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Randy's Pizza Opens Cary Shop Monday With Free Slices, Hurricanes Tickets Up for Grabs

Randy's Pizza is set to open a brand-new location at Parkside Town Commons in Cary on Monday, and the Triangle pizza chain is marking the occasion with free slices, free soft drinks, and a stack of prizes up for grabs all day long. The new shop lands at 1120 Parkside Main Street, giving Cary residents another spot to grab a New York-style pie without crossing town.

Cary, NC · 3h

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Wake County Eyes $50.8M Senior Home With Beds Relocated From Cary

A developer wants to build a $50.8 million adult care home in Wake County with 120 beds, pulling those beds from an existing Cary facility rather than creating new capacity from scratch. State officials said Monday that Brightview Wake is now seeking approval from North Carolina health regulators, with a public comment period scheduled.

Wake County, NC · 2d

FOX8 News

NC State University warns about dangers of ‘room tours’ trend

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new social media trend spurred a warning from a North Carolina university — this time over video “room tours” popular on social media. The trend involves campus dorms or near-campus apartment residents giving a video tour of their apartments or rooms — as the name implies. A search of “room […]

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North Raleigh Whataburger Sits Finished But Empty Months After Construction Wrapped

A Whataburger at 6305 Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh finished construction months ago, but the drive-thru remains empty and the parking lot sits vacant. Hopeful customers drove through the lot last Thursday only to find a completed building with no burgers for sale and no date for when that might change.

Raleigh, NC · 8h

USA TODAY

Philip Rivers' high school coaching record: What NC State is getting

It's official: former NFL All-Pro quarterback and NC State legend Philip Rivers has been named the Wolfpack's newest head coach. While he has no experience coaching at the college level, the former San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts quarterback took over a fairly young St. Michael Catholic (AL) program after his playing days ended in 2021. The Fairhope-area school opened in 2018, and over its first three years, the Cardinals compiled a 6-15 record. Given how the first few years went without him, Rivers' first season at the school was a massive success. The team went 7-2 overall—4-2 in regional play—but did not qualify for the postseason. Year two of Rivers at St. Michael Catholic had its fair share of ups and downs. The Cardinals finished the year 5-5, missing out on postseason play, and had similar results in 2023, finishing 6-5. However, the 2023 season was also the first year the Rivers' son, Gunner, took over as the program's starting quarterback, and he shined. Gunner finished his freshman season completing 63% of his passes for 3,077 yards and 29 touchdowns to just four interceptions. With Gunner leading his dad's team the next year, the program took a step forward,

Raleigh, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

Sam Jones BBQ has opened its new Raleigh location. What to know

Sam Jones BBQ, the Eastern North Carolina whole-hog institution, opened a food stall inside Morgan Street Food Hall in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday, Nov, 11. The stall will be the barbecue brand’s third location and its second in downtown Raleigh. FULL STORY: Beloved local BBQ restaurant is opening another location in downtown Raleigh Here are key takeaways: Sam Jones BBQ announced the new stall on Sept. 9, with an opening planned for late 2026 at Morgan Street Food Hall, 411 West Morgan St. Sam Jones is a fourth-generation pitmaster whose grandfather, Pete, founded Skylight Inn BBQ in Ayden — a spot that earned Michelin praise earlier this year. The menu will be more limited than the brand’s existing Raleigh restaurant at 502 West Lenoir St., but will feature the same wood-fired, whole-hog barbecue cooked over 16 hours. “Sam Jones is the real deal,” said Morgan Street Food Hall owner Niall Hanley. “Fourth generation, whole hog over wood. The same barbecue his family has been cooking in Ayden since 1947.” The stall will be open from Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The food hall opened in 2018 and currently hosts 17 vendors, including Gym Tacos and Cowbar

Raleigh, NC · 6h

Raleigh News & Observer

Long-awaited pedestrian bridge opens near the Lenovo Center in West Raleigh

The signature red steel bridge over Wade Avenue in West Raleigh opens Saturday, providing safe passage for cyclists and pedestrians along a stretch of Blue Ridge Road near the N.C. Museum of Art . The bridge and connecting sidewalks are the first in what could be several changes in how people move about the area around the Lenovo Center as it develops into a 24-hour destination in coming years. It’s a milestone in the development of the area, said Nathan Spencer of the West Raleigh Alliance, a community group . “This bridge is the culmination of years of work by the alliance, in partnership with NCDOT and the City of Raleigh, to create a safe, dedicated pedestrian crossing for everyone: residents, State Fair visitors, concertgoers, and Wolfpack and Canes fans alike,” said Spencer, who co-chairs the group’s transit and transportation committee. The bridge will officially open at 11:30 a.m. as part of a wider celebration organized by the alliance and the city. “West Raleigh Multimodal Day,” as the event is called, aims to highlight the various ways of moving to and through a part of the city that draws visitors from throughout the region. The bridge parallels Blue Ridge Road

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The Wake Weekly

Wake at Home closes second encampment, houses 23 more people

This week, the work of Wake at Home led to the closure of a long-existing encampment with 23 people experiencing homelessness connected to housing and ongoing supportive services.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

virginiasports.com

Hoos Look to Take Final Step in Cary

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In his 27 seasons as head women’s soccer coach at the University of Virginia, Steve Swanson has had numerous teams with exceptional firepower. In 2014, for example, the Cavaliers averaged 3.4 goals per game, and they averaged 3.2 the next season. His latest group isn’t an offensive juggernaut—UVA is averaging a modest 2.1 goals per game—but it’s posted four consecutive shutouts and will play for the ACC title Sunday in Cary, N.C.

