Downtown Raleigh Flooded As No Kings Protest Slams Trump Immigration Agenda
Thousands gathered at the North Carolina State Capitol on Saturday as part of nationwide No Kings protests against Trump-era immigration policies. Organizers said the day included thousands of coordinated events across the country.
Raleigh Judge Signs Off on Voter ID Law as Advocates Cry Foul
A federal judge in Raleigh upheld North Carolina’s photo voter‑ID law while noting it can disproportionately burden minority voters. The ruling keeps the statute in place as appeals loom.
Lucky Coin 10 Dollar Ticket 1 Million Score Winston Salem Couple Hits Loteria Jackpot
A Winston-Salem couple used a lucky coin to scratch a $1M Loteria Multiplier win and opted for a $600K lump sum. Each took home about $216,031 after taxes.
Marion Dad Hit With Murder Charge 18 Months After Infant’s Death
After an 18-month probe, Marion police charged a father with murder and felony child abuse in the death of his three-month-old. The infant was found unresponsive on Sept. 12, 2024.
Paychecks Missed, Debts Mounting, Saint Augustine's Grabs Lifeline From Raleigh Lender
Saint Augustine's University settled its 2025 lawsuit with its accreditor and secured financing aimed at shoring up the Raleigh HBCU's balance sheet. The agreements are meant to protect students and campus assets while accreditation and legal reviews continue.
Franklin Street Stunner as Zaxby’s Bails on Chapel Hill After Just a Year
Zaxby's on East Franklin Street closed Friday after about a year, leaving a high‑traffic UNC‑adjacent storefront vacant. Local reporting shows the listing also disappeared from some ordering pages.
Feds Drop $32 Million On Triangle Transit To Swap Buses And Supercharge Depot
GoTriangle, Chapel Hill Transit and Durham picked up more than $32 million in federal grants to buy buses, add training equipment and modernize a Morrisville maintenance facility.












