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Whether you’re in the mood for pasta or tiramisu, the Triangle is packed with places to satisfy your craving for Italian cuisine. But where’s the best place to eat Italian food in the Raleigh area? We want to hear about the restaurants that keep you coming back for more. That’s why The News & Observer is inviting you to share the local Italian restaurant you...

A new bridge opened across the Raleigh Beltline last week, at the spot where for decades cars — and only cars — passed under the highway through a low, narrow, one-lane tunnel. The new Ligon Street bridge over Interstate 440 has two lanes with sidewalks on both sides, providing an option for cars, trucks, buses, pedestrians and cyclists to cross the Beltline between Hillsborough Street and...

In North Carolina’s capital city, you can find old school barbecue with a modern twist, tacos trucks with a dozen diners in line and fine dining with miles of southern charm. Recently, The New & Observer named the Top 50 restaurants in the Triangle. Of those, 19 are in Raleigh. FULL STORY: The N&O’s Top 50 Restaurants of 2026: The Triangle’s best places to eat Ajja At Ajja...

When most kids dream of becoming firefighters, they’re thinking about sliding down poles and saving the day, not necessarily about where they’ll eat lunch. Barry’s Cafe in Raleigh has brilliantly combined both fantasies into one delicious, nostalgia-packed experience that’ll have you feeling like a hero before you even finish your burger.

Ever walked into a store and felt like you stumbled onto a treasure map? Dorcas Thrift Shop in Cary, North Carolina has been doing exactly that for over 50 years. Founded in 1972 by local churches, this massive secondhand emporium at 187 High House Road has grown from a tiny storefront into a sprawling 35,000-square-foot wonderland where bargain hunters burn hours and leave grinning. Every dollar...

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — Officers arrested a Raleigh city transportation department employee who is also the former Wake Forest town public works director after her uncle was injured in a shooting early Easter Sunday afternoon in Wake Forest, according to officials, along with town and city public information. A spokesperson with the Town of […]

What began as reports of gunfire on Raleigh Road ended with a 22-year-old Oxford man in custody and a 42-year-old Durham resident fighting to recover after being shot five times, according to police. Officers say the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition, and investigators quickly fanned out through the neighborhood, where follow-up searches turned up drugs, firearms...

Carrie Everett, a former Miss North Carolina, has passed away at 24 after a rare cancer. The post Carrie Everett, former Miss NC and HBCU student, passes at 22 appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

Knightdale native Kathleen Powell is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest, earning a Hollywood workshop trip and a spot in Volume 42 anthology.

Wake County’s infrastructure scene is buzzing with opportunity this month. From local town utilities to tower construction, there are several solid full-time and part-time roles ready for dependable workers.