The Oysters Rockefeller At This Steakhouse In North Carolina Is So Good, People Drive...
Tucked away in Raleigh’s vibrant Warehouse District, Oak Steakhouse harbors a secret that seafood aficionados whisper about with reverence: Oysters Rockefeller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about this classic appetizer. While most come for the steaks, those in the know make the...
The week in photos captures NC through the lens of News & Observer journalists
Here’s a curated selection of moments across North Carolina as captured through the lens of The News & Observer visual journalists. They include deer on the greenway in Raleigh, a tender moment between brothers on their family’s shrimp boat, and costumes and fun centered around GalaxyCon in downtown Raleigh. This...
19 North Carolina Favorites Locals Proudly Defend Bite After Bite
In North Carolina, food isn’t just fuel – it’s pride on a plate. From smoky barbecue traditions to one-of-a-kind sweet treats, locals don’t just enjoy these dishes, they passionately defend them. Whether it’s a tangy sauce debate or the perfect hushpuppy crunch, every bite comes with...
Fatal Overdose Traced to Henderson Dealer Leads to Federal Prison Sentence
A Henderson man whose distribution of fentanyl led to a fatal overdose has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison. Keymon Leahke Cofield, a/k/a “Keymoney,” a/k/a “Boi Fat,” 25, pleaded guilty on April 22, 2025, to charges of distribution of fentanyl and heroin and possession with intent to distribute both...
Man Shot after Refusing Ride, Suspect at Large in Raleigh Shooting Incident
Police are on the hunt for a suspect following a shooting that occurred south of downtown Raleigh yesterday. The incident where a man was shot after refusing to give a stranger a ride shook the local community. According to CBS 17, the confrontation took place around 2:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Keeter Center Drive...
Escazú Chocolates expands to new location, adds a behind-the-scenes experience for customers
Escazú has been making award-winning, handmade, micro-batch chocolate from Latin American cacao beans since 2008.
8 NC counties eligible for federal loans after US Small Business Administration declares disaster...
Eligible North Carolina homeowners and renters may use low-interest loans to borrow up to $500,000 for repair or reconstruction costs for their primary residence.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
Chrispymate, a Twitch content creator based in North Carolina, was recently shocked by lightning in front of a live online audience.
Raleigh Teen Connect Back-to-School Pool Party
Raleigh Teen Connect will host a Pool Party on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Biltmore Pool, 701 Crown Crossing Lane. Free Entry • Free Food • Free Sneaker Raffle • Music by DJ J-Will. Sneaker Raffle Details. How to get up to 3 chances to win a fresh...
BBB warns about losing money to fake tickets and events this summer
Scammers are using fake websites or social media posts to trick fans into buying counterfeit tickets, or worse, to events that don't even exist.