NC State grad killed by train highlights need for safety improvements near the State Fair

Thu Oct 15 6:02 pm
The death of a recent NC State graduate who was struck by a train in September has renewed concerns about railroad safety near Powell Drive as the North Carolina State Fair begins Thursday.
Hope Mills driver yelled ‘You better run’ before hitting teen, police say

Thu Oct 15 5:26 pm
Hope Mills police arrested a man this week after the driver hit a teen with his car and left the scene.
UNC soccer player charged with violating protective order for 2nd time, removed from team activities

Thu Oct 15 5:07 pm
According to UNC men's soccer head coach Carlos Somoano, Cristian Milazzo is "not participating in team activities until further notice." Milazzo's removal comes days after he was charged with violating a domestic violence protective order for the second time since August.
Carrboro police could merge with Chapel Hill police

Thu Oct 15 4:48 pm
Carrboro leadership asked Chapel Hill earlier this year to study whether the Chapel Hill Police Department could expand its services to Carrboro residents.
Franklin County murder victim 'could have been saved', suspect's mother says

Thu Oct 15 4:45 pm
Franklin County murder suspect Devon Whaley's mother said her son showed years of warning signs.
Ashley Sanchez looks to continue career year with NWSL scoring record, Courage playoff berth

Thu Oct 15 4:43 pm
NC Courage forward Ashley Sanchez tied the NWSL’s single-season goals record with 20. She’ll attempt to break the record at home against San Diego on Saturday night as the Courage seek to improve their playoff chances.
Have questions about Flock cameras? Apex forum offers chance for answers

Thu Oct 15 4:39 pm
The conversation comes as Flock cameras have come under public scrutiny across the country due to transparency and misuse concerns. Some people have taken matters into their own hands to get transparency around the technology.
Tillis criticizes energy policy, warns GOP faces losses as NC debates data center costs

Thu Oct 15 3:46 pm
At an energy conference in Cary, lawmakers and advocates discussed how to meet growing electricity demand without leaving households paying for infrastructure built to serve tech companies.
Food Lion’s website and app are down

Thu Oct 15 3:43 pm
The Food Lion website and app are not working. The company is urging customers to use Instacart, DoorDash or Uber Eats to place online orders until service is restored.
Married couple killed in apparent murder-suicide

Thu Oct 15 3:39 pm
Officials are investigating after deputies responding to a wellness check discovered the couple unresponsive and suffering bullet wounds inside a Hoke County home.
Cary’s annual Taste of China festival a feast for the senses returns Nov. 7

Thu Oct 15 11:48 am
The 6th annual Taste of China festival is returning to Downtown Cary Park on Saturday, Nov. 7.
‘170 septillion times more likely’ Expert testifies about DNA in UNC student murder trial

Thu Oct 15 9:31 am
A forensic scientist testified to the high likelihood of defendant Miguel Salguero-Olivares' DNA being on Faith Hedgepeth's body and a Bacardi bottle prosecutors say is the murder weapon.