Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (9/17 through...
Canine-Con takes over Bass Lake, Festa Italiana fills downtown Apex, Little Feat plays their farewell in Durham, and live music runs from the farmers market to midnight all weekend.
UNC System sees record enrollment of more than 260,000 students in 2026
The University of North Carolina System had a record enrollment of more than 260,000 students this year, officials said Wednesday.
Get ready for the Carolina Culture Food Fest in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Mark your calendars for an exciting culinary celebration at the Carolina Culture Food Fest, set to take place on Sunday, Sept. 27 in Raleigh. From noon to 6 p.m., Moore Square will transform into a vibrant hub showcasing the rich flavors and culinary traditions of North and South Carolina.
New Raleigh water shortage response could change how homeowners may water lawns
As Raleigh eases out of months of severe drought and toward a cooler, wetter autumn, the city is reviewing its Water Shortage Response Plan to better prepare for water supply emergencies. Consumers in Raleigh — as well as in Franklin County, Johnson County, and Fuquay-Varina — may see alternate-day irrigation rules and
Bond denied for Fuquay-Varina Zaxby’s employee charged with murder
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The man accused of killing another man at a Fuquay-Varina Zaxby’s will remain behind bars after a Wake County judge denies his bond. 18-year-old Otis Lee Johnson Junior is charged with murder, after police say he started shooting during an argument. With a cast...
Two Raleigh Homes Caught Fire Within One Hour and Both Families Had to Leave...
Raleigh Saw Two Separate House Fires in the Same Afternoon and Residents Were Displaced From Both On a Wednesday afternoon […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Gas Prices May Only Get Higher in North Carolina
Gas prices across North Carolina are continuing to climb, and drivers may be facing even higher costs at the pump in the coming days. The statewide average for regular unleaded jumped about 8 cents overnight Wednesday, reaching approximately $4.12 per gallon, according to AAA. Over the past week, prices have risen near
Cary knew water warning was needed at 1 a.m. Emergency alert went out 5...
Cary Utilities Director Jamie Revels learned shortly after midnight Monday that a 30-inch transmission main, one of the largest in Cary’s water system, had broken and storage-tank levels were falling rapidly. Within an hour, he told the Town Council on Tuesday night, pressure in Cary’s largest water zone had fallen bel
Raleigh Gala Dresses Up Gospel Music To Help Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Being a Grandparent Support, known as B.A.G.S., will host the Joyful Noise Black & White Gospel Gala Extravaganza next Saturday, September 26, at 3 p.m. at Vision Church RDU, located at 5808 Departure Drive in Raleigh. The event doubles as both a celebration and a fundraiser for grandparents who have stepped in to rais
Intense heat, staff workload push Wake town to reduce concert series nights
Wake Forest will scale back its Friday Night on White concert series from six events to four events in April, May, September and October 2027. Town staff are seeking sponsors for next year’s series , so the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners resolved to make a decision at Tuesday night’s meeting. It unanimously accepte

















