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RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Raleigh woman becomes one of eight finalists in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff, hoping to win a $1 million prize. Patricia Hockaday has survived three drawings to stay in the running for the grand prize. “Oh, my goodness, this is a dream come true,” she said. “I’m carrying the […]

"I just thank God for being alive because it could be a very different conversation without me still being here."

RALEIGH, N.C. – A streak of unseasonably warm, sunny October days will continue across central North Carolina through Tuesday before rain chances return midweek. The dry stretch means ideal conditions for fall yardwork, pumpkin patch visits, and early Halloween decorating—but drivers and commuters should plan ahead...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) — Smithfield police are investigating what led to a pedestrian’s death during a Sunday afternoon collision with a train in Johnston County. According to the Smithfield Police Department, officers reported around 12:30 p.m. Sunday that the collision occurred near the intersection of East Market...

The Dix Park Chapel has stepped into the future with a newly installed 67.5-kilowatt solar system, per a recent announcement. Situated in Raleigh, the Greg Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel now harnesses solar energy to illuminate its quarters, a move that serves to diminish its operational expenditure while committing...

In a bid to bolster public confidence in vaccinations, Governor Josh Stein and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai rolled up their sleeves, and made a public display of getting their annual flu shots. The vaccinations took place at a Walgreens in Raleigh, North Carolina, a scene reminiscent of ordinary...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Noelle Franklin was just six years old when she noticed what looked like an infected bug bite on her leg. It turned out to be stage four bone cancer. Her family shared her journey as Noelle spent the next year battling with all of her strength, inspiring thousands of followers in her Clayton...

Street racing in Durham County led to an unfortunate series of events late Thursday night. A deputy with the Durham County Sheriff's Office detected two vehicles engaged in an illegal race around 11:00 p.m., on Carpenter Fletcher Road adjacent to NC 55. According to the Durham County Sheriff's Office report, the...

North Carolina’s taco scene has exploded in recent years, but it’s not just the tacos getting attention. The real stars at many stands are the salsas—smoky, spicy, tangy, and sometimes sweet creations that turn a good taco into an unforgettable meal. From food trucks parked near college campuses to hidden gems inside...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — New mountain bike trails are set to come to Umstead State Park after the Council of State approved an agreement for Wake County to lease 252 acres of state land. The lease, which is $1 per year, will run for seven years and two months...