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A lengthy meeting with the Wake County superintendent has left some parents upset about the school system's approach to safety.
Police said 29-year-old Benji Martin Jr. was also shot in the "struggle" that killed a WakeMed police officer on Saturday morning at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex. Police said Martin is in custody and under medical supervision and will be transported to Wake County Detention Center when he is released from the hospital.
A person was shot Saturday morning at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex off U.S. Highway 70, Garner police said. A person of interest is in custody, according to an Instagram post by the town of Garner. The town also said there is no active threat to the public.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with forensic genealogists and the SBI, used advanced DNA testing on a preserved hair sample to finally identify the victim of a 1968 homicide as Myrtle Holcomb.
Democrats made signifcant progress in Wake County's suburbs, including Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Zebulon and Wake Forest.
Just 1 of the 22 candidates endorsed by the Wake County Republican Party won in the 2025 elections, as Democrats broke modern records for voter turnout and ousted GOP mayors in multiple Raleigh suburbs.
A Wake County mother said she went into 'panic mode' as she grapples with reduced SNAP benefits amid the ongoing government shutdown. Wake County leaders discussed on Monday when emergency funds could arrive.
Facing empty shelves and financial strain, Shaneisha Williams, a Wake County single mother, grapples with reduced SNAP benefits amid a federal shutdown. Local organizations and officials scramble to support the 80,000 residents reliant on aid.
In the face of AI-driven job market shifts, Wakefield High senior Nick Johnson carves a unique path with his woodworking skills. From Boy Scouts to Instagram, his craft thrives, blending tradition with innovation.
Wake County Sheriff's Office deputies were involved in a high-speed chase with a white SUV on Wednesday afternoon in eastern Wake County.
Officials with the Wake County Sheriff's Office are investigating multiple reports of brush fires along Interstate 540 on Saturday afternoon. Drivers told WRAL News they saw crews in eight different areas along the roadway.
Deputies arrested 26-year-old Victor Manuel Rios after a brief chase led to a crash overnight Saturday on US-64 near Lizard Lick Road. He faces multiple charges, including fleeing/eluding arrest, speeding and reckless driving.
The facility would be built on a nearly 200-acre site on Shearon Harris Road near Apex.
Early voting has commenced for North Carolina's November 2025 municipal elections across 380 municipalities, ending November 1. With low odd-year turnout, locals are urged to vote for leaders who impact community decisions.
Set to open in 2028, the facility promises to be a hub for learning and cultural enrichment, offering innovative programs and resources for all ages.
Wake County officials urge families to brace for soon-to-be Tropical Storm Imelda, set to impact North Carolina on Monday. Residents are encouraged to prepare emergency kits, with essentials like food, water, and important documents.
According to deputies, the explosion happened around 9:50 a.m. in the 7200 block of Old Bunch Road near Doc Procter Road.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office arrested 34-year-old Jonathan Vazquez on Sunday and could face felony second-degree kidnapping charges after he was accused of kidnapping a girl, arrest warrants say he was dating.
Wake County commissioners talked about the future of a landfill that has some nearby residents turning their noses up.
On Monday, the brains behind the Wake County landfill and the board of commissioners discussed what options they have and how those options may impact people in the area.
Reports of a worsening smell at the South Wake Landfill, located on the border of Apex and Holly Springs, have gone up in the last three months.
Wake County found a new operator for the Zebulon-based Five County Stadium. County commissioners and town leaders picked a familiar name to run it.
An Apex man was arrested in Virginia for threats made against a Wake County judge.
