Anthony Rapillo on Raleigh Restaurants and What’s Next
The Layla’s Son Hospitality founder talks pizza, restaurant economics, employee ownership, downtown Raleigh, the return of High Horse and whether he can finally slow down. There really wasn’t an agenda. I met Anthony Rapillo at V Pizza in Cary because I wanted to catch up, hear what he...
NC deputies expected to survive after being shot; Suspect dead
The shootings happened in Lenoir County, about 70 miles southeast of Raleigh.
Raleigh Iron Works to open new café and brunch spot this year
The live, work, play destination Raleigh Iron Works, located at 1101 East Whitaker Mill Road, plans to add a café and brunch spot later this year. Drift Coffee & Kitchen is scheduled to open its third Raleigh location in the midtown east shopping mall off of Atlantic Avenue. The restaurant with North Carolina coastal b
Opinion: Don’t eat the candy
A voting rights advocate urges North Carolina voters to reject proposed tax amendments, arguing they could shift local control to Raleigh and benefit corporations.
Connie Graham admitted to Raleigh prison to serve 20 to 25 year sentence
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPDE) — Connie Graham, the former Robeson County sheriff’s deputy who pleaded guilty to killing her teen stepdaughter, was admitted Thursday to a North Carolina Correctional facility in Raleigh to begin serving her prison sentence, according to Keith Acree, Communications Director for the North Carolina
Tidal plans 20-story tower in downtown Raleigh following completion of Hotel Indigo
Tidal Real Estate Partners, the New York developer that just completed a $36 million renovation of the former Holiday Inn, isn't slowing down its work in downtown Raleigh. Why it matters: The real estate company plans to break ground as soon as the next 60 days on a 20-story tower at 521 S. Wilmington St. , Tidal's CEO
North Carolina Has A Farm With Giant Clydesdales You Can Actually Ride
Most horses already look impressive. Then a draft horse walks in and suddenly the scale feels unfair. In North Carolina, riders can get close to one of these gentle giants and possibly climb aboard for a trail adventure that feels much bigger than an ordinary barn visit. The first reaction...
Raleigh police are considering self-driving patrol cars. Here’s how RPD could use them.
Raleigh police are eyeing a futuristic proposal that could bring more patrol cars to downtown streets — ones that can drive themselves. The department was approached by a nonprofit earlier this year and pitched on an “autonomous police vehicle,” according to Raleigh Police Chief Rico Boyce. “It adds a sense of safety,”
Southern JoCo Women’s Show Returns Thursday To Support Harbor
CLAYTON — More than 40 vendors will gather Thursday at The Clayton Center for the third annual Southern JoCo Women’s Show, an event supporting Harbor, Inc., Johnston County’s domestic violence and sexual assault services provider. The free event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday,...
Best Bars 2026 Voting Now Open!
It’s that time of year again—voting for our 2026 Best Bars + Best Bartender is now open! From cocktail lounges to dive bars, wine haunts to breweries, now’s your chance to shout out your faves. Meet our bartender nominees here, then cast your votes in one, some or all categories here.
