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A fatal early morning crash on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh has resulted in the death of a driver, local authorities confirmed. The incident, which involved a single vehicle, took place around 2:30 a.m. earlier, according to CBS17. The section of the road between Atlantic Street and Fenton Street was closed off as police and fire crews responded to the scene.

You are going to be shocked at the one place in North Carolina that people are desperate to get away from and which places people love living in. Several North Carolina cities are seeing more people leave than stay, with residents moving to other locations for various reasons.

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is once again inviting community members to dig into their closets for a noble cause. Their annual “Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive” is in full swing, continuing through October 26, with the simple goal of collecting new and gently used coats for those in need as winter's chill approaches.

Originally charged with murder, a North Carolina woman pleaded guilty on Friday to voluntary manslaughter for shooting her ex-boyfriend to death, show online records out of Wake County. Peggy Sylvania Yarborough, 62, was sentenced to four years and three months to six years and two months in prison, but she already served a sizable chunk of that, having received 1,069 days -- almost three years -- of time served credit. The post ‘I can’t tell you what she was thinking’: Woman admits to fatal Halloween shooting of live-in ex-boyfriend first appeared on Law & Crime.

In an effort to confront the ongoing drug overdose crisis, the Wake Forest Police Department is collaborating with Wegmans to host a Drug Take Back event. Set for October 26, the community initiative coincides with the DEA’s Fall Drug Take Back Day, aiming to provide residents with a secure method to dispose of their unused and unwanted medications.

“I’ve never seen anything like this in my life-- in my 25 years I’ve been doing it — never,” said Jack Thorpe, director of the N.C. Trooper’s Association K-9 SAR Unit.

In a symbol of solidarity and support, the town of Wake Forest is set to illuminate its Town Hall and street towers in a vibrant green hue come Wednesday evening. The lights, which will shine from dusk on October 9 to dawn on October 10, are being lit in honor of PANDAS/PANS Awareness Day - a time to spotlight two little-known but significant pediatric disorders.

The issue appears linked to a letter the county manager sent to staff about reimbursements for funds spent on Helene relief.

The collision Tuesday morning was the second fatal collision involving a pedestrian in the Triangle in 12 hours.

The inspector found raw meat stored above ready-to-eat vegetables in the Triangle restaurant’s freezer.

The 2024 North Carolina State Fair is a beloved annual tradition, offering something for everyone. From thrilling rides and delicious food to educational exhibits and live entertainment, there's always something to enjoy. The fair will be held at the State Fairgrounds located at 4285 Trinity Road in Raleigh between Oct....

SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — The third and last inmate who escaped from the Scotland County Detention Center three weeks ago has been caught in Raleigh, according to the Scotland County Chief Deputy BJ Knight. Knight said officers with the Raleigh Police Dept., Raleigh SWAT and U.S. Marshals tracked...

Doctors at Duke University Hospital have played a key role in a remarkable medical breakthrough. Donavon Harbison, an Alamance County resident diagnosed with heart failure, recently became the second person in the world to receive a total artificial heart. The device allowed him to regain enough strength to successfully undergo a heart transplant,Harbison, an education consultant from Graham became part of a clinical trial at Duke in August. He had his heart removed and replaced with a BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH), which circulated his blood while he awaited a donor's heart."Duke Health is the reason I'm still here," Harbison...

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A Raleigh man is behind bars on more than a dozen drug, theft and traffic-related charges following a traffic stop. The sheriff’s office says it happened Sunday on Wheat Swamp Road when deputies conducted a traffic stop on a motorcycle that didn’t have a license plate.

Scott Mullis' plans changed quickly when he saw Hurricane Milton, still a Category 5 storm Tuesday night, headed on a direct path for Florida.He was on vacation in New Smyrna Beach outside of Daytona Beach, which is on the east side of the state."This is a pretty dangerous storm," said Mullis who lived in Florida during Hurricane Andrew. "So I thought it was wise to get out before it came."ABC11 met Mullis at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Tuesday night as he was getting his bags and heading back to Greenville."It's no fun not having electricity," he said.Ashly Morris was also...

The Local Vibe features another health segment Tuesday with Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. The cooler weather and less daylight are beginning, which can cause many of us to feel less motivated and even disengaged in everyday life. According to the latest data, seasonal affective disorder, or seasonal depression, affects around 11 million people in the U.S. each year and 25 million more may have a milder form called the winter blues.

The marching bands from North Carolina State and Wake Forest joined forces on Saturday to honor those affected by Hurricane Helene with a heartfelt rendition of "Amazing Grace." While the Demon Deacons secured a 34-30 victory over the Wolfpack, it was the two schools' bands that gained widespread praise as...

Deep-fried spaghetti? Yep, that’s on this year’s NC State Fair new food roster.

A deadly crash is under investigation in Wake County on Tuesday afternoon.ABC11 is working to learn more about the wreck, which happened near Rouse Road and Powell Ridge Road in Holly Springs.One person was dead at the scene and another was taken to a hospital for treatment. The person's condition was not immediately known.Chopper 11 was over the scene and saw a white SUV and a dump truck that appeared to be involved in the crash. Tread tracks were visible through a field where the dump truck left the roadway and eventually came to rest partially in a creek. The SUV was also off the roadway near a wooded area. but on the opposite side of the road from the truck.No other details were immediately available. Check back for updates.The State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Elite Structural Movers Inc. will temporarily close the portion of East Holding Avenue from South Main Street/US 1 to South White Street Oct. 8 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The temporary road closure is necessary to allow crews to finish relocating a house from the 100 block of East Holding Avenue to the 600 block of South White Street/US 1A. A […] The post Traffic alert or East Holding Avenue first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.