1000s rallying against proposed hemp THC limits in North Carolina
Hemp-derived THC manufacturers are planning a rally in Raleigh to protest House Bill 328, which seeks to impose state-level restrictions on THC content and age requirements before federal limits take effect in late 2026.
BRT ‘or Nothing at All’: Western Wake Bus Rapid Transit Route Will Bypass Morrisville
Picture 60-foot orange buses zooming westward toward Research Triangle Park, unimpeded by traffic. If all goes according to plan, by 2035, bus rapid transit (BRT) will connect downtown Raleigh to RTP via downtown Cary, making a couple dozen stops along the way. Dedicated bus-only lanes, traffic signal prioritization, a
Veterans Parkway Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charge
JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night traffic stop on Veterans Parkway led to the arrest of a Johnston County driver after deputies allegedly discovered nearly 10 ounces of marijuana inside his vehicle. The stop occurred around 9:53 p.m. Friday near Glen Road in the Garner area of Johnston County.
Shipley Do-nuts, a Texas staple, eyes the Triangle for expansion
Shipley Do-Nuts, a Texas chain known for its doughnuts and kolaches, is eyeing the Triangle for new locations. Why it matters: Texas-style kolaches — a type of pastry roll often filled with sausage or other savory foods — are hard to come by in the Triangle and the arrival of Shipley will give Texas transplants a taste
North Carolina continues to be ruled and held back by the party of fear
It would be silly to claim that there aren’t a lot of things in the modern world about which to be deeply concerned or even, at times, fearful. There’s the ongoing global environmental emergency, the resurgence of war and authoritarianism, the many uncertainties surrounding the rapid development of artificial intellige
Three-hour attic standoff ends with arrest in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — A man wanted in New Jersey on charges connected to the assault of two Newark police officers was arrested in Raleigh following a three-hour standoff, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. Authorities identified the suspect as Isaiah P. Ketchens. The Newark Police Department obtained a warrant...
In Raleigh, hemp businesses rally against House Bill 328
Hemp business owners from across North Carolina say the proposed legislation would effectively ban many hemp products and devastate NC's industry.
Judge’s clarification of ‘eligibility order’ may put NC State in a better position after...
I know what you’re thinking. Another chapter to the eligibility saga? This is getting ridiculous. You’re not wrong, but this is the landscape today. Rules are being changed day by day, based on judge and court rulings. It’s the Wild West, but programs and coaches have no choice but to follow along.
State commission to vote on $20M bond for Solomon Towers renovation
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A state commission is set to vote Tuesday on $20 million in bond financing for the rehabilitation of Solomon Towers, a public housing high-rise at 15 Castle Street where nearly 100 seniors and people with disabilities live. The North Carolina Local Government Commission will consider the...
CAM Raleigh property listed for sale after closure
CAM Raleigh, a contemporary art museum that opened in 2011 and became a long-standing presence in the city's Warehouse District, has closed.
