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Tom Bradshaw was the youngest mayor in the city's history.

Authorities confirmed no one was aboard either aircraft.

A federal standoff involving a semi-truck, a threat of C-4 explosives, and an AR-15 rifle ended in gunfire outside a hobby store this week, leaving a bank robbery suspect wounded and facing decades in prison. Federal authorities charged Willie Edward Mcgee, Jr. on December 27 with bank robbery and discharging...

The John Wall Holiday Invitational is in the books after morning-to-night action Dec. 26-27 and Dec. 29-30, at Raleigh Broughton High. NC State first-year coach Will Wade and general manager Andrew Slater took in the action, and two sophomore centers were offered scholarships during the event — Bradenton (Fla.) IMG...

GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — Two first responders were attacked following a crash in Wake County on New Year’s Day, warrants show. According to a warrant filed by the North Carolina Highway Patrol, 37-year-old Jose Antonio Hernandez Escobar of Raleigh is accused of driving under the influence when he crashed his vehicle on...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – A mild New Year’s morning greets the Triangle with soft clouds, damp pavement, and a springlike feel that won’t last. Jackets feel optional now, but umbrellas and rain gear will matter soon...

During the holidays, we’re bringing back our journalists’ favorite stories of 2025. This one is from March. Greg Childress: “This story is about a veteran in his 60s becoming a homeowner for the first time. It shows how small efforts are taking place in communities every day to addressing the housing crisis.” It’s...

In an effort to tackle a recent uptick in downtown parking scams, the City of Raleigh is cautioning residents and visitors to be wary of fraudulent QR codes. On the last day of the year, the city's government social media page issued a warning to stay vigilant when parking downtown. "Please use the parking meter or...

NORTH CAROLINA — Durham police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured early Thursday morning at an apartment building on Delbert Avenue. According to the Durham Police Department, officers were alerted to a reported shooting shortly after midnight. When officers arrived at the...

Authorities confirmed no one was aboard either aircraft.