Crime
Two Separate Crashes in Raleigh Leave Pedestrian Dead, Driver Injured
Police investigating fatal pedestrian accident and serious collision on Capital Boulevard
Raleigh 19-year-old charged after alleged online threats and extremist posts
FBI says the teen posted violent threats and extremist content before being taken into custody
Raleigh Couple Charged After Child Suffers Burns From Scalding Water
Tamara and Christopher Ross face multiple child abuse charges for incidents in 2023 and 2024.
Health
TrumpRX Offers Limited Prescription Drug Discounts, Data Shows
New government-backed platform has low awareness and limited scope compared to existing options like GoodRx.
Federal Report Finds Higher Cancer Rates Among Poe Hall Employees
NIOSH investigation confirms presence of PCBs, but stops short of directly linking to cancer cases
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.
Economics
North Carolina Gas Prices Surge 80 Cents in a Month
Experts warn of further price hikes as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact fuel supply.
Home Relistings Surge to Record Highs
What the spring housing market resurgence means for buyers and sellers
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.
Politics
North Carolina Considers Capping Local Property Tax Increases
Proposed constitutional amendment would require state legislature to limit property tax levy increases
North Carolina Republicans Accused of Lowering Education Standards
Carolina Forward analyst argues GOP betrayed promises to 'fix' schools by reducing requirements and admissions criteria.
North Carolina Governor Highlights Native Contributions at Unity Conference
Event returned after Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina gained federal recognition in December 2025
Entertainment
WWE SmackDown Tapes Episode at Lenovo Center in Raleigh
The long-running wrestling show returns to North Carolina for a live taping.
Local Author Denise Smith Cline Discusses New Novel with Michel Stone
The two will discuss Cline's debut novel "The Resettlement of Vesta Blonik" at an upcoming event.
The Pretty Reckless Releases New Song, Announces Tour for Upcoming Album 'Dear God'
The band's new single 'When I Wake Up' is the latest track off their forthcoming album, due out in June.
