Turkey shoot a holiday tradition, with no ruffled feathers
US-Turkey Shoot Tradition Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved With the blast of a shotgun, the Raleigh Moose Family Center Turkey Shoot is under way. But fear not: No gobblers were harmed in the making of this holiday fun. “The main misconception is, they think we shoot live turkeys out here,”...
Tiniest patients get festive photoshoot to bring joy to Christmas week at Raleigh hospital
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Christmas week is a tough time to spend in the hospital for many, but the staff at UNC Health Rex is doing their best to keep spirits bright. With permission from parents, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses dressed about a dozen of their precious patients in holiday outfits to kick off the...
1 dead, 1 arrested in early morning Northeast Durham shooting
A Durham County resident has been arrested in a fatal early morning shooting Monday, officials said. Deputies with the Durham County Sheriff’s Office were called to a shooting in the 2500 block of Ardsley Drive in Northeast Durham just after 5 a.m., the agency said in a news release. A resident of the home reportedly...
Raleigh Parks and Recreation Announces New Dance and Movement Classes for Kids
Raleigh families, the city's parks and recreation department is rolling out a series of classes designed to entertain and educate your little ones while encouraging vital developmental skills. From dance-centric lessons that merge the basics of ballet, tap, and jazz to the engaging Zumbini program combining music and...
Raleigh Invites Public to Shape Neuse River Park’s Future Through Online Survey
Raleigh residents are getting a chance to weigh in on the future of green spaces in their community, as Raleigh Parks has opened up an online survey for public input on the Neuse River Park's schematic design. The design at this stage gives a clearer picture of the park's potential, detailing how various elements...
NC native transforms passion into national business creating custom wood and acrylic gifts
Donna Clayton's living room now doubles as a home office, transformed to house her 1,000-pound laser cutter.
Shinmai Kumo, Cary: A delicious blend of Japanese and Italian flavors for adventurous diners
If you’re a fan of fusion cuisine, you’re going to love Shinmai Kumo! The 2nd concept from the Shinmai restaurant group spins things up a bit offering Itameshi cuisine. Think Italian with some Japanese ingredient and flavor profile flair! I’ve had the chance to visit twice since it opened in September and have been...
The Best Fried Chicken In North Carolina Is Hiding At This Humble Restaurant
There’s a moment when you bite into truly exceptional fried chicken that time seems to stop – that perfect crunch giving way to juicy, flavorful meat that makes you close your eyes and forget everything else. That transcendent moment is waiting for you at Beasley’s Chicken + Honey...
Raleigh Weather Today: Winter Solstice Brings Longest Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, NC – Winter officially arrived across North Carolina today as the Winter Solstice occurred this morning, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the region. According to the...
Wake County to hold memorial honoring those lost to homelessness
Wake County will hold a Dec. 21 Homeless Memorial in Raleigh, reading names of neighbors who died while homeless and highlighting efforts to make homelessness rare and brief.
