Capital Boulevard businesses clean up after ‘worst in 15 years’ flooding
One day after torrential rain caused flooding along Capital Boulevard, businesses are cleaning up the mess left behind. The Crown Royal Drive dealership is next to the Pigeon House Branch Watershed. The body of water rose out of its banks and spilled over into the overflow parking lot, leaving every car in the lot a...
Family of Wake County teen found dead in Florida calls for FBI involvement
The family of a Wake County teen who was found dead after going missing while on vacation in Florida is calling on the FBI to get involved in the case. According to the family, 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier’s body was found by his mother’s best friend, who also lives in North Carolina. He happened to be in Florida...
Raleigh Driver Charged in Fatal Collision with Motorcyclist at Yonkers Road Intersection
A tragic collision late Saturday night in Raleigh has left a motorcyclist dead and a car driver facing multiple charges. According to The News & Observer, Cynthia Lucas, 41, was driving a Nissan Altima when she turned into the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle ridden by 55-year-old Lewyn Stewart Jr. The accident...
One Dead, Another Injured in Early Morning Shooting at Raleigh’s Patio Nightclub
Tragedy unfolded over the weekend when an early morning altercation at Patio Nightclub in Raleigh resulted in gunfire, leaving one man dead and another injured. The Raleigh Police Department reported to the scene on the 3900 block of New Bern Avenue at approximately 3:30 a.m. following reports of a shooting, as...
New move-in-ready neighborhood opens this weekend
The wait is over: Saunders Farm’s Grand Opening starts this Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. Step inside new build townhomes + two-story single-family homes and be ready to oooh and ahh at the suite of community amenities. The homes Energy Star Certified High-speed internet, cable TV, and lawn care included Located...
Raleigh woman celebrates 107th birthday; gave birth to 10 children and now has 70 great-grandkids
Marjorie Lloyd Arnold was born on August 10, 1918, in Tarboro.
The contentious rezonings facing the Raleigh and Durham city councils
While the last-minute withdrawal of a rezoning request for the Heritage Square life sciences campus in Durham came as a surprise to many, including sitting council members, the divisiveness of the project did not. Why it matters: With so much growth and construction hitting the Triangle, several high-profile projects...
RDU to offer new direct flights to Connecticut, New York
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A few new travel options will soon be offered to those flying out of the Triangle area. Avelo Airlines announced Tuesday that nonstop flights will be available from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to several cities in the Northeast later this fall. The airline is doubling its...
In preparation for students return to classroom, Wake School leaders talk mental health resources
The district says it's hopeful that by the end of the school year, all 198 Wake schools will have their own dedicated therapist.
30-story project gets Raleigh board’s support over neighborhood objections
The Raleigh Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval Tuesday for an up to 30-story project with over 900 apartments on the edge of downtown Raleigh. Raleigh Development Co. owns the 2.6-acre lot at the northeast corner of Peace and West streets. It borders the future Smoky Hollow Park and is across the...
