Homeowner Selling After Thirty-Seven Years Learns the Neighbor’s Paved Driveway Sits Five Feet Onto...
Photo credit: AI-generated image created using ChatGPT. Illustrative only. Charlotte Tyson thought she was doing the normal, stressful-but-manageable thing: selling the home she’s lived in for decades so she can move someplace easier on her health. Then the buyer did what buyers are supposed to do—ordered a survey—and
Downtime roundup: Concerts in the Park slated for Sept. 6,13
A variety of leisure time events are scheduled around the area.
Gone for months, the lake at Raleigh’s Pullen Park is coming back soon
The water is returning to the lake in Raleigh’s Pullen Park. Lake Howell, where ducks, geese and pedal boats normally glide, was drained last winter, so contractors for the city could replace the crumbling concrete retaining walls around the perimeter. Now the new concrete-block walls are finished. The 2.75-acre lake w
Wake County teacher granted bail after family says she was wrongfully detained by ICE
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A Wake County school teacher was granted bail on Tuesday after her family says she was wrongly detained by ICE. Venkata Vasamsetty has lived in Cary for decades now, and her family says she is legally allowed to be in the country. According to her...
Long-awaited Cary restaurant now open in historic service station. Meet Lloyd’s.
The classics are cool forever, and a new downtown Cary restaurant is breathing new life into timeless American dishes. Lloyd’s Full Service opens its doors for the first time Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 107 E. Chatham St., in Cary, reviving one of the town’s most recognizable buildings — a former service station dating back
Raleigh Basks In One Last Sunny Day Before Storms Roar Back
Raleigh gets one more dry, less humid day Tuesday, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing from the mid-60s early to a high near 88. The forecast then takes a familiar late-summer turn as humidity rises and afternoon storm chances return for the middle and end of the week. The National...
Raleigh Breaks Ground On 10 Tiny Homes For Veterans, Aims For 2027 Opening
A two-thirds-acre plot of city-owned land at 15 Summit Avenue in Raleigh is set to become a permanent home for veterans who have struggled to keep stable housing, with 10 small homes planned around a shared pavilion for laundry and community gatherings. The project, still in the planning and permitting stage, is aiming
Town Finance Director Receives North Carolina’s Highest Civilian Honor
CLAYTON, N.C. – Robert W. McKie, Jr., longtime Finance Director for the Town of Clayton, is the recipient of North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award recognizes his decades of public service and lasting impact on Clayton and communities across the state.
Apex residents’ concerns prompt more review of police drone software deal
Residents’ concerns about drones, privacy and how police would use the technology have paused an agreement between Apex and the company Axon that had been headed for routine approval. The agreement includes spending over $100,000 on a combination of DroneSense software for managing the town’s existing police drone prog
This North Carolina Ice Cream Parlor Has Eight Flavors Just For Dogs, And It’s...
Hause of Dogs in Raleigh is not a regular pet shop. It is a cheerful dog cafe where pups can enjoy their own ice cream, treats, toys, and birthday goodies. Located in downtown Raleigh, this small spot has become a favorite for dog parents who want to make an ordinary day feel special. The best part is the doggie ice cr
