WNCN-TV (Raleigh, NC)

WNCN/CBS 17 is the CBS television affiliate serving the Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) area, which is ranked #24 in the DMA. Owned by Nexstar Media Company, this station provides local news and weather updates through various channels. As advocates for the community, we strive to encourage informed decision-making. WNCN News proudly received the Edward R. Murrow Awards in 2015 for "Reporting: Hard News" and "News Series."

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Wednesday, May 14th: Comedian Jim Jefferies, 3 Bluebirds Farm and Carolina Pig Jig

18 hours ago | cbs17.com | Amber Freeman

While only officially declared a national holiday in 1971, the first known Memorial Day took place in 1866, a year after the Civil War.
Comedian Jim Jefferies Previews Upcoming ‘Son of a Carpenter’ Show in Durham

19 hours ago | cbs17.com | Amber Freeman

Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSFlash Flood Warning: Northampton County, Orange County
Former NC State Basketball Player Creating Opportunities for Local Teens

20 hours ago | cbs17.com | Amber Freeman

Weather Alert1 MORE ALERTSFlood Advisory: Chatham County, Harnett County, Johnston County, Sampson County
‘How did this happen?’: Zebulon family speaks after aggressive driver leads to deadly motorcycle crash

1 day ago | cbs17.com | Mariah Ellis

Posted: May 14, 2025 / 05:01 AM EDT Updated: May 14, 2025 / 05:01 AM EDT ZEBULON, N.C. (WNCN) — Pointing to the photos and cherishing the memories, Kelly Guido processed the heartache that suddenly struck after losing her husband, Jay Guido, one week ago. “He had a rough exterior… but once you got to know him, you’d find out that family was everything,” said Kelly.
Officials confirm tornado damaged Tarboro, Princeville on Monday as 3 twisters hit Edgecombe County in 12 hours

1 day ago | cbs17.com | Rodney Overton |Mariah Ellis |Hannah Leyva

Officials have already confirmed a tornado near Pinetops that hit early Tuesday morning, causing damage. They also confirmed an EF1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 to 110 miles per hour touched down in the area of southern Macclesfield at 3:27 a.m., staying on the ground for two minutes.
Tuesday, May 13th: Locals Seafood, Fit4Life and Jim Allen Group

1 day ago | cbs17.com | Amber Freeman

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Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce

1 day ago | cbs17.com | Matt O'Brien

FILE – A Microsoft sign and logo are pictured at the company’s headquarters, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Redmond, Wash.
Sponsored Content: Inside Look at Lennox Manors with The Jim Allen Group

1 day ago | cbs17.com | Hannah Ross

Posted: May 13, 2025 / 11:30 AM EDT Updated: May 13, 2025 / 11:30 AM EDT Get the inside scoop on one of Zebulon’s newest communities, Lennox Manors. Daniel Harmon from The Jim Allen Group joins us to talk builders, availability, and what makes this neighborhood stand out in the ever-growing Triangle market. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved.
House Republicans propose major reforms to SNAP

1 day ago | cbs17.com | Aris Folley

House Republicans rolled out legislation Monday evening that would make significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as the party seeks deep cuts to federal spending as part of a broader plan to advance President Trump’s legislative agenda.
Cheerwine origins: NC festival celebrates the drink that’s part of southern culture

2 days ago | cbs17.com | John Le

SALISBURY, N.C. (WJZY) – The mesmerizing bottling process in Charlotte starts with a little piece of plastic. It’s stretched and blown, and through the magic of manufacturing, 20-ounce bottles are quickly ready to go. They are filled so rapidly that if you blink you might just miss the good cheer that remains part of the fabric of Salisbury and beyond. “Cheerwine has become engrained in North Carolina culture as well as southern culture,” says Joy Harper, the VP of marketing.