Honoring The Life Of Irvin Henderson
As a passionate preservationist, Irvin Henderson made the business of saving historic structures, and preserving communities, his life’s work. For those of us fortunate enough to have known him, he was a teacher, mentor, historian and a quiet force to be reckoned with when championing a project he believed in. We felt
NC State Professor Bottles 15-Year BBQ Recipe, Debuts It at Packapalooza
A North Carolina State University professor spent 15 years tinkering with a homemade barbecue sauce recipe in his kitchen, and now that sauce carries the Wolfpack's official seal. Dr. Chris DePerno, who has taught wildlife management and conservation at NC State for 22 years, is set to sell his new Slobberin' Sauce to
Restaurants coming to Ninth Street and downtown Durham + Raleigh gets new bar
New food and drink spots are landing in Raleigh and Durham, from a coffee shop with a view to a restaurant serving hot chicken. We’ve rounded up our coverage of what’s opening — and when you can dig in. Here are key takeaways: A new coffee shop and bar expand food and drink options in Raleigh. The businesses opened Aug
Four Carolinas schools among those set to receive $1 million UNCF gifts
The United Negro College Fund has received a $12 million gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to support the long-term sustainability of historically Black colleges and universities.
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Raleigh metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $371,757 in July, 1.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...
Raleigh driver charged after crash that killed a motorcycle rider Thursday
A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed Thursday night when the driver of an SUV rolled through a stop sign and turned in front of him, according to police. Police say Mario Eduardo Argueta Barrios was riding a Suzuki GSX-R750 south on Gorman Street at about 9:31 p.m. when he was hit by a Toyota Tacoma. The driver of the
Raleigh Homeowner Finds a Hired Contractor Tore Down the Chain-Link Fence and Cut Down...
Photo credit: AI-generated image created using ChatGPT. Illustrative only. You don’t usually buy a home for the chain-link fence. You buy it for what the fence protects—like the quiet, green privacy that makes a backyard feel like your own. That’s why one Raleigh homeowner says they were stunned to step outside and rea
Developer says southeast Raleigh data center plans still on track
Despite the setback, RadiusDC CEO Mike Krza said the company is not abandoning the project.
Shipley Do-Nuts to Bring Two Locations to the Triangle
Shipley Do-Nuts is coming to the Raleigh area, with local franchise owner Dana Norman set to bring two locations to the Triangle. Norman told WhatNow Charlotte that the first shop is targeted to open in 2027, with a second location following in 2028. An exact site for either location has not yet been selected.
Triangle food scene loses 4 longtime favorites. What we know about the closures
The Triangle’s food scene has taken several hits, with closures reaching local downtowns and even the state fairgrounds. We’ve rounded up our coverage of restaurant shutdowns shaking up the region. Here are key takeaways: Flavor Hills closed its Raleigh location at 319 Fayetteville St. this week after two years in busi
