Durham Locals Say This Spot Makes The City’s Best Cheesesteak
You would think that great cheesesteaks aren’t supposed to be easy to find outside Philadelphia. Yet Durham locals know a place that proves otherwise. Right inside a simple shopping center, this spot has built a loyal following among sandwich lovers across the city. Word spreads quickly when a cheesesteak...
Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (3/13 through...
A weekend packed with festivals, St. Patrick’s celebrations, live music, markets, and family activities across Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina.
Tree down on I-40 in Cary leads to 3 damaged cars; traffic slowly returning...
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Wind and rain brought down a tree across a section of Interstate 40 in Cary, damaging three cars and backing up traffic Thursday afternoon. According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, wind and rain brought the tree down across I-40 around 3:30 p.m., just before the exit to Harrison...
Geo’s Tavern is coming, but what’s the chef cooking now?
Chef Daniel Jackson and restaurateur Giorgio Bakatsias are putting the finishing touches on Geo's Tavern & Oyster Bar, a new Chapel Hill spot aimed at locals and visitors. Why it matters: This year, the Bakatsias restaurant empire is growing to 20 locations around North Carolina. Geo's took us inside for...
Where to Grab a Slice for Pi Day
Whether you’re celebrating Pi Day on March 14 or simply craving a flaky crust and sweet filling, the Triangle has plenty of bakeries serving standout pies. These local spots in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Pittsboro offer some of the best places to grab a slice, from classic apple and pecan pies to...
Durham Parks and Recreation Launches Free “Party in YOUR Park” Community Event Series
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham Parks and Recreation is launching a brand-new community event series designed to bring neighbors together with music, games, and free food in local parks across the city. The first “Party in YOUR Park” celebration will take place Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 2...
Weapon Tip Triggers Lockdown Scare At Durham’s Riverside High
Riverside High School in Durham went into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after administrators received a tip that a student might have had a weapon on campus, turning an ordinary school day into an anxious wait for hundreds of families. Durham police officers and deputies from the Durham County Sheriff's Office...
Orange County: Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford With Meeting Recap, Orange County Property for Sale
Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, March 11, discussing county news and events. She recapped this week’s Orange Couny Commissioners meeting, which heard updates on the county’s 2050 Land Use Plan, as well as appointment to boards and commissions. She...
Durham Land Brawl as Four Mega Projects Hit City Hall and Only One Gets...
Four major rezoning and annexation bids that could reshape hundreds of acres on Durham’s edges are headed to City Council this spring, but only one project is arriving with a thumbs-up from planners. After a bruising round at the City-County Planning Commission, Bella Ridge was the lone winner, while three other big...
Whole Foods Muscles Into Preston Corners, Shaking Up Cary’s Grocery Scene
Whole Foods is moving in on Preston Corners, with the grocer planning a new store at the busy intersection of Northwest Cary Parkway and High House Road. The spot will fill a long-standing grocery-sized vacancy and give Cary a third Whole Foods location, a shift that is poised to stir up competition among the town’s...
