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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 · 23h

WRAL News

Former NC lawmaker indicted on embezzlement, other charges in Bourbon Trail probe

A former high-ranking Republican lawmaker now faces criminal charges in a public corruption probe that has rattled politicians and lobbyists alike since it began last year, Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman told WRAL Thursday. Jason Saine, a Republican from Lincoln County, was indicted by a Wake County grand jury...

Wake County, NC · 3d

insidepacksports.com

Troy head coach Adam Howard: “That’s an NCAA Tournament Team”

Troy head coach Adam Howard met with the media to discuss the 81-62 loss to NC State, Paul McNeil Jr.’s performance, Zymicah Wilkins’ development, the Wolfpack’s defense, and much more. NOTE: Click the video above to watch the full press conference!. Opening statement... Yeah, man, hats off...

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10 North Carolina Puerto Rican Spots Where Regulars Show Up Every Single Week

Puerto Rican food has found a real home in North Carolina, from Durham and Raleigh down to Fayetteville and the coast near Jacksonville. These are the kitchens where people come back week after week for pernil, mofongo, tostones, and empanadas that taste like a family recipe. Some are sit-down restaurants,...

North Carolina · 12h

WRAL News

Philip Rivers hire ignites football donor support at NC State

RALEIGH — They say hope springs eternal, but it also sells — and NC State football fans are buying after the hiring of program legend Philip Rivers to lead the program. "Welcome home Philip, we're really glad to have you,” Scott Lloyd said from his tailgate before the Wolfpack’s game against Syracuse on Saturday. “Really excited for what's going to happen with the program.”

Raleigh, NC · 16h

takingthekids.com

This Free North Carolina Christmas Wonderland Dazzles With Nearly 250,000 Dancing Lights And A 50-Foot Tree

Nearly 250,000 Christmas lights blink, sweep, and flash in perfect time with holiday music. Then there’s the 50-foot tree, and you get to walk right through it. The whole thing is free. A single man started it at his own home back in 1997, and it grew so popular that traffic jammed his neighborhood.

Wendell, NC · 23h

hoodline.com

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Raleigh Restaurant Worker Wades Through Thorns to Save Driver From Flooded Pond

A two-vehicle crash on Old Wake Forest Road sent one car down an embankment and into a retention pond Tuesday night, and it was a pair of strangers, not first responders, who reached the trapped driver first. Jertaves Jenkins had just closed up the Breakfast Bar at Triangle Town Center when he noticed the wreck and scrambled down the hill to check on the driver, according to WRAL.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

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

hoodline.com

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 News & Observer

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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.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

Crafting Your Home

A Raleigh Homeowner Known for a Halloween House That Draws Thousands Was Told the Night Needs a Special Event Permit

A Raleigh homeowner whose Halloween house draws nearly 6,000 trick-or-treaters was told the night needs a special event permit. Here is what the city required.

Raleigh News & Observer

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

hoodline.com

Wake Forest Rail Bridge Could Break Ground Nov. 30 as S-Line Gets $550M Federal Boost

A new bridge is about to rise over the CSX tracks at Rogers Road in Wake Forest, and work could begin as soon as Nov. 30. The project is one of four grade-separation bridges NCDOT is building across Wake County as part of the long-running S-Line rail corridor, and it comes just weeks after federal officials released a fresh chunk of funding to keep the broader effort moving.

Wake Forest, NC · 1d

jocoreport.com

NC House Republicans Weigh Final Moves Before Democrats Take Control

Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly face a consequential question as lawmakers prepare to return to Raleigh next week: How far will they go in advancing their agenda before Democrats take control of the House in January?. The legislature is scheduled to reconvene Nov. 16-19, followed by a...

Raleigh, NC · 22h

Daily Orange

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Orange grades in miraculous NC State win: Defensive picks, receiver heroics

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Improbably, shockingly, miraculously, Syracuse beat NC State Saturday. The Orange rebounded from a 28-13 fourth-quarter deficit to come alive in the final period to shock the Wolfpack and keep their bowl chances alive. It was SU’s first road comeback when trailing by at least 15 points since 2012.

Syracuse, NY · 15h

Seattle ON Tap

Billy Edwards Jr. Exits Injured, and North Carolina's Season Just Took a Gut Punch

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) North Carolina just took a brutal 16-14 loss to the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday, but the real story, the one that's going to sting in Chapel Hill, is starting […]

Chapel Hill, NC · 10h

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 County to activate emergency White Flag shelters as temperatures drop

With temperatures expected to drop into the 30s starting today, Wake County Continuum of Care and its partners will activate emergency shelters this evening to help protect people experiencing homelessness from the dangerous cold.

Wake County, NC · 1d

takemetotn.com

This North Carolina Center Puts You In The Pilot Seat Of A Boeing 737 Simulator

Most people board a Boeing 737 with a boarding pass and a window seat. Near the Raleigh-Durham airport, there is a place where you can sit in the left seat instead. You push back from the gate, taxi to the runway, and take off with a real airline captain beside you. It is a doable weekend outing right here in North Carolina, and it might just change how you see every flight you take from now on.

Morrisville, NC · 1d

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