News across Greater Raleigh

Bar owners take argument for Cooper deposition to NC Appeals Court
North Carolina bar owners seeking to question former Gov. Roy Cooper about his decision to keep their businesses closed during the COVID-19 pandemic are asking the state’s second-highest court for help.

Judge agrees to delay Comey arraignment to January
A federal judge has agreed to delay until January former FBI Director James Comey’s scheduled arraignment on federal charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.

Task force rejects DPI push to grade schools on absenteeism
Nearly a quarter of NC students were chronically absent last year. A State Board task force decided schools won't be graded on it, over DPI's objection.

Ramblewood Industrial, Type III Conditional Rezoning, 2026-046-CZM
September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM at 111 E Second St, Clayton, NC Pin #: 164900-79-1785, 164900-78-3824, 164900-69-6350, 164900-69-7332 Rezone 4 parcels from Conditional Rezoning (CZR) to Conditional Industrial (CZI) and Conditional Commercial (CZC).

Wrinkles remain in Atrium takeover of WakeMed
5-year sunset of price caps draws criticism. Atrium deal for WakeMed still needs approval from NC attorney general, Federal Trade Commission. Wrinkles remain in Atrium takeover of WakeMed is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent newsroom. Our…

Stein unveils long-term economic recovery plan for WNC
As the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene approaches on Sept. 27, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) have released details on a plan that promises to help rebuild and grow western North Carolina’s economy.

NC House candidate faces scrutiny over use of Flock camera data
Hopkins’ remarks about accessing Flock camera data in family law cases are drawing scrutiny over how the information was obtained and used.

NRSC calls Politico report on shifting away from NC, Georgia ‘fake news’
A Politico report indicating that NRSC plans to shift funding away from NC and Georgia was disputed by several NRSC sources.

NC Ports targets refrigerated cargo in 5-year growth plan
Refrigerated cargo and cargo and infrastructure investment are primary growth opportunities for NC Ports.

Help Name Bass Lake Park’s New Ambassador Lizard!
Bass Lake Park is welcoming a brand-new ambassador animal to its environmental education team, and the Town needs your help picking the perfect name!

Voting is underway: What’s on NC’s 2026 ballot
North Carolinians will choose candidates for Congress, the General Assembly and statewide courts, along with three constitutional amendments.

State objects to sealing documents linked to Vinfast suit
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is objecting to Vinfast’s request to seal documents related to the state’s lawsuit against the auto manufacturer.