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Woman struck, killed by Amtrak train near NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Friday

She was attempting to cross the tracks near Beryl Road and Powell Street in Raleigh, Raleigh police said.

September 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Crime

18-year-old accused of Triangle Town Center shooting avoids prison for now

Updated September 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM

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NC insurance company dropped Triangle customer over 1 missed payment

September 12, 2026 at 9:26 AM

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Upcoming Trump visit + Southern restaurant closing: Here are Friday’s top Triangle stories

September 11, 2026 at 7:28 PM

Wake County

Will a new condo tower be a harbinger of things to come in downtown Raleigh?

September 12, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Food & Drink

Small town near Durham praised for food & history by Southern Living

September 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Crime

Teen girl went missing 49 years ago. Her remains were finally identified in NC

Updated September 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM

Wake County

Raleigh wants to redesign Nash Square. Here’s what it could look like

Updated September 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM

Politics & Government

‘An ironic inversion.’ Feds say Duke med school discriminated against whites

Updated September 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM

Crime

Judge tells former cop he can’t make police investigate Durham rental scam

September 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM

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How much is a box of Girl Scout cookies in the Triangle? Depends where you shop

September 11, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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The News & Observer takes home 30+ North Carolina press awards

September 11, 2026 at 12:47 PM

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NC teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba. Latest updates

September 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM

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On 25th anniversary of 9/11, UNC honors first responders at annual stair climb

September 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Wake County

Wake will have $1 billion to spend on buses. Survey asks public where and how.

September 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Food & Drink

New barbecue joint, pizza shop & speakeasy are opening in downtown Raleigh

September 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Triangle remembers 9/11, “faith healer” in Charlotte— Today in Triangle History

September 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM

Business

Can you get help paying for home energy upgrades in the Triangle?

September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Asked & Answered

Why are flags at half-staff today in NC? Here’s what to know

Updated September 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM

Crime

Grand jury declines to indict NC Central University student accused of rape

Updated September 11, 2026 at 11:08 AM

Local

Raleigh police saves life, governor’s speech — Today in Triangle History

Updated September 11, 2026 at 8:56 AM

Food & Drink

Beloved restaurant is closing in Durham. Here’s how its food will live on

September 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Local

25 years later, the Triangle remembers 9/11

Updated September 11, 2026 at 7:57 AM

Local

NC reaches $590M settlement with Chemours, DuPont, Corteva over PFAS lawsuits

Updated September 11, 2026 at 1:22 AM

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Where to find 9/11 memorials in NC with remnants of the Twin Towers

Updated September 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM

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Woman struck, killed by Amtrak train near NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh Friday

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New barbecue joint, pizza shop & speakeasy are opening in downtown Raleigh

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NC insurance company dropped Triangle customer over 1 missed payment

Upcoming Trump visit + Southern restaurant closing: Here are Friday’s top Triangle stories

Will a new condo tower be a harbinger of things to come in downtown Raleigh?

Small town near Durham praised for food & history by Southern Living

Teen girl went missing 49 years ago. Her remains were finally identified in NC

Raleigh wants to redesign Nash Square. Here’s what it could look like

‘An ironic inversion.’ Feds say Duke med school discriminated against whites

Judge tells former cop he can’t make police investigate Durham rental scam

How much is a box of Girl Scout cookies in the Triangle? Depends where you shop

The News & Observer takes home 30+ North Carolina press awards

NC teen dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba. Latest updates

On 25th anniversary of 9/11, UNC honors first responders at annual stair climb

Wake will have $1 billion to spend on buses. Survey asks public where and how.

New barbecue joint, pizza shop & speakeasy are opening in downtown Raleigh

Triangle remembers 9/11, “faith healer” in Charlotte— Today in Triangle History

Can you get help paying for home energy upgrades in the Triangle?

Why are flags at half-staff today in NC? Here’s what to know

Grand jury declines to indict NC Central University student accused of rape

Raleigh police saves life, governor’s speech — Today in Triangle History

Beloved restaurant is closing in Durham. Here’s how its food will live on

25 years later, the Triangle remembers 9/11

NC reaches $590M settlement with Chemours, DuPont, Corteva over PFAS lawsuits

Where to find 9/11 memorials in NC with remnants of the Twin Towers