More than 1,000 gather for Raleigh’s Women Leadership Conference
The Women's Leadership Conference in downtown Raleigh included CEOs and budding entrepreneurs.
Popular Raleigh pizzeria plans new Triangle location. When it will open
A downtown Raleigh pizzeria plans to open a third location in the Triangle. Vic’s Pizzeria , which has locations on Glenwood Avenue and at Triangle Town Center , is expanding to the eastern Wake County town of Wendell , owner Michael Longo told The News & Observer by phone. Two factors drew Longo, whose siblings and...
Gym Tacos Opening in Wake Forest
WAKE FOREST, NC – Gym Tacos, a popular Mexican brand, is preparing to open in Wake Forest next month, co-owner Jorge Perez told Business Debut. The brand is taking over a former freestanding Hardee's location at: 216 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587. What to Expect. Gym Tacos...
Wake schools will make more budget cuts. Here’s why it says they’re needed.
Wake County Superintendent Robert Taylor plans to ask for a local funding increase of around $25 million this year along with higher school meal prices and budget cuts in areas such as special education. Taylor will preview on Tuesday the budget proposal he plans to release to the school board on April 7....
Multiple people injured following crash involving school bus in North Carolina, driver cited
NORTH CAROLINA — Multiple lanes were closed Tuesday morning following a crash involving a school bus in northern Wake County. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, at least two lanes on U.S. Highway 401 near Ligon Mill Road were shut down around 8:15 a.m. due to the crash. Officials with the...
Metal Supermarkets Welcomes New Ownership at Raleigh (North) Store
March 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // Raleigh, North Carolina – Metal Supermarkets is pleased to announce Manish Patel as the new owner of its Raleigh (North) store. Bringing leadership experience and a service-focused mindset, Patel is excited to assume this successful store’s operations and continue its tradition of...
Javon “Pop” Woodard Jr. Wins Big at Raleigh Rumble
Raleigh showed up in a big way as hometown boxer Javon “Pop” Woodard Jr. secured a major win at the Raleigh Rumble on Saturday, March 14. The fight, held at the Hilton Hotel in Raleigh, featured Woodard as the main event, where he faced off against veteran fighter Alexander Mejia.
Knightdale woman arrested with 36 grams of mushrooms, police say
Knightdale woman charged after Smithfield police say they found 36 grams of psilocybin mushrooms in her vehicle; she faces felony drug counts and an April 2 court date.
Gunfire strikes city bus in North Carolina
The Garner Police Department said a shooting happened on West Garner Road and a GoRaleigh bus was hit by gunfire.
Pardrea’s Sports Bar Opening in Raleigh Soon
RALEIGH, NC — Pardrea's Sports Bar is preparing to open at 330 Tryon Rd, Raleigh, NC 27603, with owner Michael Phillips targeting a first week of April debut pending final state approvals. Phillips told Business Debut the team received its certificate of occupancy on February 26th and is currently waiting on...

















