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State law enforcement leaders say more young people are getting access to unsecured firearms.

On August 13, at approximately 1:09 p.m., the Mebane Police Department responded to a report of a vehicle operating recklessly on I-40/I-85. The 911 caller reported that the vehicle had attempted to run them off the road. Mebane officers located the suspect vehicle near the Mebane Oaks Road exit and determined it had...

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) — Troopers are investigating what led to a reported head-on collision along the Wake and Durham County border. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, troopers reported to the crash around 11:55 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of NC-50/Creedmoor Road and Old Warden Road.

Raleigh, NC – A weeks-long investigation by the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) has led to eight arrests and the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other contraband from two Raleigh homes. Authorities say the operation targeted street-level drug dealers who were...

A sheriff's office request was approved to change the name of the Auburn Knightdale Road Bridge to honor Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd.

RALEIGH – This year’s annual State Farmers Market Largest Watermelon Contest had a special meaning as it was held in memory of longtime watermelon contest competitor Donald Murphy, who passed away earlier this year. Known for his knowledge and expertise in growing a large watermelon each year, Murphy was a familiar...

At Health and Nutritional Development Empowered Education, a Christian-based food assistance program in Spring Lake, there’s been a noticeable uptick in military families seeking help to put food on the table, said Renee Gregory, the program’s leader. “It has increased treNC food banks can’t fill the hunger gap...

"We're going to stay cautious until end of September."

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There was a 156% increase in searches for “Pet Spa” on Yelp between July 2024 and June 2025, the business platform reported on Monday. It is one of many posh pet services which are adding cash to the already $136 billion pet industry.

The shooting happened in the 1000 block of West Peabody Street, near Brightleaf Square.