Local News in Wake County

NC Labor Department recovers record $890K for workers

The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) has once again returned a record amount of money to North Carolina workers, this time in the amount of $889,640.

NC Medicaid, State Health Plan strategies diverge on GLP-1 coverage

More than 34,500 Medicaid beneficiaries had $47.9 million in weight-loss GLP-1 claims in June, while State Health Plan coverage remains limited.

Clayton Library Celebrates Halloween with Returning Favorites

There is something about Halloween that brings out the imagination in everyone. Children get to become someone else for a night, ordinary places feel a little more mysterious, and a good spooky story can make almost anything feel possible.

Federal judge rules Sinema can face suit over broken NC marriage

A federal judge has rejected former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s attempt to throw out a lawsuit alleging that she broke up a North Carolina marriage.

NCSBE approves new absentee ballot guidance in 3-2 vote

On Friday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE) voted remotely 3-2 along party lines to approve revised guidance on numbered memos for county election officials on how to handle absentee ballots that were returned.

SCOTUS blocks ruling for Cooper, Dems on broadcast advertising rates

The US Supreme Court has voted, 8-1, to issue a stay blocking a lower court ruling that favored North Carolina’s Roy Cooper and three other Democratic congressional candidates in this year’s elections. The ruling focused on broadcast advertising rates scheduled to take effect…

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Clayton Celebrates Its Story During America's 250th

The Clayton Historical Association will host the America 250 Heritage Festival: Celebrating Clayton’s Story from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, September 12 at Town Square (Corner of Main and O’Neil Streets). The free event will offer people of all ages...

Holly Springs Recognizes Preparedness Month

Holly Springs residents are encouraged to come up with a family disaster plan, stock a basic emergency kit, and sign up for Town notifications as the community recognizes National Preparedness Month.

Protect Yourself Against Scams

Holly Springs Police are seeing an increase in financial crimes, particularly targeting Senior adults in the community and involving cryptocurrency ATMs. In fact, officers have recovered more than $120,000 for victims in Holly Springs.