These Raleigh-area barbecue spots named among the best in the South by Southern Living...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As summer comes to an end, the sweet and tangy sauce-smothered goodness known as barbecue gets handed off from outdoor self-proclaimed grill masters to restaurants that can handle the heat in cooler weather. So it’s only right that Southern Living Magazine released its Editor’s list...
Second Durham school on lockdown this week as officers investigate robbery nearby, officials say
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Officers are actively investigating the scene of a suspected robbery near a Durham high school, which prompted a temporary lockdown for students Friday afternoon. Officials with Durham Public Schools told CBS 17 that Hillside High School on Fayetteville Street was placed on lockdown out of...
Cary death investigation underway along NC 540 Toll
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A death investigation is underway Saturday afternoon in Cary after a motorist spotted a person in a truck who appeared “distressed,” police said. The incident was reported just before 3 p.m. along southbound N.C. 540 Toll just south of Green Level West Road, which is Exit 62, according to the Cary...
People Drive From All Over North Carolina To Hunt For Great Bargains At This...
Tucked away in the heart of Durham lies a secondhand shopping paradise so vast and varied that bargain hunters from Asheville to the Outer Banks make special pilgrimages just to wander its seemingly endless aisles – the TROSA Thrift Store and Donation Center. This isn’t your grandmother’s church basement...
Durham Community Shaken by Daylight Shootings as Bullets Damage SUVs Two Days in Row
Residents of Durham were put on edge after two separate instances of gunfire damaged SUVs within a mere day of each other, raising concerns about safety in a normally quiet community. According to reports by CBS17, the latest incident occurred yesterday on East Pettigrew Street, close to South Briggs Avenue....
Free bowl of chili at Wendy’s Sept. 22 to celebrate first day of fall
To celebrate the first day of fall, Wendy’s is offering a FREE small chili with any purchase of $5 or more on September. 22, 2025 at participating locations. Limit one per person. The one-day-only deal is only available for Wendy’s Rewards members via the restaurant’s app. Join Wendy’s Rewards...
Missing Durham man found dead in Orange County, sheriff’s office says
A man reported missing by loved ones was found dead in Hillsborough, authorities said.
Frills, Fusion & Funk: Ivy Community Center’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Set for Sept. 28
— Get ready for an afternoon of fun, food, and festivities as the Ivy Community Center, Inc. (ICC) celebrates 30 years of service to the Durham community! On Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, the ICC will transform the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at RTP into a lively hub of music, comedy, dancing, and...
Viewpoints: Be Loud for the First Amendment
“Viewpoints” is a place on Chapelboro where local people are encouraged to share their unique perspectives on issues affecting our community. All thoughts, ideas, opinions and expressions in this series are those of the author, and do not reflect the work, reporting or approval of 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com. If...
Events across the Triangle set to draw large crowds for final weekend of summer
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