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
Warrants: Durham Teen Killed in 'Friendly Fire' Incident
Court filings detail gang-related activities leading to shooting death.
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.
Weather
Truck crash knocks out power for hundreds in Raleigh
Utility pole struck, leaving over 600 customers without electricity
Strong Winds Topple Trees Across Wake County
Gusts over 40 mph cause property damage and power outages
Morrisville Resident Finds Rabbits Safe After Apartment Fire
Christine Council's pets survived the massive blaze that displaced 70 people.
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 Townhome-Style Condo in Raleigh's Oberlin Preserve Listed for $1.52M
The Azalea at Oberlin Preserve offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 2,780 square feet of living space.
Raleigh Brick Ranch Home on Oversized Lot Hits the Market
Thoughtfully updated 3-bed, 2.5-bath ranch offers one-level living and detached flex space.
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.
