A man was found shot Monday at Vandora Springs Road and Timber Drive in Garner and is in critical condition. Garner police are investigating and seeking tips.

Wake County’s safety committee will review cameras, fencing, weapons-detection and a district security center after trustees moved $10M toward security. Officials say specific spending choices are still pending.

Raleigh Wide Open will return Oct. 1–3, 2026 with free stages, a kickoff at N.C. State and a weekend of music on Fayetteville Street.