Automotive
North Carolina DMV Expands Self-Service Kiosks Across the State
New kiosks added in Raleigh, Apex, Wake Forest, and Fayetteville
Pothole on I-440 in Raleigh Damages 20 Cars
NCDOT crews worked overnight to repair the damaged stretch of highway.
Tidal Wave Auto Spa Expands with New Locations in Raleigh and Shawnee
Fifth-largest conveyor car wash company celebrates grand openings with free premium washes for 12 days
Crime
Civil Trial Set for July in Raleigh Mass Shooting
Lawsuit alleges negligence in 2022 attack that killed 5 people
Four arrested in North Carolina theft ring
Suspects charged with stealing bikes, cars, and construction equipment across the state
Woman Arrested for Unlicensed Dental Procedures to Appear in Court
Raleigh resident faces charges for allegedly performing unauthorized orthodontic work.
Health
Opioid Overdoses, Fentanyl Deaths Decrease in North Carolina Triangle
Two-year decline in emergency department visits and fatalities linked to state's use of opioid settlement funds
WakeMed Lifts Visitation Restrictions
Children of all ages welcome back in hospital units as respiratory illness declines.
Measles Outbreak Hits North Carolina, Exposures Reported in Raleigh and Johnston
Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at multiple locations in Raleigh and a case reported at a Johnston County hospital.
Business
Raleigh Jewelry Brand AnnaBanana Grows From UNC Dorm Room to Statewide Success
Owner Anna Jordan's handcrafted polymer clay designs are now sold across North Carolina.
Downtown South construction in Raleigh may start by year-end
Major mixed-use project in the works for North Carolina capital city
North Carolina Launches $9.25M Initiative to Grow Energy Workforce
The Siemens Foundation's 'Careers Electric' program aims to train 25,000 electrical workers over the next decade.
Lifestyle
Holly Springs' Black History Lives On Through Grigsby House and Pack House
Two iconic structures in the town's African American community hold over a century of history.
Longtime Washington, NC resident Edward 'Joe' Riffle dies at 85
Riffle was a Coast Guard veteran, longtime Hamilton Beach employee, and active community member
Best U.S. State Capitals to Live In 2026
WalletHub study ranks state capitals, showcasing Austin and Raleigh as top spots for living well, while Little Rock and Baton Rouge struggle with quality of life issues.
