Raleigh has less police officers than it did a decade ago despite the outgoing population boom. Can public safety standards keep up?
Spotting AI-Generated Images: A Crash Course
Good news: There are still ways to tell if an image is made with generative AI.
The Summer of Food Recalls
Food recalls have seemed nonstop this summer, from lettuce and jalapeños to eggs. Here’s what’s actually happening with America’s food safety system.
Trump Changes the Vaccine Schedule—Again
Here’s what to know about President Trump’s changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.
The Latest News for Your Group Chat
All the latest local and national news you need to know now
“Nightmare Scenario” Following Noah Kahan Concert
The fan experience post Noah Kahan’s July 25 Carter-Finley show was less than ideal, as tons of attendees were stranded at the stadium unable to get a ride home.
NC Hemp Bill Could Ban Most THC Products
North Carolina lawmakers are advancing HB 328, a bill that could ban most hemp-derived THC products sold today.
Ticking Time Bombs?
Tick populations are surging in NC and around the U.S. Here’s why, and what to do if you get bit.
Cyclospora Hits Raleigh
Cyclospora has hit Raleigh. Here’s what to know about the diarrhea-causing parasite—and what local doctors are recommending at this stage of the outbreak.
Major Takeaways From City Council’s Teen Takeover Meeting
Raleigh could be getting its first youth curfew—and other takeaways from City Council’s Teen Takeover meeting.



