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Teens Hurl Slurs at North Hills Shoppers in Viral Video, Mall Says It's Disappointed

A TikTok video showing two young teens hurling racist and homophobic slurs at shoppers near Raleigh's North Hills has racked up more than 40,000 views, reigniting concerns about unsupervised teen gatherings at the upscale shopping district. The woman who posted the clip says it captured just one of three separate encounters teens had with patrons there within the same stretch of time.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

WRAL News

Durham County Animal Shelter responds to photos showing deplorable conditions

The Animal Protection Society of Durham has responded to pictures posted on social media showing the shelter in deplorable condition and alleging poor care. The shelter confirmed with WRAL News that the pictures do not reflect what it looks like now following months of changes. WRAL News is not sharing those photos due to their graphic nature.

Durham County, NC · 3d

decorhint.com

This North Carolina Restaurant Looks Like A Backyard Party But Just Joined Michelin’s Exclusive List

The missing front door is what got me. Instead of walking straight into this North Carolina restaurant, guests follow a bright 1960s-style mural around a plain cinder block building until a backyard suddenly opens up behind it. By then, I already understand the name. It means “come over” in Hindi...

Raleigh News & Observer

Popular Pittsburgh-based ice cream franchise opens first NC location in Raleigh

Pittsburgh-based ice cream franchise, Millie’s Homemade, announced on Monday, Nov. 2 an upcoming location in Downtown Raleigh. Originally launched in 2014, Millie’s was co-founded by Chad and Lauren Townsend. Raleigh will be the franchise’s first North Carolina location. The opening date has yet to be announced. “Get READY, Raleigh: we’re on our way to becoming besties!,” the company said in the post . “...we’ll have scoops and scoops of tasty stuff to announce.” The creamery company has locations in Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, Maryland, Texas and a mobile truck in Tennessee, according to its website . In addition to store locations and food trucks, the business packages their ice cream at Millie’s Ice Cream Works and sells pints in nearby grocery stores. “We’re on a mission to #spreadLove in our community through the simple joy of scratch-made ice cream,” the company said on his website. “That means real relationships and real ingredients – always sourced from farmers & artisans and proudly spun into super premium ice cream...” Triangle Business Journal reported that the site is scheduled to be at 325 Blake St. near Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh’s City Market before the end of the year. Millie’s sells classic, seasonal

Raleigh, NC · 4d

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Ladybug Creamery Opens in North Raleigh With $6 Scoops and Turkish Coffee Flavor

A new artisan ice cream shop has started scooping in North Raleigh, and it's leaning hard into North Carolina dairy and flavors you won't find at the usual chains. Ladybug Creamery opened at 3710 Exchange Glenwood Place, inside the Sojourn Apartments building near Glenwood Avenue and the Beltline, with a rotating lineup of a dozen flavors and a $6 scoop price.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

familyvacationsus.com

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We Found 10 North Carolina Restaurants Where Your Money Goes Further

One mountain diner sets out an all-you-can-eat Southern buffet, complete with banana pudding, for a bill that lands in the low double digits. I had to read that twice. Then I kept finding more places like it. Across North Carolina, a handful of kitchens still serve huge portions without making...

North Carolina · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

Horticultural Oil Goes on for Lace Bugs Now, and Durham Master Gardener Gary Crispell Then Cleans and Puts Away the Sprayer, While Moving Azaleas Out of Full Sun

Durham County master gardener Gary Crispell says to hit azalea lace bugs with horticultural oil, clean the sprayer, and move sun-stressed azaleas to shade.

Durham County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Durham animal shelter says alleged poor conditions don't reflect the shelter today

A former Durham County animal shelter employee posted graphic photos he said showed the shelter’s poor conditions to Facebook on Wednesday. The employee alleged that dogs were fed moldy food, animals were covered in feces, roaches were falling from the ceiling and dead animals were piled up or laid across the ground waiting to be cremated. The Animal Protection Society of Durham, the nonprofit that runs the shelter under a county contract of over $1 million, confirmed it was aware of posts from “a former employee who has expressed dissatisfaction with the organization” in a Thursday statement . But the APS wrote that the former employee’s photos did not reflect the conditions of the shelter now. The former employee has not worked at the shelter for over four months, and the “historical” photos were not from the final months of his employment, APS wrote. “That does not mean we are dismissing what these images show,” the APS wrote. “APS has faced significant challenges, and we have been open about the changes needed to address them.” Design work starting on new animal shelter The News & Observer has previously reported on the animal shelter’s challenges. In July 2025, The N&O tour

Durham County, NC · 3d

Lovely Garden Roots

‘Leaf Removal Is Job #1' in November, a Durham County Master Gardener Says, While Dead Perennial Stems Should Stay Standing for Native Bees

Durham County Master Gardener Gary Crispell says leaf removal is job number one in November, while dead perennial stems should stay up for native bees.

