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Raleigh will convert three intersections on Clark Avenue near NC State into four‑way stops after a fatal pedestrian crash last November. Signs are expected to be installed within days.
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Near‑freezing Wednesday morning gives way to a 50°F day before temperatures surge into the 70s and 80s. Watch for a possible storm window late Sunday into next week.
Politics & Govt in ...
A wrong turn onto a road to Fort Bragg led to an ICE detention and an out‑of‑state transfer to Georgia, advocates say — and they’re tracking similar cases.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Raleigh police say a weekend saturation patrol on New Bern Avenue led to 32 DWI arrests, about 301 charges and multiple firearms seized. The department posted the breakdown on March 17.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The first building at South Creek topped off this week and a local preschool signed to take a ground-floor space. The milestone brings apartments and shops a step closer to opening.
A narrow 5-4 vote will move Riegelwood’s small K–5 campus to Clarkton and leaves families facing longer rides and uncertainty over timing.
A large fire tore through the Dollar General on South Main Street in Creedmoor Thursday, sending thick smoke across town. Crews from Northern Wake and Durham County assisted; the cause remains unknown.
Patchy morning fog will clear to a sunny, breezy afternoon in Raleigh; warm weekend ahead and a strong front could bring storms Monday. Secure loose outdoor items.
Food & Drinks in ...
Fresh Taco Roos signage and a lit drive‑thru screen at 1221 New Bern Ave suggest the Cook Out spinoff may be close to opening in Raleigh. Permits and property records back the change‑of‑use at the site.
Showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Raleigh on Thursday, March 12, with gusts up to 35–36 mph and a quick drop into the low 40s.
Durham's second-quarter check shows revenue gains and modest expense savings, leaving departments poised to finish the fiscal year within budget. Officials say they will keep monitoring receipts.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Children’s ER visits tied to hemp‑derived THC have surged in North Carolina, prompting arrests, new federal limits and warnings from officials.
An 11-year-old taken from Duarte in 2020 was located safe in Washington County after school staff flagged an alias enrollment. Authorities say multiple agencies coordinated the recovery.
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