A man and a woman are accused of child abuse and sexual assault in Raleigh; investigators and child‑welfare agencies are coordinating the active probe.

Court records say Wake County parents kept children in squalid conditions — including a teen found in a dog kennel — and were arrested at a Raleigh motel. Investigators allege years of abuse and multiple injuries.

Raleigh plans a new indoor‑outdoor aquatic center at John Chavis Memorial Park with pools, a lazy river, a two‑story waterslide and public art under the 2022 parks bond.

A Cary rideshare driver is accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in Raleigh and faces kidnapping, sexual battery and DWI charges, court papers show.

Lawmakers in Raleigh will consider overriding Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of HB 87 to opt North Carolina into a federal tax‑credit scholarship program. The vote could hinge on a single swing vote.

Black bear sightings are creeping closer to Raleigh and Durham as populations rebound. State officials urge residents to secure trash and remove birdfeeders.

Rockpoint bought six light‑industrial buildings in Raleigh and Charlotte, adding roughly 279,507 square feet to its Southeast portfolio and tapping local infill demand.

Warm, breezy Monday pushes fire risk up across Raleigh; statewide burn ban is in effect. Hold off on outdoor burning and secure loose yard items.

A raccoon near Pullen Park has tested positive for rabies. Raleigh Animal Control and health officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting of unusual wildlife.

Frost this morning gives way to sunshine and a high near 66°F. A statewide burn ban is in effect — avoid any open burning today.

Warrants say Gloria Yesenia Nieves gave a machete to an 11-year-old who allegedly advanced at a school employee, prompting a Feb. 25 Code Red lockdown and criminal charges.

Gusty north winds and low humidity raise wildfire concerns in Raleigh on Saturday. Highs near 56°F; hard freeze possible Sunday morning.

A new DNA match led to the arrest of Darrell Jermaine Debnam in connection with a Dec. 24, 1998 sexual assault in western Wake County. Authorities say the kit matched a national database profile.