Smith's Farm Market in Johnston County sustains heavy damage from major fire - Raleigh news - NewsLocker (2024)

A large firefighter response arrived at a Johnston County business early Sunday morning.

Tied-up rooster abandoned at Raleigh's The Urban Chicken

A rooster was found abandoned with its legs tied in front of a Raleigh store on Tuesday afternoon.

2-year-old among 3 injured in Durham shooting on East Cornwallis Road

Durham Police are responding to reports of a shooting Thursday night at an apartment complex on East Cornwallis Road.

Durham police respond to shooting at East Cornwallis Road apartments

Durham Police are responding to reports of a shooting Thursday night at an apartment complex on East Cornwallis Road.

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Durham police respond to incident at East Cornwallis Road apartments

Durham Police are responding to a reported shooting Thursday night at an apartment complex on East Cornwallis Road.

Fallen soldier from Aberdeen honored after parachuting incident

Authorities have brought home the body of a decorated soldier from Aberdeen, who recently died in an off-duty parachuting incident.

First lady Jill Biden to visit Charlotte for campaign fundraiser

Jill Biden is due to speak at a campaign fundraiser on Tuesday in Charlotte.

Alumni respond to idea to merge Saint Augustine's, Shaw, after meeting between schools and local business leaders

Alumni respond to proposed merger between Saint Augustine's University and Shaw University. The idea of the merger came following a meeting between university and business leaders aimed at helping St. Augustine's solve financial challenges.

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Saint Augustine's, Shaw alumni discuss possibility of merger

Alumni from Saint Augustine's University and Shaw University spoke with WRAL News about the possibility of merging. It comes as Saint Augustine's University deals with financial challenges.

Saint Augustine's University rejects suggestion to merge with Shaw

Saint Augustine's University has rejected a proposal to merge with Shaw University. It comes as Saint Augustine's deals with financial challenges.

NC mom who lost 2 sons to overdose waits for answers while medical examiner battles lack of resources

For close to 365 days, her son's body has been at the chief medical examiner's office on District Drive in Raleigh. And still Kelly Blas has no autopsy results, no toxicology report and no answers about what killed her son.

Durham Public Schools redistricting plan praised as step toward equity

Rita Rathbone explained that this initiative will bring more equity to Durham, with every region offering comparable magnet programs.

Town of Cary purchases former Pure Gold site to create transportation hub

When the Town of Cary purchased the site of a former strip club near downtown, many residents wondered what they would do with the property.

Scientists say heat waves are coming earlier, getting more intense due to climate change

A heat wave will bake the Triangle this week, with above normal temperatures projected throughout the month. Climate change is driving longer and more intense heatwaves across the country.

North Carolina legislature likely heading home soon for a 'little cooling off' over budget

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- With each legislative chamber uninterested in hearing the other's spending proposal, North Carolina lawmakers look ready to go on hiatus after next week while a stalemate simmers between Republicans over how to adjust the current two-year state budget.

Harnett County neighborhood terrified after family of 5, including children, tortured during home invasion

Five family members were tortured with hot metal during a home invasion last weekend - a crime that Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats calls the most heinous he's ever investigated.

Complete 540 Project: Overnight ramp closures scheduled for NC 55 Bypass

Construction on the southern portion of the Complete 540 project continues Tuesday with overnight closures scheduled between June 20 and June 25.

The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, an AP source says

JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

Sabrina Carpenter to play PNC Arena in Raleigh

Singer Sabrina Carpenter is bringing her "Short N' Sweet Tour" to Raleigh's PNC Arena in October, the venue announced Thursday.

I-40 pavement will look different between southeast Raleigh and Clayton

The pavement on Interstate 40 will soon look different between southeast Raleigh and Clayton.

Neighborhood terrified after family of 5, including children, tortured during home invasion

Five family members were tortured with hot metal during a home invasion last weekend - a crime that Harnett County Sheriff Wayne Coats calls the most heinous he's ever investigated.

'It's a miracle': NC dad rescues 2-year-old found lifeless in family pool

For a moment, 2-year-old Mila's parents thought the worst after she was found lifeless in their pool. Then a miracle happened.

NC State plans to gut Poe Hall, removing HVAC, walls and windows, as others fight renovations

As some North Carolina State University staff, students and alum push to keep Poe Hall in its current state for testing and evidence, the university is sharing its plans to gut and renovate the building.

Man dies after ocean drowning in Myrtle Beach

A man has died after drowning in the ocean in Myrtle Beach earlier this week.

Wake Forest officer is North Carolina's strongest woman💪

Officer L. Middleswarth earned first place in the Open Women's Class of the 2024 NC Strongest Man & Woman Competition.

25-year-old missing in Raleigh, could be headed for New York

The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Missing Endangered Alert for 25-year-old Caleb Robert Odeke.

Hurricane season 2024: Tropical Storm Alberto makes landfall Thursday morning

Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall Thursday before 8 a.m. near Tampico, Mexico.

Fayetteville couple, businessowners charged with string of break-ins at Cary restaurants

A Fayetteville couple who owns a vegan restaurant has been charged in connection with a string of break-ins at Cary restaurants dating back to 2023.

Man stabbed on Calvary Drive in Raleigh, police say

A man was stabbed Thursday morning on Calvary Drive in Raleigh, authorities said.

'It's a miracle': Dad's quick actions revive 2-year-old found lifeless in family pool

For a moment, 2-year-old Mila's parents thought the worst after she was found lifeless in their pool. Then a miracle happened.