12 Best Jewish-Style Delis And Bagel Shops Near Raleigh, North Carolina
North Carolina is quickly becoming one of the most exciting food destinations in the South, and the bagel and deli scene near Raleigh is leading the charge. From legendary neighborhood spots to under-the-radar gems locals swear by, this area is packed with places serving seriously satisfying bites. Craving perfectly...
Tree down on I-40 in Cary leads to 3 damaged cars; traffic slowly returning...
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Wind and rain brought down a tree across a section of Interstate 40 in Cary, damaging three cars and backing up traffic Thursday afternoon. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, wind and rain brought the tree down across I-40 around 3:30 p.m., just before the exit to Harrison...
Geo’s Tavern is coming, but what’s the chef cooking now?
Chef Daniel Jackson and restaurateur Giorgio Bakatsias are putting the finishing touches on Geo's Tavern & Oyster Bar, a new Chapel Hill spot aimed at locals and visitors. Why it matters: This year, the Bakatsias restaurant empire is growing to 20 locations around North Carolina. Geo's took us inside for...
Wake Co. School Board Vote Goes Against “A School On The Hill”
The long and winding road to the decision on the renovation of Ligon Magnet Middle School Building came to a bitter end for many Ligon alumni and community leaders on Tuesday, March 3rd, as the Wake County School Board voted to rebuild the school on the athletic field of the property. The decision came after a...
Where to Grab a Slice for Pi Day
Whether you’re celebrating Pi Day on March 14 or simply craving a flaky crust and sweet filling, the Triangle has plenty of bakeries serving standout pies. These local spots in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Pittsboro offer some of the best places to grab a slice, from classic apple and pecan pies to...
Raleigh joins cities diverting some 911 calls from police
An experiment underway in Raleigh aims to protect 911 callers in mental health crises from unnecessary interactions with police by having them speak directly with a clinician. Why it matters: Sending police to calls they're unequipped to handle can be dangerous for everyone involved. By the numbers: One in five...
Whole Foods Muscles Into Preston Corners, Shaking Up Cary’s Grocery Scene
Whole Foods is moving in on Preston Corners, with the grocer planning a new store at the busy intersection of Northwest Cary Parkway and High House Road. The spot will fill a long-standing grocery-sized vacancy and give Cary a third Whole Foods location, a shift that is poised to stir up competition among the town’s...
Durham man indicted on charges after shootout with Raleigh police officers
A Wake County grand jury handed up the indictment related to 26-year-old Solomon Thomas Owen's exchange of gunfire with Raleigh SWAT officers.
Fear On The Bus As Raleigh–Durham Riders Sound Safety Alarm
A recent WRAL Investigates report pulled back the curtain on a string of safety incidents on and around public buses in Raleigh and Durham, raising pointed questions about how well riders and staff are being protected. The station says it filed open-records requests with both city governments to tally crimes on buses...
North Carolina Is Home To A 1950s Diner That Will Make You Feel Like...
The fountain of youth isn’t in Florida, it’s in Cary, North Carolina, and it’s called The Shiny Diner. One visit and you’ll remember what it felt like to get excited about breakfast. Forget everything you think you know about retro-themed restaurants. The Shiny Diner isn’t themed,...
