Neighbors at a southeast Raleigh meeting pushed back on plans for a large Wake County Animal Center on the Randleigh tract, citing worries about barking and proximity to homes. County leaders say the design adds mitigation and more services.

Terminal 1 at RDU has added new restaurants and retail — from Raleigh Beer Garden to an upgraded ACC American Café — as part of the airport’s $2.5B Transform RDU plan.

Raleigh's 2026 Summer Concert Series features free weekend performances by local acts in Fred Fletcher and Pullen Parks, starting May 31, with evenings of diverse music.

Court records show undercover ALE buys and lab tests led to a Feb. 13 search that found nearly 1.8 kg of THC products, a handgun and $4,460 at Bull City Mini Mart.

Hill Street Park is hosting a "Little Leprechaun" event for toddlers on March 16, featuring crafts and storytime. Pre-registration and an $8 fee are required.

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

Court records show a registered Durham sex offender, Javone Darrell Parker, has been indicted on statutory rape and abduction charges; bond is set and hearings are scheduled in March.

Nominations for the 2026 North Carolina Award are open until April 15, to honor citizens with significant contributions in literature, science, fine arts, and public service.

A new Monster report finds rising demand for nurses, caregivers and warehouse workers. Raleigh employers are competing harder on pay, schedules and training to fill frontline roles.

The N.C. Department of Revenue released guidance on federal tax law's impact on state tax filings for 2025, highlighting the differences that North Carolinians need to consider.

NC Governor Stein honors the contributions of Black farmers during a Black History Month event, acknowledging their role in the state's agricultural history.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced the Siemens Foundation's Careers Electric™ initiative, committing $9.25 million to train 25,000 workers in the electrical field over a decade.

"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.