The University of North Carolina fired head football coach Mack Brown after periods of underperformance, despite his historical success with the team.

Wake County Animal Center reduces adoption fees in "Home for the Holidays" campaign to find homes for pets with $25 for dogs and $5 for cats from Dec. 1-22.

A missing 15-year-old named Nancy Cartagena-Buezo from Chapel Hill was found safe after a brief disappearance. No details on her condition or whereabouts during the disappearance were released.

Raleigh has launched the CARES Program for alternative crisis intervention, focusing on non-violent emergencies with trained specialists for healthcare, social work, and mental health instead of law enforcement.

Software firm 21st Century Software Technologies will relocate to Morehead City, North Carolina, creating 25 jobs and investing $455,000, as announced by Governor Roy Cooper.

A man from Eden, NC, faces charges for reporting pre-existing vehicle damage as vandalism to Progressive Insurance, resulting in a $1,500 bond and an upcoming court date.

Saint Augustine's University partners with 50 Plus 1 Sports in a $70 million deal to lease land, aiming for financial stability and future revenue opportunities.

A weather alert for Raleigh details a mix of sun and clouds today, with a stormy Thanksgiving forecast. Severe storms with high winds and possible tornadoes may follow, leading to a sharp temperature drop and a very cold weekend.

The City of Raleigh Museum hosts an event celebrating African American creativity, showcasing local Black artists and their work that delves into Black history and identity.

The Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort is hosting a free Christmas open house with holiday traditions exhibits and activities on Dec 14 from 1-4 p.m. before the town parade.

A Raleigh man, Wilson Alfredo Olivera Borda, pleaded guilty to PPP loan fraud for over $1 million, after a crackdown by the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The National Weather Service forecasts varied weather for Raleigh, including rain, high winds, and a severe cold outbreak later in the week, with potential storms on Thanksgiving Day.

Raleigh experiences fair weather with a high of 69°F and calm winds increasing to 5-8 mph. Clouds will gather tonight with a low of 52°F. Rain is possible tomorrow morning, turning sunny later with high winds, while Thanksgiving might see showers.