Olive Garden held a ribbon‑cutting at Eastfield in Selma and is now open, joining big‑box anchors and adding local jobs.

"Food Truck Fridays" returns to John Chavis Memorial Park in Raleigh, offering a variety of local cuisine every Friday evening from May to August, with free entry.

Songbird, a compact cocktail bar and cafe, is headed to East End Market in midtown Raleigh. The owner previously ran a short-lived dry bar downtown.

Bubbakoo's Burritos is opening its first North Carolina restaurant in Durham's Renaissance Village, bringing customizable burritos, tacos and the chain's Chiwawa bites.

Boatman Spirits Co. at Seaboard Station is selling its first bottled vodka and gins; bottles have been available since Feb. 1 and a launch party is set for Feb. 22.

Dave’s Hot Chicken plans a Cary location at Alston Town Center, joining Whole Foods and a new Life Time; the franchisee says a Q3 2026 opening is expected.

Tasting Table named Raleigh’s Mala Pata North Carolina’s best Mexican restaurant, capping a fast rise that included a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. The masa-first menu and bold sauces helped seal the pick.

Pastrami Tom's Deli & Grill opened in downtown Cary with Reubens, Cubans, burgers, soups and big East Coast desserts.

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings will join a Raleigh shopping center that recently landed Clyde Cooper's Barbecue. No firm opening date has been announced.

Raleigh Police Department received accreditation from CALEA, showcasing its commitment to training, professionalism, and high standards in law enforcement.

North Carolina seeks public input on modernizing its outdated election management and campaign finance systems, asking for feedback to shape future upgrades.

Wake County inspectors are ensuring food safety at the N.C. State Fair, to guarantee that nearly a million attendees can enjoy food without health concerns.

North Carolina's OSHR launched Workday to streamline HR processes and reduce state government vacancies. The system aims to improve the recruitment experience and automate tasks for HR teams.