Make the most of 919 Day in Raleigh and the Triangle
We are getting lucky this year — Sept. 19 aka 919 Day falls on a Saturday. There are plenty of unique ways to celebrate where you live. 🤣 Laugh it up at one of Marlon Wayans ' sets at Raleigh Improv. 🎹 See the North Carolina Symphony perform Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 on Friday or Saturday in Raleigh. 🎨 Stroll t
UNC officially jumps into the mix for rising Class of 2028 star Bentley Lusakueno
UNC officially jumps into the mix for rising Class of 2028 star Bentley Lusakueno
Wake commissioners schedule vote on WakeMed-Atrium merger. Here’s when and where
The Wake County Board of Commissioners plans to vote Monday on a proposed merger between WakeMed and Charlotte-based Atrium Health. The commissioners’ meeting starts at 2 p.m. Monday in the board’s chambers in the Wake County Justice Center on Salisbury Street in downtown Raleigh. Commissioners initially had their deci
Holly Springs Is Close to Adopting Its First-Ever Affordable Housing Plan
The Holly Springs Town Council is getting ready to approve its first-ever Housing Affordability Action Plan, a three-year road map to updating the town’s zoning code, permitting process, and staffing structure to facilitate the creation of more affordable housing. This week, the council held a public hearing and discus
Massive Weekend in Carolinas Golf + Local Glove Startup
We’re back! 2 weeks off has us feeling fresh and energized here at 2DP. We have a lot of news to catch up on and a ton of golf to look forward to this weekend, including a big amateur tournament and a local PGA TOUR event, so we’ll cut the fluff and jump right into it. Enjoy!
Former Police Officer Charged After Infant Suffers Multiple Broken Bones
ARCHER LODGE, N.C. – A former police officer is being held under a $2.5 million bond after Johnston County sheriff’s detectives charged him with two felony child abuse offenses involving a 6-month-old infant. Adrian Torres Jr. of Archer Lodge was arrested Sept. 14 and charged with two counts...
Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (9/17 through...
Canine-Con takes over Bass Lake, Festa Italiana fills downtown Apex, Little Feat plays their farewell in Durham, and live music runs from the farmers market to midnight all weekend.
UNC System sees record enrollment of more than 260,000 students in 2026
The University of North Carolina System had a record enrollment of more than 260,000 students this year, officials said Wednesday.
Get ready for the Carolina Culture Food Fest in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Mark your calendars for an exciting culinary celebration at the Carolina Culture Food Fest, set to take place on Sunday, Sept. 27 in Raleigh. From noon to 6 p.m., Moore Square will transform into a vibrant hub showcasing the rich flavors and culinary traditions of North and South Carolina.
New Raleigh water shortage response could change how homeowners may water lawns
As Raleigh eases out of months of severe drought and toward a cooler, wetter autumn, the city is reviewing its Water Shortage Response Plan to better prepare for water supply emergencies. Consumers in Raleigh — as well as in Franklin County, Johnson County, and Fuquay-Varina — may see alternate-day irrigation rules and
