Raleigh NC

North Carolina knows how to turn a simple meal into something you will talk about for weeks. Scattered across the state, from mountain towns to coastal hideaways, certain restaurants do not just serve food. They create moments you remember long after the check is paid and the plates are cleared.

Raleigh photographer Abigail Chopel gave birth to her daughter in January 2020, just at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a scary time, she recalled. She couldn’t get her daughter vaccinated until she was 2 years old. Chopel also worried about the health of her grandmother, who was living with them at the...

SMITHFIELD — A man accused of attacking and robbing a woman outside the Johnston County Courthouse earlier this week has been arrested. Ryan Markeith Marsh, 31, of Jamestown, NC was taken into custody Thursday following a multi-agency effort that included the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Community engagement is taking center stage in Raleigh as the local police department opens applications for its free educational program aimed at fostering a more transparent relationship between law enforcement and residents. The Raleigh Police Department's Community Police Academy invites members of the public to...

A former Durham County detention officer who admitted to accepting a bribe from an inmate to supply him with Chick-fil-A sandwiches and cell phone batteries avoided jail time in a recent plea, according to the district attorney and court documents. Former Sgt. Nicole Locke pleaded guilty to bribery of an official, a...

Children’s book author and mother of two, Victoria Scott-Miller, decided to proactively address the pressing need for Black children’s books for young people. Her decision comes amid recent book bans and cuts to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. So, Scott-Miller chose downtown Raleigh, North...

Even though several new restaurants have already opened in 2026, and many more are to come, the Triangle has lost dining institutions recently. Here are a few dining closures to know about. Ashley Christensen restaurant closing soon After more than 14 years in business, chef Ashley Christensen is closing her...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Macy’s is closing one of its two stores in Raleigh, the company recently announced. The department store chain’s location at Triangle Town Center, located at 3801 Sumner Blvd., is slated to shut, according to Macy’s. “This location is closing,” the store’s page...

Raleigh, NC - The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts was abuzz this morning as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers gathered for the Economic Forecast 2026, presented by Wells Fargo. The event offered a timely and comprehensive look at the national and regional economic outlook as the new...

The Raleigh Police Department (RPD) has recently celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Day through a series of luncheons dedicated to its officers and professional staff, acknowledging their continuous efforts in serving the Raleigh community. In the spirit of gratitude, members of the department were treated to...