Raleigh NC

The fatal shooting of a Durham man this fall is being investigated as a possible case of self-defense, records show. Antonio Devon McDonald, 39, was found dead in the 1900 block of Capps Street in East Durham about 9:45 a.m. Sept. 23, The News & Observer previously reported . McDonald’s body was discovered next to...

After years of strained affordability, low inventory and locked-in homebuyers, the nation’s housing market is entering a new phase, say experts — and Raleigh homebuyers could have an edge compared to residents in other metros. A new report from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) named Raleigh among the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — New Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Estella Patterson is no stranger to the department, having worked there for 25 years before becoming chief in Raleigh. Now she’s back and ready to tackle public safety in Charlotte head-on. “Just to be back in CMPD uniform is really, just...

Fatima Issela Velazquez-Antonio has been released from a detention facility in Georgia, according to a relative.

Dozens of children, some dressed as angels, shepherds, and farm animals, stood flanked by twinkling blue and white lights as they sang Ukrainian Christmas carols at a Raleigh church recently. Nearly four years ago, many of the children on stage were forced to flee their homes as Russian forces swept into Ukraine and...

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved financing totaling more than $1.1 billion at its December meeting. Key approvals focused on retirement communities and health care, including $395 million in conduit revenue bonds to Buncombe County for Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in...

Former Cary Town Manager Sean Stegall “operated in secrecy” in ways that favored a small group of council members, Mayor Harold Weinbrecht wrote on his blog Sunday. Weinbrecht wrote that Stegall made a “false statement” about the town’s budget and that town staffers raised concerns over Stegall’s management. And the...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With twinkling trees, thousands of bright lights, and familiar faces from the Grinch to Mickey Mouse and Santa, the Nelson’s Christmas Light Show is a labor of love for the community to enjoy. Silvia Nelson said the display grows bigger every year since they...

Get ready for a night of laughter and high‑energy comedy in Raleigh! Comedy superstar Katt Williams is bringing his highly anticipated The Golden Age Tour to the Lenovo Center on Friday, February 13, 2026. Known for his bold social commentary and electrifying stage presence, Katt Williams has become one...

Food Lion Feeds awards $5,000 grant to Raleigh Dream Center to expand nutritious food access and nutrition education across 34 under-resourced Raleigh communities.