Marc Fornes’ New Sculptural Pavilion Reimagines the Architectural Folly
A bold new structure has appeared in Cary Park in Cary, North Carolina: the latest sculptural pavilion by Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY. The work is titled “L’Ile Folie,” which nods to the architectural tradition of the folly, a landscape feature that was all the rage with wealthy estate owners in the 18th and 19th...
Wendell adopts public art master plan for next decade
Wendell adopts public art master plan for the next decade to expand murals, sculptures and performance spaces, shaped by strong community input and new funding strategy.
Kids on e-bikes slowed 45 mph roads – now Wake Forest police are stepping...
The Wake Forest Police Department is warning that those who take part in electric bike “street takeovers” may face criminal charges. Prompted by an incident in the Heritage community, Wake Forest police issued a statement Tuesday urging parents to tell their children what could happen if they participate....
Wake Forest warning community about fraudulent email scam targeting Planning Department customers
Wake Forest warns residents about phishing emails posing as Planning Department, using bogus usa.com address to demand payments; officials urge deleting messages and reporting scams.
‘Extremely unusual’: Woman attacked by otter while watching friends run marathon
CARY, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – A woman in southeastern North Carolina said she was attacked by an otter while watching friends compete in a marathon. “I just wanted to cheer them on, I got up really early,” Erin Hogston said, adding that she traveled more than two hours from her home for the race.
Star Triangle Chef Michael Lee Brings Korean Fine Dining Back To Durham
Durham is getting Michael Lee back on the block, and he is not coming quietly. The Triangle chef behind the M Restaurants group is planning a new Korean fine-dining spot called M Hansik, slated to open in May 2026. The restaurant is set to fill a renovated, roughly 4,100-square-foot space in the Wye Junction...
These 9 North Carolina Asian Markets Bring Flavors From Across Asia
When did North Carolina become one of the best places in the South to stock an adventurous pantry? Quietly, and faster than most people realize. Across the state, Asian grocery markets have become part of everyday life for many home cooks. You will find them in the Research Triangle, around Charlotte, and even along...
Apex Is Well-Positioned to Attract Large Businesses, But Faces Headwinds, Experts Say
As Apex Town Council members discussed the town’s economic future, some lamented the state’s budget deadlock. Negotiations in the General Assembly have been stalled since July of last year, with no end in sight despite the budget now being more than eight months overdue. “A state budget would...
How are Wake’s schools doing? Supt. Taylor says they face ‘difficult choices’
Wake County Superintendent Robert Taylor is warning that the school district will have to make difficult budget decisions this year and in the future. In his annual State of the Schools address on Friday, Taylor said rising costs are eating away at the investments that have been made to maintain the level of services...
A store at Raleigh’s Lafayette Village has closed. Here’s what will replace it
Lafayette Village will soon have a new tenant to replace one that stood for years in the North Raleigh shopping center. Local shop Bell Lap Cycleworks will move into the former TLC for Bikes . Gary Smith, who owned and founded TLC for Bikes, died of cancer last fall. Bell Lap Cycleworks, which opened a retail space...