Durham County, NC · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

Adults Are Harder to Drag Home Than the Kids From This Raleigh Hall Packed With Model Trains

From the parking lot, it looks like just another big hall at the edge of a fairground. Then you step inside and realize the whole floor has been turned into a playground for people who never quite outgrew their love of tiny trains, old treasures, and bargain hunting. North Carolina...

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You’ll Never Want To Leave This North Carolina Museum That Has A Restaurant For The Whole Family

Raleigh has been keeping a very good secret in plain sight, and that secret involves dinosaurs, butterflies, rooftop views, and a restaurant that makes leaving feel genuinely difficult. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the kind of place that earns a permanent spot on your list of favorite...

everafterinthewoods.com

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North Carolina Shoppers Are Looking Beyond Supermarkets For These Farm-Fresh Finds

Seventy-five acres. That’s how much room one farmers market needs to hold its farm sheds, restaurants, garden shop, and a busy wholesale side. It opens every day of the year, closing only on Christmas Day. Rain, heat, or a chilly January morning, the gates still swing open at 8 AM.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

NC Newsline

A new documentary looks not-too-far back at NC college student voting this election

Some ballots haven’t even been counted yet, but a documentary about the 2026 election from the perspective of North Carolina college students fighting for campus early voting sites has already had its debut. “Where Do I Vote Again?” screened Thursday night at The Rialto in Raleigh. It encapsulates the work of students who tried to […]

North Carolina · 3d

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Cary Spotlight | New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar

Host: Dr. Chris Coetzer, Founder of Cary Spotlight. Guest: Ralph Ruocco, Owner of New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar. What if your neighborhood butcher shop was also a restaurant, specialty market, and wine bar? In this episode of Cary Spotlight Connect, Dr. Chris Coetzer welcomes Ralph Ruocco, owner and partner of the New York Butcher Shoppe & Wine Bar in Cary, North Carolina.

Cary, NC · 1d

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Steaks Are Still Cut Tableside at This Dim, Old-School Raleigh Steakhouse North Carolina Steak Lovers Swear By

Some Raleigh restaurants chase trends every season. This one has barely changed in decades, and its regulars would not have it any other way. Here, a staff member can roll up to your table, show you the raw cut, and slice your steak right in front of you before it heads to the charcoal grill. The lights stay low, the salad bar feels like a trip back in time, and there are no reservations for small groups, so the line forms early.

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WRAL News

Foodie News: New BBQ spot coming to Raleigh Iron Works, Diwali party and Oyster Fest this weekend

Raleigh Magazine shared the exciting news this week that Michelin-recommended Lewis Barbecue is beginning construction on its Salvage Yard at Raleigh Iron Works location in Raleigh this week. Owner and pitmaster John Lewis, who got his start in Austin (where he helped open Franklin Barbecue and the much-beloved La Barbecue), currently has locations in Charleston, Atlanta and Greenville (SC). Barbecue enthusiasts have flocked to his pits for years, waiting in long lines to get a taste of his expertly smoked pork spareribs, beef ribs, “Texas hot guts” sausage, oxtail, and his legendary beef brisket. Expect them to open in the second quarter of 2027. Take a moment to get familiar with them here.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

One of Raleigh's most influential restaurants will close after 13 years

One of Raleigh’s most distinct and influential restaurants will close this month after more than a decade of championing and celebrating vegetarian cuisine. Fiction Kitchen plans to close its doors for good on Saturday, Nov. 14, and will serve its final Sunday brunch on Nov. 8. “This was a very difficult decision and one full of tears, but we feel the time has come for us to sunset Fiction Kitchen,” owners Caroline Morrison and Siobhan Southern said in an Instagram post. Fiction Kitchen opened in 2013 on Davie Street in Downtown Raleigh. Serving an entirely vegan menu of comforting and seasonal favorites, Fiction Kitchen became a destination for vegetarians and omnivores alike, solidifying its spot as one of the city’s signature restaurants for a time. Its vegan pulled “pork” has been a sensation for years, collecting national write-ups from outlets like The Washington Post . View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Fiction Kitchen (@thefictionkitchen) In 2024, Fiction Kitchen closed its original location in Downtown Raleigh and relocated to the redeveloping Gateway Plaza shopping center, first as a pop-up and then in a new permanent space in 2025. The owners hoped the move would offer a fresh

Raleigh, NC · 5d

Raleigh News & Observer