Raleigh’s Struggle to Keep Restaurants
Raleigh’s restaurant scene burns bright—and often burns out. Standing in the five-hourlong line for one last meal at 42nd St. Oyster Bar—just hours before the nearly century-old seafood and steak institution shuttered for good—it’s never been more clear how deeply these restaurant relics matter to Raleighites, woven...
2 charged with murder in Raleigh after an attempted robbery became a shooting
Two men were arrested Monday in what court documents describe as an attempted robbery turned fatal shooting in Raleigh. Cincere Henry Pugh, 20, and Javan Rayan Smith, 19, both of Raleigh, each face charges of murder, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, two...
Sheetz celebrating grand opening of 800th store with freebies
Sheetz is celebrating the grand opening of its 800th store with freebies for customers.
3 juveniles arrested in connection to series of Cary vehicle break-ins, car theft, police...
Officers responded to reports of vehicle break-ins Tuesday morning on the 3900 block of Ansley Stream Lane.
John Hood: Help street panhandlers, but don’t give them cash
It’s not the biggest threat to public safety, I admit, but panhandling along and often on North Carolina roadways is illegal, dangerous, counterproductive — and commonplace. During my daily travels in the capital city, I routinely see panhandlers approach idling cars at traffic lights and stop signs to beg motorists...
Serious two-car crash closes stretch of Falls of Neuse in Raleigh
One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after what appeared to be a head-on collision
Driver crashes into Wake Forest Reservoir after pursuit, sheriff says
The driver was taken to a hospital, and charges are pending, the Wake County Sheriff's Office said.
Wake County car crash on US-64 leaves 1 dead, another injured; charges pending, authorities...
Authorities believe speed and reckless driving played a role in the crash.
Controversial Mixed-Use Development Near Smoky Hollow Approved
Last week, Raleigh’s Planning Commission unanimously approved a controversial rezoning request that would allow the West at Peace development—a proposed 30-story mixed-use tower near Smoky Hollow—to move forward. The development, backed by Raleigh Development Company, aims to bring over 900 residential units, retail...
From school meals to cell phone usage, Wake County families start school year with...
WCPSS made changes to the cost of school meals, its online school services system, and cell phone usage.