Discover what had Raleigh talking in 2025—from viral civic shakeups to hot restaurant openings. See the stories everyone shared and debated.
New DMV Audits Reveal Challenges
Two audits confirm longtime structural issues with the NC DMV, and State Auditor Dave Boliek vows to enact solutions soon.
NC Aiming to Allow Mobile Licenses in July
Thanks to a law signed last July, NC residents will soon be able to keep their IDs on their mobile devices.
NC Beaches Among Most Deadly + Other Summer News
A recent study ranked NC’s beaches as No. 8 most deadly for swimming. Here’s what to know—plus other trending summer tidbits to read now.
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WHAT’S HOT WHAT’S NOT
Shut Up and Drive
Avoid a trip to the DMV by obtaining a Class C license or renewing your state ID online or at public kiosks coming online later this summer.
Getting Real
The REAL ID deadline for domestic flyers was delayed… again.