Paying more for less: Raleigh apartments are getting smaller on average
Chart: Jim Sergent The average new apartment shrank in Raleigh during the past decade, according to a new survey from RentCafe. Why it matters: Even though square footage shrank, renters of all apartments in Raleigh are paying more — even accounting for a 39% increase in inflation. The big picture: Raleigh is bucking t
NC State Research Points to Vitamin D3 as Potential Tool to Improve Older Sow...
New research led by NC State Extension Swine Specialist Mark Knauer found that targeted vitamin D3 supplementation during late gestation was associated with substantially lower mortality among older-parity sows, adding to ongoing research into nutritional strategies for improving sow livability. Sow mortality remains a
A prominent piece of land near downtown Raleigh could be sold soon
The old Rex Hospital in Raleigh could be sold by the state next year after years of speculation about the future of the Wade Avenue property. Why it matters: The nearly 16-acre property, between the Village District and Hayes Barton, could become one of Raleigh's most attractive redevelopment sites. The property curren
Why FlyExclusive moved its corporate headquarters to Raleigh
A private jet company that operates hundreds of flights across the globe per day has settled into its new corporate headquarters in North Hills. Why it matters: Publicly traded FlyExclusive has relocated its corporate headquarters from Kinston to Raleigh, adding more than 120 workers to Raleigh as well as relocating se
AG Jeff Jackson seeks $1.7M in restitution, penalties against wedding photography company
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is asking a judge to order a wedding photography company to turn over customers’ photos and videos and pay more than $1.7 million in restitution and civil penalties. Jackson filed a motion for default judgment Wednesday, September 2 against...
Hundreds of Wake students may change schools in 2027. Are your kids being moved?
Hundreds of Wake County public school students could change schools in 2027 as part of a new reassignment plan that involves filling the district’s newest high school. The Wake County school system released on Thursday the first draft of the student assignment plan for the 2027-28 school year . The plan helps fill the
Local restaurant chain to open another location in Cary, minutes from downtown
Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is opening a new location. The new 701 East Chatham St. location is the business’ second location in Cary. Minutes from downtown Cary’s growing food scene , Doherty’s team has been looking for a building in this area for years, according to Lee & Associates , the real estate firm who br
North Carolina Man Faces Timber Fraud Charges Massive Scheme on Elderly
Joel Blake Lee, 55, was arrested by the N.C. Forest Service in July. He faces charges of timber theft, exploitation of the elderly, forgery of deeds or wills, and obtaining property by false pretenses, according to the Columbus County News. The Clayton man walked free on a secured bond. Lee...
NCDOT urges drivers to report overgrown roadside vegetation that could limit visibility
RALEIGH, N.C. — Recent rain is helping North Carolina roadsides look greener, but drivers may also notice taller vegetation in some areas. The North Carolina Department of Transportation says crews are working to mow along roadsides and keep sight lines clear for drivers. NCDOT says maintaining visibility is especially
Thousands without power in Wake County caused by damaged lines, Duke Energy investigating
Damage to some power lines has left thousands without electricity in Wake County, Duke Energy confirms.

















