Local News in Wake County

NC welcomes Supreme Court ruling on voter citizenship checks

The Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the go-ahead on Friday in a 6-3 vote to use a revised federal database to verify voters’ citizenship ahead of the November General Election.

Clayton Puts People at the Heart of Workplace Security

For Risk and Safety Officer Jerome Parker, workplace safety comes down to one goal: every Town of Clayton employee should leave work the same way they arrive. “You are dealing with a person’s life,” said Parker. “They have a family. They have kids...

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.

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.

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.

Elias-linked groups file federal suit against NC mail-in ballot rules

Activist groups working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm have filed a federal lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s new state guidance for election officials handling mail-in ballots.

Nearly $23M in Helene loans headed to western NC

Nearly $23 million in interest-free cashflow loans is being distributed to communities across western NC that were devastated by Hurricane Helene in September 2024, NC Treasurer Brad Briner announced.

Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court.

Groups are suing to prevent the NC State Board of Elections from spoiling ballots over rules they see as unrelated to voter eligibility. Election lawsuit season kicks off. Change in NC absentee ballot rules challenged in federal court. is a story from Carolina Public Press , an…

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Charges now dismissed against three lobbyists tied to bourbon trip

The Wake County district attorney dismissed charges Monday against three of four lobbyists charged this spring in connection with 2024 bourbon tours in Kentucky involving state legislators.

New, Expanded Yard Waste Convenience Center Opens

The Holly Springs Yard Waste Convenience Center has moved to a new, expanded location to better serve Holly Springs residents. The new location is double the size of the current facility.