Raleigh already has the destinations. Could a reimagined R-Line connect them? DRA President Bill King wants the paused circulator to link Downtown’s biggest family attractions—and make it easier to spend a full day in the city core.
Raleigh’s Hotel Boom Is Here
Raleigh’s long-awaited hotel boom has arrived. From Hotel Indigo and The Oberlin to Omni Raleigh and a planned Westin, here’s what’s opening, under construction and coming next.
Is NC’s Vape Ban Working?
NC is ramping up enforcement of its vape ban with annual inspections, steeper fines and license suspensions. Here is what’s changing.
Kratom Is Back in the Headlines. Here’s What’s Changed.
Five years after our kratom story broke the internet, the controversial substance is back in the headlines. From record poison-center reports to concentrated 7-OH products and new federal scrutiny, here’s what’s changed.
How to Dump Dave Doeren
Wolfpack fans have endured decades of uniquely brutal heartbreak. But if NC State fans truly want change under Dave Doeren, there may be one message louder than boos, memes and angry comments: empty seats.
What Families Want to Know About Senior Living
When to start exploring senior living options, transitioning from indepedent living to higher care, a typical day at The Cardinal and more
Wolfside Urban Market Setting Up Shop in DTR
Raleigh’s newest gourmet grocery, Wolfside Urban Market, will offer everyday essentials, local brands and a needed bit of convenience.
Raleigh Has Less Police Officers Than It Did 10 Years Ago
Raleigh has less police officers than it did a decade ago despite the outgoing population boom. Can public safety standards keep up?
Spotting AI-Generated Images: A Crash Course
Good news: There are still ways to tell if an image is made with generative AI.
The Hemp Industry Is Still on Thin Ice
The NC regulatory hemp bill isn’t entirely dead, and the deadline for the federal ban still looms. So what’s next for the state’s hemp industry?



