Man killed in apparent domestic double shooting in Wake County
A man is dead and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting Thursday that dispatch records indicate may have been a domestic-violence situation. Kristopher Cruz, 28, was found dead from a gunshot wound at a home in the 1200 block of Damascus Drive near Wendell on Thursday morning, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office...
North Carolina–Virginia Winter Storm: Snow, Ice, and Dangerous Cold Sunday Night Through Tuesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant winter storm is expected to impact large portions of North Carolina and Virginia beginning Sunday night, bringing snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures that...
Wake Forest prepared for wintry weather
Wake Forest braces for a Winter Storm Watch with transit suspensions, road brining, power outage guidance, and safety tips for driving, pipes, and staying informed.
When winter storm hits Raleigh, here’s when to call 911 (and when not to)
As the area prepares for potential winter weather, including ice, Raleigh officials expect an increase in calls for help. City officials stressed that people should always call 911 if they are unsure, but to consider if the call is better suited for the city’s non-emergency number, 919-829-1911 , “If you see...
Mansion Monday: We’re buzzing over this former CEO’s Drewry Hills home
Owned by the former CEO of Burt's Bees, this six-bed, eight-bath home checks all our boxes this Mansion Monday.
10 North Carolina BBQ Joints Where Every Day Eats Like The Weekend
There’s a rhythm to North Carolina BBQ that makes any day feel like a celebration. Walk into these joints, and you immediately understand why locals treat them like weekend sacred ground. Smoke curls through the air, sauces glisten under warm lights, and the promise of tender meat makes you forget the clock.
Raleigh Parks Seeking Part-Time Team Members at Upcoming Job Fair, Offering Exclusive Prizes
Raleigh Parks is seeking part-time employees to support its programs and operations. The department offers a range of services, including youth activities and the management of natural and historic sites, and is currently recruiting additional staff. According to the City of Raleigh, individuals aged 16 and older are...
13 North Carolina Country Kitchens That Still Taste Like Home
I used to think Southern comfort was just a feeling you read about in novels. Until I started hitting the back roads of North Carolina, following signs for “country kitchen” and “home cooking.” What I found weren’t just diners or mom-and-pop spots. They were small,...
Convicted arsonist caught in Wake County
WINDSOR - The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office reports Dalton Conner, a convicted arsonist who failed to show up last week to begin serving a prison sentence, has been located. Bertie County Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin said Conner was taken into custody on Tuesday in Wake County. As of Friday morning,...
High-speed chase ends with 3 charged in retail theft scheme
High-speed chase on U.S. 64/264 near Zebulon ends with three Greenville women arrested and denied bond in alleged multi-store retail theft scheme using anti-theft tag remover.

















