolina State Fair rolls back into Raleigh. Kent Yelverton, director of the NC State Fair, joins Leoneda Inge to discuss new foods, fun and features in 2026. The fair runs from October 16 through October 25 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Kent Yelverton, director, NC State Fair.