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A new ranking shows that North Carolinians are staying loyal to a familiar favorite. FinanceBuzz, a personal finance website, recently analyzed search data to determine the most popular fast-food chain in every state. In North Carolina, Bojangles claimed the top spot. The Charlotte-founded chain is best known for its Cajun-seasoned fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, and […]
Red Lobster may close additional restaurants as it continues rebuilding following its 2024 bankruptcy filing. The seafood chain shut down about 130 locations during its restructuring process. However, leadership says more changes could follow as it reassesses its nationwide footprint. Sales Are Improving, But Challenges Remain CEO Damola Adamolekun recently told The Wall Street Journal […]
UNC entered its rivalry matchup already at a disadvantage. By the end of the night, that gap showed in a big way. The 16th-ranked Tar Heels fell 82-58 to NC State in a game that quickly got out of hand. Without two of their most important players, UNC struggled to find consistency on either end […]
RALEIGH, N.C. — Early voting is now underway across North Carolina for the state’s primary elections, which include a mix of local, state, and federal races. North Carolina is expected to be a major player this election cycle, with several contests drawing national attention. One of the most closely watched races involves the open U.S. […]
J. Cole celebrates new album by hitting the road to sell CDs directly to fans from his car trunk, reconnecting with supporters face-to-face
The ACC announced Sunday that it has fined the University of North Carolina $50,000 for violating league event security rules. The fine came after fans rushed the court at the end of Saturday’s basketball game against Duke. The incident occurred following North Carolina’s dramatic 71-68 victory over the fourth-ranked Blue Devils. With 0.4 seconds left, […]
Rap mogul J. Cole told fans to “catch him outside” as he travelled across the state to sell physical copies of his new album The Fall-Off. And he still could pop up in a city near you. The two-time Grammy winner posted on social media over the weekend that he was going to be going […]
A longtime Caribbean-inspired dining spot in Raleigh is preparing to say goodbye. Bahama Breeze, located on Wake Forest Road near Interstate 440, will permanently close its doors in early April. The closure is a part of a nationwide phaseout of the restaurant chain. Parent company Darden Restaurants announced plans Tuesday to shut down the Bahama […]
Raleigh R&B fans have something big to look forward to this summer. GRAMMY-nominated singer Ari Lennox is hitting the road in 2026, and the Triangle is officially on the list. The soulful powerhouse will bring her highly anticipated North American tour to The Ritz on Wednesday, June 3, giving local fans a chance to experience […]
North Carolina is once again under a state of emergency as the Triangle prepares for a second round of winter weather, marking the second consecutive weekend impacted by a major storm. On Thursday, Gov. Josh Stein visited a North Carolina Department of Transportation facility in Raleigh alongside state leaders from NCDOT, state emergency management, and […]
Ne-Yo and Akon announce co-headlining 'Nights Like This' global tour, bringing early 2000s R&B/hip-hop nostalgia to Raleigh in July.
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