New Chapel Hill oyster bar serves a “special” burger and some NC classics
A new neighborhood oyster bar will open this week in Chapel Hill, from one of the Triangle’s most legendary restaurateurs. With veteran chef Dan Jackson at the helm, Geo’s Tavern and Oyster Bar will open in Chapel Hill’s East 54 shopping center. The new spot from prolific restaurant owner Giorgios Bakatsias opens Monda
Fatal Axe Assault Thwarted By Armed Neighbor In North Carolina Encampment Dispute
Police Lights (File) A Raleigh neighbor who stepped in with a legally owned handgun to...
Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina Restaurant Health Inspections: May 2026
From a perfect 100 in Holly Springs to two B grades in Apex, May restaurant inspections revealed temperature violations, sanitation concerns, and repeat deficiencies.
Teen facing dozens of charges in Tanger Outlets parking lot break-ins that hit 22...
MEBANE, N.C. — A Durham teenager has been charged in connection with a mass vehicle break-in at Tanger Outlets in Mebane that left 22 cars ransacked. Lester Mayo Jr., 18, of Durham was charged June 1 with 22 counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, 24 counts of felony conspiracy, four counts of misdemeanor larc
Look: Six loose sheep wander through North Carolina neighborhood
Animal Services officers responded to a North Carolina neighborhood to round up a flock of "six woolly trespassers," five white sheep and a black ram.
Beloved Raleigh Taproom Mordecai Beverage Co. Calls Last Round After Six Years
Mordecai Beverage Co., the Gateway Plaza bottle shop and taproom that helped shine a light on Raleigh’s craft-beer scene, is closing after roughly six years in business. The owners thanked regulars and neighbors for their support and said the taproom will open for a few final days to move remaining merchandise and shar
Texas resident arrested following large meth bust in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — A Texas man was arrested Wednesday after investigators seized more than $16 million worth of methamphetamine during a multi-agency operation at a home in Raleigh, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Authorities said agents and officers conducted the operation in Wake County a
Top alcohol distributor closing Charlotte, Raleigh sites and laying off over 50
One of the nation’s largest alcohol distributors is closing two facilities in North Carolina, laying off almost 40 workers in Charlotte and nearly 15 in Raleigh. Republic National Distributing Company, based in Grand Prairie, Texas, is perhaps the second-largest distributor of wine and spirits in the U.S. But the almos
Inside Outlanders, Raleigh’s Self-Governed Homeless Community
The Outlanders camp is tucked in a patch of woods in South Raleigh near Interstate 40, thick foliage camouflaging it from the road. To enter, follow the wide pathway flanked by fences made from discarded wooden pallets. Signs posted on tree trunks inform you that you’re on camera and ask you to “Pitch in! Put Trash In
Wake County presents Veterans Stand Down
One-day event connects Wake County veterans to free meals, health screenings, legal aid, housing and job resources June 6 at William Peace University; open to all who served.

















