The hopeful return of a beloved Raleigh icon likely won’t happen this year
The planned revival of Raleigh’s iconic 42nd Street Oyster Bar likely won’t happen this year. Longtime 42nd Street Oyster Bar general manager Hunter Correll said the storied restaurant needs significant repairs, but that his team plans to reopen in the future . “Our plan is to reopen 42nd St., but timeline is still up
S-Line Project Advances in North Carolina
The S-Line Raleigh, N.C.-to-Richmond, Va. (R2R), passenger rail project has reached a construction milestone, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reported June 25. NCDOT, including Deputy Secretary for Multimodal Transportation Julie White and Rail Division Director Jason Orthner, hosted FRA Deputy
This Old-School North Carolina Deli Is A Sandwich Lover’s Dream Come True
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when bread, meat, and cheese come together in perfect harmony. Merritt’s Grill in Chapel Hill has been creating that magic for generations, turning simple ingredients into sandwiches that’ll ruin you for every other lunch spot in town. You know...
The Quirkiest Little Museum in North Carolina Is a Time Capsule to the 1980s
Tucked into the countryside of Rougemont, Boars Nest feels less like a typical museum and more like a fan-built portal straight into 1980s television culture. If you grew up with The Dukes of Hazzard, this little spot hits with a wave of nostalgia before you even step out of the car.
From struggling in school to becoming a Durham teacher and author
RALEIGH, N.C. — School didn’t always come easy for one Durham Public Schools teacher, but now his past struggle helps motivate him as a fifth grade teacher as well as a children’s book author and illustrator. “I had been trying to make books and comic books since...
Cary raises property taxes in first budget since town manager resigned
Cary’s property taxes are going up, with the town’s budget adding its first new police officers in a decade alongside more than 30 other new town employee positions. The tax increase will bring the town’s tax rate to 36.75 cents per $100. The owner of a home valued at $649,000, the median value in Cary, according to th
NCCU chancellor responds after financial health concerns raised
“NCCU should not be defined by a single meeting or a single headline."
Calling wildlife lovers: New NC license plate could help this endangered animal
A hush fell over a small crowd at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham as the curtain dropped to reveal the new red wolf specialty license plate artwork. Designed by scientific illustrator J. Spahr , the plate features a mother and pup red wolf standing and another pup curled at her feet. Organizers highlighted the
Woman accused of aiding murder suspects, bringing them to Greensboro
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman was arrested Wednesday after being accused of helping the two men charged in a Durham triple shooting earlier this year that left two dead and one injured, court records show. According to the Durham Police Department, Tevin Devonne Bumey and Jarrett Lamon Godfrey were shot to death inside
‘No options’: City of Durham operating just one outdoor pool this summer after closures
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — With a lack of options to swim in the city, some families in Durham are feeling a little left out to dry. Keyana Moss takes her children to Hillside Pool several times a week. “Definitely could use some more options, especially on days where it’s...
