Cary residents demand answers, transparency as town spending draws scrutiny
Cary residents demanded greater transparency Thursday night, their first opportunity to address town leaders since Town Manager Sean Stegall was placed on administrative leave and town spending has come under scrutiny. Town leaders have not explained why Stegall was placed on paid leave after a Nov. 20 council...
Worthdale Community Center Hosts Free Holiday Pajama Giveaway and Family Activities for Local Children
On Sunday, December 21, the Worthdale Community Center will hold a Holiday Pajama Giveaway for children ages 5 to 12. The event is organized with Women Who Care and will take place from 3 to 6 p.m.
Man dies after being hit on Durham Road in Wake County, NCSHP searching for...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A man lost his life Thursday night after being hit and killed by a car in northern Wake County, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. According to highway patrol, the victim was walking along the west bound shoulder of Durham Road near the intersection of Peed Road just before 6:30 p.m....
North Raleigh street draws crowds and donations with dazzling Christmas lights
"The lights feel magical," said Jenn Nowalk with the Triangle Spokes Group.
Raleigh Residents Advised to Leave Bins Out Amid Delays in Waste Collection Services Due...
Residents across the city are experiencing delays in garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection as the cold grip of winter weather continues to challenge city services. The City of Raleigh informs citizens that, due to the persistent inclement conditions earlier this week, there might be postponed pickups for...
Raleigh Invites Residents to Learn About City Planning in Upcoming Free Planning Academy Series
Raleigh residents with an interest in urban planning have a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the city's growth and development processes. The City of Raleigh is welcoming applications for the Planning Academy, a free educational series set to take place this winter. The academy, targeted at adults...
Public records provide new details in deadly WakeMed Garner Healthplex shooting
The WakeMed police officer killed in a shooting last month was shot at least twice, while the man charged in his death was also seriously injured, according to newly released public records and court documents. Officer Roger Smith, 59, died Nov. 8 in the emergency department of the WakeMed Garner Healthplex. He was...
North Carolina Weather Alert: Arctic Front to Bring 20–30° Drop, Teens by Monday with...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, NC – The mild December air won’t last much longer. By the weekend, an Arctic front is expected to sweep across central North Carolina, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures, biting winds, and even...
Man accused of ramming ICE agents’ cars in Morrisville was not intended target
Federal officials have charged a man with assaulting, resisting or impeding officers, accusing him of ramming his car into ICE agents’ vehicles in Morrisville. Milton Ermilo Arreaga Roblero, 23, was charged Dec. 4, court records show. Federal deportation officers were trying to detain a different man who had a...
Wake schools warn more budget cuts may be coming due to uncertainty over funding
Wake County school leaders are warning there will be likely be more budget cuts next year due to uncertainty about how much state and federal money will be provided for education. School administrators said Wednesday that difficult decisions must be made in next year’s budget, including budget reductions. Details on...

















