North Carolina
New Restaurants Bring Fresh Flavors to the Triangle The Triangle area—Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill—is buzzing with culinary excitement as a wave of new restaurants and coffee shops opens their doors, offering residents a variety of fresh dining options. Whataburger Makes Its Raleigh DebutThe Texas-based burger chain Whataburger has officially landed in Raleigh, opening its […]
Carrie Everett, the former Miss North Carolina, crowned in 2024, passed away late Sunday evening, according to Everett’s family. On Instagram, her family shared, “We are heartbroken to share that last night, the beautiful nightingale, Helen Carrie Everett, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. The cries of her heart became songs that stirred […]
Durham native and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alum, Joshua Suitor, has been cast in Netflix’s reboot of the beloved, nostalgic TV series A Different World. Suitor previously had a role in the Hulu series All’s Fair, and is set to be at the campus of Hillman College, a fictional HBCU on the […]
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott made a transformative $42 million donation to Elizabeth City State University on its Founders Day. University leaders said that this gift will accelerate ECSU’s new five-year plan, ASCEND 2030. “This gift allows institutions like Elizabeth City State University to move boldly toward the future while remaining grounded in the mission that […]
Wake County voters made their voices heard in the 2026 primary elections, deciding critical races that will shape the political landscape in November. From local contests to statewide implications, here are the highlights. Roy Cooper Advances in Senate Race:Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper dominated the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, securing 92% of the vote […]
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Missing NC Mom Found ‘Alive and Well’ After 24 Years A North Carolina mom who vanished without a trace 24 years ago has been found “alive and well,” according to a statement from the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office. She reported to law enforcement that she left after alleged domestic issues in the home. On Friday, […]
State health officials are raising alarms as measles cases continue to climb across North Carolina, prompting new guidance for families and healthcare providers. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announced on Feb. 17 that the state has confirmed 22 cases of measles since late December 2025. While the outbreak has primarily […]
Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is breaking barriers to higher education by expanding its free tuition program to adult learners. The new initiative, called the Central Carolina Promise Plus scholarship, builds on the success of the original Central Carolina Promise program, which has been providing free tuition to recent high school graduates since 2018. The […]
John P. Kee and New Life choir made their NPR Tiny Desk Concert debut on Thursday, Feb. 5, bringing the fundamental elements of the gospel and the Black Christian Church in their music. Also Read: John P. Kee Returns with New Album, Tour After Health Battles During the performance, the gospel music mogul and his […]
Central North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding areas, is grappling with the aftermath of a significant winter storm that brought freezing rain, sleet, and icy conditions over the weekend. The storm has left roads treacherous, caused power outages, and disrupted travel across the region. As of Monday morning, over 20,000 residents statewide […]
Major Winter Storm Alert: What the Triangle Needs to Know This Weekend Raleigh and the Triangle area are bracing for what could be the most significant winter weather event in years. A brutal blast of Arctic air is colliding with moisture from the south, setting the stage for a messy mix of snow, sleet, and […]