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Neuse Charter School Welcomes The Freedom 250 Mobile Museum
SMITHFIELD, N.C. – History is coming to Neuse Charter School, and the entire community is invited. On Sunday, November 1, Neuse Charter School will welcome the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum to campus for a one-day-only, free public event. Commissioned by Freedom 250, a national, nonpartisan organization leading the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, six Freedom Truck mobile museums are traveling across the United States throughout 2026. Neuse Charter School is proud to host one of these traveling museums, bringing this unique experience to Johnston County.
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Pedal 27.5 Paved Miles of Riverside Woods and Wetlands on This Easy North Carolina Greenway
Some of the best outings in North Carolina start in a plain little parking lot that gives no hint of what waits beyond the trees. You lace up or clip in, expecting a quick spin, and suddenly you are rolling through shady woods, over scenic bridges, and past quiet wetlands for mile after mile.
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This North Carolina Italian Restaurant Serves A Famous Grandma’s Pizza And Classic Pasta Worth The Drive
The spaghetti carbonara here comes with real pancetta and absolutely no peas. That rule alone tells me somebody in this kitchen has opinions, and frankly, I respect it. The pasta and sauces are made with the kind of care that turns a simple dinner into something that feels much more personal.
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How This Traveling Red Barn Became an AWARD-WINNING BBQ Destination in Cary, North Carolina
Open Mon–Sat, 11 AM–9 PM | Sun, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Barbecue has a way of turning an ordinary lunch into the main event, and Big Mikes BBQ in Cary gives that transformation plenty of material. Here, slow-smoked meats meet homemade sides, playful comfort food, and a...
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Celebrating 200,000 Rolls: Win a $25 Gift Card to Raleigh’s Favorite Neighborhood Breakfast Spot, Morning Rolls!
There’s nothing quite like the simple perfection of a Sunday morning routine: a hot cup of coffee, your local news, and a fresh, warm pastry. That feeling inspired Darryl Fuller of Morning Rolls to perfect his cinnamon roll recipes at The Chef’s Academy. After relocating from the Midwest...
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Foodie News: Millie's Homemade Ice Cream, Maggiano’s Little Italy coming to Raleigh
The 2026 Michelin Guide American South ceremony took place this past Wednesday in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The Triangle’s newest Bib Gourmand restaurants on the Guide included: Ajja in Raleigh (Cheetie Kumar and Paul Siler); Durham sandwich shop Ideal’s (Ian Bracken and Paul Chirico); and Carrboro’s Tesoro, an 18-seat pasta-forward restaurant (David Peretin).
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Wake Forest alumnus among 2 with North Carolina ties to receive prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — One man with ties to the Triad and another who works in Durham were two of 20 recipients of the 2026 MacArthur Fellowship on Sept. 29. Dr. Chip Thomas and Professor Felipe De Brigard represented North Carolina well in the world of art and science, respectively. A retired primary care physician […]
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This North Carolina Restaurant Transforms Into A Christmas Wonderland So Spectacular, Reservations Sell Out Months Ahead
Holiday reservations here can vanish in about 15 seconds. That is barely enough time for me to find my glasses, let alone remember a password and choose a dinner time. Some guests plan months ahead, waiting for the exact moment reservations open like Christmas dinner just became an Olympic event.
Raleigh News & Observer
3 Triangle restaurants earn big Michelin honors. Here's who is now in the guide
A sandwich shop, an intimate pasta bar and one of Raleigh’s buzziest restaurants. Three Triangle restaurants earned their way into the Michelin Guide Wednesday night, joining the ranks of the world’s most distinctive places to eat. They each earned “Bib Gourmand” honors: Ajja from Cheetie Kumar and Paul Siler; Ideal’s Sandwich & Grocery from Ian Bracken and Paul Chirico; and the Carrboro pasta spot Tesoro . The award is for high quality restaurants that inspectors believe represent exceptional value. But the Triangle missed out on a Star for the second year in a row. Counter- in Charlotte remains the state’s only one-star honoree. Michelin unveiled its updated guide for The American South during a ceremony in Nashville Wednesday night, honoring restaurants in seven Southern states, including North Carolina. With the Triangle's three new restaurants, there are now 22 local spots in the Guide. All 19 Triangle restaurants honored in 2025 retained their spots and distinctions. Michelin debuted the American South guide in 2025, its first regional guide, bringing the world’s most sought-after culinary honor to celebrated food cities like New Orleans and Charleston for the first time. The Michelin Guide has been around for a century, highlighting distinctive and exemplary
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Step Inside This Old-School North Carolina Diner That’s Served Southern Comfort Food Since The 1930s
Downtown Raleigh keeps changing, with new towers, new coffee bars, and new menus popping up every year. One little dining room has stayed put through almost all of it, opening its doors back in the 1930s and never really looking back. It still serves the kind of Southern comfort food...
