CrimeEyewitnesses offer details on Johnston County shooting that killed 12-year-old boyA teen who was in the room where the shooting took place told police he thought the shooting was accidental, according to a search warrant.Updated February 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
With Henri Veesaar back, UNC basketball tops Syracuse. Observations from the winUpdated February 21, 2026 at 5:24 PM
This NC destination is the No. 1 ‘most desirable’ place to live, US report findsFebruary 20, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Water may soon taste (& smell) a little weird in the Triangle. Here’s when & whyFebruary 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
After forfeiting 17 games, North Lincoln’s girls make NCHSAA state playoffsFebruary 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM
CrimeNC shop owners charged after minors allegedly overdose on THC gummiesJanuary 27, 2026 at 5:30 AM
HomepageMan who threatened Johnston deputies is fatally shot, sheriff’s office saysUpdated January 25, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Johnston County‘Electrical malfunction’ caused fatal NC Christmas Day fire, investigators sayJanuary 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
LocalNC candidates and congressional delegation react to US action in VenezuelaUpdated January 5, 2026 at 9:27 AM
LocalChristmas morning house fire kills father and his adult son in Johnston CountyUpdated December 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
EducationThis NC school district returned to traditional grading. Why it switched back.December 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Real Estate NewsFacing demolition, rare, 1840s Johnston County cottage gets extension, sweetenerDecember 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Johnston CountyDSS got two reports in 2024 about Zebulon man accused of killing his four kidsUpdated December 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
LocalUNC Health, Cigna agree to new contract, restoring coverage for 65,000 patientsUpdated December 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
CrimeState seeking death penalty for Zebulon man charged in 4 children’s deathsUpdated December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
CrimeState to seek death penalty for Zebulon man accused of murdering 4 childrenUpdated December 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
LocalAmtrak train strikes pickup trying to bypass crossing arms in Johnston CountyDecember 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Johnston CountyMan wanted in NC boy’s death turns himself in. Gun was fired in crowded apartmentUpdated December 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
LocalRaleigh trainer wins NBC National Dog Show with ‘gorgeous’ dog in PhiladelphiaUpdated November 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Johnston CountyJohnston County will soon begin building its first county parkNovember 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
LocalPedestrian killed while walking onto US Highway 70 in Johnston CountyNovember 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Politics & GovernmentGov. Stein says he’s heard nothing from Trump on Border Patrol’s operation in NCUpdated November 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
CrimeJohnston County man charged with killing his 4 children says a 5th child is also deadUpdated November 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
CrimeDozens of NC children are killed each year. Could DSS reforms save more of them?Updated November 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
CrimeAutopsy: Zebulon man accused of killing 4 kids sat with wife’s body for hoursUpdated November 10, 2025 at 8:39 AM
CrimeNC man now charged with killing 4 of his kids cited PTSD in court filing last yearUpdated November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
CrimeAutopsy: Zebulon man accused of killing 4 kids sat with wife’s body for hoursUpdated November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
CrimeZebulon man accused of killing 4 children transferred to Central PrisonUpdated November 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
CrimeZebulon man accused of killing 4 children transferred to Central PrisonNovember 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM