Community reacts to Raleigh Police’s latest crime statistics: ‘Not surprised’
The crime-prevention efforts of grassroots organizations and the Raleigh Police Department police appear to be paying off.
North Carolina man accused of removing IV and ‘spraying HIV blood’ into hospital employees’...
A North Carolina man was arrested nearly six months after he allegedly unhooked an IV from his arm and squirted HIV-positive blood at two hospital staffers while receiving treatment for his diabetes, according to reports. Kameron Gilchrist, 25, was cuffed on Sept. 11 and slapped with two charges for assaulting...
North Carolina Man Spots A Mysterious Paper Bag On The Road And Makes A...
It’s disheartening to think that some individuals would abandon helpless animals in the cruelest manner possible. However, this story takes a heartwarming turn, all thanks to the compassion of an 85-year-old man named Chuck Campbell. One day, while Chuck was driving along a country road in North Carolina, he...
‘Groundbreaking’ settlement forces nursing homes to end automatic denial for drug use
Two North Carolina nursing homes will pay $55,000 and change their admission policies after a man was denied care because of his substance use disorder, Disability Rights NC and the Legal Action Center announced Wednesday. The case, brought on behalf of a North Carolina resident identified only as John Doe, marks...
Raleigh City Council approves rezoning request for controversial Peace Street development
Inside a packed council chamber, the Raleigh City Council voted 6-2 to approve a rezoning request for a downtown mixed-use development
Wake gets ineligible applicants for school board vacancy so it extends deadline
The Wake County school board will give extra time for people to apply to fill a vacant seat because candidates are having difficulty determining if they’re eligible. School officials say some of the people who have applied to replace Lindsay Mahaffey are ineligible because they don’t live in her southwestern Wake...
Durham’s Oldest Black-owned Restaurant Gets Historical Landmark Status
After receiving a preservation grant, The Chicken Hut, an eatery that has served the Durham community for 60 years and has been a pivotal part in the Civil Rights Movement, has officially been recognized as a piece of history. On Monday, Oct. 6, the Durham City Council granted the Chicken...
Raleigh Advances Affordable Housing with $31.7 Million Bond for Downtown Moore Square Apartments
The push for more affordable housing in the heart of downtown Raleigh takes a significant leap forward, as the City Council recently approved a major financial step towards the development of the Moore Square Apartments, a move that promises to add 160 affordable rental units to the city's bustling center. With this...
Help Needed To ID Suspect In Sheetz Robbery
JOHNSTON COUNTY – The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning robbery that took place at the Sheetz convenience store located at 16311 NC Highway 50 North, Garner, at the intersection of Veterans Parkway. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. on Saturday, October...
Report: Growth in Charlotte, Raleigh and the Triangle surging
(The Center Square) – Charlotte and Raleigh, the largest cities in North Carolina, have each grown by more than 7% since the outset of COVID-19, according to an October report from the Office of State Budget and Management. Raleigh’s 500,639 population leads Wake County’s claim to having four of the eight cities in...
