A recent study ranked NC’s beaches as No. 8 most deadly for swimming. Here’s what to know—plus other trending summer tidbits to read now.
Mayoral + City Council Candidates Cheat Sheet
While we won’t vote until November, the race for mayor and City Council is heating up as the filing period comes to a close.
RPD Vacancies Are Down
Thanks to recruitment efforts, employment gaps in Raleigh law enforcement are trending downward. After a year seeking solutions to the …
What You Need to Know About the ABC Omnibus Law
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed the NC ABC Omnibus bill into law, making to-go and delivery cocktails and wine legal statewide. Here’s everything you need to know.
New Nonstop Destinations and Dining Options at RDU
RDU Airport has gone wheels up on a plethora of direct flights this summer—not to mention a slew of new eateries are on their way.
The U.S. Olympic Team Suits Up in Town
Team USA takes a lap locally.
City Leaders Meet To Talk the Future of Downtown Raleigh
Raleighties make plans to nudge DTR in the right direction.
Tempo by Hilton Is Here
DTR’s newest hotel, Homewood Suites anTempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown, is opening as early as August, and with it, delivering only the fourth Tempo in the world.
Oak City Cares & Its Industry-Disrupting Work to End Homelessness
Oak City Cares sets a new benchmark for unhoused people—and other cities are taking notice.
NC Water Attractions Quiz
Come on in, the water’s fine! So go with the flow and test your smarts on North Carolina’s myriad water attractions—then bucket list it and spend your summer traipsing the state to soak it all in.