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5 Best Restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them
Raleigh, North Carolina — a city where the pines lean into the sky, where red-brick warehouses and glass towers shimmer in the Carolina sun, where the laughter of students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers and the dreams of newcomers. Here, neighborhoods are stitched together by murals and memory, by the scent of barbecue and the hush of magnolias, by the pulse of bluegrass and the hum of innovation. Raleigh is a crossroads — of Southern tradition and global curiosity, of families who’ve called these streets home for generations and those drawn by the promise of something new.
Raleigh News & Observer
National health franchise opens 2nd NC spot in Apex shopping center
A new superfood smoothie store has opened up in northwestern Apex’s Beaver Creek Crossings on Saturday, Oct. 10, adding to retail selections like Ulta Beauty and Five Below. Founded in 2017, national chain Grain & Berry has opened their second North Carolina location at 2017 Creekside Landing Drive, following an October 2025 opening at their first local site in Holly Springs. “We’re excited to bring Grain & Berry to Apex and offer our community healthy food options that don’t compromise on taste,” local franchisee Sudarshan Krish said in a press release. “Having been part of this community for more than 10 years, I’m especially excited to serve my neighbors and friends and introduce them to a brand I believe is a great fit for the area.” Grain & Berry menu Grain & Berry sells açaí bowls with assorted toppings, smoothies, juices, flatbreads, quesadillas, toasts, chopped salads, wraps, immunity shots and parfaits with a promise to be vegan and gluten-free. The franchise operates more than 35 locations in nine states with plans to open at least 60 new locations over the next few years, according to the press release. The made-to-order kitchen was founded with the idea to offer a health
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This 10-Table North Carolina Steakhouse Serves Only Ribeye, And People Wait Hours To Get In
Somewhere in Wilson, North Carolina, there’s a steakhouse that looked at the entire concept of a menu and said, “Nah, we’re good.”. The Beefmastor Inn has exactly one thing to sell you, and somehow, that’s all it takes to fill every seat in the place and send people home talking about it for years.
Raleigh News & Observer
This concert was going to be the last at Red Hat as we know it. Now it's canceled
A concert was supposed to be the last one at a North Carolina entertainment venue — then came a big shakeup. Singer Victoria Monét announced she is canceling her upcoming show at Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh. That means the venue, which is moving to make room for the nearby convention center, will have its final concert earlier than expected. Now, fellow R&B artist Steve Lacy will end an era at Red Hat when he hits the stage Friday, Oct. 23. Here’s what we know about changes for Red Hat and Monét’s canceled concert , including her offer to help Raleigh fans transfer their tickets to the Charlotte show. What’s happening to Red Hat? As of Wednesday, Oct. 21, Red Hat Amphitheater is located at 500 S. McDowell St. in Raleigh. This year, the outdoor venue’s lineup included artists from several genres, including Chance the Rapper and folk icon Bob Dylan. Now, Red Hat Amphitheater is preparing to wrap up the final season at its current spot. It will be moving one block across Lenoir Street to allow for the $387.5 million expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center, The News & Observer previously reported. The new concert venue is
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You Can Ride Giant Draft Horses Through The Hills At This One Of A Kind North Carolina Farm
Ever dreamed of riding a horse so enormous that climbing into the saddle feels like scaling a mountain?. At Dead Broke Farm in Raleigh, North Carolina, that dream becomes a wild countryside adventure!. These gentle giants take riders along wooded trails, across creeks, and over rolling hills, offering a horseback...