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Franklin County water deal is reached, NC lawmakers say, after protests derailed earlier legislation

A fight over water access in the counties north of the Triangle simmered for years before hitting a boiling point this spring, causing protests at the state legislature. But it’s now resolved, at least for the near future, with a new deal that allows Franklin County to buy more water to help fuel the county’s fast-paced growth.

Franklin County, NC · 1d
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WRAL News

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Troopers investigate deadly, fiery crash on Highway 15 in Granville County

At least one person died after a fiery crash involving two vehicles on Highway 15 in Granville County late Tuesday night. North Carolina State Highway Patrol troopers said they are investigating after two vehicles collided on Highway 15 near Tool Drive in Creedmoor around 11:15 p.m. Firefighters on the scene...

Granville County, NC · 18h
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This North Carolina Breakfast Buffet Is Quickly Becoming Everyone’s Favorite Weekend Tradition

Some breakfast traditions are hard to beat. Especially when they’ve been going strong since 1956. In this small North Carolina town, one family has been getting people out of bed and to the breakfast table for nearly 70 years. The menu sticks to Southern favorites. Think country ham, chicken...

Wake County, NC · 1d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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Upscale Italian restaurant chain expands into Raleigh at Crabtree mall location

A major restaurant group is expanding in the Triangle as the mall makeover continues at Crabtree Valley. The upscale Italian chain Maggiano’s will open a new location at Crabtree next year, taking over the former Brio space at the mall. Maggiano’s is usually connected with shopping malls, but there’s currently only one location in the Triangle — at Durham’s Streets at Southpoint mall. Crabtree Valley owner Macerich confirmed the addition of Maggiano’s in an email. “Maggiano’s Little Italy has built its name on classic Italian-American dining, memorable experiences and timeless flavors, and it is exactly the kind of brand that becomes part of the destination,” said Guy Mercurio, Macerich’s vice president and director of national restaurant leasing, in an email. “As Crabtree’s redevelopment continues, we’re focused on adding more entertainment and bringing dining, retail and entertainment together to create a destination guests want to return to,” he wrote. “Maggiano’s strengthens that mix alongside both established names and distinctive new concepts.” Brio closed last year, a move that surprised many in the Triangle and coincided with the brand filing for bankruptcy in August 2025. The restaurant had been open for 15 years and left North Carolina without any Brio locations. Maggiano’s

Raleigh, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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NC driver accused of killing cyclist, injuring 20 more could face lifetime in prison

The North Carolina man accused of crashing into a group of cyclists, killing one and seriously injuring several others on Saturday, could spend the rest of his life in prison. Donald Robert Morris-Jones, 76, made his first appearance in Wake County court on Monday as roughly two dozen members of the Carolina Cycling Club filled two rows of the courtroom at the Wake County Justice Center. Morris-Jones is charged with: Driving while impaired Felony death by vehicle Eight counts of felony serious injury by vehicle Eight counts of felony hit-and-run causing serious injury or death Driving left of center Reckless driving with wanton disregard Prosecutors with the Wake District Attorney allege that Morris-Jones, driving a black Infiniti car, drove into a group of 30 cyclists on Optimist Farm Road in Holly Springs. One cyclist, Patrick Turner, 63, was killed, while seven others were seriously injured. Six people are still hospitalized, and one person’s condition is “serious,” said Capital Cycling Club President Tim Charlino on Monday. Morris-Jones appeared on the monitor. District Court Judge Mark Stevens told Morris-Jones each count of felony serious injury by vehicle and felony hit-and-run carried a maximum sentence of 59 months. The felony death by vehicle

Wake County, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Live roaches, no food thermometer: 2 Triangle restaurants get B grades

The News & Observer publishes a weekly roundup of restaurant sanitation scores to keep you up-to-date on the health grades at Triangle dining spots. Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The N&O previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated . Here are sanitation scores in Triangle counties from Nov. 3-9. Wake County sanitation scores The Wake County inspection management system shows 73 restaurant inspections were completed Nov. 3-9. Two restaurants received a B grade (a score of at least 80 but lower than 90): Dum N Grill (1000 Market Center Drive, Morrisville) received a score of 87 on Thursday, Nov. 5. The restaurant was in violation of 17 standards. Violations include gnats at a sink, no sanitizing solution test strips or food thermometer available, employees not washing hands while switching tasks and an employee tasting cooked rice with gloved hands and then putting the excess rice back into the pot of cooked rice, among other violations. The restaurant previously has not previously

Wake County, NC · 1d

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Chick-fil-A Is Testing 4 New Breakfast Sandwiches in Raleigh and Tampa

Chick-fil-A fans in North Carolina and Tampa could soon have four new breakfast options to try. The popular chicken chain is testing a new lineup of waffle breakfast sandwiches in select markets, including Raleigh, North Carolina, and Tampa, Florida. The limited-time test begins November 16, giving customers in both cities...

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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North Carolina Reviews Delayed Deputy Appointment Notice in Granville County

North Carolina’s Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission received notice of Joseph Costa’s Granville County appointment nearly two years after he took the oath in June 2024, the Raleigh News & Observer reported. The notice followed a court filing by prosecutor Mike Waters that raised questions about Costa’s departure from the Durham County Sheriff’s Office. Costa remains certified while the commission investigates; no outcome has been announced.