Charlottesville, VA · 21h

Raleigh News & Observer

Driver reports ‘suspected contaminated' fuel at Raleigh station. Sales paused

State inspectors don’t always find issues when they follow up on consumer complaints about gas stations. But in one recent case, a driver reported that the vehicle’s engine stalled after filling up at a Raleigh gas station. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who “suspected contaminated gas.” That complaint led to a follow-up inspection, where an inspector found sediment coming through the pump with diesel. While that’s not the fuel type the person who made the complaint had purchased, the finding could harm consumers. The inspector paused sales at the pump, until the issue could be fixed. Full story: Drivers complained about fuel quality at 24 Triangle gas stations. What tests found Here’s what to know about recent fuel quality inspections and how to report complaints: Between Aug. 19 and Oct. 31, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services received fuel quality complaints about 24 stations across Wake, Durham, Chatham and Johnston counties. Twenty of those were in Wake County. Drivers reported that their vehicles lost power or had trouble starting. They also said their engines stalled and check engine lights came on. Some mechanics told customers their vehicles had been filled with contaminated fuel. Inspectors confirmed

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Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School’s Inaugural Hall of Fame Class

Raleigh, NC - Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School (SRMHS) held its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony recently. This historic occasion recognized individuals whose dedication, leadership, athletic achievements, and commitment to student development that help shaped the legacy of the schools athletics. The milestone event spanned a full weekend, featuring a special homecoming football game, a formal induction ceremony, a star walk, and a permanently installed digital monitor on campus showcasing inductee biographies.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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Moore Square Transforms Into Holiday Market for Raleigh's Winterfaire

Moore Square is set to become a festive holiday destination in downtown Raleigh, with the Winterfaire transforming the park into a European-style Christmas market packed with local makers, food trucks and live music. The event is presented by Raleigh Parks and MAKRS, according to the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's Facebook announcement.

Raleigh, NC · 7h

Raleigh News & Observer

Triangle TV station announces new manager at the end of the year

ABC11 and WTVD-TV announced the appointment of a new general manager, Martin Ortiz, former manager of ABC30 and KFSN-TV Fresno. Ortiz will join the station at the end of November when longtime general manager Rob Elmore retires after his 45-year career in broadcast journalism, The News & Observer previously reported . ABC11 is The N&O’s newsgathering partner. “I am honored and thrilled to lead the talented team at ABC11 and to serve the Raleigh-Durham community,” Ortiz said in a press release. “WTVD has a proud legacy of delivering trusted news and being a vital presence in central North Carolina. I look forward to building on that foundation, growing our reach across every platform...” Ortiz has worked for ABC-owned television stations for more than 20 years.

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Historic win sends Green Hope Football to second round of 8A playoffs

The Green Hope football team has built a postseason history that spans more than two decades, with its first recorded NCHSAA playoff appearance dating back to 2003. Since then, the Falcons have made 10 playoff appearances, earning seven victories and reaching the third round in 2004 and 2017. The 2017 season was particularly memorable, as Green Hope advanced three rounds into the postseason.

Cary, NC · 1d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

Christmas parades and holiday events across central NC: 2026 Holiday Guide

Here are some events across central NC the whole family can enjoy together.

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West Raleigh's $5.5 Million Wade Avenue Crossing Ran Years Late

A dedicated crossing over Wade Avenue was supposed to be ready before crowds arrived for the 2023 North Carolina State Fair. The piece is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge in West Raleigh, running parallel to Blue Ridge Road, inside a $5.5 million city project that also builds a 10-foot-wide path along that road.

Raleigh, NC · 22h

Raleigh News & Observer

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PBS North Carolina announces merger to strengthen statewide programming

Public media organizations PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have announced a merger to preserve statewide educational media. The agreement between the Raleigh and Charlotte-based organizations will allow for public service programming in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region to reach a statewide audience following approval by the Federal Communications Commission, according to the press release . “WTVI has been a trusted presence in living rooms across the Charlotte region, and I have deep respect for what the station has meant to its viewers, members and to the community,” David Crabtree, PBS North Carolina’s chief executive officer and general manager, said in the release. “Bringing WTVI into the PBS NC family means that everything WTVI has built now has a statewide stage.”

Charlotte, NC · 2d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

Ground stop lifted, but the effects still being felt at RDU

Dream vacations delayed, international trips on hold, and passengers scrambling to find a place to sleep. That was the scene at RDU on Friday night.

Raleigh, NC · 16h

roanoke-chowannewsherald.com

It’s time to focus on fixing education problems

Leadership in Raleigh will look a bit different when those elected to the General Assembly this year are sworn in January. After years of Republicans controlling both the state senate and the state house, the Democrats will now be the majority in the house. As for the senate, the Republicans still hold a majority, but a much closer one than they had before.

North Carolina · 23h

WRAL

Triangle residents raise concerns about litter as cleanup groups collect alarming amount of trash

Trash along roads, in wooded areas and near waterways is frustrating Triangle residents who say they’re seeing more litter in their communities. But determining whether the problem is actually getting worse is proving difficult, even as local organizations remove hundreds of thousands of pounds of garbage. Heike Meissner has...