After 15 months, Clayton family finally gets money back after Troubleshooter steps in
After a contractor cut a line, leaving the family without water, it took more than a year to get reimbursed.
Wake could reduce high school assistant principal jobs to help balance budget
The Wake County school system could cut positions this year and potentially close some schools in the future to help balance school budgets. School administrators presented $10.5 million in budget adjustments on Tuesday meant to replace cuts in special education teaching positions that had been rejected by the school board. While half of the adjustments would be made up from budget savings, half would...
Raleigh’s R-Line bus service could be on chopping block
After a couple years of subpar ridership, the clock may be ticking on the R-Line, Raleigh's downtown bus circulator. Why it matters: The bus stops at Raleigh's train station and apartment towers, connecting the city's residents to state government offices, the convention center and hotspots for dining, drinking and shopping.
Raleigh Snuffs Out Smoke in Parks, City Buildings and City Vehicles
Raleigh smokers just lost some of their favorite hangouts in one clean sweep. The City Council signed off on a new ordinance on Jan. 20 that officially took effect April 20, banning smoking, vaping and all other tobacco products in city-owned parks, inside municipal buildings and in city vehicles. City leaders say the move is about cutting down how much secondhand smoke and...
Restaurant group with 2 Triangle spots plan a new concept near Crabtree Valley
A popular Richmond restaurant group is bringing a second concept to the Triangle. The owners of Tazza Kitchen in Raleigh and Cary will open a new restaurant in the growing foodie development GlenLake near Crabtree Valley Mall. The new project, The Granite Grill, will highlight classic cocktails, casual neighborhood dishes and an active grill. At 5,135 square feet, Granite Grill will have room for...
A Raleigh underpass years in the making nears an important phase
It’s been 3 1/2 years since Blue Ridge Road closed near the State Fairgrounds so the N.C. Department of Transportation could build a new underpass at Hillsborough Street. The work is nearing the final stretch, but it will be a long while yet before it’s finished. The underpass will replace what was the most complex intersection in North Carolina . Blue Ridge Road, Hillsborough...
Blue Ridge Road Big Dig Starts to Show Its Depth in Raleigh
After years of planning and plenty of griping from drivers, Raleigh's long-awaited Blue Ridge Road underpass is finally hitting a stage residents can really see. Crews are busy carving out the future roadway beneath a trio of new bridges, while rail workers get ready to set a permanent track alignment overhead. The focus is shifting from towering bridge construction to digging out the...
Bob Dylan Adds 2026 Summer Tour Dates With Lucinda Williams & Jimmie Vaughan
In what has become a weekly occurance, Bob Dylan has once again expanded his upcoming summer tour. The latest additions are six East Coast shows featuring support from Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan. The first of the new dates comes on July 21 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. Dylan,...
Cook Out looks to open a new restaurant in the Triangle. Here’s where
The popular fast-food chain Cook Out will soon open a new restaurant in the Triangle. The location in Apex, the chain’s first in the town, is something Mayor Jacques Gilbert has advocated for since he took office in 2019, he told The News & Observer by phone. High school students used to tell Gilbert he’d be “the GOAT mayor” if he delivered the restaurant...
Gov. Stein announces budget proposal for North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — As North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh Tuesday to work on a new state budget, Gov. Josh Stein released his proposal for the year ahead. The governor's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 focuses on increasing teacher pay, providing tax relief, and investing in public safety, health care, and workforce development.
