As July 4 weekend begins, NC forecasters warn of extreme heat, poor air quality
Forecasters in Raleigh issue extreme heat warning for northern North Carolina Piedmont, with record-breaking temperatures expected over the July 4…
TikTok hyped this World Cup Raleigh sports bar. I had to see if it was worth it
Olé in downtown Raleigh drew a packed, international crowd for World Cup matches with loud fans, patio turf, Taco Addicts…
How to watch 4th of July fireworks on TV: Best shows celebrating America’s 250th
All major networks have big Fourth of July specials this year to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day. A guide to…
Bagel business on wheels moves to New Bern Avenue, promising tastes of NY
Join the bagel trailer on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh for fresh, daily-baked Long Island bagels, soups and salads during…
NC road may be named after ex-lawmaker who made history in Congress for 22 days
NC state budget plans propose renaming a stretch of N.C. 16 in Gastonia the Congressman Patrick McHenry Highway, honoring the…
Some trash pickups change for 4th of July week. Schedules for Triangle towns
Read which Triangle towns have altered trash, recycling and yard waste pickup for the Fourth of July week and which…
Months after viral video backlash, McDonald’s CEO joins Duke Board of Trustees
Duke University appoints McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski to its Board of Trustees; the alumnus will serve from 2026 to 2032…
Cary, Garner change Fourth of July plans due to dangerous heat wave
Some events and organizations are changing or canceling events ahead of the Fourth of July weekend due to the extreme…
Hurricanes’ first pick in NHL draft willing to wait his turn, keep working
Defenseman William Hakansson, a 6-foot-4 Swede drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes, says he’ll keep developing in Sweden before aiming for…
Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC’s flag? How it came to ‘State Fair’ booth
New details explain how a YouTube history video led to Confederate imagery appearing in NC’s State Fair booth in Washington,…