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5 cemeteries taken over by state, grieving families left in limbo

Jan 24, 2025

Unearthed casket in NC will cost $15K to rebury in Cumberland County

Nov 19, 2024

At Oakwood Cemetery, families honor lost loved ones on Memorial Day

In Raleigh and across the nation, Monday was a chance to pay respects to the men and women who gave their lives in service of the nation.

May 26

Exposed caskets at Cumberland Co. gravesite leaves community concerned

Oct 23, 2024

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'Incident' reported at Arlington National Cemetery during Trump visit

Aug 29, 2024

Native American woman recounts terrifying encounter at burial ground

Jun 26, 2024

Marker honors enslaved individuals buried at former plantation site

Jun 19, 2024

Knightdale neighbors raise funds for marker at long-neglected cemetery

Apr 23, 2024

Knightdale community works to preserve enslaved burial grounds

Apr 19, 2024

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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

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A Sunday dive into death (and life) at Green-Wood Cemetery

Aug 18, 2025

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Lost no more: Saga of former enslaved man's quest for freedom, long new life on the Hudson

Jun 17, 2025

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After casket unearthed, Cumberland County to spend $15K to rebury

Nov 19, 2024

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Unmarked burial sites of slaves and indigenous people to be mapped in NC

Jul 30, 2024

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Knightdale marker recognizes burial grounds, Midway Plantation

Jun 19, 2024

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Knightdale community raising funds for historical marker at long-neglected slave burial grounds

Apr 23, 2024

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Knightdale community works to preserve enslaved burial grounds

Apr 19, 2024

Latest Stories

$1M bond issued for Fayetteville cemetery sexual assault suspect following arrest

The 38-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including forcible rape and kidnapping.

Mar 12, 2024

City destroys historically Black cemetery in Wilson and builds over it: 'Where are the headstones?'

The city paid $29,000 to conduct a radar survey that captured images below the ground which appears to show more than 4,000 graves.

Mar 11, 2024

Cumberland County family working to stop illegal dumping at historic Black gravesite

A Cumberland County family is demanding action against illegal dumping on their historic family cemetery.

Feb 16, 2024

Raleigh National Cemetery flooding: Permanent fix being installed

After years of delays, a permanent fix to stop flooding at Raleigh National Cemetery is in sight.

Dec 5, 2023

Stained glass windows destroyed, headstones flipped over at historic Grove Hill Church: Sheriff

Granville County Sheriff's Office confirms someone damaged stained glass windows and overturned headstones at Grove Hill Church in the Wilton community.

May 3, 2023