If You Want An Honest Small-Town North Carolina Breakfast, Locals Will Point You Straight...
Some mornings call for a stack of something warm, a friendly face behind the counter, and a bill that does not make you wince. In a quiet North Carolina town, there is a small breakfast spot where the coffee keeps coming and the regulars greet each other by name. It...
Expansion of North Hills closing down one of Raleigh’s few affordable apartment communities
Developers of the North Hills Innovation District plan to expand the project on 28 acres that includes The Pointe at Midtown, known as "Los Navaho" by its Latino tenant majority. It's one of the last "naturally occurring" affordable apartment communities near the Interstate 440 beltline. Leases are ending there in...
Developer seeks annexation to build ‘medium’ size data center in Southeast Raleigh
The Raleigh City Council will decide Tuesday whether to annex land in Southeast Raleigh where developers want to build a 100,000-square-foot data center. The property at 3101 Jones Sausage Road is about 14 acres and owned by “B3-SFRE JSR LLC” and Charlotte-based developer Beacon Partners. It abuts Big Branch Creek. The
No mall, no arcade, no space: The search for teen autonomy in the wake...
It was a scene that might be familiar to others across the country, but it was new to the Triangle. On the night of July 4, in several neighborhoods throughout Raleigh, there was an influx of violence. Nine people were shot overnight in a surge that was otherwise atypical. They...
USDA announces eligibility for free, reduced-price student meals
RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the 2026-27 federal income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals for children in North Carolina schools. Household size and income criteria will be used to determine student eligibility for free and reduced-price meal benefits. “Educational excell
Aviator Airplane Lounge Plans Airplane-Themed Cocktail Bar in Raleigh Area
Aviator Brewing Company is planning the Aviator Airplane Lounge at 620 Brewing Drive in Fuquay-Varina, in the Raleigh area, where the Town of Fuquay-Varina is reviewing site plans for the proposed cocktail bar, according to the Triangle Business Journal. The 2,425-square-foot project would feature a cocktail bar and in
State recognized tree in Wake Forest causes turmoil between neighbors
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — A centuries-old tree is creating issues between neighbors in Wake Forest. One wants the tree trimmed because it is hanging over their property; however, the other said cutting it back to the property line would cause bigger damage. Angela Giordano, the tree owner, said...
4 new restaurants, bars coming to downtown Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Fenton
The Triangle’s food scene keeps growing, with new spots opening from Raleigh’s Oakwood neighborhood to Cary’s Fenton development. From Italian markets to French crêperies, here’s a look at what’s coming soon. Here are key takeaways: Gallicchio’s Market & Eatery , a chef-driven Italian market, will open this fall in the
Texas-based chain targets 2027 opening as it expands to NC
RALEIGH — A Texas doughnut chain known for its hot glazed doughnuts and savory kolaches is preparing to expand into the Triangle, adding another fast-growing restaurant brand to the region’s competitive breakfast market. Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has signed a two-unit franchise agreement with Plexus Raleigh LLC, le
NC State unveils updates to ‘slobbering wolf’ logo
NC State debuted a new version of its vintage “slobbering wolf” logo as part of an “ongoing university brand refresh” that started in early 2025, according to Sartwell & Watson-Fisher of the Raleigh NEWS & OBSERVER. The logo’s primary change is to the wolf’s red hat, which once read “NCSU,” but now says “NC State.” The
