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BREAKING — Sources tell us that a transgender woman was assaulted by individuals at Legends Nightclub.Legends just issue...
08/19/2025

BREAKING — Sources tell us that a transgender woman was assaulted by individuals at Legends Nightclub.

Legends just issued this statement and is cooperating fully with the Raleigh Police Department and all parties involved in the investigation.

Out of respect for privacy, we are not disclosing the victim’s identity. We stand in firm opposition to all forms of assault.

Packed attendance at last night’s “West at Peace” meeting as residents, skaters, and the developer clashed over the rezo...
08/19/2025

Packed attendance at last night’s “West at Peace” meeting as residents, skaters, and the developer clashed over the rezoning bid to boost height from 12 to 30 stories.

The Raleigh Planning Commission already gave a 9-0 green light, but most attendees raised hands in opposition, citing affordability concerns, the developer’s inadequate $1.2M housing fund pledge, and the future of Conlon Family Skate Park and Endless Grind.

The developer rep did disclose that they are working with Endless Grind to find a temporary home and possibly rehome the skate shop in the new development when complete.

A final vote from City Council is expected before October. Notable attendees included:

• Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell
• Raleigh City Councilor Jane Harrison from District D where the site sits
• Raleigh City Planner Matthew Klem
• Jason Barron, laywer representing the developer, Raleigh Development Company
• Roy Attride, lead advocate of Raleigh Neighbors United, residents opposing the plan

HURRICANE ERIN UPDATE — As of 5:00 pm, NWS tracker indicates Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 4 storm.Manda...
08/18/2025

HURRICANE ERIN UPDATE — As of 5:00 pm, NWS tracker indicates Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 4 storm.

Mandatory evacuations are in effect for North Carolina's Outer Banks including Ocracoke and Hatteras Island.

Live-threatening impacts including high winds, surf, and flooding are expected to start Tuesday evening peaking Wednesday into Thursday.

Please keep our coastal communities in your thoughts.

Come “Pack the Street” at Packapalooza 2025 this Saturday August 23 from 2:00-10:00pm on Hillsborough Street.Packapalooz...
08/18/2025

Come “Pack the Street” at Packapalooza 2025 this Saturday August 23 from 2:00-10:00pm on Hillsborough Street.

Packapalooza is FREE and everyone’s invited — you don’t need to be a Wolfpacker to enjoy NC State’s signature all-day street festival filled with:

🐺 8 zones including Pack Pride, Play, Kids, International, Arts, Green, and more!
🐺 Live music and performances
🐺 Fun entertainment and activities
🐺 300+ community booths
🐺 Delicious food
🐺 Belltower lighting and Fireworks finale

Packapalooza is hosted by Live It Up Hillsborough Street and NC State University. See the complete event guide at https://packapalooza.ncsu.edu.

Halftime Lounge (133 E Hargett Street) is feeding the community tonight Monday August 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Anyone in ...
08/18/2025

Halftime Lounge (133 E Hargett Street) is feeding the community tonight Monday August 18 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Anyone in need of a FREE hot meal is welcome to come. No questions asked.

The public is invited to 3 upcoming drop-in workshops starting next Tuesday to ask questions and provide feedback on the...
08/17/2025

The public is invited to 3 upcoming drop-in workshops starting next Tuesday to ask questions and provide feedback on the redevelopment of Lake Crabtree County Park.

RDU Airport Authority is partnering with Tom Dundon’s (Canes owner) Pacific Elm Properties to redevelop 136 acres of the existing park at I-40/Aviation Parkway into a recreation and wellness destination.

Potential plans include a US National Whitewater Center, outdoor sports, zip-lining, and ice skating paired with shopping, dining, and lodging.

📅 August 19, 4-7 pm | Cary Senior Center Ballroom (120 Maury O’Dell Place, Cary)

📅 September 23, 4-7 pm | Laurel Hills Community Center (3808 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh)

📅 October 21, 4-7 pm | Frontier RTP Building 700 (700 Park Offices Drive, RTP)k

This past Tuesday, the Raleigh Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend rezoning "West at Peace" across Publix/Smoky H...
08/17/2025

This past Tuesday, the Raleigh Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend rezoning "West at Peace" across Publix/Smoky Hollow from 12 to 30 stories, pending final City Council vote by October.

The redevelopment has also sparked backlash from Raleigh's skateboarding community, who fear it will mean the end of Endless Grind Skate Shop — Raleigh's oldest skateboard shop since 1986 — with Skate Raleigh's adjacent Conlon Family Skatepark already slated to be replaced by Smoky Hollow park.

Endless Grind Acting Manager and lifelong resident Miguel Magallanes says skaters are being pushed aside: "The city as a whole needs to look at this development and the demolition of Skate Raleigh and Endless Grind to say this is not okay for our skate community".

With the recent loss of "Graveside" skatepark when the City of Raleigh annexed land for redevelopment, many of our followers see this as another blow to local skaters:

– "tearing down endless grind would be unforgivable"

- "Raleigh's everlasting war against kids having a positive outlet continues"

– "more places to sleep for the wealthy and fewer places with culture for the working class"

For Miguel, it would mean losing his job. Rent at the shop has been the same since 1986. While community pleas to save Endless Grind remains uncertain — many fear the outcome is already decided.

A public meeting hosted by Five Points CAC and Mordecai CAC is planned for tomorrow Monday August 18 from 7-8:30 pm at Halifax Park Community Center (1023 Halifax Street).

If you missed the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile last time, stop by the State Farmers Market tomorrow Sunday August 17 from 9a...
08/17/2025

If you missed the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile last time, stop by the State Farmers Market tomorrow Sunday August 17 from 9am-1pm to catch photo ops with this classic “wiener”! 🌭

LIVE! at North Carolina’s BIGGEST CaribMask Caribbean Carnival all day today Saturday August 16 until 9 pm on Fayettevil...
08/16/2025

LIVE! at North Carolina’s BIGGEST CaribMask Caribbean Carnival all day today Saturday August 16 until 9 pm on Fayetteville Street.

Come join today’s street party filled with Caribbean Vibes, Culture, Food, Music & so much more.

Celebrate Lenovo's 20th anniversary of Globalization now until 12 pm at the “Grounds for Celebration" Block Party at 615...
08/16/2025

Celebrate Lenovo's 20th anniversary of Globalization now until 12 pm at the “Grounds for Celebration" Block Party at 615 Hillsborough Street.

* FREE coffee from the 321 Coffee
* FREE Lenovo “Crunchpad” ice cream from Simons Says Dip This
* Lenovo product demos + photo printing
* Local mascots & Canes Captain Jordan Stall
* Field games & fun prizes

08/16/2025

Shots fired last night after fights broke out at SE Raleigh High School during a football event with other area high schools.

Witnesses tell us upwards of 70 Raleigh Police vehicles were on the scene. No injuries or arrests reported yet. This is a developing story.

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