Alligator found in Johnston County, far from its natural range, NC officials say
Alligators are not native to the Raleigh area, but one was just caught along the 3000 block of N.C. 231 in nearby Johnston County, according to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. It was discovered by a property owner, who noticed something with very big teeth was in his pond. “He called and said: ‘There’s an alligator in my pond.’ So I went out there...
Garner Police arrest 2 in internet crimes against children investigations
The men were arrested Thursday during searches at their respective homes, and each faces 10 counts.
Freshmen at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High celebrate completion of University Connections Program
The University Connections Program allows freshmen work with counselors, educators, and guest speakers to explore academic pathways.
Wake County students earn top spots at State Envirothon
Enloe High’s Subchronic Exposure team claimed its fifth straight North Carolina Envirothon title, leading a strong Wake County showing and advancing to the international contest.
Wake County (NC) Proposes Tax Increase as Revenue Growth Slows and Costs Rise
County manager’s proposed $2.28 billion FY27 budget would raise the property tax rate to 53.71 cents while increasing school, public safety, and social services funding
Man hit, killed by train near Hillsborough Street in Raleigh
It happened at about 2:30 a.m. on Hillsborough Street and Oakdale Drive.
NC lawmakers making ‘substantial progress’ in budget negotiations, House speaker says
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall said budget negotiations between the House and Senate are progressing, though lawmakers still remain at odds over several major issues, including tax cuts and pay raises for state employees. Speaking with reporters at the General Assembly in Raleigh on Thursday, Hall said while they haven’t […]
Husker commit says he’s shutting down his recruitment
Others have peered his way but the running back said he is locked in on Nebraska. Amir Brown announced on social media on Thursday that he's "officially shutting down my recruitment." The prospect from Rolesville, N.C., has been committed to Nebraska since Nov. 23 and has an official visit to Lincoln on June 19.
A Reckoning Emerges In Proposed WakeMed-Atrium Hospital Deal
Less than 10 regular business hours. That’s how long health care executives gave the public to digest their plans to merge Raleigh and Charlotte’s largest hospital systems. The Wake County Board of Commissioners had a meeting set for Monday, May 4, at 5 p.m., where it was expected...
Clayton Provides Equipment To Western North Carolina
CLAYTON, N.C. – Christmount Christian Assembly now has access to new wastewater equipment that will help keep its systems running safely and smoothly, thanks to a donation from the Town of Clayton. The Town’s Water Resources Department delivered three wastewater pumps, two Variable Frequency Drives, and a control panel...
