Crews battle apartment fire in downtown Raleigh near historic Oakwood neighborhood
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A fire has broken out in an apartment building in downtown Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood neighborhood. According to the Raleigh Fire Department, crews were called to the scene just before 8:10 a.m. Friday on the 300 block of Idlewild Avenue. Upon arrival, the initial crews...
North Carolina Apartment Complex Residents Awaken To Whimpers And A Shocking Discovery
In the stillness of the night, a sound broke the silence, a faint whimper that led to a startling and heartbreaking discovery in North Carolina. A cardboard box held six tiny, abandoned puppies, left alone and vulnerable. The person who found them acted without hesitation, immediately reaching out to the...
Enrollment drops in NC’s traditional public schools. How much, why it matters.
Enrollment fell in nearly every North Carolina school district this year — including in Wake County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg — continuing a trend of fewer students attending traditional public schools. Newly released data from the state Department of Public Instruction shows that 105 of the state’s 115 school...
New Wake County Program to Support Local Nonprofits Now Accepting Applications
Wake County, North Carolina, will launch a pilot program called the Wake County Nonprofit Institute: Partnering to Enhance Community Organizational Sustainability (PECOS). The program is designed to help small nonprofits and community-based organizations improve their operations and expand their services in the...
‘This Sneeze was for Science’ — Consumer Reports through the lens
“This Sneeze Was for Science,” a new exhibit in the Rubenstein Library, mines the Consumer Reports collection to entertain and educate viewers on the work of Consumer Reports and the role of photography in communicating information. Consumer Reports is a nonprofit organization that tests and investigates various...
North Carolina-born actor from ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ struck, killed crossing street, police say
Wenne Alton Davis, who made appearances in shows like "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "New Amsterdam," died early this week after being struck by a vehicle in Manhattan, police have confirmed.
Meredith College Hosts Annual UN Dinner Highlighting Migration Stories in Our Community
The Meredith International Association (MIA) held its annual United Nations Dinner in November at Belk Dining Hall. The theme was 'Together in Migration: Stories from Around the World.' The event focused on the effects of migration. Six speakers shared their personal stories and perspectives.
Raleigh’s Fire Station 3 to Close in 2026, New Facility Planned for Community
Fire Station 3, Raleigh’s oldest and busiest fire station, will close in early 2026. The station has operated since 1951. Retired Captain Steve Wilson, who worked there for much of his 30-year career, joined other firefighters at a recent event to recognize the station’s history. He described the station as important...
Wake County and Triangle Land Conservancy protect 28 acres of forestland near Wendell
Wake County and Triangle Land Conservancy secure 28 forested acres near Wendell, paving the way for a future greenway linking major nature preserves in eastern Wake.
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...
