I visited Raleigh’s hottest new fried chicken joint. Is it worth the hype?
It’s pretty hard to believe that one of the hottest new chicken chains around the world started out as a parking lot pop-up with a couple of folding tables and a portable fryer. But after checking out Dave’s Hot Chicken ’s newest and first joint in Raleigh, I get the hype behind its spicy, savory — and yes, sparkly —...
NC State conducts campus-wide emergency drill amid national safety concerns at colleges
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina State University held a campus-wide WolfAlert drill Wednesday, simulating what an emergency response would like if there was an active situation. Campus sirens sounded, text messages were sent to students, and updates were shared on social media platforms. Students told CBS 17...
Coffee chain to open first NC location in Wake County
MORRISVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A coffee chain from the West Coast known for making custom caffeinated drinks will soon be opening its first location in North Carolina, and it will be right here in the Triangle. Dutch Bros is set to open a store in Morrisville before the end...
Apex teen charged with attempting to scam elderly Lee County woman out of $25,000:...
SANFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — An Apex teenager was arrested Thursday in a computer scam that targeted an elderly woman in Lee County, deputies said. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, scammers falsely claiming to represent Microsoft contacted the woman on Wednesday and told her that her computer was locked. The...
Aggressive driving rates increasing, according to AAA
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Aggressive driving is not just dangerous; it is increasing on roadways. A new report from AAA found nearly every driver admits to driving aggressively at some point and some admit to taking that even further. In a survey of more than 3,000 licensed drivers, 96%...
Guitar made of Hurricane Helene debris to be raffled off, proceeds go toward artist...
"Being able to use our particular skills to give back to the community and help people is a lovely thing."
North Carolina Weather Update: Flash Flood Risk as Storms and 3 Inches of Rain...
Raleigh, N.C. – A heavy rainstorm will sweep across central North Carolina this weekend, bringing a flash flooding risk to parts of the Piedmont and urban areas. The most intense storms are expected between Friday evening and Saturday morning, with rainfall totals reaching 1 to 3 inches and localized amounts...
Saint Augustine’s University to receive funds from $70 million Mackenzie Scott’s gift to UNCF
SAU said the initiative is designed to strengthen the long-term financial health of all 37 private UNCF-member HBCUs.
North Carolina teacher donating kidney to assistant principal
Teachers give a lot of their time, effort, and energy. They don't do it for the money but because they love their students and fellow staff members. Some even say their schools become a family, and one Wake County School is celebrating one teacher's incredible gift.
Longleaf Swine Takes Sawmill Tap Room
After sitting empty for two-plus years, the much-buzzed-about Sawmill Tap Room is finally getting new life. It’s time for swine. Longleaf Swine, that is. The ’cue crew is set to take over the long-buzzed-about—and long-defunct—former Sawmill Tap Room space, piggybacking on its DTR cred and the Tap Room’s uberpopular...

















