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To recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Raleigh Police Department (RPD) introduced a special pink-wrapped patrol vehicle. Throughout October, the cruiser will be seen across the city as a bright reminder of hope and unity in the fight against breast cancer. Raleigh Police Lt. David Davis said the department’s goal is to honor survivors and […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a stowaway was discovered dead inside the landing gear of an American Airlines plane that arrived from Europe. The body was found around 9 a.m. Sunday while maintenance crews were working on the aircraft at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Officers with CMPD’s Airport Division pronounced the individual dead at the scene. Detectives […]
North Carolina public schools are reporting fewer teacher and bus driver vacancies this fall, according to newly released data from the North Carolina School Superintendents Association. The association attributes the decline in open positions to a decrease in the total number of jobs available within schools across the state. As of the beginning of the […]
Charlotte and Raleigh have earned national recognition as two of the safest cities in the United States, ranking 9th and 10th respectively in a recent safety report. The rankings were determined using data from multiple sources, evaluating cities across five key areas—including crime rates, health metrics, and traffic-related fatalities. Charlotte distinguished itself with notably low […]
Two North Carolina cities have earned spots on a national list of the safest places to live, according to a recent report. Charlotte ranked ninth and Raleigh came in tenth among the 50 most populous U.S. cities, based on lower rates of violent crime, traffic deaths, and other risks, according to SmartAsset, which updated its […]
Cardi B is set to bring her highly anticipated tour to Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 11, 2026, at the Lenovo Center. This concert is part of her ‘Little Miss Drama Tour,’ supporting her upcoming second studio album, Am I the Drama?. The album is set to release on September 19, 2025. The ‘Little Miss […]
Ericka Lucas, 56, a former Rolesville High School principal and wife of Wake Forest High football coach Reggie Lucas, died Tuesday from injuries sustained in an Aug. 29 shooting in Wake Forest. Authorities say she was not the intended target. Lucas was a longtime educator known for her dedication to students, including efforts to fight […]
Raleigh families can get ready for the season: Pullen Park’s beloved Holiday Express is back this December. The city announced that tickets for the festive event will go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 9 a.m. through Ticketmaster. In past years, tickets were sold via a virtual line on the city’s website, but the new […]
A new mural of J. Cole is in the works near Fayetteville State University. The artist responsible said this mural is a part of a bigger project honoring artists across the state. The artist responsible for spray-painting the new mural of the star, Scott Nurkin, told the Fayetteville Observer that he paints large murals of […]
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) and Durham Technical Community College have announced a new partnership designed to create a clearer, more efficient path for students pursuing careers in the growing life sciences industry. Under the new agreement, Durham Tech’s Associate in Applied Science programs will now align directly with bachelor’s degree programs within NCCU’s College […]
Durham has officially adopted a “Fourth Amendment workplace” resolution, becoming the second city in North Carolina’s Triangle region—after Carrboro—to do so. The resolution, passed unanimously by the city council, aims to protect city employees from potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids or arrests by reaffirming constitutional protections against unlawful searches and seizures. Mayor Leonardo […]