16-year-old Wake County girl earns bachelor’s degree
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A 16-year-old girl from western Wake County got her diploma over the weekend, but it wasn’t from high school. The university announced Tuesday that Chandler Ellis earned her Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity and information assurance from the accredited online school Western Governors...
Man convicted of killing Wake County deputy Ned Byrd sentenced on gun possession, escape...
Alder Marin-Sotelo, along with his brother, pleaded guilty in September to killing Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd in 2022.
Federal agents spotted apprehending man at Cary Home Depot
Federal agents handcuffed and detained a Latino man at the Home Depot in Cary Tuesday, witnesses confirmed. At about 10:30 a.m., Raleigh resident Geoffrey Chandler saw roughly eight masked agents loading a handcuffed man into a black SUV outside the Home Depot on Walnut Street. The agents were masked, wearing...
Six Unmarked SUVs Spotted on St. Albans Street, North Hills
In a recent event, six unmarked SUVs were spotted driving down Saint Albans Street in North Hills at 9:45 AM. The vehicles, two black and four light gray, were moving at a slow pace, causing some concern among local residents. The area is known for its ongoing construction work, and the unusual sight of these...
Four-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in Durham
A four-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in Durham.
Crowded Encounters: The Permanent Trolls Exhibit at Dix Park
The Trolls at Dix Park have become a popular attraction, drawing in crowds of people eager to capture their unique charm on camera. However, the experience may not be as serene as one might expect. Visitors have reported that the site is often crowded, especially around lunchtime, with people more focused on getting...
Johnston County man charged with killing his four children says a fifth child is...
Disturbing new details emerged Monday from recently unsealed search warrants in the case of Wellington Dickens III.
Leonid meteor shower visible from Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Leonid meteor shower peaked around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. But there should still be leftover activity to view this evening once the sun goes down. Each fall, meteors shoot across the sky at a whopping 44 miles per second from around the Nov. 2...
Funeral held for North Carolina hospital officer killed in emergency room struggle
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – An officer who died after being shot during a struggle with a gunman at a healthcare facility in Garner earlier this month was being laid to rest early Monday afternoon. According to the Garner Police Department, 59-year-old WakeMed police officer Roger Smith was killed in the line of duty when...
Community Mobilization: Anti-ICE Protests in North Carolina
The situation unfolding in Charlotte has been distressing to witness, especially the plight of the children in the church. A question arises from this situation, asking if there are any planned protests against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Raleigh or its vicinity.

















