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Wake County News

Gov wants to restore NC Highway Patrol reputation

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Gov. Beverly Perdue says she will make every North Carolina trooper sign a code of ethics and will fire any of them that break those rules. Full story...
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Wireless signal making you sick?

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The City of Raleigh is joining a growing number of cities looking at wireless signals from a health perspective - reports WTVD-TV in Raleigh/Durham. Full story...
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DOT to study Raleigh-Wilmington rail service

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The state Department of Transportation’s Rail Division has applied for federal funds to study the possibility of launching passenger rail service between Raleigh and Wilmington, officials said Wednesday - reports WRAL.com. Full story...
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Former Southport mayor testifies to Easley grand jury

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Norman Holden had no comment for reporters as he left the courthouse. The grand jury has been investigating former Gov. Mike Easley. Full story...
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NC lawmaker: Expect $1B in cuts in Perdue budget

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Lawmakers expect Gov. Beverly Perdue's budget for the coming year will include ambitious efforts to improve North Carolina's public education and mental health systems, as well as spending cuts to help pay for them. Full story...
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Ruffin Poole, former aide to ex-NC gov, pleads guilty in court

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An ex-aide to former North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley has pleaded guilty to one count of income tax evasion exactly two weeks before his federal trial on 57 corruption-related counts was set to begin. Full story...
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Plea change hearing set for ex-NC gov's aide

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There's been a hastily scheduled court hearing set that may resolve the corruption case of a former aide to ex-North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley accused of dozens of felonies. Full story...
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Wake County sheriff's deputies shoot, kill man

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Sheriff's deputies in North Carolina shot and killed an armed man after an early morning standoff at a mobile home. Full story...
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Over $168,000 lottery prize still unclaimed

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If you bought a Carolina Cash Five ticket in Apex last year, there could be $168,716 coming to you. Full story...
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Authorities investigate NC student wounding on bus

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Authorities are investigating a shooting on a school bus that injured a middle school student in eastern North Carolina. Full story...
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Salmonella scare hits Cary, NC

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A national salmonella scare continues to hit the Tar Heel State. Peanut butter crackers made in Cary tested positive Tuesday for salmonella. Full story...
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Truck hits trooper as he assists motorist

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The accident occurred in Garner. The trooper was hit by a pickup truck that was going in the opposite direction. Full story...
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Leland police making sure elderly safe during cold snap

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videoWith the drop in temps, you might be checking to be sure your heater working properly, but for the elderly and disabled, that can be difficult. Full story...
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Four teens in court after being charged with murder

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Four Wake County High School students will make their first court appearance today after being charged with murder Wednesday. Full story...
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Rockwell works to be featured at NC Museum of Art

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The first special exhibition after the North Carolina Museum of Art opens the new building that will house its permanent collection will tug at heart strings more than it will challenge minds. Full story...
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