Raleigh Italian restaurant & pizzeria expands to new location. Here’s where
An Italian restaurant with roots in downtown Raleigh is expanding to a new location in North Raleigh . It’s at the request of customers, Vic’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria owner Mario Longo Jr. told The News & Observer in a phone interview. He’s excited to bring the restaurant to a new part of town, he said. Right...
People Drive From All Over The Country To Try The Mac And Cheese At...
The parking lot at Poole’s in Raleigh, North Carolina tells a story written in license plates from states you’d need a map to locate. These aren’t tourists who stumbled upon the place by accident while visiting the state capital. These are dedicated food lovers who planned entire...
Raleigh’s Bahama Breeze Closes Earlier Than Planned
The Bahama Breeze Island Grille has officially closed its doors, earlier than expected. The Wake Forest Road location was originally scheduled to close on April 5, 2026, as part of a nationwide shutdown. However, the Raleigh location stopped operating on Sunday, March 8. This is weeks ahead of the previously...
One Of The Biggest Flea Markets In North Carolina Is A Treasure Hunter’s Dream
Have you ever walked into a place so full of surprises that you completely lose track of time? If you love the thrill of finding something unexpected, you might want to keep your next Saturday morning open. The first time I visited, I knew right away this was not a...
Man convicted in drive-by shooting of deputy in North Carolina
The Durham man, who was already convicted of "multiple felonies," was sentenced after the Durham County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot in mid-November 2020,
If they’re not in your backyard now, they may be soon: Armadillos have moved...
It’s the only mammal with a shell. It digs so quickly it can escape predators by burrowing. It can inflate its intestines to cross streams. And it eats fire ants – and other insects – like popcorn. Meet your new neighbor: The armadillo. The official state small...
Why are NC flags flying at half-staff this week? What to know
Flags will be flown at half-staff this week following a fatal crash that killed a state trooper while on duty. Master Trooper Steven J. Perry was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Durham Freeway on Sunday, March 1, by a driver who authorities say was likely impaired, The News & Observer reported previously. Gov....
Man fatally stabbed on American Tobacco Trail in Durham
A section of the trail remains closed as police conduct an investigation.
Villages of Hayti Financing Secured, Major Investment in Durham’s Historic Black Community
DURHAM, N.C. — A transformative investment aimed at restoring opportunity in one of Durham’s most historically significant Black neighborhoods is officially moving forward. The Durham Housing Authority (DHA), in partnership with Durham Community Partners, has announced the financial closing of Villages of Hayti, a...
A drive to help: Volunteers transport Durham seniors to doctor appointments
DURHAM, N.C. — Getting to and from needed doctor appointments is not always easy for some seniors in North Carolina, but a nonprofit in Durham is aimed at eliminating that stress and making it easy and free for seniors to get to the care they need. Debby Leonard began...
