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Edenton Street United Methodist Church is quietly teeing up a big decision about a 1.2-acre parking lot it owns in downtown Raleigh, a stretch of asphalt that could eventually trade tailpipes for tenants. Over the next several months, church leaders say they plan to listen closely to congregants and neighbors as they w

On the hottest days, grab a beer or a cocktail at one of these spots with covered patios and breezy rooftops. originally by Emma Ginsburg | updated by WALTER staff. Sometimes that Carolina sunshine is a little too sunshiney — but you still want to get outside for a drink with friends. These bars and restaurants have sh

Raleigh police: Man shot, robbed on Newbold Street; injuries not life-threatening

North Carolina is suing electric-vehicle maker VinFast, accusing the Vietnamese company of breaking its deal to set up a plant in Chatham County. State officials in March 2022 announced plans for the carmaker to build a factory, using incentives from North Carolina and the county, at the Moncure megasite that would bri

Raleigh police say a robbery in the city’s Hertford Village neighborhood turned violent Thursday when the person being held up was shot. The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive, according to authorities. What Happened. Officers responded to the 2500 block of Newbold Street, just...

A tense Friday afternoon at Southern High School in Durham ended with classrooms locked, lights low, and students sheltering in place after school officials said a student was found with a gun on campus. Staff moved quickly to secure rooms and call in law enforcement, while families waited for word from the district. D

Disability rights activist Shannon Dingle is calling on her daughter's school to provide accommodations ahead of the ceremony.

Because nothing says “North Carolina summer” quite like high-stakes mixology and a side of smoked meat. Round out your weekend on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Longleaf Swine for the latest installment of the Local Spirit cocktail competition. Boatman Spirits Co. is pitting five of Raleigh’s heavy hitters—including bartende

Walking into Le Macaron French Pastries feels like stepping off a Raleigh street and landing somewhere in Paris. This charming bakery tucked inside Lafayette Village has become a beloved destination for anyone craving authentic French desserts without booking a transatlantic flight. Whether you’re celebrating something

RALEIGH, NC — Scattered showers are continuing across central North Carolina at 11:12 PM as a welcome batch of rain moves into the Triangle region encompassing Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Radar imagery shows active green and yellow returns spread across a broad portion of central and piedmont North Carolina, with