Inside North Carolina’s Expanding Peer Support Network
Thanos first stepped into the peer cafe across from the bus station in downtown Raleigh looking for his friend — and the promise of a free coffee. What keeps him coming back months later is a community of people and group sessions that have supported his substance use recovery.
Sinkhole on East Franklin Street Closes Lanes; Chapel Hill Urges for Detours
A sinkhole in downtown Chapel Hill is causing parts of a critical road to be closed and some traffic to be detoured on Monday morning. An alert from the Town of Chapel Hill at 10:09 a.m. warned road users traveling west on East Franklin Street about a sinkhole that developed on the road in front of Pickard Lane,...
Art’s Angle: Course Correction
The Tar Heels have way more talent than tenacity. In defining tenacious, Merriam-Webster uses such words and phrases as stubborn, relentless, enduring, cohesive, holding together firmly. Despite signs in non-conference play that No. 17 UNC could embody those terms, they have yet to consistently show it against Power...
Taco Trucks In North Carolina Where The Salsa Steals The Show
North Carolina’s taco truck scene has exploded with flavor, and the real stars aren’t just the tacos themselves—it’s the salsas that come with them. From smoky chipotle to sweet mango-habanero, these trucks serve up condiments that are worth the trip alone. I’ve rounded up the best...
This North Carolina Diner Nails Sweet Potato Pie With Zero Need For A Sales...
I had heard the whispers long before I ever saw the diner itself!. Locals raving, travelers taking detours, everyone swearing that the sweet potato pie here was worth it. And honestly, I wondered: could a simple slice really live up to that kind of hype?. The North Carolina diner looked...
What’s the Hype About Dutch Bros?
As you may know, many people enjoy getting fun drinks that keep them awake during the day and here in Cary, North Carolina the major ones are Starbucks and Dunkin. In December of 2025 right before winter break, Dutch Bros opened up and now everybody can’t stop talking about it. So what’s the difference between Dutch...
North Carolina mother speaks after fire destroys family home
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham mother is working to help her family after a fire heavily damaged their home and destroyed their belongings on Friday. The house fire was reported around 10:50 a.m. in the 1400 block of Morning Glory Avenue near East Durham, about three blocks east of N. Alston Avenue. When crews […]
For years, some rural N.C. schools have operated without psychologists
When a mental health crisis strikes a classroom in Hyde County Schools, a school psychologist does not walk down the hall. There isn’t one. Instead, administrators begin a series of phone calls to outside providers or neighboring districts. Then, they wait. “We are provided those services by somebody that we call in,...
World’s first weight loss pill is made in the Triangle
North Carolina has quickly become a leading hub for the manufacturing of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, including the new Wegovy pill that's now on the market. Why it matters: Having a pill form as opposed to a weekly shot is a big deal, largely because pills are cheaper to make than the widely popular injectables, NPR...
Former UNC fan favorite pulls ultimate betrayal by committing to NC State
Of ALL the places a former Tar Heel can go, and they choose NC State?
