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One of Raleigh’s best-known restaurants has earned another major honor. The Angus Barn ranked No. 5 on Southern Living’s list of the South’s most legendary restaurants, joining a collection of iconic dining destinations recognized for their lasting impact, hospitality and regional traditions Opened in 1960 on Glenwood Avenue, the Angus Barn has become a North Carolina landmark […]
North Carolina shoppers are being urged to check their freezers after Publix expanded a recall of frozen berry products tied to a potential E. coli contamination, adding another food safety concern as the state also sees elevated cases of Cyclospora infections. Publix has recalled all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed […]
Drivers parking in downtown Raleigh will soon pay more, as the city prepares to raise rates for street parking, parking decks and monthly permits beginning Aug. 1. City officials say the increases are the first since 2018 and are needed to help cover rising costs for maintenance, security, repairs and other improvements at city-owned parking […]
Grammy Award winner, PJ Morton is bringing the Saturday Night, Sunday Morning Tour to Raleigh. Join us Friday, August 14th at 8 PM at Meymandi Concert Hall, located at 2 E. South St. in downtown Raleigh. Tickets are on sale NOW! CLICK HERE
Residents across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the rest of North Carolina’s Triangle should prepare for a stormy stretch of weather as an Alert Day has been issued due to the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong thunderstorms. Forecasters say a slow-moving cold front will move through central North Carolina, bringing periods of […]
If peace of mind is at the top of your wish list, North Carolina is proving you don’t have to choose between safety, opportunity and Southern charm. From thriving Triangle suburbs to picturesque small towns, the state’s safest communities continue to attract families, retirees and young professionals looking for a place where they can truly […]
The gospel stage play An Amazing God returns Saturday, September 5th at the Garner Performing Arts Center at 2pm. Tickets available at Eventbrite
North Carolina Central University in Durham is set to receive over $110 million in funding from the new North Carolina budget. According to university officials, the state budget for NCCU includes: The budget will also provide funding for faculty and staff, campus improvements and more. In a statement, Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon said, “This investment […]
A woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a tragic fireworks accident in Dunn claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy. Police say an illegal firework was launched into an apartment window, sparking a fire that turned deadly. Dunn Police Chief Timothy “Lynn” Gay said Brittany Armstrong faces a warrant for involuntary manslaughter. Authorities […]
With the drought continuing across North Carolina, more communities are asking residents to cut back on water use. Fayetteville has activated voluntary Stage 1 water restrictions, encouraging people to limit outdoor watering, avoid washing cars, and hold off on filling pools. Holly Springs is now under a Stage 1 water shortage alert, with outdoor watering […]
If you need to take care of your driver’s license in Durham, there’s a temporary North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles office now open on Palmer Street. It’s offering express services like renewals and duplicate licenses while the South Miami Boulevard location remains closed because of a bed bug infestation. The regular office is expected […]
The Town of Cary in North Carolina has been ranked as the fifth safest city for drivers in the United States. Other North Carolina cities like Fayetteville, Durham, Greensboro, and Raleigh also ranked among the safest places to drive. However, Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville were noted for having some of the highest rates of hard braking in […]