North Carolina Health Care Affordability Commission holds its first meeting
The North Carolina Health Care Affordability Commission held its first meeting this week. The gathering in Raleigh included more than two dozen participants ranging from physicians and professors to health insurers and elected officials. Their focus was on making healthcare more affordable for North Carolinians without
This new movie was filmed near Raleigh – and it’s popular on streaming
A movie was filmed in the Triangle — and now it’s popular on streaming. “The One Next Door” is trending on the entertainment platform Tubi after it premiered Friday, July 10. All of the scenes were shot last summer in North Carolina, and the setting was a change for the Michigan-based filmmakers. “It was a wonderful ex
Raleigh hostage situation highlights importance of texting 911
Text-to-911 can provide a discreet way to reach emergency responders during situations in which speaking on the phone may not be safe.
Nostalgic diner closes with fewer than two years in Raleigh foodie district
The Downtown Raleigh expansion of a popular group of Wake County diners closed this week after fewer than two years in business. Tucker Street Diner closed in Downtown Raleigh’s Smoky Hollow development, holding its last service Sunday, July 19. The diner was owned by James and Michelle Park, who also own the Peak City
Carter-Finley Takeover: Guns N’ Roses, Noah Kahan Poised To Jam-Pack Raleigh
Carter-Finley Stadium is going full arena-rock this week, hosting two massive shows: Guns N' Roses on Thursday, July 23, and Noah Kahan on Saturday, July 25. City and venue officials are already waving the caution flag, warning of heavy traffic, packed parking lots and slower exit times for drivers and ride-hail users.
Cary Fentanyl Deal Turns Deadly, Gun-Running Dealer Gets 15 Years
Source: U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Kenneth Mark Rosado, 40, to 15 years in federal prison after prosecutors said a fentanyl sale he made led to the overdose death of a 21-year-old man from Cary. Rosado was also accused of trafficking dozens
Gov. Stein announces Johnston, Wake appointments to state boards
Gov. Josh Stein appoints Johnston and Wake County leaders to state boards on criminal justice, child care, historic preservation, economic development and juvenile justice.
Wake County is taking mug shots offline
Wake County will stop publishing mug shots and daily arrest reports online next month, citing concerns that outdated records can undermine the newly automated expunction process. Why it matters: Mug shots can create the perception of guilt even if a person is innocent, and the way they linger online can haunt people fo
Tucker Street Diner Goes Dark, Leaving Smoky Hollow With Another Empty Stool
Tucker Street Diner, the retro-style all-day restaurant inside downtown Raleigh’s Smoky Hollow, has gone quiet after less than 18 months in business, leaving yet another empty space in a neighborhood still trying to settle on its restaurant and retail identity. Triangle Business Journal reported the closure this week,
Historic million-dollar property at center of North Raleigh battle
RALEIGH – Tensions ran high at a recent community meeting between North Raleigh residents and an attorney representing a local developer. The July 13 meeting between Toby Coleman, a Land Use and Planning attorney, and Litchford Forest residents concerned rezoning a historic tract of land.

















