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
Back-To-Back Swatting Hoaxes Jolt Quiet Raleigh Neighborhoods
Raleigh police responded to two false reports of violent crimes, but found no incidents had occurred.
Raleigh father pleads for answers 1 year after son's disappearance
Rakeem Elliott, 34, was last seen walking along I-40 in January 2025 after an argument with his brother.
Raleigh Man Arrested After Glenwood South Shooting
Two people injured in overnight incident, suspect charged with assault
Health
North Carolina Launches 988 Crisis Response Pilot in Raleigh
New dispatch platform connects 988 counselors to mobile crisis teams to speed up responses and reduce police involvement.
Warming Climate Extends Allergy Season in North Carolina
Longer growing seasons mean more pollen, worse symptoms for Triangle residents
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
Lifestyle
Luxury Condo in Raleigh's Desirable Gardens on Glenwood Neighborhood Listed for Sale
The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath unit offers a prime location and amenities in one of Raleigh's most walkable areas.
North Carolina's Iconic Drawl Fading as Residents Hide Southern Accents
A new study finds people are increasingly tucking away their regional voices unless among family or locals.
Triangle restaurant roundup: openings, closings, food trucks and events
Sean Lennard fills you in on the newest must-try restaurants and food news in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
Economics
North Carolina Report Warns Data Centers Could Raise Utility Costs Across Wake County
New statewide study finds electricity demand could jump up to 60% in 15 years, driven largely by data centers with major implications for infrastructure and utility rates.
NC Energy Report Warns of Looming Rate Hikes
Electricity bills could rise 40-60% over next 15 years, state task force finds
RIoT State of the Region: AI, automation make for uncertain economy, opportunities for entrepreneurs
Executive Director Tom Snyder discusses North Carolina's economic outlook and how the state can support entrepreneurship amid technological disruption.
