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CLAYTON — The community will come together Friday, Oct. 2 for a fundraiser benefiting 8-year-old Janson Herring and his family as he undergoes treatment for a rare, inoperable brain tumor. The fundraiser for Janson Herring will be held from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. at the American Leadership Academy Johnston...

Raleigh City Council members reviewed three possible playground designs for Moore Square at a retreat on September 19, with a net-like, wavy structure called Ground Discovery drawing the most support. The proposed play area would replace the large community tables currently sitting in the square's southwest corner, nex

Four former hospital buildings at Raleigh's Dix Park have been demolished to make way for new green space as the park's redevelopment continues.

Eric's career path didn't always lead to the aroma of sizzling steaks and the crackle of burning coals. Before founding NC Grill Rescue, LLC in 2017, Eric spent his days in the insurance industry, a field far removed from the open flames of outdoor grills. Yet, it was his passion for cooking outdoors that eventually se

Plenty of pizza can cover up a boring crust with extra cheese and a pile of toppings, but the spots on this list don’t need to hide anything. From a brick-clad slice shop in Raleigh to a coal-fired kitchen in Wilmington and a longtime family favorite in the mountains, these independent North Carolina pizzerias treat th

A longtime Raleigh business is celebrating 35 years with plans to open a third location on Hillsborough Street. The longtime coffee shop Cup A Joe recently signed a lease at 3625 Hillsborough St. Andi Macko, who co-owns the business with her father Jeff Gold, told The News & Observer in an email they are “still in the

Doors continue to fling wide open for Gospel singer-songwriter Mayia Warren of Youngsville, who insistently attributes all the open doors to God and his guidance in her life.

KNIGHTDALE, N.C. (WNCN) — Progress continues on one of the biggest road projects in the state. The 540 connection project is projected to be completed in about two years. Work is well underway right now on the second phase of the project, estimated at around $740 million, in the Knightdale area.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — September is Suicide Prevention Month. Data shows veterans are more likely to die by suicide than civilians. Now, one man is determined to help other families avoid the pain of losing a family member and service member to suicide.  “I got my best friend and my brother under one roof,” said […]

I almost drove right past the gravel turnoff, thinking it was just another quiet field in the North Carolina countryside. Then I spotted rows of small trees heavy with glowing orange fruit, and my stomach made the decision for me. One sweet, jammy bite later, I understood why some families...