Raleigh NC

In a bid to protect the millions of winged travelers that pass through North Carolina, the City of Raleigh has dimmed its skyline. This initiative, known as "Lights Out," seeks to reduce the risks for nocturnally migrating birds by minimizing the distracting and often dangerous allure of bright city lights.

Intro Photo by Ann H via Pexels New data shows 40% of Raleigh adults are experimenting with manifestation techniques to combat sleep issues, according to a recent local wellness survey. In a city buzzing with tech jobs and high stress, manifestation, raleigh wellness, improve sleep is emerging as a go-to fix....

The street was packed with music, pop-up stands and crowds shuffling shoulder to shoulder at Packapalooza when I stumbled across a booth handing out goodie bags with various knick-knacks in them. As I was brushed away with the crowd, I peered into the bag, looking at the spoils of the...

The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) recognized the Center for dedication to excellence in operation, service, professional development, and safety.

DURHAM, N.C. — Have you ever driven by an empty building and wondered what it used to be used for? All across the country people are getting resourceful to try to make something new out of older buildings. A former extended-stay hotel near Research Triangle Park now has a...

Note in the Pocket staff help sort clothes for students. Just as schoolchildren find it hard to concentrate and learn when they are hungry, they find it equally hard to stay focused when their clothes are too small and uncomfortable, or their shoes hurt their feet. According to national statistics,...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

State regulators have determined that fast-growing Wake County will soon need another 267 acute care hospital beds to keep up with population growth. Now four health systems are seeking approval to build and outfit those beds, including proposals for new hospitals in Knightdale and Wake Forest. Duke Health , UNC Rex...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Finding a new home and making the transition can be challenging for families in public housing. The Raleigh Housing Authority has launched a new department, Resident Services, with a goal to better support them. Washing dishes in your own kitchen or having enough space for your...

RALEIGH, N.C. – Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, 57, a U.S. citizen born in El Salvador, appeared in federal court yesterday for his initial appearance. On August 20, 2025, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging him with naturalization fraud and passport fraud. The indictment alleges that Alvarado lied about...