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The Whirl: W.E.L.D. Wine & Beer Grand Reopening

On Sept. 17, W.E.L.D. Wine & Beer in Cary kicked off its three-day grand reopening under new owner Bill Klotz. Guests enjoyed craft beer and wine, food from Balkan’s Table, and live music from Justin Abood of Blue Sky Crying, and they met adoptable pups from Second Chance Adoptions. Saturday’s Pups & Pints event donated $1 per draft pint to the group.

Cary, NC · 7d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

Ella and Bella Pet Company; a treat for dogs and people with disabilities

A Raleigh nonprofit is baking all-natural dog treats while creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities.

Raleigh, NC · 6d

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This North Carolina Amish Bulk Store Sends You Home With Way More Than You Came For

Plenty of people walk into a small country store planning to grab one thing. Most of them walk out with two bags and a new favorite errand. In the tiny Chatham County town of Moncure, just off US 1, a family-run shop has quietly turned quick stops into full pantry hauls. It stocks bulk baking staples, Amish-made goods, fresh pies, and a candy wall that can derail even the most disciplined shopping list.

Moncure, NC · 11d

WRAL News

Rescued chihuahuas begin recovery after Wake County animal cruelty case

Nineteen dogs that were rescued from a Wake County home are now receiving medical care and showing signs of progress in foster homes throughout the Triangle. One of the dogs, Chickpea, underwent emergency dental surgery on Monday. "They ended up pulling nine teeth, but now she is eating like a...

Wake County, NC · 8d

Raleigh News & Observer

After an abrupt exit, retail merchandising carts are back at Crabtree Mall

After a brief hiatus, the retail merchandising carts are back at Crabtree Valley Mall, with mall owners, Macerich, posting leasing signs on units in the hallways this week. In September 2025, retail merchandising unit (RMUs) operators were informed that they would have to leave at the end of the month. After buying the mall in June 2025, Macerich shared plans of $60 million worth of upgrades for a “light, bright and more modern” look, The News & Observer previously reported. “The relaunch of the RMU program is an exciting part of Crabtree’s ongoing transformation,” Macerich said in a statement. “As we continue to modernize the center and elevate the guest experience, we’re introducing a new generation of RMUs featuring a sleek, contemporary design that complements the center’s refreshed look and feel.” Retail merchandising units are different from kiosks. The RMUs are mall-owned, movable carts that the property provides and maintains, with tenants renting both the cart and the space. Kiosks are custom-built and maintained by the tenant, with ownership leasing only the space. The mall’s kiosk program has never left. “The updated RMUs feature a streamlined design that supports improved traffic flow and space utilization while providing unique concepts an

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Chevelle and Breaking Benjamin in Raleigh: Tips for the Upcoming Show

If you’re looking for a concert filled with music that sounds straight from a movie, keep an eye out for this next concert. Breaking Benjamin is touring alongside Chevelle, Startset, and Kami Kehoe for their 2026 North American tour. They will be touching down in Raleigh’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park, for their show on Friday October 23. Chevelle is one of my personal favorite bands with their innovative rifts and post-grunge influence.

Raleigh News & Observer

Craft beer woes continue as a pioneering Durham bar shuts off taps for good

A pioneering beer bar in Durham will end its nine-year run on Halloween, the latest signal in the ongoing slide of craft beer. The self-serve beer bar Pour Taproom announced this week that its last service would be Oct. 31, capping off nearly a decade of business in the very heart of Durham. Pour is best known for introducing self-serve beer taps to Durham in 2017. The bar featured a wall of 64 beer, wine and cider taps and would charge customers by the ounce, keeping a running tab connected to a digital wristband. Andrew Shaver, a co-owner of Pour Durham, said the bar tapped into the excitement and energy going on in craft beer at the time. “The self-serve model was a fun way to sample and participate in this massive movement of high quality, interesting beer,” Shaver said in an interview. “Everyone was into it at the time. You gave up the element of the charming bartender on that side of the transaction. But it allowed you to sample one, two, three, four, five different craft beers. Pour was never meant to replace the traditional bar, but this was a niche way to participate in the craft beer

Durham, NC · 9d

Raleigh News & Observer

Five Guys burger chain makes plans for a downtown Raleigh location. What we know

Virginia-founded fast food chain Five Guys Burgers & Fries is expanding into downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street, according to sketch plans filed with the city. While those involved have declined to comment, Five Guys has begun the process to customize 442 Fayetteville St. to accommodate the national chain’s specifications, according to plans filed on Monday, Oct 19 . “There is nothing to comment on at this time,” said an employee of real estate company, CBRE, that manages leasing for the high-foot-traffic site. The building at 442 Fayetteville St., located in downtown Raleigh’s City Plaza, is owned by Highwoods Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust that is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Although the sketch plans have been submitted, they still have to undergo review. Five Guys is seeking to renovate the interior and create additional space in the rear of the building for walk-in cooler and storage space. The plan review is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 4. Earlier this year, Fayetteville Street and Downtown Raleigh were the subject of an opinion piece by a local business owner published in The News & Observer. The piece addressed reasons the writer believes many downtown businesses are struggling right now.

