Things to Do: March 2026
Celebrate unity and new beginnings while you welcome spring at the Hindu festival of colors. The free festival features Holi powders, cultural dance, artisan vendors, and food for purchase. Shamrock Showdown. March 20, 5–9 p.m. Downtown Apex. Introducing a new annual celebration that combines the energy of St....
Make This Spring Break Magical At A Hands-On North Carolina Museum For Kids In...
Spring break transforms into something extraordinary when kids step into a world where learning feels like pure play and every corner holds a new discovery. Marbles Kids Museum delivers exactly that kind of magic with exhibits that spark curiosity and hands-on activities that keep children engaged for hours. Young...
Man suspected of impairment in head-on crash with NCSHP trooper in Durham, authorities say
DURHAM, N.C. — Authorities on Monday identified the wrong-way driver who struck and killed a North Carolina state trooper on N.C. 147 and said impairment is suspected as a factor in the crash, according to WNCN. Melshawn Moore, 39, of Kinston, was driving a Nissan Altima southbound in the...
Greystar agrees to stop price-fixing but renters left out of deal
RALEIGH, N.C. (CN) — A federal judge approved a settlement between the federal government and the largest U.S. landlord Monday. The federal government and eight states sued RealPage in August 2024, claiming it supplies major landlords with a software that deprives renters of fair competition and allows landlords to...
2 businesses to open in Raleigh shopping centers, including Crabtree mall
Two new businesses have announced plans to open this year at Raleigh shopping centers. Pop Mart , a toy store known for collectible figures and artist collaborations, will join Crabtree mall. This will be the brand’s first brick and mortar in North Carolina. Taking a spot on the lower level near Center Court, Pop...
Extraordinary Thrift Store in Carrboro Holds Ribbon-Cutting, Welcomes Customers
Friday, Feb. 27 was a cold day in Carrboro, but at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the town’s newly reopened thrift store, there was plenty of warmth to be found. Local officials, Extraordinary Ventures employees, and eager shoppers alike braved the rain to celebrate the occasion. “Extraordinary things will happen...
Raleigh Two-Alarm Inferno Rocks Helping Hand Mission On Rock Quarry Road
A two-alarm fire ripped through a roughly 200-by-50-foot commercial building in the 600 block of Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh on Sunday morning, drawing firefighters from across the city and rattling a longtime neighborhood safety net. Crews brought the blaze under control in about 45 minutes with no reported...
These 9 restaurants are opening in Raleigh, Chapel Hill & Durham
Several new restaurants are expected to open in coming months in the Triangle. There’s a new brunch spot in Chapel Hill, a barbecue joint in Carrboro, a seafood place in Durham and an iconic Texas fast food chain in Raleigh. Here are some Triangle restaurant openings to know about. Whataburger opens soon in Raleigh...
Raleigh Grads Say NC State Cyber Bootcamp Cashed In, Left Them Hanging
Former students who finished NC State’s nine-month cybersecurity bootcamp say they walked away with hefty debt and not much to show for it. They describe spotty instruction, constant turnover among career advisers and promised perks, like an industry exam voucher, that never came through. Graduates say the course...
Morrisville to Launch Affordable Housing Program for Government, School Employees
Morrisville is launching a new program to help local government employees and teachers afford rental housing, according to Josh Michael, a member of the town’s planning staff. The three-year pilot program will initially be open only to Town of Morrisville employees, Wake County employees, and teachers and staff in...

















