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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 […]
Three North Carolina historically Black colleges and universities are being recognized among the nation’s best after earning spots in Forbes‘ list of the top 10 public universities. North Carolina A&T State University, Winston-Salem State University and Elizabeth City State University all made the publication’s inaugural ranking of the nation’s top public historically Black colleges and universities. The […]
A heartbreaking homecoming happened in Fayetteville earlier this week honoring a fallen soldier as his remains were returned home. Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton’s remains arrived at the Fayetteville Regional Airport Monday afternoon. Swinton died on July 19 while disposing of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. His wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, was seen leaning across […]
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 […]
The City of Raleigh will lift its Stage 1 water restrictions on Monday, Aug. 3, after two weeks of steady rainfall restored Falls Lake to the level required to ease the rules, city officials announced Wednesday. The restrictions had been in place since April 20, when the water supply at Falls Lake, the city’s primary […]
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is joining a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging federal regulators to crack down on illegal robocalls. The group is asking the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen its “Know Your Customer” rules, which are designed to make it harder for scammers to gain access to the U.S. phone network. […]
State senators approved a pair of budget correction bills Wednesday that do more than fix technical errors. The legislation includes millions of dollars in new spending for major sporting events and makes changes that would reduce some of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s authority. One bill sets aside $40 million over the next four years for […]
The Johnston County Board of Elections will host a series of Voter Photo ID events this summer to help registered voters obtain a free voter photo ID card ahead of future elections. Board of Elections staff will be on-site to issue voter photo IDs, which are available at no cost to registered Johnston County voters. […]
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 […]
Communities along the Gulf Coast are making final preparations as Tropical Storm Bertha moves closer, bringing the threat of strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding. AABC11 Raleigh-Durham+1 Officials have closed beaches, parks and piers from parts of Florida to Mississippi, while residents are filling sandbags and securing their homes ahead of the storm. A tropical storm warning is in effect from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana, including the […]
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 […]