Triangle coffee shop closes location after less than 2 years. Here’s why
After less than two years, a local coffee shop is closing a Triangle location. Fare&Fellow opened at Park Point in Research Triangle Park in May 2024. The shop shared Tuesday, Feb. 24 that the location at 4001 N.C. will be closing soon. “After a lot of thought, conversation, and reflection, we’ve decided not to renew...
A new specialty bakery is opening in Durham. Here’s when & where
A North Carolina bakery known for its gluten-free items is expanding to a new location in Durham. JP’s Pastry , which now has four shops across Benson, Greenville, Raleigh and Durham , officially opened the doors to its Bull City location a few weeks ago, but will hold a grand opening celebration in March . The...
A new seafood palace has landed in Durham. Here’s a peek inside
A new seafood palace opened in Durham recently, blending backyard vibes and shellfish tower dreams. The new J ean’s By The Sea set sail with a soft opening over the weekend, giving Durham a taste of this new counter-service seafood bar. Opened in the former Wimpy’s Grill on Hillsborough Road, Jean’s is owned by Kate...
Chili Cookoff to benefit L’Arche North Carolina March 7
L’Arche North Carolina and Duke Memorial are hosting a Chili Cook-off on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Duke Memorial UMC, 504 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, North Carolina. All proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off will support the Friendship Moving Forward Campaign, helping L’Arche...
UNC Extends Offer to Elite 2028 Linebacker
Bill Beilichick and the Tar Heels are targeting one of the top prospects in the 2028 class.
Durham artist picked to paint Waynesville mural highlighting town history
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — An artist from Durham has been selected to create a new mural for downtown Waynesville, a project that will spotlight key moments from the town's past. Artist Max Dowdle shared his preliminary mural design with Waynesville leaders on Monday, Feb. 23. The mural is planned...
Secret Dining Destinations In North Carolina That Steal The Show
North Carolina is packed with incredible dining spots that fly under the radar but deserve a standing ovation. These are the kinds of restaurants locals whisper about, the ones you only hear of after someone says, “You’ve never been there?”. They may not chase headlines or trends, but...
Duke, Durham Tech launch guaranteed transfer pathway for engineering students
The Duke community might just be getting a little bigger. The University is close to finalizing an agreement with Durham Technical Community College to guarantee admission into the Pratt School of Engineering for select community college students graduating with an Associate of Engineering degree. Should Duke...
Two more arrested in Cherry Oaks home invasion, assault
Two more men have been arrested in a violent Feb. 11 home invasion in a neighborhood just outside of Greenville, bringing the total number of people charged to five. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office announced that Pedro Miguel Vivanco, 20, of Chapel Hill and Kevin Eduardo Morales Lara, 24, of Carboro were arrested...
Orange County Man Nets $100,000 Prize on North Carolina Lottery Ticket
An Orange County resident found one of ten $100,000 prizes in a North Carolina Education Lottery scratch-off series. The state lottery office shared that Steven Smith of Hillsborough claimed his winnings at the lottery headquarters on Monday. He bought a $30 MAX-A-MILLION scratch-off ticket from A&M Mini Mart on...
