Dec 26th, 2008 · In 2008, nearly 58,000 businesses filed for bankruptcy. But challenging times also can spur people — including two brothers in Raleigh, N.C., to start businesses. Their business, Dog Diggity Daycare, began after they both found themselves out of work.
Nov 25th, 2008 · Police in Raleigh, N.C. say a man tried to steal a woman's car in a supermarket parking lot. While the woman was being assaulted, other shoppers came to her rescue — including one who clubbed the alleged carjacker with a frozen turkey. The suspect, despite serious head injuries, escaped in the car. However, police arrested him a short time later.
Jun 16th, 2008 · As the cost of gasoline continues to rise, more people are using public transportation. But transit officials have been surprised to see big rider jumps even in areas where people don't usually take the bus or train. That's especially true in North Carolina's car-choked areas of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Jessica Jones reports from North Carolina Public Radio.
Apr 17th, 2008 · The Democratic presidential candidates went in different directions after Wednesday's debate in Pennsylvania. Sen. Hillary Clinton was in Philadelphia Thursday, while Sen. Barack Obama went south to Raleigh ahead of May's North Carolina primary.
Mar 17th, 2008 · Starting Monday, new garbage disposals are banned in Raleigh, N.C. Officials say the appliances allow grease to accumulate in sewers, leading to sewage spills. But a lot of homeowners, and a company that makes the kitchen appliances, consider the ban invasive and misdirected.
Apr 14th, 2007 · During the investigation into rape allegations against lacrosse players at Duke University, most news organizations did not name the woman who claimed she was raped. Even after the prosecutor dropped the charges against the students, the media have still withheld her name. One exception is The News & Observer in Raleigh.
Oct 6th, 2006 · North Carolina authorities have evacuated more than 17,000 residents from the town of Apex after a fire erupted at a plant that processes hazardous materials. A series of explosions last night sent a cloud of toxic gases over the town, which is near Raleigh, the state capital. No deaths or injuries were reported. But about a dozen people have been treated for respiratory ailments. In March, the hazardous waste plant was fined more than $30,000 for safety violations.
Oct 6th, 2006 · As many as 17,000 residents were asked to evacuate a suburban Raleigh, N.C., town early Friday as firefighters waited for daylight to battle a hazardous materials fire that shot flames some 150 feet into the sky.