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Wake County video game slump hits Epic layoffs, Wake Tech programs

Wake County video game slump hits Epic layoffs, Wake Tech programs

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Early-morning woods fire briefly closes I-540 ramp in Raleigh

Early-morning woods fire briefly closes I-540 ramp in Raleigh

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American Tobacco Trail closures planned in Wake County for drainage work

American Tobacco Trail closures planned in Wake County for drainage work

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Willow Spring man dies in fatal U.S. 401 crash near Fuquay-Varina
Government

Willow Spring man dies in fatal U.S. 401 crash near Fuquay-Varina

A single-car wreck near Ransdell Road killed Willow Spring’s Benjamin McNeely, as officials again confront U.S. 401’s speed and safety risks.

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Raleigh mayor makes friendly Stanley Cup wager with Las Vegas mayor
Community

Raleigh mayor makes friendly Stanley Cup wager with Las Vegas mayor

Raleigh’s Stanley Cup wager with Las Vegas doubled as a city-branding moment, as watch parties filled Lenovo Center and Moore Square around Game 1 and Game 2.

Lisa Park2m read
Father and son share the stage in Raleigh Little Theatre's School of Rock
Community

Father and son share the stage in Raleigh Little Theatre's School of Rock

Erik Agle and his son Aaron are making their debut together in Raleigh Little Theatre's School of Rock, adding a family story to the June 5-28 run.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fuquay-Varina approves $10 million ballfield plan despite resident backlash
Government

Fuquay-Varina approves $10 million ballfield plan despite resident backlash

Residents fought to keep Hilltop Needmore’s quiet green space intact, but Fuquay-Varina approved $10 million for four ballfields anyway.

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Raleigh moves toward naming downtown convention center Atlantic Union Bank venue
Government

Raleigh moves toward naming downtown convention center Atlantic Union Bank venue

Raleigh could collect $525,000 in year one to put Atlantic Union Bank’s name on its downtown convention center. Residents will get a June 16 hearing to weigh revenue against the loss of a civic landmark’s neutral identity.

Marcus Williams2m read
Raleigh police arrest suspect in fatal New Bern Avenue hit-and-run
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Raleigh police arrest suspect in fatal New Bern Avenue hit-and-run

Raleigh police arrested Isaiah Deshon Gray in Wayne County after a New Bern Avenue hit-and-run killed Nicole Shawnette White near the Wake Inn.

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Feedback sought on plan to replace Vandora Springs Road bridge in Garner
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Feedback sought on plan to replace Vandora Springs Road bridge in Garner

Garner residents can weigh in on a $19 million plan to replace the Vandora Springs Road bridge over U.S. 70, adding safer walking and biking access.

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Wake County mother thanks Knightdale officer who saved her with CPR
Healthcare

Wake County mother thanks Knightdale officer who saved her with CPR

Stephanie Avery walked into Knightdale police headquarters on June 4 and hugged Officer C. Doyle, the officer who helped keep her alive with CPR after she collapsed on May 29.

Lisa Park2m read
Goats return to Dix Park to clear invasive plants and trees
Community

Goats return to Dix Park to clear invasive plants and trees

Bernie, Pastrami and nearly three dozen goats were back at Dix Park, where they worked a steep Rocky Branch slope visitors could watch from behind a barrier.

Lisa Park2m read
Water line break shuts down Ridge Road in northwest Raleigh
Government

Water line break shuts down Ridge Road in northwest Raleigh

A broken water line buckled Ridge Road near Westwood Drive, shutting down both directions and forcing northwest Raleigh drivers onto detours overnight.

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BermudAir adds nonstop RDU flights to Belize, Turks and Caicos
Business

BermudAir adds nonstop RDU flights to Belize, Turks and Caicos

BermudAir is giving Wake County travelers two more winter escapes from RDU, with seasonal nonstop flights to Belize and Turks and Caicos starting Dec. 20.

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Raleigh man arrested in Wake County double stabbing, two seriously injured
Community

Raleigh man arrested in Wake County double stabbing, two seriously injured

Wake County deputies arrested Felipe Soto, 35, after a Raleigh stabbing that left two people seriously injured and sent investigators to a scene where victims were already en route to the hospital.

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Water main break disrupts traffic on Knightdale Boulevard in Knightdale
Business

Water main break disrupts traffic on Knightdale Boulevard in Knightdale

A water main break snarled Friday morning traffic on Knightdale Boulevard near Home Depot and Chick-fil-A, with crews working before dawn and repair timing still unknown.

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Wake Forest SWAT team takes first at state competition
Community

Wake Forest SWAT team takes first at state competition

Wake Forest’s SWAT team beat eight other North Carolina units in Autryville, winning five events and earning a spot in two national competitions later this year.

