Piedmont Farm Tour April 25-26: Local farms, food and fun
Pittsboro, NC – The 2026 Piedmont Farm Tour will open the gates of 30 small-scale farms across five counties April 25-26, inviting visitors to meet farmers, explore working farms, and taste locally-grown food. During the self-guided tour, visitors can interact with animals, explore farm fields, sip craft beverages, and sample delicious bites. The annual tour is the largest sustainable farm tour...
Syracuse women’s lacrosse: ACC Tournament Semifinal vs. North Carolina preview and game thread
The Orange and Tar Heels kick off the weekend on Semifinal Friday at the ACC Tournament. The ACC Tournament rolls on in Charlotte at American Legion Memorial Stadium, where Friday brings the semifinal round after a full day of quarterfinals on Wednesday. Syracuse got out to a lead and held...
Durham schools prioritizing wellness to curb chronic absenteeism
Attendance in Durham Public Schools has not rebounded since the pandemic, with new district data showing that at least 37% of students are frequently missing class.
UNC and Michael Malone in contact with former 5-star guard now in the portal
It's been a little more than a week since Joson Sanon entered the transfer portal and the phone has been ringing off the hook from teams interested in adding the St. John's guard into the fold. North Carolina has been among those interested in the guard.
A larger canvas: Anne & Arthur moves to bigger space
How close do most people come to having their dreams come true? For many, not very close. But for Erin Campbell, her original wish to open an arts supplies store on King Street in downtown Hillsborough missed by a couple of years, and a few feet. “I wanted to go...
Swansboro teacher named North Carolina Teacher of the Year
CARY, N.C. (WITN) - An Onslow County history teacher has been named the Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Cason Justice was given the honor today at an awards luncheon in Cary. Justice is a teacher at Swansboro High School. “Mr. Justice approaches teaching with a level...
Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Stealing 3 Cars in One Night in Apex, Police Say
APEX, N.C. — A quick-thinking resident and rapid police response helped stop what authorities describe as a fast-moving vehicle theft spree in Apex—ending with a suspect in custody after allegedly stealing multiple cars across two counties in a matter of hours. Resident Tip Leads to Arrest. Police say...
These 6 restaurants are opening in Raleigh, Durham and Apex. Here’s when
A new barbecue joint and brewery are among the very recent newcomers to the Triangle’s dining scene. Both located in Raleigh, the restaurants are just a couple of the concepts now serving customers. Some of the most popular fast-food chains have also added new locations in recent weeks. And this week, we shared news of two other establishments expected to open this year...
Durham’s ‘Hot Buns’ Craze Hits American Tobacco Campus
Lutra Cafe & Bakery, the pop-up turned bakeshop known for sweet-and-savory buns and serious lines across the Triangle, is settling into a permanent home in Durham this June. The new counter-service café is headed for the American Tobacco Campus, with roughly 2,600 square feet, seats for about 36 guests inside, and room for around 20 more on the patio. The focus...
Griffin Electric hosts 20th Apprentice Competition across regional offices, including North Carolina locations
Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc., a prominent electrical subcontractor with regional offices in Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, recently celebrated its 20th Apprentice Competition. The event provided a platform for students in the company’s in-house Apprenticeship Training Program to showcase their skills and further their professional development. The friendly competition took...
