Local News in Wake County

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Ager, Balkcom lean into mountain roots in new NC11 campaign ads

The Democratic and Republican candidates in NC-11 have both released new campaign ads, with one advocating for more barn dances in Washington, DC, and the other promising “tough mountain leadership.”

Beaver Creek Greenway Trail Closure

Repairs on the Beaver Creek Greenway near two bridges are scheduled for October 12 - October 16. During this time, sections of the trail will be closed to the public, and closure signage will be posted at the trail entrances.

Briner, SEANC back CON court challenge again

State Treasurer Brad Briner and the State Employees Association of North Carolina continue to support a court challenge against the state’s certificate-of-need law.

Lassiter considers second lawsuit against Wake County schools

A former Wake County school principal is considering filing a second lawsuit against the school system. Scott Lassiter believes Wake school leaders are using a “$68,000 price tag” to block him from accessing public records he requested as part of his initial suit against the…

Some NC Obamacare recipients among those being cut. How many remains unclear.

Feds say they are going after scammers who enrolled in Affordable Care Act. State of NC doesn't know how many residents are affected. Some NC Obamacare recipients among those being cut. How many remains unclear. is a story from Carolina Public Press , an award-winning independent…

Tillis says GOP purity tests put Senate majority in jeopardy

Outgoing NC US Sen. Thom Tillis spoke with CNN host Jake Tapper on Sunday’s edition of “State of the Union” and discussed the potential of Republicans losing their US Senate majority.

NC Appeals Court tackles detransitioner’s malpractice, fraud lawsuit

North Carolina’s second-highest court will decide in the months ahead whether Prisha Mosley can move forward with her lawsuit against doctors and counselors who took part in her female-to-male gender transition.

NC education commission OKs literacy plan, 2028 pay target

The Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education approved its first set of recommendations Sept. 28, including calls for new K-3 reading curricula and state-funded literacy coaches.

Applications Are Open for Street Tree Replacement Program

Interested in applying to receive funding to replace a dead, dying, or diseased street tree, or plant additional trees? Applications are now open for the Holly Springs Street Tree Replacement Program.

Elias-linked groups seek injunction in mail-in ballot case

Activist groups working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm are seeking an injunction to block new state guidance for North Carolina election officials handling mail-in ballots.

Cooper Holds 11-point lead according to AARP poll

Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper leads Republican nominee MIchael Whatley 53% to 42%, according to the poll, released Sept. 28.