These North Carolina Diners Keep Comfort Food Traditions Alive
North Carolina diners serve up more than just plates of food. They dish out memories, warmth, and flavors that remind folks why comfort food earned its name. From crispy fried chicken to fluffy biscuits swimming in sausage gravy, these local spots honor recipes passed down through generations. North Carolina knows...
Raleigh History Museum Gutted in $180M Overhaul, Closed Until 2028
Downtown Raleigh’s longtime destination for Tar Heel history is now closed for a major overhaul. Demolition barriers, scaffolding and construction equipment surround the North Carolina Museum of History as crews begin transforming the landmark into a larger, climate-controlled facility that is not expected to reopen...
Not Your Typical Taco: Velvet Taco Opens in Raleigh’s North Hills
We got a sneak peek at the globally inspired menu—and it did not disappoint. Velvet Taco, a Texas-born brand known for bold, globally inspired flavors, opens its first Raleigh location in North Hills on Monday, February 16, 2026. With this debut, Raleigh's taco scene gets a creative upgrade, as highlighted during the...
Raleigh Beltline Pothole Mauls 20 Cars, Shuts I-440 Lanes Overnight
A nasty pothole on I-440 eastbound near Wake Forest Road chewed through about 20 cars late Saturday, forcing Raleigh police to shut down the two right lanes and turning a routine night drive into an expensive headache. Officers said most of the damage was to tires and wheels, and that, fortunately, no one was hurt....
I-40 Shoulder Smash Near Garner Leaves Clayton Man Dead, Lexus Driver In Cuffs
An early Sunday crash on I-40 East near Jones Sausage Road left one person dead and two others injured after a Lexus slammed into a box truck that had pulled onto the shoulder. The passenger in the Lexus, identified by troopers as 22-year-old Tynell Streeter Jr. of Clayton, was pronounced dead at the scene. The...
‘I can’t forgive him’: Families of victims react to Hedingham mass shooter’s life sentence
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Austin Thompson will spend the rest of his life in prison after shooting and killing five people and injuring two others when he was 15 years old in 2022. In January, Thompson pleaded guilty to every charge against him, avoiding a trial altogether. During sentencing on Friday, Superior Court...
Where North Carolina Locals Go For Authentic Italian Fare
North Carolina serves up Italian flavors that rival anything you’d find on cobblestone streets in Rome. From the mountains to the coast, family-owned trattorias and modern osterias dish out handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and recipes passed down through generations. These aren’t just restaurants, they’re love...
Valentine’s Day rush is on for Raleigh chocolate shops
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Valentine’s Day weekend is here. The holiday is a big money maker for those in the chocolate business. “I wasn’t quite sure what that would look like, and I was a little caught off guard with the amount of boxes that we’re selling,” said Sean Dill, the owner of Tifa Chocolate and Gelato.
Stormie Forte, Representing the Heart of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC - In the latest installment of our Citizen Spotlight, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Council Member Stormie Forte. Council Member Forte is a licensed attorney in the State of North Carolina and in the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina Federal Court. She is also a licensed...
Hedingham mass shooter to spend life in prison without parole, judge rules
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – The largest mass shooting in Raleigh’s history has ended in a life sentence without the possibility of parole for Austin Thompson. Judge Paul Ridgeway, before handing down his judgment, directed attention to the victims, reflecting on what he had learned about each of them. Family members,...
