Raleigh

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein says he will not stand in the way of a planned merger between Atrium Health, the state's largest health care system, and Raleigh-based WakeMed. The combination would create one of the biggest hospital networks in North Carolina, and Stein's decision removes a significant political obstacle to the deal moving forward.

WRAL has released a new documentary examining the murder of a Raleigh teacher, focusing on warning signs that reportedly surfaced decades before the killing. The documentary explores how those signs were missed or ignored, raising questions about accountability and what could have prevented the crime. It is drawing attention locally as viewers revisit the case and its longer history.

Wake County home prices declined in August, according to a local report, with the pullback uneven across the region. Markets in southern Wake County, including areas like Holly Springs, held up better than the county overall, suggesting continued demand in those communities even as broader price growth softens.