Raleigh NC

Early Sunday morning, gunfire jolted a southeast Raleigh apartment complex along South Walnut Creek Parkway, where officers found a woman who had been shot in the arm near Lake Dam Road. She received medical treatment at the scene, was taken for further evaluation, and is expected to be okay, authorities said. No one...

Wake County Public Libraries is celebrating North Carolina writers with its 2026 Read Local series this April. The month-long program includes author talks, writing workshops, and book discussions at library branches across the county.

Wake County’s infrastructure scene is buzzing with opportunity this month. From stormwater protection to power plant operations, there are several solid roles for folks who like hands-on, technical work that keeps our communities running smoothly.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Foster families across Wake County will now have greater access to joyful, hands-on play thanks to a new partnership between Marbles Kids Museum, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and Wake County’s Department of Social Services. Foster families licensed through Wake County...

Join the Town of Cary on Saturday, March 28, 2026, to celebrate Arbor Day and the community’s 43rd year as a Tree City USA. Enjoy live music, local food, and kids’ activities, plus learn from environmental experts about native plants, healthy soils, and sustainable living. You can even ask an arborist about the trees...

One of Will Wade's top assistants earned his first head coaching gig.

Wake County’s logistics scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like to keep things moving—whether that’s managing shipments, purchasing supplies, or keeping inventory in check.

The Raleigh Police Department is looking for community members to volunteer in a variety of roles. Opportunities include security patrols in parks, telephone crime reporting, data entry, neighborhood watch planning, crime prevention programs, special event assistance, and Greenway patrols.

A woman drove two hours to cheer her friends on at a marathon, but had to be rushed to the hospital before they made it to the finish line. Erin Houston drove 2 hours out of her way to cheer her friend on in a marathon only to be attacked by an otter.

A routine parent meeting at East Garner Elementary turned into something closer to a crime drama in February, and now a Garner woman is facing charges over it. Warrants allege she supplied the machete that an 11-year-old reportedly advanced with toward a government employee, triggering a Code Red lockdown that lasted...