Raleigh City Council to hear affordable housing presentation
City leaders will hear a presentation about ongoing and future initiatives.
J. Cole Takes “The Fall Off” to the Streets With ‘Trunk Sale Tour’
Cole is selling CDs from the trunk of his car, a throwback to his early days hustling music. The 'Trunk Sale Tour' aims to reconnect with supporters in a personal, casual setting. Cole is popping up at various locations across North Carolina and Georgia to interact with fans. Most major...
Student struck by car on Pullen Rd. Tuesday morning
A vehicle collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of Pullen Road and Baver Drive this morning, causing traffic blockages going southbound on Pullen. Lauren Barker, senior media relations strategist at NC State, said the individual struck was identified as an NC State student and was transported to the hospital...
The Whirl: Oakwood 24 Benefiting Healing Transitions
The eighth annual Oakwood24 Run/Walk benefiting Healing Transitions was held at a new location, Lakeside Retreats, after outgrowing its longtime host Oakwood Cemetery. This year, 74 runners completed the 24-hour endurance event, including one relay team of seven people. Dozens more joined the event, cheering along...
This North Carolina Smokehouse Smokes Brisket Like No Other
There are moments when you walk into a restaurant and just know you’ve found something special. That’s exactly what happened when I stepped into Midwood Smokehouse, drawn by the intoxicating aroma of hardwood smoke drifting through downtown Raleigh. The place sits at 409 W Johnson St, Raleigh, and...
Raleigh Wide Open Set To Take Over Downtown With Free Three-Day Street Jam
Raleigh Wide Open is scheduled to return to downtown Raleigh for a three-day, free music festival from October 1–3, 2026. The event will feature bluegrass, Americana, and family-friendly programming across multiple outdoor stages and public spaces. Following its 2025 debut, organizers are positioning the festival as...
Hot Chicken Franchise Opening in Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC – Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, a fast-casual Nashville hot chicken chain, is planning its first Raleigh location at 5011 Falls of Neuse Rd Suite E, Raleigh, NC 27609. Harsh Kandakur, who is opening the restaurant with his wife, Varsha Kandakur, told Business Debut the team has signed a lease and submitted...
5 Major Restaurant Chains Closing It’s Doors in North Carolina: This March 2026
As North Carolina shakes off the winter chill this March 2026, the state’s dining scene is undergoing a significant "portfolio reset." While the Tar Heel State remains a powerhouse for food growth—especially in the Research Triangle and Charlotte—rising operational costs and a shift toward digital-only service are...
The Whirl: Stand Together Gala 2026
The Stand Together Gala at Whiskey Kitchen brought together chefs Coleen Speaks, Sunny Gerhart, Preeti Waas, Kyle Teears and Evan Cordes for an unforgettable evening celebrating food, community and compassion. The event raised over $100,000 to support NextStep Raleigh, a state-of-the-art paralysis recovery center...
Arrest made in larceny case
Deputies charge 24-year-old with more than 20 felonies after $176,432 in mowers and UTVs stolen from eastern Wake County business, Sheriff’s Office says.

















