Garner Mom Busted After Toddler’s Broken Arm Allegedly Ignored
A Garner mother is facing two felony child abuse charges after police say her 2-year-old’s broken upper arm went untreated. Garner police arrested Tamika Smith on Wednesday and charged her with two felony counts of intentional child abuse causing serious bodily injury. Court documents allege she failed to get medical...
Shock and concern at local elementary school after teacher’s arrest
Zackary Winchester, a teacher at Benton Heights Elementary, was arrested Thursday and charged with taking indecent liberties with a child.
Wake County judge lowers Raleigh woman’s bail in murder case. Here’s why.
A Raleigh woman accused of murdering her boyfriend in February had her bail reduced to $50,000 on Wednesday after a judge found numerous issues with the case, court filings show. Sandra Hunter, 66, was arrested March 1 and charged in the death of 72-year-old Arthur Upchurch, The News & Observer previously reported ....
‘Very elite company’ Hub RTP restaurants, shops open for business
Ground was broken on Hub RTP in 2020, more than $100 million was invested in the district, and businesses are starting to open.
Thomas completes advanced leadership training provided by UNC School of Government
Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas completes UNC School of Government’s Advanced Leadership Corps, strengthening her leadership to better serve 1.2 million county residents.
Man accused of killing mother with young child in North Carolina
KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County authorities released information Friday night about a murder arrest in the deadly shooting of a mother near Knightdale early Thursday morning. Jessica Wells, 43, was shot around 12:30 a.m. Thursday in a home in the 1200 block of Broken Arrow Court, in a neighborhood just off...
Some early potential transfer portal targets to keep an eye on
You guys asked for it. Here is your ‘way too early’ list of potential transfer portal targets. Justin Gainey was just officially named the head coach at NC State yesterday, and his press conference is today at 2 pm, but that isn’t stopping the fanbase from wondering what his roster might look like and who he might...
Things to Do: April 2026
April 11, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bring on the smoke! Taste masterfully crafted barbecue, enjoy live music, visit the beer garden, and watch the police-versus-fire-department rib eating contest. Pimento Cheese Festival. April 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Downtown Cary Park. The only festival in the US dedicated to...
Kurt Roper Sees Immediate Impact From NC State Transfers
The NC State offensive coordinator is already reaping the rewards of a major transfer portal haul for the program.
Raleigh man charged with drug trafficking, weapons violation after Kinston traffic stop
A Raleigh man was arrested during a traffic stop in Kinston and now faces drug trafficking and weapons charges, according to the Kinston Police Department. Police said officers with the department’s B-Squad conducted a traffic stop around 10:30 p.m. March 31 on U.S. Highway 70 West involving 51-year-old Belal Allan.
