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Persistent rain and 100% chance of precipitation forecasted in Raleigh, with half to three-quarters of an inch of rain and highs reaching 53°F, as per the NWS.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 22-year-old man was killed when a Lexus struck a box truck on I-40 near Garner. Troopers say speed and impairment were factors and a 27-year-old has been charged.
Community & Society in ...
Governor and First Lady Stein tour North Carolina ski resorts, highlighting their economic impact and celebrating the state's winter sports offerings.
Police arrested Nashawn McLaurin Sunday in Oxford on multiple assault-with-a-deadly-weapon charges tied to an October shooting on Trawick Road. Warrants allege two attempted killings.
Parks & Nature in ...
San Francisco initiates "Low-Mow Spring" to support pollinator populations by reducing spring mowing in parks, aimed at fostering habitats for local wildlife and enhancing natural beauty.
Durham deputies arrested a 56-year-old man after finding about 30 grams of fentanyl, firearms and cash during a Grove Park search. It follows a larger seizure earlier this week.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pastrami Tom's Deli & Grill opened in downtown Cary with Reubens, Cubans, burgers, soups and big East Coast desserts.
The Town of Wake Forest engaged local high school students in civic leadership through a program that included a mock town meeting and a visit to a fire station.
Raleigh Water creates special conversation hearts to appreciate their water utility workers on Valentine's Day.
A bank customer in Chatham County was scammed out of $76,000 through deceitful calls, by withdrawing and giving cash to strangers at Truist Bank branches.
As Valentine's Day nears, AI‑enabled romance scams are rising in Raleigh‑Durham; experts and federal agencies warn against gift‑card, crypto and bank‑transfer requests.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Congress extended the NFIP through Sept. 30, 2026, but North Carolina leaders say the short-term patch still puts coastal homes and home sales at risk.
Priscilla Tyree Williams leads Raleigh's vertical construction projects, excluding the Convention Center, Parks, and Water projects, as featured in a city video series.
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