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Raleigh, NC - The Carolinian received an anonymous tip that “Urban Explorers” are breaching security to trespass on Saint Augustine’s University, which is already grappling with a fragile financial recovery and a complex federal bankruptcy process. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is now facing a new threat after dar

Residents across southwest Wake County can spot a slender crescent Moon and brilliant Venus side by side Friday evening in a celestial display visible without a telescope.

The stretch of dangerous heat continues through Friday and Saturday as a strong upper-level ridge remains in control across the Southeast. Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s both days, and increasing humidity will push heat index values above 105° during the afternoon. While the ridge begins to weaken...

RALEIGH, N.C. — A Raleigh man will spend more time in federal prison after prosecutors said he escaped from a federal halfway house near the end of a previous sentence. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 31-year-old Carlos Todd was sentenced to one year and three months

Finding a dinner spot where the food is just as vibrant as the atmosphere is the ultimate weekend goal, and this iconic local staple always delivers. Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is now happening through Sunday, July 26, 2026. It’s 10 days of incredible culinary specials across the City of Oaks. While there are ple

With all the changes in the Triangle’s food scene, old favorites still hold a place in our hearts. The News & Observer asked readers to share the closed restaurants they wish would come back, and more than 100 nominations poured in. Darryl’s — which had multiple restaurants, including a beloved location on Hillsborough

Police say a tow truck driver's illegal U-turn caused the deadly crash.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — As Raleigh considers a youth curfew following a violent Fourth of July teen takeover and Greenville enforces a temporary curfew, Wilmington police say they do not believe similar restrictions are necessary locally — at least for now. The discussion comes after a large fight...

One of the most prominent dining rooms in Raleigh has been revived, with piping hot noodle bowls and park views. The new Kokoro Ramen & Izakaya opened this week at 200 E. Martin St. in Downtown Raleigh, taking over the former Royale space off of Moore Square. The menu combines varieties of soulful ramen bowls, grilled

Here is everything you need to know about what's going on in Apex, NC for the week of Thursday, July 16, 2026.