Granville County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Best restaurants in Raleigh? These rank as the top 10 places to eat

A North Carolina restaurant was named one of the nation’s best — but it wasn’t done having its moment in the spotlight. Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern now ranks as the No. 1 place to eat in Raleigh . To determine the best restaurants in the city, Tripadvisor said it studied food listings on its travel website. It considered “page views, reviews and individual attributes such as price range, cuisine and location, as well as aggregated Tripadvisor data comparing user interactions with all the other restaurant pages for this locale.” Which other Raleigh restaurants rank high? Like Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern, several of the other top-ranked restaurants are in downtown Raleigh. But the list also included dining destinations ranging from a Glenwood Avenue institution to a fan-favorite spot near N.C. State University. Here are the restaurants rounding out the top 10: Angus Barn at No. 2 The Pit Authentic Barbecue at No. 3 Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant at No. 4 Brewery Bhavana at No. 5 Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh at No. 6 Seasons 52 at No. 7 Bida Manda at No. 8 Poole’s at No. 9 State Farmers Market Restaurant at No. 10 Why Second Empire stands out Second

Raleigh, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Flight from Charlotte to Raleigh diverted back to CLT

A flight had to return to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Monday morning, according to flight data.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Kickoff Time and TV Channel Set for FSU Football vs. NC State

The Seminoles are set for another afternoon game in November.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Raleigh Man, 57, Jailed After Fatal Hit on Spring Forest Road Pedestrian

4900 Spring Forest Rd. — Approximate Location of Fatal Pedestrian Crash. A 57-year-old Raleigh man was behind bars Tuesday morning after court records say he struck and killed a pedestrian on Spring Forest Road the night before. Victor Manuel Sanchez-Hernandez faces charges of misdemeanor death by vehicle, driving with no operator's license and failure to reduce speed following the crash, which happened around 6 p.m. Monday.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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Wake County Toddler Critical After Balcony Fall, Parents Jailed on Abuse Charges

A Wake County child is fighting for his life after climbing over a third-floor balcony railing while his parents were asleep, and both parents are now behind bars facing felony child abuse charges. Deputies were called around 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 to a home on Chandler Ridge Court about a reported child fall, and the boy was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Wake County, NC · 11h

The Wake Weekly

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160 YEARS OF FAITH, LEGACY, AND IMPACT: Friendship Chapel Baptist Church celebrates historic anniversary

Friendship Chapel is commemorating its 160th Church Anniversary with the theme, “We’ve Come this Far by Faith.”

Wake Forest, NC · 1d

WRAL News

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Driver hospitalized with serious injuries after Wake County crash

A driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Wake County. The crash happened around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Penny Road and Blaney Franks Road, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Troopers said the driver failed to stop at the intersection before crashing...

Wake County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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How an ex-Durham deputy's past exposed gaps in NC's law enforcement oversight

A Durham County deputy resigned after an internal investigation found he had engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship, lied about it, and attempted to obstruct investigators, according to a recent court filing. But nine months later, Joseph Costa was back in uniform, taking the oath of office as a Granville County deputy. He would spend the next two years working as a school resource officer, the same assignment he held in Durham — without the required state commission review of his previous conduct. A recent court filing by a North Carolina district attorney revealed how Costa, and possibly other deputies, escaped scrutiny by the state commission that oversees deputy certifications. The filing that outlines Costa’s circumstances offers a rare look at what happens when a deputy leaves one sheriff’s office after allegations of misconduct and is hired by another. His case also raises questions about whether the Granville office, headed by Sheriff Robert Fountain Jr., is complying with certification requirements intended to protect the integrity of criminal investigations and North Carolina law enforcement officers. It appears Costa’s “appointment was intentionally withheld” from the Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission, Granville County District Attorney Mike Waters told The News & Observer.

Granville County, NC · 2d

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Wake County Keeps Arrest Website Alive, Removes All Mugshots Nov. 23

Wake County's online arrest record portal isn't shutting down after all, but it's about to look very different. Starting Nov. 23, the site will show only the last 30 days of arrests, and mugshots will disappear from the page entirely, with that older information shifted to a pair of public kiosks in Raleigh, according to county officials.

Wake County, NC · 12h

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Wake Forest Reservoir closed for dam improvement project

Zachry Construction, a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, closed access to the Wake Forest Reservoir Nov. 9. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to begin preparing for a series of improvements to the reservoir dam and associated infrastructure, including the dam embankment, spillway, and outlet structure, to enhance the reservoir’s long-term safety, reliability, and resilience.

Wake Forest, NC · 1d

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Wake Forest Reservoir Project Calls for Dam Repairs, Spillway Replacement

The Wake Forest Reservoir project centers on planned work on its dam and spillway. According to the Town of Wake Forest, the Wake Forest Reservoir Improvements Project includes evaluating and carrying out critical dam repairs. Plans call for raising the dam by 2.8 feet and replacing the spillway to improve long-term safety and performance.

Wake Forest, NC · 2d

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8 Children Found Unrestrained In Van Driven By Suspected Impaired Driver

JOHNSTON COUNTY – A Wake County man is facing multiple charges, including eight counts of misdemeanor child abuse, after a state trooper stopped a van reportedly being driven erratically and discovered eight children sleeping unrestrained on a mattress inside the vehicle. The incident occurred November 7, around 11:37 p.m....

Smithfield, NC · 11h