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Guajiro parks food truck, debuts brick-and-mortar Cuban restaurant

Guajiro parks food truck, debuts brick-and-mortar Cuban restaurant

Back better than ever, a local family has revived a historic Asheville landmark and brought Cuban cuisine to the River Arts District.

Spectrum Business Seeks Senior Account Executive in Charlotte to Drive Growth

Spectrum Business Seeks Senior Account Executive in Charlotte to Drive Growth

Spectrum Business Seeks Senior Account Executive in Charlotte to Drive Growth

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Offers Free Admission and Diverse Exhibits

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Offers Free Admission and Diverse Exhibits

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh provides free admission to its extensive exhibits, which span from ancient history to contemporary natural science. The museum is composed of two connected buildings: the original Nature Exploration Center and the newer Nature Research Center. Visitors can explore a wide array of topics including geology, marine life, mammals, birds, insects, and the natural history of North Carolina. A notable feature in the Nature Research Center is the Daily Planet room, which houses a massive suspended globe and allows visitors to observe scientists conducting real-time research through large windows. The museum also includes a living conservatory with various animals and a butterfly garden. Among its prominent displays are a T. rex skeleton engaged in a dramatic pose with an Acrocanthosaurus model, and a colossal blue whale skeleton. The facility also boasts a rooftop terrace offering views of downtown Raleigh and a garden, alongside an on-site cafe.

American Legion Post 84 Honors World War I Hero Seth E. Perry and Dedicates New Home

American Legion Post 84 Honors World War I Hero Seth E. Perry and Dedicates New Home

American Legion Seth E. Perry Post 84 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, hosted a ceremony to honor Corporal Seth E. Perry, a local World War I hero, and dedicated its new home at 106 Knobbs Creek Drive. Corporal Perry, a native of Pasquotank County, was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his extraordinary heroism on September 29, 1918, during the fighting near Bellicourt, France. He volunteered to carry an urgent message across a fire-swept field after another messenger was killed, and was mortally wounded in the process. The ceremony, led by American Legion Post 84 Commander Scott Perry, emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices of veterans and connecting their history with the community. Various public officials, community organizations, and local residents attended, including State Sen. Jerry R. Tillett and North Carolina Rep. Bill Ward, who spoke on patriotism and the obligation to support veterans. The event also featured a keynote address by retired Army Col. Laur...

Durham Launches 'Keep It Durham-Owned' Initiative to Promote Employee Ownership for Local Businesses

Durham Launches 'Keep It Durham-Owned' Initiative to Promote Employee Ownership for Local Businesses

Durham Launches 'Keep It Durham-Owned' Initiative to Promote Employee Ownership for Local Businesses

Crisp Fall Mornings and Midweek Warm-Up in NC

Crisp Fall Mornings and Midweek Warm-Up in NC

North Carolina is experiencing crisp fall mornings with low humidity and mostly sunny afternoons as the last week of September begins. Morning temperatures in the Mountains, Foothills, and Piedmont Triad are starting in the 40s °F (4–9 °C) but will gradually warm to the upper 50s °F (13–15 °C) by midweek. High temperatures are expected to rise above seasonal averages, reaching the mid-to-upper 80s °F (29–31 °C) by Wednesday due to a ridge of high pressure. Additionally, the Harvest Moon was visible on Saturday night, and the Orionids meteor shower is set to begin on October 2, peaking around October 21–22.

Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Approves I-77 Toll Lane Project After Reversing Previous Vote

Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Approves I-77 Toll Lane Project After Reversing Previous Vote

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) has approved the I-77 toll lane project with a vote of 64-5. This decision reverses a previous vote from May that had halted the project. The approval came after the city of Charlotte also reversed its stance and decided to support the project. The state of North Carolina had threatened significant fines if the project was not reinstated, and the N.C. Department of Transportation offered financial assistance to improve neighborhoods near uptown affected by the widening. The project involves adding two toll lanes in each direction along an 11-mile stretch of I-77, extending from uptown Charlotte to the South Carolina border. Following the vote, Davidson Mayor Rusty Knox and Matthews Mayor John Higdon announced their resignations from the panel, citing frustration with what they described as heavy-handedness from Raleigh and capitulation to powerful business interests.

Nor’easter Brings Coastal Flooding and Winds to East Coast

Nor’easter Brings Coastal Flooding and Winds to East Coast

An early-season nor’easter is intensifying as it moves north along the East Coast, bringing coastal flooding, high surf, damaging winds, and heavy rain from North Carolina to New England. Coastal flood warnings are in effect for areas including the Outer Banks, Virginia Beach, Atlantic City, and Boston. High wind warnings are also active for parts of New England, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. The storm is expected to peak over the weekend, with significant impacts on coastal areas, including beach erosion and urban flooding in cities like Boston and New York City. Rising water levels due to the full moon are compounding the flooding risks. (Source: Weather.com, published 2026-09-25 09:40:24 GMT)

Wilmington Star-News

UNC schools jeopardize academics with athletics spending | Opinion

UNC schools jeopardize academics with athletics spending | Opinion

The UNC System is investigating athletic spending as deficits grow and questions mount about academic priorities.

Sunny and Comfortable Weekend in Charlotte

Sunny and Comfortable Weekend in Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, is set to enjoy calm and pleasant weather for the first weekend of autumn. Following a period of rainy and breezy conditions, a cooler and drier air mass has settled over the region. Morning temperatures are expected to dip into the upper 40s to low 50s, while daytime highs will range from the low to mid-70s on Friday and near 80°F (27°C) on Saturday and Sunday. Humidity levels will remain low, contributing to the comfortable conditions. As the week progresses, temperatures will steadily rise, reaching the low to mid-80s early next week and upper 80s by midweek. Rain chances are expected to stay minimal until the first weekend of October (WBTV, Sep. 25, 2026).

Asheville Citizen-Times

These 5 Western NC towns are 'adorable' according to WorldAtlas

These 5 Western NC towns are 'adorable' according to WorldAtlas

Western North Carolina towns, Hendersonville included, made up 5 of 9 picks for most "adorable" towns in the state.

Nor’easter Intensifies, Slams East Coast with Flooding

Nor’easter Intensifies, Slams East Coast with Flooding

A strengthening nor’easter is impacting the East Coast, bringing dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds, and heavy rain from North Carolina to New England. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected along the Outer Banks and Mid-Atlantic, with offshore waves reaching 15 to 18 feet. Coastal flooding is already occurring in New Jersey and North Carolina, with high-tide flooding expected to worsen through the weekend. In New York City, rain and wind gusts up to 40 mph are forecast to begin Friday afternoon, with coastal flooding possible in Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. The storm is expected to peak Saturday, with the Boston metro area and coastal Massachusetts facing the worst impacts, including wind gusts up to 65 mph and over 5 inches of rain.