WCSO, SBI investigating death of inmate
Authorities are investigating after a 33-year-old inmate was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at the Wake County Detention Center; the SBI and WCSO are conducting separate probes.
Blue Ridge Road closure near I-440 will affect Raleigh morning commute
A busy road in Raleigh will be closed until mid-Monday afternoon after a water main break and will impact motorists during the morning commute, city officials say. The 3900 block of Blue Ridge Road, which is a key connector road near Crabtree Valley Mall and and Interstate 440 Beltine, was completely closed Sunday...
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 North Carolina State Fair
The 2025 North Carolina State Fair runs from October 16 to October 26 at the State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Gates open at noon on Thursday, October 16, and at 9 a.m. on all other days. Closing times vary: 11 p.m. on weekdays and 11:30 p.m. on weekends. Final entry is 45 minutes before closing.
Portion of Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh closed until Monday due to water main...
The road between Homewood Banks Drive and Crabtree Creek Trail will be closed until at least Monday.
Downtown Raleigh businesses in limbo amid rezoning development
Businesses in downtown Raleigh are in limbo amid a rezoning development.
Tree falls, blocking roadway after overnight rain on Wade Avenue in Raleigh, police say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Emergency crews are at the scene of a tree that fell in a Raleigh neighborhood early Sunday morning on Wade Avenue. According to the Raleigh Police Department, crews reported to the scene around 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of Wade Avenue and Dogwood Lane, just off of I-440.
10 North Carolina BBQ Spots So Good You’ll Gladly Wait for a Table
North Carolina takes its barbecue seriously, and for good reason. From the vinegar-based eastern style to the tomato-kissed western variety, the state has perfected the art of slow-smoked pork over generations. These legendary joints have earned their reputations one smoky plate at a time, creating lines that stretch...
Whooping cough surges in North Carolina; fading vaccine immunity likely plays a role
Most people likely know pertussis by its more common name — whooping cough, which comes from the “whoop” sound made as the person tries to catch their breath in between violent coughing spells. The Corbin family in Chapel Hill is well acquainted with the other nickname for...
Two Wake County elementary schools receive $200,000 donation
Two elementary schools in the Wake County Public School System each received a $200,000 donation.
Raleigh Moves Forward with $64.6 Million Wake BRT Project on New Bern Avenue
The Raleigh City Council has solidified its next phase in the expansion of the city's mass transit system, pushing forward with the Wake Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project along New Bern Avenue. This latest effort, involving a construction contract for Area Two, stretches from Poole Road to Sunnybrook Road, and has been...
