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.
Driver Injured In I-95 Hit And Run Crash
FOUR OAKS, N.C. — A 72-year-old Raleigh man was injured in a hit and run accident on Interstate 95 in Four Oaks Saturday evening. The collision was reported around 6:40 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-95. According to authorities, the man was driving a 2005 Toyota when a...
5 Raleigh, North Carolina Restaurants that Locals Swear Have the Best French Fries
In Raleigh, locals take comfort food seriously, and French fries are no exception. Whether served beside craft burgers, barbecue, or local beer, the city’s best fries have developed devoted followings among longtime residents and downtown regulars alike. From crispy hand-cut baskets to rich truffle fries and loaded pub
From alligators to a shipwreck: April Josh Shaffer columns you might have missed
Josh Shaffer is a general assignment reporter on the watch for “talkers,” which are stories you might discuss around a water cooler. He has worked for The News & Observer since 2004 and writes a column about unusual people and places. In April, Josh wrote about unforgettable North Carolinians from a 90-year-old reunite
Threat Sparks North Garner Middle Lockdown As Cops Swarm Campus
North Garner Middle School in Garner went into lockdown Friday after staff and law enforcement received a reported threat, according to district officials. Students were kept inside while authorities swept the campus, then were escorted to buses once the search wrapped up. School leaders said no students were hurt. Acc
Judge orders North Carolina wedding photographers accused of scamming couples to deliver photos and...
A Superior Court judge made a ruling against a North Carolina-based wedding photography company accused of misleading engaged couples, scamming them out of nearly a million dollars, and never delivering wedding photos and videos.
Triangle hosts exciting festivals from arts to culture
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The triangle will feature several festivals this weekend. Artsplosure’s Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest-running arts festivals in North Carolina. It will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday, May 17, from 10 AM to 6 PM. It will be held o
3 Restaurants With Plans to Open in Wake County [May 15,2026]
In this round up, we have a Shark Tank featured concept, and two experienced Wake county restaurateurs opening brand new concepts. We spoke to each owner to confirm the details below. Churp — Raleigh. Address: 3121 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612. Status: Targeting a late summer or early...
Car slams into Bittersweet patio in downtown Raleigh; hit-and-run reported
Caution tape was up Friday morning outside the popular downtown Raleigh business on East Martin Street.








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