Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell Successfully Completes Police Academy Fitness Test, Demonstrating Solidarity with Law...
In an unexpected display of physical prowess, Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell recently took on the police academy's rigorous fitness test and passed with flying colors, a feat that surprised and impressed those in the law enforcement community. Mayor Cowell decided to attempt the challenge after being present at a Raleigh...
New mixed-use development breaks ground at former Durham Coca-Cola site
Westside Bottling, named in honor of the site's history, will feature shops, restaurants, apartments and townhouses.
Gov. Stein, state officials recap latest known damages to OBX from Hurricane Erin
Gov. Stein, state officials recap latest known damages to OBX from Hurricane Erin.
Raleigh’s Dix Park Embarks on Tree Work for Essential Water Main Project, Pledges Repurposing...
Major changes are coming to Dix Park as the City of Raleigh gears up to start tree work linked to a significant water infrastructure project. In a move that pairs development with conservation, officials aim to breathe new life into parts of the park by transforming felled trees into park furniture and public art....
Spirits of Wake Forest: ghost walks in Downtown Wake Forest
Wake Forest’s haunted history will come alive once more at Spirits of Wake Forest walking tours, presented by Wake Forest Downtown. Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 4, 2025, at noon. (And they usually go fast.) Downtown Wake Forest’s buildings and sidewalks have seen well over 100 years of...
Networking in Raleigh: A Guide for Startups, Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals
Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S., and with its vibrant business community and innovative spirit, it’s no surprise that startups, founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals are finding it a prime location to grow their ventures. Many newcomers to Raleigh often ask the question...
Fire station to be dedicated Monday
Those wanting to see the inside of Fire Station No. 2 are going to get their chance on Monday. A dedication ceremony is set for 11 a.m. at the $11.4 million two-story structure, which is at the northwest corner of West Raleigh Boulevard and South Grace Street. N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is also going to...
Back-to-school Guide for Wake County Public School System, including buses, cellphone use, HVAC
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the first day of school.
The Town of Apex Told Them Their Bike Jumps Had to Go. Now, Charleston...
For a good little while, the kids of Charleston Village in Apex had a better place to go than into the confines of digital screens. On a forested parcel of town-owned land adjacent to the greenway that runs through their neighborhood, they built a series of bike jumps and other obstacles out of wood and logs,...
Teen missing for years from FL charged with murdering man in NC
DURHAM, N.C. (Court TV) — A teenager who’s been missing for the last two years has been found, but is now behind bars on murder charges. Gracie Elizabeth Landa, 18, is being held without bond on charges that she murdered Christopher Piedrasanta-Perez, 23. Landa disappeared from her home in Tampa, Florida, on June 27,...