Two separate Labor Day drownings highlight water safety
Two drownings occurred in the Carolinas this weekend, according to officials. It underscores the vital need for water safety on lakes. In Wake County, the sheriff’s office responded to the report of a drowning at Falls Lake Monday afternoon. Durham Fire Department, Wake County Emergency Management and other agencies...
Woman’s death draws attention to a Cary crosswalk that residents say is dangerous
Residents have complained for years that the crosswalk on Ederlee Drive where a woman was hit and killed last month is unsafe. Drivers come down a hill, around a curve, often too fast to yield for people waiting to cross. “I’ve seen them slam on their brakes, pissed off, because I’m in their way,” said Bob Kokol, who l
NC Roofers Caught in Farm Bureau’s Sting Sentenced to Probation, Restitution
Two brothers caught in a sting operation orchestrated by North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance and state regulators have been sentenced to restitution and community service after pleading guilty to deliberately damaging roofs in North Carolina. Brett William Bentley, 28, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge and was or
Cali Burger on Hillsborough Street will close in September
Workers dismantle the supports for the old Arby’s Roast Beef sign outside the shuttered restaurant on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. The iconic sign was taken down on July 6, 2022. Cali Burger, which has occupied the space since 2024, announced its closure in September 2026. Richard Stradling. rstradling@newsobserver.
Nepali-Founded Festival Debuts in Knightdale, With Curtis Waters Headlining for Flood Relief
A 40-acre farm on Buffaloe Road in Knightdale is trading its petting zoo and meadows for stage lights and food trucks this Saturday, as the inaugural Live At Present Arts and Music Festival brings a full day of performances, cultural showcases and a charitable cause tied to a deadly disaster overseas. Organizers expect
Fighting Cancer’s Hidden Costs: Raleigh nonprofit helps with rent, gas and groceries
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The battle against cancer comes with tremendous costs – physical, emotional, and financial – and the expenses go beyond medical bills. Shareika Ortiz spends much of her time in doctors’ offices and clinics. Multiple times a month, she receives chemotherapy at Duke Women’s Cancer Care in Raleigh t
Suspect arrested in Raleigh hit-and-run that killed pedestrian on Buffaloe Road: Records
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — An arrest was made over the weekend in connection with a hit-and-run in Raleigh earlier this year that left a man dead, court records show. According to the Raleigh Police Department, 32-year-old Detrick Arnold was found dead in the road of the 3300 block of Buffaloe Road around 3 a.m. on June 13
The Marvin Johnson Gourd Museum in Angier, NC
Explore Marvin Johnson Gourd Museum Angier NC, a quirky North Carolina attraction built by a man whose passion for gourds grew into a one of a kind museum.
Body of missing teen recovered from Falls Lake after hours-long search
A family friend said a teen fell off a jet ski and disappeared in Falls Lake.
Water main break causes lane closure on I-440 in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A water main break has led to the closure of one lane on Interstate 440 in Raleigh Monday morning. According to the City of Raleigh, the break and repair is happening on I-440 eastbound at Glen Eden Drive. Raleigh Water first got a call about low system pressure there at 6:56 a.m., the city said.
