Feds Kick In $2 Million To Jumpstart RTP Transit Hub Plan
A $2 million federal appropriation for GoTriangle’s Triangle Mobility Hub in Research Triangle Park pushes the long‑planned transit center closer to construction. The award adds to prior federal and local funding commitments.
Poole Road Smoke Shop Brawl Leaves Raleigh Woman Pistol-Whipped, Bullet-Grazed
A woman was pistol-whipped and grazed by gunfire during a fight at a Poole Road smoke shop in Raleigh; police say the investigation is active and no arrests have been made.
NC Power Play: GOP Wants Jury Lists To Scrub Voters From Rolls
Republican groups have asked a Wake County judge to approve a settlement that would use jury‑duty excusal records to flag and potentially remove suspected noncitizens from North Carolina’s voter rolls.
Car Crooks Run Wild As Chapel Hill Nears 100 Break-Ins
About a dozen cars were broken into overnight at the Hartley at Blue Hill, part of roughly 95 vehicle break-ins reported in Chapel Hill so far this year. Police are canvassing for video and tips.
Lorimer Road Blowup: Southwest Raleigh Neighbors Revolt Over Senior Apartment Plan
Avent West residents are contesting Lorimer Spring, a 60-unit senior affordable project after trees were cleared on the site. City and county gap financing is part of the funding plan.
Unloaded Gun Seized From Student At East Chapel Hill High, Classes Go On
An unloaded handgun was confiscated from a student at East Chapel Hill High; officials say the incident was isolated and the school day continued. Counselors were made available.












