Raleigh gearing up to bring Fourth of July fireworks back to Dix Park
The City of Raleigh is expecting attendance of at least 25,000 people at this year's Fourth of July fireworks show.
Drop in water levels on Falls Lake pose challenges for boaters and anglers
The low water levels at some lakes pose challenges and dangers for boaters and anglers.
Wake County considers 2‑cent tax hike amid revenue gap
Wake County homeowners could see a higher property tax bill as the county manager proposes a 2-cent increase to help close a significant revenue shortfall.
Highway for glory: The fierce fight for Highway 55
North Carolina Highway 55 (NC 55) is a primary North Carolina state highway. It serves as a traffic artery connecting Durham and Cary, running through numerous small cities throughout The Triangle on its way to the Pamlico Sound. The prominent highway divides the city of Cary, but it unites a passionate, intense athletic rivalry between Green Hope High School and Panther Creek High School...
See what the new NC Education Campus in Raleigh will look like, inside and...
The massive construction site in downtown Raleigh, covering a city block, is taking shape as the new North Carolina Education Campus. The News & Observer has the exclusive first look at all the images of the campus that will bring together the UNC System office, Department of Public Instruction, NC Community Colleges and Department of Commerce all in one building. Take a look at what...
With a Deadline to Move Looming, Most Chatham Estates Residents Are Still In Limbo
Just a few days after Christmas, Abigael Dawah opened her mailbox to find a letter. It was less than a page long, but it upended her entire life, along with the lives of her roughly 700 neighbors. “We are hereby providing formal notice to all residents of Chatham Estates that...
I Found Only 28 Polestar 2s In Raleigh-Durham’s EV Records, And The Used Discount...
North Carolina's latest public EV registration file shows just 417 Polestar registrations statewide as of June 1, 2024, compared with 40,791 Teslas. In core Raleigh/Cary/Durham ZIP codes, I counted only 28 Polestars against 3,300 Tesla Model 3s. The used Polestar 2 discount reflects brand density and service access in a market where the car is practically invisible. North Carolina's official Polestar retail...
Autopsy details released in killing of Raleigh teacher Zoe Welsh
According to the report, Zoe Welsh died from blunt force trauma to the head after a violent attack.
Clayton Sculpture Trail Unveils Largest Exhibit To Date
CLAYTON, NC – The 2026–2027 Clayton Sculpture Trail is now open, bringing 15 new sculptures to locations across Town. This year’s exhibit is the largest and most competitive yet with the Public Art Advisory Board selecting pieces from 86 submissions by 30 artists representing 10 states. The...
Behind the scenes, Holland supports Clayton council
Clayton Town Clerk Heidi Holland keeps council meetings running smoothly, coordinating agendas, records and public access to help residents stay informed.
