Wake County Real Estate Experiences Price Dip and Varied Sales, High-Value Segment Slows Down
The real estate market in Wake County has shown a dip in median prices and a shift in sales dynamics, with figures drawing a mixed picture of its current status. According to Wake County's latest property transaction report, the median price of real estate in July has fallen by $35,500 to settle at $460,000. This...
Town of Longview announces new Chief of Police
The Town of Long View is proud to officially announce the appointment of Justin Reid as our new Chief of Police effective August 1st, 2025. Chief Reid brings with him 15 years of dedicated law enforcement experience and a clear, community-first vision for the future of public safety in Long View.
Hayti project developer pulls proposal before Durham council can vote on it
Developers who wanted to build a life sciences campus with apartments in Durham’s Hayti neighborhood withdrew their request to rezone the property Monday night The decision came over two hours into the City Council meeting, with almost 100 people packed into the City Hall chambers. About 40 people were signed up to...
NC Apiary Program Keeps Bees Buzzing
Tucked in a clearing off the side of Chatham Street in Cary, hundreds of honeybees go about their business. These bees are part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Beneficial Insect Lab, their hives sitting in front of the lab building within a greenhouse frame.
3 people escape injury when car sinks in Morrisville pond
A Honda CR-V sank in a retention pond near 3013 Carrington Mill Boulevard.
CrossCountry Mortgage accused of RESPA violations, kickbacks
Six North Carolina borrowers have filed separate lawsuits against CrossCountry Mortgage and a local real estate brokerage, alleging they ran a kickback scheme disguised as a co‑marketing deal. The complaints accuse the national lender of paying Raleigh Realty $15,000 per month in 2021 and 2022 in exchange for...
Bipartisan support moves NC mini-budget forward
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a mini-budget bill last week with significant bipartisan support, sending the temporary spending plan to Gov. Josh Stein as legislative chamber leaders continue to negotiate a more comprehensive budget. Budget negotiations between the House and Senate have deadlocked this...
Wake County Motorists Alert, Overnight Detours Scheduled Due to Bridge Work on Major Interchange
Heads up, motorists. If you're planning to navigate Wakе County's roads this week, be prepared for some overnight detours due to bridge work on a major turbine-style interchange. According to the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), there will be scheduled ramp closures at the intersection of I-40, the Triangle...
2025 Engage Raleigh Expo Invites Community to Connect Across Generations on Sept. 13
Mark your calendars, Raleigh residents: the 2025 Engage Raleigh Expo is on the horizon. Scheduled for September 13, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., this year's event is themed "One Community, Many Generations," aimed at showcasing the power of collective effort across all age groups to enhance the city. Registration...
Raleigh Police Department Champions Community Engagement with National Night Out Tomorrow
The Raleigh Police Department is inviting community members to participate in this year's National Night Out, set for tomorrow. In a symbolic gesture to promote vigilance and solidarity among neighbors, residents are asked to leave their porch lights on from 7 to 10 p.m. The initiative aims to strengthen community...