Hanes Mall Hot Spot Gets Burger Makeover as Twin Peaks Out, Jaggers In
Jaggers has filed a $2.6M permit to build a 3,500‑sq‑ft restaurant at 1915 Hampton Inn Court, the former Twin Peaks near Hanes Mall. The move extends the brand’s North Carolina expansion.
Robeson County Father, Guardian Arrested in Teen Sex Case
Three people were arrested in Robeson County after court documents allege a 15-year-old was allowed to have sex with a 34-year-old at the family home; the father and a guardian face child-abuse charges.
Raleigh Graduation Chaos as NC State Families Shut Out of Coliseum
Hundreds of relatives were turned away from NC State’s Department of Biological Sciences ceremony on May 8; the university apologized and says it will review commencement planning.
Rural North Carolina’s Mental Health Lifeline Is Fraying as Doctor Shortages Grow
New state data show dozens of rural North Carolina counties lack psychiatrists and many adults who need substance-use treatment don’t get it. Loan repayment dollars and a federal rural plan aim to rebuild the workforce.
Rev. Barber’s AMC Drama Ends as He Returns to Greenville Theater with His Stool
Rev. William Barber II's federal suit against AMC was dismissed; he will host a private screening at the Greenville theater and be allowed to bring his stool.












