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A voting rights advocate urges North Carolina voters to reject proposed tax amendments, arguing they could shift local control to Raleigh and benefit corporations.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPDE) — Connie Graham, the former Robeson County sheriff’s deputy who pleaded guilty to killing her teen stepdaughter, was admitted Thursday to a North Carolina Correctional facility in Raleigh to begin serving her prison sentence, according to Keith Acree, Communications Director for the North Carolina

Tidal Real Estate Partners, the New York developer that just completed a $36 million renovation of the former Holiday Inn, isn't slowing down its work in downtown Raleigh. Why it matters: The real estate company plans to break ground as soon as the next 60 days on a 20-story tower at 521 S. Wilmington St. , Tidal's CEO

Most horses already look impressive. Then a draft horse walks in and suddenly the scale feels unfair. In North Carolina, riders can get close to one of these gentle giants and possibly climb aboard for a trail adventure that feels much bigger than an ordinary barn visit. The first reaction...

Raleigh police are eyeing a futuristic proposal that could bring more patrol cars to downtown streets — ones that can drive themselves. The department was approached by a nonprofit earlier this year and pitched on an “autonomous police vehicle,” according to Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce. “It adds a sense of safety,”

CLAYTON — More than 40 vendors will gather Thursday at The Clayton Center for the third annual Southern JoCo Women’s Show, an event supporting Harbor, Inc., Johnston County’s domestic violence and sexual assault services provider. The free event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday,...

It’s that time of year again—voting for our 2026 Best Bars + Best Bartender is now open! From cocktail lounges to dive bars, wine haunts to breweries, now’s your chance to shout out your faves. Meet our bartender nominees here, then cast your votes in one, some or all categories here.

Alumni of Shaw University have asked state officials to review the university's governance, finances, real estate holdings and transparency.

North Carolina Supreme Court — Court That Upheld Convictions. North Carolina's highest court has upheld the conviction of a Raleigh man found guilty of murder in a 2019 drive-by shooting that killed a 24-year-old mother and left others wounded on Bragg Street. Kedrick Daquane Thomas was convicted of second-degree murde

Chicago’s bitter little secret is taking Raleigh bars by storm. Burnt rubber, gasoline, lighter fluid. Not the smell from an auto body shop, but the tasting notes of the infamous Chicago-born liqueur that is Malört. While some may have never heard of it, most who have despise it...