Wake Forest
LATEST NEWS
NC Turnpike Authority breaks ground on final piece of 540 project
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — This June, leaders with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority said significant construction will be underway. A crowd gathered in Garner Thursday afternoon that included representatives from the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority to celebrate the groundbreaking for the second and final phase to complete the outer 540 loop around the greater Raleigh area.
Raleigh elementary school to host internet safety event for parents
Green Magnet Elementary School is teaming up with the North Carolina Department of Justice to host an internet safety event for parents and guardians. The event will provide in-depth information on ways children are targeted online and offer tips on how to protect them by creating a safe online environment. Representatives from the North Carolina Department of Justice will be on-hand to share their efforts to protect youth from online dangers and share valuable resources.
NC Department of Adult Correction hosting career fair in Wake County
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There is an career fair for correctional officers with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, and there is a handsome bonus attached. The career fair is on Thursday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Wake Correctional Center located at 1000 Rock Quarry Rd. in Raleigh.
Raleigh police see drop in crime downtown, point to increased police presence
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The City of Raleigh claims a crackdown on crime downtown is working. Violent and nonviolent crime are down, especially in the Moore Square Park area. People say they have noticed extra police presence and the events the city has been planning to bring people downtown. Many say this has helped make downtown a place they want to be.
Group calls on North Carolina lawmakers to join Convention of States movement
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Convention of States supporters are calling on North Carolina lawmakers to become the 20th state to pass an Article V resolution. Volunteers, supporters, and leaders with the movement met in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, to rally support. An Article 5 resolution would allow...
School bus involved in crash on Lizard Lick Road near Wendell
A school bus was involved in a crash Thursday morning on Lizard Lick Road near U.S. Highway 64, close to Wendell. Limited details were available, but WRAL News crews saw kids gathered outside the bus before 8:30 a.m. An ambulance was at the scene, and the school bus was stopped...
Police chase ends in serious crash on Rock Quarry Road, one person in custody
Person in custody after chase, crash on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh. A person is in custody after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a chase in Wake County Wednesday morning. Around 2 a.m., the chase began. Garner police said they were attempting to pull over the driver for a...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.