One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Pennsylvania
PENNSYLVANIA — A male pedestrian was killed after being struck on Interstate 78 in Berks County late Friday night, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. on April 17 near mile marker 27.3 in Tilden Township, authorities said. Troopers reported that the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at […] The post One person dead after being struck by...
Feds Track Hemp Parcels To Raleigh Mail Handler’s Car In Alleged Inside Job
A Raleigh mail handler is at the center of a postal drug-theft probe after investigators say they tagged suspect packages, watched them leave a local USPS processing center and then followed them straight to his car. Marcus Hall, 41, was arrested on Feb. 12 and now faces a slate of drug and larceny charges. Authorities say the investigation traced thefts at the facility...
3 shot at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, police say; Investigation still ongoing
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Three people have been shot at the Triangle Town Center mall in Raleigh on Friday afternoon, according to police. At least one person has been taken into custody for questioning at a hospital in Raleigh. The Raleigh Police Department initially said two people, a man and a woman, were shot near […]
Durham not planning water restrictions as drought drags on
The City of Durham is in good shape water-wise, but officials ask residents to use water wisely.
Things To Do This Weekend in the Triangle (April 17–19, 2026)
Looking for something to do this weekend? From high-energy festivals and family-friendly events to cultural experiences and community gatherings, the Triangle is packed with options. Whether you’re stepping out in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, or beyond, here’s your curated breakdown of what’s happening—organized by day so you can plan your weekend with ease.
Plant nurseries built to handle droughts
Because of the restrictions on watering outdoors, you may be looking at ways to keep your garden beautiful. Water restrictions are intended to protect the water supply while giving homeowners the chance to keep up their homes and yards, including restaurants serving tapwater only upon request. Anne Hall said plant...
Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (4/17 through...
Live music, farmers markets, festivals, and family events fill the weekend across Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, with comedy, food trucks, and community gatherings throughout South Wake
The Triangle is named one of America’s most underrated food regions. Here’s why
A hugely influential figure in food media just tagged the Triangle as the most underrated food regions on the East Coast. The chef and TV host Andrew Zimmern shouted out the Triangle’s food scene as the most underrated on the East Coast. In an Instagram post this month, Zimmern put the Triangle in the company of dining destinations like Portland, Maine; Nashville, Tennessee; and...
Several school districts are closing for educator march expected to draw thousands
Several area school districts have changed their calendars so that students will be out of school on Friday, May 1, because thousands of educators are expected to march in downtown Raleigh that day. The North Carolina Association of Educators is organizing a mass rally to support its "Kids Over Corporations"...
Kelly Walsh’s Lamb to continue swimming career at college level
CASPER, Wyo. — After establishing herself as one of Wyoming’s top high school swimmers, Kelly Walsh High School’s Kiersten Lamb is ready to dive into the next level of competition after signing with William Peace University in North Carolina. Like many children, Lamb developed a fast love...
