Raleigh NC Headlines

Gov. Stein says 2025 is record-breaking year for job recruitment in NC
Wed Dec 03 2:52 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina has had a record-breaking year with bringing in new jobs, according to Governor Josh Stein, who made the announcement in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday. “2025 is now North Carolina’s best-ever year for job recruitment in the history of this state,” Governor Stein said. The Governor points to 33,745 new [...]
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Former NC Governor Roy Cooper, GOP Chairman Whatley officially file for US Senate race
Wed Dec 03 10:19 am
Just within a couple of days after the opening of North Carolina's candidacy filing, the most-watched political race has become official with two names throwing their hat in the ring.
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NC teen given $5.3M bond by judge following arrest in series of shootings, attorneys react
Wed Dec 03 9:07 am
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte teen accused in a series of shootings is being held on a $5.3 million bond. Dai'Quan Mills is facing 16 counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling, among other charges. It's not the typical bond we see for this type of crime. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers said the 18-year-old's [...]
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K&W Cafeteria family, owners respond to immediate closure of all locations
Wed Dec 03 7:49 am
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Both the current owners of K&W Cafeteria and the grandson of the restaurant's founder have released statements on its sudden closure. The company made the announcement on Monday afternoon on Facebook, stating that all locations would close as of Dec. 1. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, K&W still had locations operating throughout North [...]
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NBA superstar, NC native Chris Paul 'parting ways' with Los Angeles Clippers days after announcing his retirement
Wed Dec 03 7:39 am
LOS ANGELES (WGHP) — The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Wednesday morning that they are "parting ways" with future Basketball Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul. The Athletic reports that the decision "was not Paul's, and not one that was initiated by Paul." The move comes as a shock, as Paul returned to the [...]
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A look at North Carolina’s death row: The longest serving, the most notorious
Tue Dec 02 3:47 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Executions in North Carolina could soon resume, after nearly two decades on hold, now that Iryna’s Law is officially in effect. The law allows for alternate methods of execution including the firing squad and electric chair. “It’s certainly a sincere attempt, I believe, by the Republican leaders of the General Assembly [...]
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NC man who killed estranged wife re-sentenced to life without parole
Tue Dec 02 7:35 am
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A Winston-Salem man who killed his estranged wife was re-sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday, according to the Forsyth County District Attorney's Office. Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 50, of Winston-Salem, had previously been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2010 killing of his estranged wife, Maria [...]
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New initiative offering perks for shoppers who support Charlotte businesses
Tue Dec 02 7:19 am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — There’s a new campaign this month aimed at getting people to shop and eat in east Charlotte. Many businesses in that area lost customers and even closed their doors during border patrol operations last month. It’s been about two weeks since the enforcement effort started, and these business owners are trying [...]
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NC pension fund up $14B, but retirees don't see any extra money
Tue Dec 02 7:17 am
North Carolina's pension fund has grown $14 billion this year, but retirees say they aren't seeing any more money in their monthly checks.
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Denny Hamlin breaks down in tears as the first witness testifying at NASCAR antitrust trial
Tue Dec 02 6:07 am
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The landmark federal antitrust trial against NASCAR opened Monday with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin breaking down in tears minutes into his testimony as the first witness in a case that could upend the venerable stock car series. Hamlin's 23XI Racing, which he co-owns with Michael Jordan, and Front Row Motorsports claim [...]
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