North Carolina high school students compete for DPAC’s 2026 Rising Star Award
The ceremony takes place at DPAC in downtown Durham Sunday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
College Commencement Speaker Announces He’s Paying Off Final Year of Loans For Graduates to...
Over 170 students set to graduate from North Carolina State University were about to get the surprise of a lifetime when they filed into the arena in their red caps and gowns. As with all graduation speeches, possibilities seemed palpable; hopes and dreams were waiting on the horizon. Unbeknownst to...
Holly Springs Snags Swanky New Italian Party Room At Spazio
Holly Springs just picked up a new spot for serious celebrating, as Spazio Vino & Cucina unveils a dedicated event space that brings chef-driven Italian dining into a private setting. The Roman-inspired room is geared toward weddings, corporate dinners, cooking classes and wine dinners, and the restaurant says it is no
Memorial Day travel surge expected despite high gas prices; many NC families stay local
Millions set to hit the road this Memorial Day, but high gas prices have some NC families staying closer to home.
NC teen accepted at 91 colleges; earns $3M in scholarships
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Mahogany Newkirk accepted her Associate in Arts degree from Central Carolina Community College. Next week, she’ll receive her high school diploma. “It was like a surreal moment. I was proud of myself,” Newkirk said of her accomplishments. She is enrolled at Harnett County Early College, where
Down to Business: Taste of Soul brings new flavor to downtown
Quincy Jones, a chef from Raleigh, brings his first restaurant, Taste of Soul, to downtown Wilson, serving wings, shrimp and grits and other classics.
The Plumbing Features Buyers Notice First When Touring a Home in Wake Forest
When buyers walk through a home in Wake Forest, North Carolina, the first things that usually catch their attention are the floors, countertops, fixtures, and layout. Plumbing, however, is where many buyers start reading risk. It is a quiet check on how well the home has been maintained. A single water stain, a slow dr
North Carolina’s Pastrami Sandwich Spot That Turns First-Timers Into Regulars
Sandwiches should not need a game plan, yet here we are. In Raleigh, North Carolina, one deli-style shop is building lunch like it has something to prove and a grudge against tiny portions. Pastrami shows up stacked so high your jaw starts negotiating before the first bite. Bread holds on...
Traffic concerns grow as Raleigh’s North Hills expands
Developers behind a major expansion in Raleigh's North Hills district are continuing to share their vision of growth.
Boaters urged to use caution as drought lowers Falls Lake water levels
The ongoing drought has caused water levels at the lake to fall roughly four feet below normal, according to officials.

















