A Raleigh underpass years in the making nears an important phase
It’s been 3 1/2 years since Blue Ridge Road closed near the State Fairgrounds so the N.C. Department of Transportation could build a new underpass at Hillsborough Street. The work is nearing the final stretch, but it will be a long while yet before it’s finished. The underpass will replace what was the most complex intersection in North Carolina . Blue Ridge Road, Hillsborough...
The do’s and don’ts of recycling in the Triangle. Plus, hard-to-recycle items find a...
Recycling has been around a long time and faces relatively little pushback compared to more politically-charged sustainability efforts. Still, recycling has its obstacles, including that it can be hard to know what's recyclable and what's not. As Bianca Howard of Wake County Solid Waste Management Division says, "there is nothing intuitive about recycling."
No school for DPS students on May 1 as teacher absences surge
Durham Public Schools is canceling classes on May 1 because widespread teacher absences would make it unsafe to keep schools open.
Blue Ridge Road Big Dig Starts to Show Its Depth in Raleigh
After years of planning and plenty of griping from drivers, Raleigh's long-awaited Blue Ridge Road underpass is finally hitting a stage residents can really see. Crews are busy carving out the future roadway beneath a trio of new bridges, while rail workers get ready to set a permanent track alignment overhead. The focus is shifting from towering bridge construction to digging out the...
Construction underway for a 29-story Omni Hotel in Raleigh, set to open in 2028
Officials with the City of Raleigh and Omni Hotel executives announced on Tuesday the 29-story hotel is set to be completed in late 2028. The Omni Hotel is one of three major development projects for the Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex expansion. The $360 million project will be the third Omni Hotel in North Carolina. Denny Edwards, the CEO for the Greater...
CholaNad Owner Arrested For Attempted Murder; Restaurant Temporarily Closed
CholaNad, a Franklin Street Indian restaurant, is “temporarily closed” after its owner was arrested by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office on attempted murder charges earlier this month. Mathivanan Pothiyappan of Chapel Hill faces attempted first degree murder charges stemming from an incident on Apr. 8, according to...
Bob Dylan Adds 2026 Summer Tour Dates With Lucinda Williams & Jimmie Vaughan
In what has become a weekly occurance, Bob Dylan has once again expanded his upcoming summer tour. The latest additions are six East Coast shows featuring support from Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan. The first of the new dates comes on July 21 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Dylan,...
Cook Out looks to open a new restaurant in the Triangle. Here’s where
The popular fast-food chain Cook Out will soon open a new restaurant in the Triangle. The location in Apex, the chain’s first in the town, is something Mayor Jacques Gilbert has advocated for since he took office in 2019, he told The News & Observer by phone. High school students used to tell Gilbert he’d be “the GOAT mayor” if he delivered the restaurant...
Gov. Stein announces budget proposal for North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — As North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh Tuesday to work on a new state budget, Gov. Josh Stein released his proposal for the year ahead. The governor's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 focuses on increasing teacher pay, providing tax relief, and investing in public safety, health care, and workforce development.
Raleigh Apartment Argument Explodes Into Deadly Gunfire On Camera
A newly released video appears to capture a heated argument unfolding just moments before a deadly shooting at a Raleigh apartment complex, pulling local residents and online viewers into the tense scene. The footage surfaced Tuesday evening and has been circulating online, while details about the victim and the shooter remain limited as authorities and community members await official updates.
