Man accused of driving 13 miles with missing tires after hit-and-run on US 70...
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — A Garner hit-and-run driver was caught by Clayton police after fleeing nearly 13 miles along US 70 in a car missing two tires Sunday morning, Garner police said. The initial crash happened in Garner along US 70 near Jessup Drive around 8:35 a.m., closing one lane, according to the Garner Police...
Gov. Stein hosts annual menorah lighting in Raleigh
Members of the Jewish community gathered in Raleigh Sunday night as Gov. Josh Stein led the annual menorah lighting in the Governor's Mansion.
A look back at some of the Triangle’s biggest restaurant & bar closures of...
Stay in a place long enough, and you’re bound to see it change. The Triangle lost some major restaurants and bars in 2025, despite the best efforts of loyal customers and dedicated staff. We can’t go back to those spots to enjoy one last meal or one last pour. But we can look back on them and remember how much joy...
8 Mom-And-Pop Diners In North Carolina Where The Homemade Foods Are Simply Legendary
Looking for amazing mom-and-pop diners in North Carolina with legendary homemade food?. These 8 local spots serve up delicious meals and warm hospitality!. 1. Five Points Restaurant (Asheville) Some of the best places don’t need fancy signs or flashy decorations. Five Points Restaurant sits quietly in a simple brick...
North Carolina Weather Outlook: New Years 2026 Preview for Raleigh Warm and Dry Dec...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – A mild and relatively quiet weather pattern is expected to dominate North Carolina as the New Year approaches, with warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation...
Wake Forest warning community about fraudulent email scam
Wake Forest warns of fake “Planning Commission” emails demanding payments; residents urged to delete messages, avoid links, and verify any town requests through official channels.
DPS Board Updates Law Enforcement Policy, With Few Changes
The Durham Public Schools (DPS) board of education voted last week to modify its immigration-enforcement related school policies. The board’s recent changes to policy 5120 won’t change much in practice. At recent meetings, administrators repeated that district and building administrators already followed the...
Durham Academy graduate injured in Brown University mass shooting
A Durham Academy alumna was one of nine people wounded during a mass shooting at Brown University this weekend. “We were saddened to learn that Kendall Turner ‘25, a beloved Durham Academy alumna, was wounded in the mass shooting that occurred at Brown University yesterday,” said Michael Ulku-Steiner, who leads the...
Raleigh, NC Weather Alert Today: December Cold Snap Brings Wind Chills Near 4° by...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. North Carolina – A sharp, brisk wind sweeps across the Triangle this Sunday morning, pushing low clouds over wet pavement and signaling colder air sliding in from the north. Residents stepping outside feel...
Event Spotlight: Shaw University and the HBCU Triumph Gala
Briar Creek, NC - December 6, 1865, was profoundly symbolic; the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, abolishing slavery. Saturday, December 6, 2025, at The Westin Hotel–RDU was powerful as well. The 2nd Annual HBCU Triumph Gala was a celebration of the very legacy, pride, philanthropy, and endurance...

















