Triangle hosts exciting festivals from arts to culture
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The triangle will feature several festivals this weekend. Artsplosure’s Raleigh Arts Festival is one of the most original and longest-running arts festivals in North Carolina. It will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday, May 17, from 10 AM to 6 PM. It will be held o
3 Restaurants With Plans to Open in Wake County [May 15,2026]
In this round up, we have a Shark Tank featured concept, and two experienced Wake county restaurateurs opening brand new concepts. We spoke to each owner to confirm the details below. Churp — Raleigh. Address: 3121 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612. Status: Targeting a late summer or early...
Car slams into Bittersweet patio in downtown Raleigh; hit-and-run reported
Caution tape was up Friday morning outside the popular downtown Raleigh business on East Martin Street.
SUV crashes into Lowe’s Foods in Clayton; strikes another car
The driver involved in the crash was taken to a hospital, Clayton Police said.
Got To Be NC Festival: Free agriculture-focused fair underway in Raleigh this weekend
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Got to be NC Festival is happening this weekend at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. The festival is about drawing attention to North Carolina growers and producers. From Friday through Sunday, the public can explore the best of the state’s food, farming, and agriculture business. Agricu
North Ridge Becomes Raleigh’s Priciest Golf‑Course Enclave
North Ridge has quietly muscled its way to the top of Raleigh’s housing heap, now home to two of the city’s highest priced active listings: a Barcroft Place estate asking $9.5 million and a newly built North Ridge Drive mega-home listed at $8.5 million. Both properties sit on golf-course lots inside North Ridge Country
This iconic North Carolina burger joint proves great food under $10 still exists
Finding a truly great burger for under $10 feels almost impossible these days, but Sean’s Shack in Raleigh, NC is changing that conversation. Tucked away at 2840 E Millbrook Rd, this locally owned gem has earned a 4.5-star rating from over 1,200 happy customers. With fresh, all-natural ingredients made...
Pedestrian hit and killed on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh
A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being hit by a car, Raleigh Police said.
Mystery Restaurant To Take Over Mandolin’s Old Hayes Barton Corner This Fall
One of Hayes Barton’s most-watched corners is finally stirring again. The former Mandolin space on Fairview Road, dark since the restaurant shut its doors in August 2025 after nearly 14 years, is getting a new tenant, and neighbors are keeping close tabs on the renovation work. According to the...
Wake County Principal Dr. Mariah Walker named 2026 NC Principal of the Year
Dr. Mariah Walker of Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy was named the 2026 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year at a ceremony Friday in Cary.

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