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Citizen tips, multiagency raid at Smithfield home lead to drug, firearm seizure and arrest of Jimmy Junior Rayford; more suspects face pending charges as investigation continues.

I n response to: Why student free speech rights don’t extend to high school graduation speakers (June 9): As a proud Franklinton (NC) High School graduate, I say shame on the Clayton High School principal for her actions toward CHS graduate Leen Hijaz during her speech. I wish I had the consciousness or the awareness o

Some destinations are worth traveling for, and Thrift2Gift in Cary absolutely falls into that category. This isn’t just a thrift store, it’s a full-blown shopping experience that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about secondhand retail. The building sits in a shopping center with that...

RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina is enduring another scorching Sunday on June 14, with high temperatures across most of the state reaching the 90s and some spots near 100°F, feels-like temperatures climbing into the low 100s, and a frontal boundary moving through this afternoon and evening that will trigger scattered showe

Sylvie, a female mixed-breed of indeterminant heritage, was adopted from a shelter in 2019 by Tim and Jenni Hart of Raleigh, N.C. She posed few problems during her early years with the family but grew increasingly attached to Tim as their children spent less time at home due to school and work. The dog would follow him

BENSON, N.C. (WNCN) — A Smithfield woman died in a single-car crash along N.C. 96 in Johnston County on Saturday afternoon, officials said. The crash was reported just after 1 p.m. along N.C. 96 near Godwin Lake Road, about a mile south of Interstate 40, according to a North Carolina State Highway Patrol news release.

NC officials warn of Wake County jury duty phone scam where callers pose as deputies, demand payments to avoid arrest and urge residents to hang up and verify with real law enforcement.

A former Wake County Sheriff's Office sergeant has died after a battle with ALS, his family confirmed.

Critically low water levels in lakes and reservoirs prompt stricter restrictions and impact agriculture across the region as exceptional drought conditions persist.

APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — Three men died, and a fourth was critically injured in a Wake County single-car crash early Saturday morning along U.S. 1 southwest of Apex, authorities say. The crash was reported around 12:30 a.m. along U.S. 1 northbound between Friendship Road and NC 540 Toll, according to North Carolina State Hi