Triangle school closings & delays: What Wake, Durham and UNC will do Tuesday
Triangle universities and school districts have announced their plans for Tuesday following the weekend snowstorm. The weekend storm brought enough snow to the Triangle to cause schools and universities to close on Monday or switch to online classes or remote learning. The National Weather Service is warning that...
Mediterranean Bowl Concept Expanding to Downtown Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC — Pita Bowl is planning to open its third location in mid-February at 438 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601. Business Debut first saw the news in The News & Observer’s report here. Owner Omar Dakdouk told Business Debut the downtown outpost will be a grab-and-go format with light renovations underway.
These 3 Raleigh & Durham restaurants closed recently. What to know about them
The Triangle has recently lost a few restaurants, including a North Carolina-based barbecue joint. Here’s a roundup of some dining concepts that have closed in Raleigh and Durham. Durham restaurant closes after more than 5 years Bull City Solera and Taproom has served its last meals, after more than five years. The...
Downtown Durham business break-ins continue despite recent arrest
"It just continues to happen. Twice in one week. Unacceptable. Unacceptable, " said Jared at Rock's, Bar, and Hair Shop.
The City In North Carolina Where Shockingly Affordable Homes Under $90,000 Still Exist
In an era when housing prices seem to require a second mortgage just to afford the down payment on your first mortgage, there exists a place that feels like a glitch in the real estate matrix. Tarboro, North Carolina stands as a defiant throwback to a time when the American...
Boy saved after falling through ice on NC pond; police officer jumped into water...
A Holly Springs police officer jumped into an icy pond, saving a little boy who fell through the thin ice and into the bitterly cold water Saturday afternoon, officers said.
North Carolina Weather: 6 More Weeks of Winter? Feb–March–April 2026 Outlook for Raleigh, Charlotte
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Raleigh, North Carolina – Winter may linger a bit longer across North Carolina, but signs still point toward a milder path into spring compared to much of the country. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow...
After weeks of frigid weather, the Triangle will soon warm up. Here’s when
For weeks, the Triangle has been covered with ice and snow, warned about dangerously cold wind chills. We’ve been worried about the dangers of frozen pipes , black ice and power outages . Restaurants and other businesses have had to close for several days, including weekends. Students and teachers stayed home....
Convention Center Roof Fire Causes $1 Million in Damages
On December 1, 2025, two alarms were struck in downtown Raleigh, when equipment on the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center caught fire. The first units were dispatched about 2129 and reported a large column of smoke from the building. Ladder 1 from nearby Station 1 was first arriving. They reported heavy fire in...
Raleigh Rescue for Car Down Embankment
On December 21, 2025, Raleigh firefighters performed a below-grade patient extrication from an automobile down an embankment on Isabella Cannon Drive. Originally dispatched as a single-engine incident, Engine 16 arrived and immediately requested additional resources. Rescue 16, Squad 14, Ladder 6, and Battalion 5...
