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An explosion followed by a fire engulfed a residence in Wake County near Wendell yesterday morning, causing local and federal authorities to launch a joint investigation. As detailed in a statement by the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 9:50 a.m. on Old Bunch Road close to Doc Procter Road....

RALEIGH, N.C. — Central North Carolina commuters are being warned of hazardous conditions as storms and heavy rainfall are expected to arrive Thursday, September 25, bringing lightning, flooding risks, and slick roads. The National Weather Service said storms are likely to develop after 2 p.m. Thursday, affecting...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina is on display at the 2025 N.C. State Fair, including a lineup of musical performances on the fairgrounds’ two stages. There is also a two-day rodeo event at the Hunt Horse Complex. This year also features tractor pulling and wild motorsports at Rand Grandstand. The information...

Roll up, roll up – though not just for the rides, the North Carolina State Fairgrounds is more than a once-a-year carnival stage; it’s a year-round venue of culture, commerce, and community. Although most synonymous with the annual fair that takes place in October, once the Ferris wheels...

A man was arrested after leading Wake County deputies on a vehicle pursuit along I-540 and Buffaloe Road; the chase ended safely with no injuries, and charges are pending as the investigation continues.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Police officers in Raleigh recently corralled themselves a “baaaa-d” sheep. The Animal Control Unit picked up a stray sheep in the north Raleigh area, police said on Tuesday. Police shared two photos of the sheep, which is described as a female. She’s now...

A North Carolina woman was arrested and charged after she allegedly ordered her pit bull to maul her neighbor before the canine was fatally shot. Per PEOPLE, the suspect, identified as Sheila Marie Hunter, 58, also has a rap sheet dating back 40 years. A copy of a magistrate’s order filed in Wake County District...

WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — Dominic Michelo Olivares, a 30-year-old man from Johnston County, has been arrested by the NC SBI on 8 felony charges of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Olivares is charged with the following: He is being held on a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in a Wake County courtroom […]

RALEIGH — Recent assassinations and attempts on the lives of politicians, commentators and other high-profile leaders are horrifying, wr

Mark your calendars for a family-friendly Halloween celebration at Lake Lynn Community Center, brought to you by the City of Raleigh and First Tee. The Lake Lynn First Tee Trunk-Or-Treat event promises a fun-filled evening where kids and adults alike can safely wander from car to car, collecting candy and basking in...