North Carolina
State health officials are raising alarms as measles cases continue to climb across North Carolina, prompting new guidance for families and healthcare providers. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced on Feb. 17 that the state has confirmed 22 cases of measles since late December 2025. While the outbreak has primarily […]
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is breaking barriers to higher education by expanding its free tuition program to adult learners. The new initiative, called the Central Carolina Promise Plus scholarship, builds on the success of the original Central Carolina Promise program, which has been providing free tuition to recent high school graduates since 2018. The […]
John P. Kee and New Life choir made their NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut on Thursday, Feb. 5, bringing the fundamental elements of the gospel and the Black Christian Church in their music. Also Read: John P. Kee Returns with New Album, Tour After Health Battles During the performance, the gospel music mogul and his […]
Central North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, is grappling with the aftermath of a significant winter storm that brought freezing rain, sleet, and icy conditions over the weekend. The storm has left roads treacherous, caused power outages, and disrupted travel across the region. As of Monday morning, over 20,000 residents statewide […]
Major Winter Storm Alert: What the Triangle Needs to Know This Weekend Raleigh and the Triangle area are bracing for what could be the most significant winter weather event in years. A brutal blast of Arctic air is colliding with moisture from the south, setting the stage for a messy mix of snow, sleet, and […]
The Triangle area of North Carolina is gearing up to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a variety of events spanning Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and beyond. From marches to cultural celebrations, here’s a roundup of must-attend activities. Raleigh Raleigh will host several events on January 19, 2026. Start your day with […]
Federal authorities announced the arrest of Christian Sturdivant, 18, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, for allegedly planning a terrorist attack inspired by ISIS on New Year’s Eve. Sturdivant has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, according to NBC News. The FBI revealed that Sturdivant had been planning the […]
As 2025 comes to a close, communities throughout the North Carolina Triangle are planning a variety of New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2026, from family-friendly festivities to late-night parties across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, and surrounding areas. Downtown Raleigh will once again host WRAL First Night Raleigh, a multi-venue celebration that begins […]
As winter temperatures drop, communities across the Triangle area in North Carolina are stepping up to provide essential services for those in need. Warming stations and White Flag shelters are opening their doors to offer temporary relief from the cold. In Durham, select Durham County Library locations, including Main Library, East Regional, North Regional, South […]
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Downtown Durham will come alive Saturday with the return of the annual Durham Holiday Parade, a beloved community tradition that ushers in the festive season with music, colorful floats and a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. Organized by Durham Parks and Recreation and set to begin at 10 a.m. on […]
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is reversing course on controversial Medicaid reimbursement cuts, a vital move designed to protect healthcare access for the state’s most vulnerable residents amid a tense standoff with Republican lawmakers. Stein and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai announced Wednesday that reimbursement rates for doctors, hospitals, and […]
Michael Jordan is expected to take the stand Friday in the federal antitrust lawsuit his 23XI Racing team filed against NASCAR, marking a pivotal moment in an explosive legal battle with wide-reaching implications. The Basketball Hall of Famer and co-owner of 23XI Racing, alongside three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, is a central figure in […]