Durham anti-violence vigil features homicide memorial quilt with 1,000+ names
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The Restorative Justice Project, a religious coalition, and Elizabeth Street United Methodist Church hosted their 33rd annual anti-violence vigil Saturday morning at the church in Durham. The event featured The Durham Homicide Memorial Quilt which is made up of more than 1,000 patches with the...
Raleigh’s Chavis Park Celebrates Community with a Day of History, Culture, and Connection
Yesterday at John Chavis Memorial Park was about more than just enjoying a day in the sun as the Crosby Advocacy Community Day celebrated history, culture, and the ties that bind a neighborhood together. The event, which ran from morning till afternoon, provided a mix of free food, activities, and resources aimed to...
The Gigantic Secondhand Shop In North Carolina Where You Can Build A New Wardrobe...
Tucked away in the heart of Smithfield sits a secondhand paradise where fashion dreams come true without emptying your wallet. JCI Thrift Store stands as a monument to the beauty of pre-loved treasures, offering everything from vintage clothing to furniture that tells stories of decades past. Ever had that euphoric...
The French Toast At This Restaurant In North Carolina Is So Good, It Has...
Nestled in the historic cobblestone streets of Raleigh’s City Market, Big Ed’s Restaurant serves up slices of French toast so transcendent that locals have been known to dream about them between visits. The unassuming white brick exterior gives no hint of the breakfast magic happening inside – where...
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.

















