Raleigh NC

As louder engines roar through Downtown, the city steps up enforcement. On any given weekend, Downtown Raleigh pulses with life—from concerts at Red Hat Amphitheater to the buzz of nightlife. But for many area residents, the lively scene comes with a deafening downside: engines screaming long past last call.

In a recent bulletin from the Wake County Sheriff's Office, community members are being warned of a new scam that's been making the rounds—a scammer imitating an NCDOT worker to dupe unsuspecting residents. The scam involves a con artist claiming to have surplus concrete from a job, coercing homeowners into paying...

In just a few short weeks, North Carolina’s annual state fair will kick off on October 16 and run through October 26th. This 11-day event takes place at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh and showcases the state’s No. 1 industry, agriculture, which brings in $111.1 billion annually. “The...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — While Monday was not the ideal day for bike riding, students at Southeast Raleigh Elementary School now have a new set of wheels to use on a sunnier day. Volunteers with Lenovo, Raleigh Brewing Company and Cand’ Aid built bikes by hand for every first...

Get ready to pass go and collect that $200, Raleigh. Flaunting his “get out of jail free” swagger, “Rich Uncle Pennybags”—aka Mr. Monopoly—recently shuffled around town collecting intel for the upcoming Monopoly: Raleigh Edition, dropping next September. As Hasbro’s newest select, Raleigh appealed to...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Police have reopened roads in south Raleigh on Sunday afternoon after a man barricaded himself in a townhome and refused to leave, officers said. The incident was first reported around 1 p.m. off Tryon Road, a few blocks west of U.S. 401, according to the Raleigh Police Department.

At the top of Fayetteville Street in Durham, about a mile from the city’s bustling downtown, a Walgreen’s has closed. It sits idle in a mostly low-income, historic part of town whose prosperous edges are dotted with expensive, modern apartments and homes. Not too far from the empty Walgreen’s, the former Heritage...

Two men are recovering from gunshot wounds, including one who was walking his dog, early Sunday morning in Durham, according to police.

The City of Raleigh Museum, with support from Moore Square and The Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, are presenting an immersive living history experience at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Fall Into History takes place Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m....

FOUR OAKS, N.C. (WNCN) — A Johnston County motorcyclist will face a felony charge when he leaves the hospital following a 100+ mph chase and crash Sunday afternoon, officials said. The incident was reported just after 2 p.m. when a motorcyclist on Interstate 40 west was clocked at 99...