Lisa Park2m read
Extreme drought grips Wake County, little rain expected this week
Government

Extreme drought grips Wake County, little rain expected this week

Wake County is still deep in drought, with Falls Lake below its trigger line, Stage 1 restrictions in place, and little rain expected to bring relief.

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Paré says nonprofit tax fix should prompt Wake County rollback
Government

Paré says nonprofit tax fix should prompt Wake County rollback

Wake County’s $90 property tax hike could trace to a loophole covering $2.2 billion in exempt property, and Erin Paré says Raleigh should clear the way for a rollback.

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Garner eyes 43-acre mixed-use project near future WakeMed campus
Business

Garner eyes 43-acre mixed-use project near future WakeMed campus

Garner’s next big growth test sits off U.S. 70, where a 43-acre mixed-use proposal could add homes and shops, or more congestion, near WakeMed’s future campus.

Sarah Chen2m read
Raleigh’s Mordecai Beverage Company to close after six years
Business

Raleigh’s Mordecai Beverage Company to close after six years

Mordecai Beverage Company is shutting down after about six years, ending one of the first businesses that helped turn Gateway Plaza into a Raleigh food-and-drink hub.

Sarah Chen2m read
Wake County under wildfire risk warning as dry, breezy weather continues
Government

Wake County under wildfire risk warning as dry, breezy weather continues

Dry fuels and 90-degree heat kept Wake County on wildfire watch through the weekend, with officials urging residents to skip debris burning and watch grills.

Marcus Williams2m read
Hurricanes playoff run boosts Raleigh bars and restaurants
Business

Hurricanes playoff run boosts Raleigh bars and restaurants

Hurricanes playoff games sent customers pouring into Raleigh-area bars, with one Cary spot saying sales jumped about four times and another Raleigh bar swelling from 400 to 700 patrons.

Sarah Chen2m read
ESPN unveils 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, Duke, UNC and NC State get home games
Education

ESPN unveils 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, Duke, UNC and NC State get home games

NC State will host South Carolina in Raleigh, while Duke and UNC also landed home dates in ESPN’s 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, setting up December bragging rights.

Lisa Park2m read
Knightdale Fire Department promotes two veterans to leadership roles
Government

Knightdale Fire Department promotes two veterans to leadership roles

Knightdale promoted two longtime firefighters as calls top 4,000 a year, a sign the town’s growth is reshaping fire service demands.

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Wake Forest National Trails Day 5K, 3K sell out June 6
Community

Wake Forest National Trails Day 5K, 3K sell out June 6

Wake Forest’s trails day race filled fast, but Joyner Park’s paved paths, expo and free yoga still give residents plenty to use Saturday.

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Texas man arrested in Raleigh meth bust valued at $16.3 million
Government

Texas man arrested in Raleigh meth bust valued at $16.3 million

A Texas man faces trafficking charges after Raleigh officers seized 55 kilograms of meth worth $16.3 million in a multi-agency bust.

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Neighbor shoots man attacking another with ax on Summit Avenue, Raleigh
Community

Neighbor shoots man attacking another with ax on Summit Avenue, Raleigh

A Summit Avenue argument turned deadly fast when a neighbor shot an ax-wielding man, leaving two injured and Raleigh police sorting out a split-second intervention.

Marcus Williams2m read
Raleigh suspends downtown R-Line shuttle again after weak ridership
Government

Raleigh suspends downtown R-Line shuttle again after weak ridership

Downtown Raleigh’s free-circulator option is going away again, leaving workers, visitors and residents with fewer short-trip choices between the convention center, Union Station and the State Capitol area.

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Botiwalla by Chai Pani opens at Raleigh Iron Works Tuesday
Business

Botiwalla by Chai Pani opens at Raleigh Iron Works Tuesday

Botiwalla opened at Raleigh Iron Works with 4,000 square feet and 110 seats, putting the Irani family’s fast-casual bet in the middle of Raleigh’s food shift.

Sarah Chen2m read
Raleigh trampoline park fight leads to riot, gun charges for woman
Community

Raleigh trampoline park fight leads to riot, gun charges for woman

A March 8 fight at Raleigh’s Urban Air turned into a riot case after police say Tacora Viera pulled a handgun during a clash with teens and family members.

Marcus Williams2m read
Wake County DA won't charge witness in fatal Raleigh shooting
Government

Wake County DA won't charge witness in fatal Raleigh shooting

A witness who shot Emmanuel Graham on Summit Avenue will not face charges after prosecutors said he stepped in during an ax attack and stayed to cooperate.

Marcus Williams2m read