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Advance Tickets On Sale Now For 2024 N.C. State Fair
RALEIGH – Now is the time to save money and get a jump on planning your trip to the 2024 N.C. State Fair, happening Oct. 17-27 in Raleigh. Advance tickets can be purchased online now until Oct. 17. Tickets can also be purchased at the Dorton Arena kiosk on weekends, and walk-up tickets will be available Oct. 3-17.
GalaxyCon gets underway at Raleigh Convention Center
GalaxyCon 2024 kicked off in Downtown Raleigh Thursday bringing fans from all over.The festival of fandom is being held at the Raleigh Convention Center.The four-day event is a celebration of comic books, pop culture, anime, cosplay, and more.Fans have the chance to get autographs and take photos with celebrities, writers, and voice actors. the event also features cosplay, panelists, a costume contest, and shopping.The event runs from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28.For more information click here.
The Impact of Red Hat Amphitheater Leaving DTR
Red Hat Amphitheater could permanently close to save a single DTR block that sees hardly any traffic. The future of Downtown Raleigh is at stake—and Red Hat Amphitheater sits at the center of it all. While Red Hat was initially intended to be a temporary venue, the City has...
Crawford’s Genuine Opening in August
Scott Crawford’s new concept at RDU is taking off soon. Scott Crawford is opening his latest restaurant at RDU, but it won’t feel like you’re at the airport at all. And, odds are, you might find yourself hoping for a delay to experience it. Tailored to travelers...
A Place At The Table launches food truck in Raleigh: Travelin' Table
Popular Raleigh nonprofit and pay-what-you-can restaurant, A Place At The Table, is celebrating a milestone with the addition of a food truck.The Travelin' Table will now take the restaurant's mission and menu on the road."A Place at the Table has been open for almost seven years, which is unreal," explained restaurant founder, Maggie Kane."And now, we just know that we have been living our mission in the cafe, we've expanded the cafe over the years. So what more can we do in this community? And it's to launch The Travelin' Table.We know that not everyone can come to A Place...
Food Lion Opens New Location in Garner, North Carolina; Tom Beauchesne Comments
SALISBURY, NC - After maintaining a strong presence in the Garner, North Carolina, market for nearly five decades, Food Lion is continuing to nourish this community with the addition of another store location. The new store officially opened to the public today, July 24, welcoming shoppers with an easy, fresh, and affordable omnichannel shopping experience.
Foodie News: Raleigh Union Station is getting a NY-style deli
A brand new concept called Union Station Deli & Catering from Rocky Top Catering will open on Aug. 15 inside the iconic Raleigh Union Station at 510 W Martin St. in downtown Raleigh. Touted as a true New York-style deli, they will be serving up breakfast bagels, deli sandwiches, and hot pressed sammies – with toppings like house-smoked pastrami, corned beef and chicken cutlets — as well as black-and-white cookies. Look for weekday service (6 a.m. until 3 p.m.) initially, with weekend service to start in January. The concept will be managed by Sean Degnan, known for his outstanding restaurant portfolio including bu•ku, so•ca and kō•än. Follow along on Instagram here.
Raleigh band Fancy Gap delivers a hard-charging debut album that's perfect for driving
One of the Triangle's most exciting new bands, Fancy Gap, whose debut album is out Friday, could only have formed during the early days of the pandemic.Flashback: Stuart McLamb, the artist behind the popular Triangle act The Love Language, had just returned to Raleigh from Los Angeles during the early months of the pandemic, looking, in part, to get back into the writing groove.And Charles Crossingham, a Raleigh-based music producer and friend, believed he had just the place to do so — a remote cabin in the small town of Fancy Gap among the Virginia mountains.Between the lines: The cabin sessions...
Cat Cafés Across the Triangle Offer Spots To Sip and Pet
Cats and coffee are an inspired pairing. Luckily for Triangle residents, both can be found in a handful of innovative cat cafés, from Chapel Hill to Fuquay-Varina. These four spots work with rescues and shelters to help their feline residents find permanent homes while providing visitors with an experience they’re not soon to forget. When planning your trip to a cat café, make sure to check its website to reserve time in its cat room. Cat cafés rarely allow walk-ins.
Big Opening Ceremony of 2024 Olympics showcased on biggest screen in Raleigh
Team USA athletes get ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympics is a big deal. The historic event will feature a parade of 10,500 athletes gliding along a 3.7-mile route of the Seine, right through the heart of Paris. Thousands of dancers, artists, athletes and broadcasters will be a part of the hours-long celebration, which airs live on WRAL-TV with coverage beginning at noon.
But First…We’re Picking up the First $50 of the Tab for Our Lucky Winner 🤩
Get ready to elevate your dining experience at La Terrazza, Raleigh’s hottest new rooftop gem! Nestled in Downtown Raleigh, this Southern Italian and Mediterranean paradise is the talk of the town. To celebrate their stellar launch, we’re giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky winner. Don’t miss out on this chance to indulge in culinary bliss. Enter now for your shot at this sky-high treat!
Time to Sleigh the Summer Scene
Get ready for a jolly good time that is worth the drive! Santa’s taking a break from the North Pole and soaking up the sun at Fenton on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. It’s Christmas in July, and you won’t want to miss your chance for a free snapshot with Santa in his beachy best, while you’re still rocking that summer tan! Plus, jam out to the festive beats of Island Time Band, blending island tunes with your favorite Christmas hits, and dive into holiday crafts with a twist of summertime flair.
How to Switch to a Clover Lawn—an Easy Grass Alternative With So Many Benefits
Clover lawns look great and are a wonderfully sustainable alternative to the standard turf lawn. They require less water and fewer herbicides and pesticides; they fix nitrogen, help protect against soil erosion, and serve as a food source for wildlife and livestock. They don't require much mowing and are easy to maintain when given the proper care. And better yet, switching from a mostly grass turf to a mostly clover turf is easy.
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