RALEIGH – Chefs from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and nearby towns will cook live at the N.C. State Fair, October 15-25, when the Got to Be NC Cooking Stage runs daily demonstrations built around North Carolina ingredients.
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Raleigh, Durham Restaurants Among 11 Statewide Serving Up Country Ham Specials
Four Triangle restaurants are among the 11 statewide taking part in Country Ham Restaurant Week, October 15-25, putting the salt-cured Southern staple into dishes well beyond the breakfast biscuit.
Raleigh Wide Open Returns Downtown This Weekend With Free, Three-Day Music Lineup
Raleigh’s streets fill with bluegrass, Americana, folk and gospel music this weekend as Raleigh Wide Open returns for its 2026 run, October 1-3, with free admission throughout.
Tiny Raleigh Cafe Lands on National List of Hottest New Restaurants
An 800-square-foot cafe in Raleigh has earned a spot among the 14 hottest new restaurants in the country, according to a list published by the reservation platform Resy.
Haywood County Welcomes Visitors After Tropical Storm Helene
Haywood County is welcoming back visitors after Tropical Storm Helene, with roads reopening and fall events in full swing. Travelers are encouraged to visit local businesses while remaining cautious of storm damage.
NC university prepares students for AI-driven workforce
Artificial intelligence is transforming education, and William Peace University in Raleigh is at the forefront, preparing students for the AI-driven workforce. The university, selected for a national AI initiative, is equipping students with essential AI skills from their first year onward to ensure they meet the demands of today’s evolving job market.
NC group pushes for public safety through targeted investment
A new North Carolina campaign called “Incarcerated Lives Matter” is advocating for programs like work release and vocational training to help those behind bars reintegrate into society. Led by Kerwin Pittman, the campaign challenges the belief that harsher penalties create safer communities, instead focusing on rehabilitation as the path to public safety.
Pitt County Schools Honors Top Educators
Pitt County Schools celebrated top administrators at a banquet, naming Megan Newman and Katy Swain as Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year. Both leaders expressed gratitude for their peers’ recognition.
Job Growth Surges in September, Unemployment Drops to 4.1%
The U.S. added 254,000 jobs in September, lowering unemployment to 4.1%. Restaurants, healthcare, and construction sectors were among the biggest contributors.
Unemployment ticks down, labor market remains strong, latest numbers show
A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows continued job growth and a declining unemployment rate, with wages rising faster than inflation for the past 16 months. As the economy remains a top priority for 81% of voters, economists are watching for potential risks from high interest rates, though the current labor market remains strong.