Noise disturbance Coverage

Fines increase in Raleigh for noise ordinance violations

The city of Raleigh is cracking down on noise pollution with doubled fines for both residents and businesses.

Downtown Raleigh neighbors sound alarm on constant train horns; city looking into 'quiet zone'

Raleigh is taking a look at silencing train horns. A growing number of downtown Raleigh neighbors are calling on the city to silence train horns as they pass through.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Some in Raleigh hope for silence from train noise

Raleigh leaders are considering silencing train horns so those who live downtown can rest a little easier.

Raleigh more than doubles fines for noise

Noisy neighbors and businesses in Raleigh will soon have to pay higher fines. The city council voted Tuesday to raise fines for those in violation of the city's noise ordinance from $100 for a first-time violation to $250.

Kelsey Coffey and Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporters

Raleigh city leaders expected to pass new noise ordinance Tuesday with higher fines

On Tuesday, a new noise ordinance within Raleigh city limits could be approved. The ordinance would change what noises are considered a nuisance.

Wake County considering feedback for changes to noise ordinance

Noise complaints are a growing concern as Wake County grows more crowded.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Upcoming changes to Wake County's noise complaint ordinance

From January through June of this year, the Wake County Sheriff's Office has responded to 381 calls related to noise complaints. There have been more than 5,000 calls since 2018.

Blasting company set off explosions without permit in Raleigh, records show

A contractor violated the conditions of its city permit by blasting without a permit and without warning.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Blasts shaking homes for weeks: Why residents can't do anything about it

Blasting from a nearby construction site has been rattling homes and nerves for weeks. Five On Your Side explains why neighbors are left to deal with the daily blasts and layers of dust.

In Depth with Dan: Would you want to live next to a helipad in Raleigh?

A developer wants to build a helipad at a new $1 billion development in North Hills. Some nearby residents are concerned about the noise the helicopters would create. WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines whether people would want to live next to a helicopter that takes off and lands several times per day.

Neighbors push back against proposed heliport in North Hills

A developer wants to build a helipad at a new $1 billion development in North Hills. Some nearby residents are concerned about the noise the helicopters would create.

Some Raleigh residents oppose proposed heliport near $1 billion North Hills development

A developer wants to build a helipad at a new $1 billion development in North Hills. Some nearby residents are concerned about the noise the helicopters would create.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Raleigh officials look for solutions to noise complaints in Glenwood South

A popular bar in Glenwood South could soon have its amplified entertainment permit suspended for one year now that police have issued four civil citations for loud noise.

Glenwood South bar could lose music permit for repeated noise violations

A popular bar in Glenwood South could soon have its amplified entertainment permit suspended for one year now that police have issued four civil citations for loud noise.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Raleigh officer says Glenwood South enforcement ramping up in light of increased crime

The Raleigh police lieutenant responsible for the Glenwood South Hospitality District spoke exclusively with WRAL about noise and crime concerns along the half-mile stretch that is home to more than 30 bars and restaurants.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Raleigh police respond to jump in crime along Glenwood South

More Raleigh police officers are expected to cover the area around Glenwood South in the coming weeks given the recent rise in crime.

Guns, drugs and noise: Crime becoming more dangerous around Glenwood South

Raleigh officers are having to work harder to keep the area safe around Glenwood South, a popular spot for entertainment and nightlife.

Durham residents petition to remove fraternity party houses out of neighborhoods

A new petition takes aim at fraternity houses near Duke University's campus.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Raleigh shifts from enforcing pandemic rules to noise restrictions

With pandemic-related restrictions eased, crowds have returned to bars and clubs in Raleigh, so the city is taking steps to keep the party from getting out of control.

Raleigh hiring 'nightlife planner' to keep late-night hot spots under control

With pandemic-related restrictions eased, crowds have returned to bars and clubs in Raleigh, so the city is taking steps to keep the party from getting out of control.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Sanford minister alleges racial profiling in Myrtle Beach noise arrest

A Sanford minister says he was racially profiled and arrested in Myrtle Beach for playing music too loud on his golf cart.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter

Myrtle Beach officials looking into minister's racial profiling allegation

A Sanford minister says he was racially profiled and arrested in Myrtle Beach for playing music too loud on his golf cart.

Wake DA's letter to SBI clears officers, describes April shooting of Apex man

In a three-page letter to the State Bureau of Investigation, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman justified the actions of two law enforcement officers involved in the April shooting death of Stanley Edward Thompson.

Jodi Leese Glusco, WRAL.com director of content

Autopsy: Apex man who complained about loud music was shot 5 times by police

The Apex man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting in April after complaining about loud music was shot five times, according to an autopsy report.

Deborah Strange, WRAL digital journalist

Noise dispute in Garner between neighbors sounds alarm with police

A feud between neighbors in Garner has gone to a new level, with Garner police citing a woman last month for noise ordinance violations.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter