Wake County hosts 21st annual Keeping the Farm Workshop for farm and forest landowners
Wake County's 21st Keeping the Farm Workshop on March 11 offers local farm and forest landowners expert guidance on taxes, land preservation, safety and succession planning.
Where to Grab a Slice for Pi Day
Whether you’re celebrating Pi Day on March 14 or simply craving a flaky crust and sweet filling, the Triangle has plenty of bakeries serving standout pies. These local spots in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Pittsboro offer some of the best places to grab a slice, from classic apple and pecan pies to...
Highway Patrol: Teen Running Across Buffalo Road Struck By Pickup Truck
CLAYTON, N.C. -A 15-year-old was seriously injured Thursday afternoon after being struck by a pickup truck. According to the State Highway Patrol, troopers responded around 5:21 p.m. to an injury accident involving a pedestrian on Buffalo Road near NC 42 East. Investigators said a 15-year-old male was running across...
Raleigh joins cities diverting some 911 calls from police
An experiment underway in Raleigh aims to protect 911 callers in mental health crises from unnecessary interactions with police by having them speak directly with a clinician. Why it matters: Sending police to calls they're unequipped to handle can be dangerous for everyone involved. By the numbers: One in five...
Raleigh shoppers ‘disappointed’ Saks Fifth Avenue closing, leaders talk retail
Raleigh continues to attract business, but some venerable retail names are pulling the plug in the Capital City.
Whole Foods Muscles Into Preston Corners, Shaking Up Cary’s Grocery Scene
Whole Foods is moving in on Preston Corners, with the grocer planning a new store at the busy intersection of Northwest Cary Parkway and High House Road. The spot will fill a long-standing grocery-sized vacancy and give Cary a third Whole Foods location, a shift that is poised to stir up competition among the town’s...
Durham man indicted on charges after shootout with Raleigh police officers
A Wake County grand jury handed up the indictment related to 26-year-old Solomon Thomas Owen's exchange of gunfire with Raleigh SWAT officers.
Fear On The Bus As Raleigh–Durham Riders Sound Safety Alarm
A recent WRAL Investigates report pulled back the curtain on a string of safety incidents on and around public buses in Raleigh and Durham, raising pointed questions about how well riders and staff are being protected. The station says it filed open-records requests with both city governments to tally crimes on buses...
North Carolina Is Home To A 1950s Diner That Will Make You Feel Like...
The fountain of youth isn’t in Florida, it’s in Cary, North Carolina, and it’s called The Shiny Diner. One visit and you’ll remember what it felt like to get excited about breakfast. Forget everything you think you know about retro-themed restaurants. The Shiny Diner isn’t themed,...
New Raleigh business combines café, bar & games. When it will open
Margaret Soler had a career in publicly funded behavioral health. It was fulfilling work, and she never intentionally searched for a career change. Yet over time, she developed a concept for a business that would combine retail, restaurant and bar service, but with the atmosphere of a friend’s home. Last year, Soler...
