For its 240th birthday, Raleigh wants 24,000 trees. Here’s where they’d go. | Opinion
In a spring drenched in pollen it might seem like Raleigh has too many trees, but the City of Oaks actually needs more of them to offset losses from development. A tree canopy assessment conducted by Wake County in 2023 found that between 2010 and 2020, the county lost 11,000 acres of trees, with Raleigh itself losing 1,305 acres, or 2% of its canopy...
Raleigh Fentanyl Dealer Who Hit 80 MPH In Chase Gets 12 Years In Fed...
A Raleigh man is headed to federal prison for 12 years after prosecutors said he sold fentanyl and a handgun in a pair of undercover buys. Jeremy Hinton pleaded guilty in early April and received the term under a federal career-offender enhancement. According to a press release from the U.S....
Wendy’s Pulls Plug On Three Triangle Burger Joints In Raleigh And Cary
Wendy's has quietly pulled the plug on three Triangle restaurants, scrubbing two Raleigh spots and one in Cary from its website and leaving at least one building boarded up. The surprise exits have taken familiar drive-thru lanes out of rotation and dropped yet another vacancy into shopping centers that were already juggling tenant turnover. The closures line up with a larger corporate plan...
‘Is this about the lady’s head I bashed in’: Man admits to beating teacher...
"Is this about the lady's head I bashed in with a rock?" 37-year-old Ryan Camacho allegedly asked detectives, referring to the 57-year-old victim Zoe Welsh. "The lady I killed?" The post 'Is this about the lady's head I bashed in': Man admits to beating teacher to death with a rock after breaking into her home, cops say first appeared on...
The Reuben Sandwiches at These No-Frills North Carolina Delis Are So Good, Even New...
North Carolina might not be the first place you think of when someone mentions a great Reuben sandwich, but that assumption is about to change. From the mountains to the coast, a handful of no-frills delis across the state are stacking corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing between slices of rye bread so perfectly that even the most loyal New...
Prosecutors: Investigation reopened in downtown Raleigh stabbings
Prosecutors said newly obtained video contradicts accounts previously provided by victims and other witnesses of the weekend stabbings.
12 North Carolina restaurants that showcase the state’s growing food scene
North Carolina has quietly become one of the most exciting food destinations in the entire South. From smoky barbecue pits to globally inspired menus, the state’s restaurants are winning national attention and loyal local fans. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or just passing through, these spots prove that North...
New documents show suspect revealed details of Ravenscroft teacher’s murder
Ryan Camacho had details about Zoe Welsh's death when detectives interviewed him, newly released search warrants reveal.
GCS makes May 1 an optional teacher workday with rally planned that day in...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — At a school board meeting on Tuesday, the Guilford County Board of Education voted to make Friday, May 1, an optional teacher workday, giving educators who want to join a statewide rally in Raleigh the opportunity to do so. At a school board meeting on Tuesday,...
NC State has Shown Interest in Quinnipac Transfer Forward Grant Randall According to Report
According to Sam Kayser, NC State has shown interest in Quinnipiac transfer forward Grant Randall (6’9”, 195 pounds). Kayser also reports that Randall is drawing interest from BYU, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Cincinnati, Clemson, VCU, Dayton, Duquesne, George Mason, George Washington, and Toledo. Randall is coming off a...
