Is the Triangle getting safer? New crime statistics in Raleigh and Durham suggest so
Violent crimes are down slightly, and there's a major drop in car thefts in Raleigh, with a 43% decrease in the last quarter.
How Raleigh’s Hospitality Industry Is Shifting
The hospitality industry is changing—how can it keep its spark?. “How are you doing tonight?” It’s a simple question, but in a city that lives to dine and drink, it can quietly define the entire experience. It’s not just what’s on the plate or in the glass that matters, but how welcome—even human—the exchange feels,...
Siemens Spending $421M on NC Plant Expansions
The company that makes large power transformers for the energy sector plans to invest $421 million in its North Carolina factories. Siemens Energy’s plans will create about 500 jobs across multiple locations. The expansion will include its 1 million square foot Charlotte complex. Last year the company announced a...
Austin Thompson’s apparent confession letter read in court
Officer Gabriel Torres' wife Jasmine gave an emotional 18-minute victim impact statement.
This fast food chain is making its downtown Raleigh debut. Here’s where & when
A burrito giant is coming to downtown Raleigh. The chain has eight locations in the city, but none of them are downtown. Soon, residents and visitors will no longer have to leave the heart of the city for a build-your-own burrito or bowl. Chipotle is joining the Bloc[83] mixed-use development on the west side of...
Sip, Snack & Spin Outside Raleigh
5 spots to check out outside city limits for bites, vinyl, coffee and more. The vinyl revival is real—and spinning up nostalgia in this Bull City living room-esque record and book shop pushing both used and new selects with a focus on “independent labels/publishers and outsider voices.” Dig through vinyl, CDs, tapes...
2 dead in murder-suicide at apartments in North Carolina
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a man and a woman were found dead late Tuesday night. Officers responded at approximately 10:04 p.m. to a reported shooting on the 2800 block of Crest Street at the Crestview Apartments, according to the Durham Police Department....
Zebulon bank robbed for second time in two months; police release suspect images
Zebulon bank robbed again: police release images of suspect and car after teller threatened at First Citizens branch hit twice since December
Raleigh’s Best Bars of 2025
If there’s one thing Raleigh loves, it’s a good drink. Proof positive? The thousands of votes that poured in for this year’s Best Bars. And after a record-breaking round of voting, we’re ready to spill the results. From immaculate martinis to sticky-floor legends, this year’s picks reflect every side of Raleigh’s...
Local Legend: Sharky’s Place
OG dive proves the only thing in the water is loyalty. Any given Sunday sidled up at an unassuming bar in West Raleigh, you’ll find a loyal legion of regulars who’ve been holding court for nearly 40 years—from game days to pool and dart duels to trivia nights.
