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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Downtown Durham will come alive Saturday with the return of the annual Durham Holiday Parade, a beloved community tradition that ushers in the festive season with music, colorful floats and a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. Organized by Durham Parks and Recreation and set to begin at 10 a.m. on […]
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is reversing course on controversial Medicaid reimbursement cuts, a vital move designed to protect healthcare access for the state’s most vulnerable residents amid a tense standoff with Republican lawmakers. Stein and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai announced Wednesday that reimbursement rates for doctors, hospitals, and […]
The holiday season is in full swing, and the Triangle area of North Carolina is brimming with festive cheer. From dazzling parades to community celebrations, there’s no shortage of holiday magic to enjoy. Here’s a roundup of Christmas events happening across the region. Zebulon will host its Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 14, with festivities kicking […]
The first winter storm of the season is heading to the Triangle area this Friday. A wintry mix of freezing rain and snow is expected to fall over central North Carolina, but is expected to have a very minor impact on the area. However, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight Thursday until […]
A recent study by WalletHub ranked the best and worst cities for singles in America, with Raleigh and Durham landing at No. 84 and No. 153, respectively. Factors considered in the study included the cost of dating activities, social clubs, music festivals, and gender balance. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo highlighted the importance of favorable conditions […]
Attorney General Jeff Jackson has intervened in Duke Energy’s proposed rate hikes, permitting a 15% increase over the next two years as the case goes before the North Carolina Utilities Commission. Governor Josh Stein opposes the hikes, citing burdens on residents; he also vetoed a bill that could add $23 billion in costs and created […]
The Wake school board will vote Tuesday on updates to its cellphone policy to comply with a new state law requiring stricter rules by Jan. 1. The proposed changes would require students to disable smart features on smart glasses, expanding a rule that currently applies only to smartwatches, and still require cellphones to be put […]
After nearly nine decades of serving classic Southern comfort food, K&W Cafeterias has officially closed all of its locations. The company, which opened its first cafeteria in 1937 in Winston-Salem and remained family-operated ever since, became more than a restaurant to many—serving as a gathering place for Sunday meals, family traditions, and warm memories shared […]
Nearly 50 firefighters worked to extinguish a massive fire Monday evening in downtown Raleigh after a blaze started on the roof of the convention center. Around 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 1, the Raleigh Professional Firefighters Association said that they received several calls in reference to “smoke and flames” coming from the roof of the Raleigh […]
If you’re not someone who cooks for Thanksgiving, or prefer the convenience of takeout on the family dining table, you may be looking for restaurants or fast food places open. So here is a list of eateries, including casual and fancy restaurants, to fast food favorites that are open on Nov. 27 for Turkey Day.
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said that the Department of Homeland Security will be sending US Customs and Border Protection Agents to the Raleigh area starting Tuesday, Nov. 18. She told CBS 17 in a news release that agents will be doing sweeps in the area. The Raleigh deployment would come after ICE and Border Protection […]
Several organizations across the Triangle area are offering free meals for families across the Triangle. With several in the community feeling the strain of rising costs across the country, several locations like churches, Meals on Wheels and community centers want to ensure everyone has a meal and a sense of community during the holiday season. […]