Raleigh NC

Cary’s food scene has blown up right alongside Raleigh’s, and the burger options are better than ever. From polished beer bars to low‑key grills, these five spots get named constantly when Cary locals talk burgers. 1. Abbey Road Tavern & Grill. Abbey Road is rock‑and‑roll themed, lively,...

A typically quiet stretch of Ebenezer Church Road was jolted Monday afternoon when Raleigh police responded to reports of gunfire along the corridor that skirts William B. Umstead State Park. Authorities said the incident was considered not life-threatening, though it was not immediately clear whether anyone was...

The long-quiet Kmart on Western Boulevard is back in the spotlight, this time with the action shifting from the parking lot to the courtroom. On March 10, 2026, an anchor tenant that walked away from a lease filed suit tied to the long-planned redevelopment, pulling Raleigh developer CityPlat into a legal fight over...

A Grammy-winning singer is set to bring her tour to North Carolina. Neo-soul artist Jill Scott will perform in Durham in June, and tickets already are on sale. “The To Whom This May Concern Tour will center on a series of residency-style performances, placing live band instrumentation at the heart of the experience,”...

What’s there to say about the ubiquitous sports bar? A place you can drop in for some wings and a beer, watch the game and cheer for your team. And for the most part they are all pretty similar but the new EO’s Athletic Club breaks that mold. Sitting on the corner of Durham’s Main Street where Beyu Caffe used to...

Meteorologist John Marcy breaks down severe weather threats this week.

Drivers can expect big slowdowns on eastbound Interstate 40 near the Wake-Johnston county line several afternoons starting Wednesday. Every day at about 2:30 p.m., traffic will be slowed to about 25 mph using what’s known as a slow-rolling roadblock. Pilot vehicles with flashing amber lights will get in front of all...

Durham police are investigating after a man was fatally stabbed Monday afternoon on the American Tobacco Trail. Officers were called to a part of the trail near Fayetteville and Pilot streets about 4:15 p.m., according to a Durham Police Department news release. Radio traffic shows the victim called to report he’d...

New annual report shows crime dropped 14% compared with the five-year average while officers respond to emerging threats like online scams and sextortion.

An Italian restaurant with roots in downtown Raleigh is expanding to a new location in North Raleigh . It’s at the request of customers, Vic’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria owner Mario Longo Jr. told The News & Observer in a phone interview. He’s excited to bring the restaurant to a new part of town, he said. Right...