Raleigh, NC · 9d

Raleigh News & Observer

A beer goodbye, a burger hello and no more bugs: N&O headlines today

Here are some of the N&O headlines for Oct. 28, from dropped abortion-related charges in Durham to a record-breaking congressional race in Eastern North Carolina. Charges dismissed. Durham County District Attorney Satana Deberry dropped all charges against Syeisha Johnson, 18, and Elijah Speight, 20, nearly three months after they were arrested in an alleged attempted third-trimester medication abortion. In a letter to the couple, Deberry cited legal technicalities around the personhood of a fetus and a lack of evidence that the medication caused the preterm delivery. Read more: DA drops charges against NC teen accused of attempted medication abortion Record Congressional ad spending. The race in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District between Democratic Rep. Don Davis and Republican challenger Laurie Buckhout has drawn $52.9 million in total ad spending and reservations — making it the most expensive U.S. House general election on record, according to AdImpact. Democrats account for $29.6 million and Republicans for $23.3 million of that total. Read more: Race in redrawn NC district is breaking national spending records, ranking says NC State fraternity suspended. NC State University’s Sigma Nu chapter has been placed on interim suspension while university police investigate an anonymous report of hazing. Sigma Nu’s

Durham County, NC · 9d

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Cat Lovers Will Lose Their Minds Inside This North Carolina Restaurant Covered In Feline Decor

Giant 3-D cats poke their whiskery faces right through the walls at this place. Yes, actual walls. I can’t imagine eating dinner without staring back at them. The owners even asked neighbors to donate their own cat-themed treasures. So the kitty art covering every corner came partly from the people who live nearby.

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Raleigh woman changes lives, one lasagna at a time

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There’s something about a home-cooked meal that feeds the heart as well as the body, and Dorea prepares dozens of homemade meals every week. She doesn’t do it for recognition; in fact, she asked us not to use her last name, but her neighbors know she’s making a difference, and she’s […]

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Learn to Frame Raleigh’s Skyline, Streets, and Hidden Corners Like a Pro on Saturday

You do not need a four-figure lens setup to capture the City of Oaks like a seasoned gallery artist. On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, local visual artist Ana Galizes is leading a hands-on urban photography workshop at Artspace that strips away the intimidation of high-end camera gear. Whether you are shooting on an advanced DSLR or just the smartphone already in your pocket, this three-hour session heads out into Downtown Raleigh to explore framing, perspective, scale, and composition.

Raleigh, NC · 7d

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Paris Baguette Signs Lease at Raleigh's Six Forks Station, Eyes Summer 2027 Opening

A French-inspired bakery chain is moving into a storefront that spent three decades as a Raleigh neighborhood fixture. Paris Baguette will take over the former Zest Café and Home Art space at 8831 Six Forks Road in the Six Forks Station Shopping Center, with franchisee Devang Shah signing a lease for the 4,500-square-foot space in September.

Raleigh, NC · 7d

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How Raleigh’s Bartenders Built the City’s Bar Scene

10 things you didn’t know about the people who helped build Raleigh’s bar scene. Raleigh’s bar scene isn’t an accident. And it isn’t some hodgepodge of trendy TikTok moments or kitschy concepts. It’s core Raleigh—and it’s built on the backs of its (best) bartenders.

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Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton and October London Bring ‘Her Legacy’ Concert to Raleigh in May 2027

RALEIGH, NC — R&B fans across the Triangle have something special to look forward to as Radio One’s Her Legacy concert returns to Raleigh on Saturday, May 8, 2027, featuring Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton and October London. The concert will take place at Lenovo Center, bringing together three performers...

Raleigh, NC · 9d

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The Latest Raleigh Food News

In a full-circle moment, the Hotel Indigo’s 20th-floor High Ground Lounge is now slinging classic ’tails and Southern-inspired fare high above DTR in a swanky atmosphere complete with primo skyline views. Legends Nightclub’s, ahem, legendary move is complete, now in its new digs at West Cabarrus Street. The...

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Winston’s Grille Celebrates 40 Years in Raleigh

Forty years is a long time for a restaurant to stick around. But at Winston’s Grille, which just hit that milestone in October, perhaps the more remarkable number isn’t 40. It might be 30—the roughly three decades General Manager Roger Carter has spent there. Or 20: the number...

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