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Kwon's sweet new food truck: Get the scoop on the menu and grand opening in Fayetteville
Kwon’s Kitchen Korean Fusion has been a mainstay of the Fayetteville food scene since the truck gained traction with locals in 2021. Now, owner Vanessa McKoy — better known as "Chef Kwon" — is launching a second food truck exclusively offering her best-selling sweets. Kwons Treats food...
Man dies in workplace accident at Rocky Mount water treatment plant
A man died Sunday afternoon after falling into a pumping station at a water treatment plant in Rocky Mount. According to a representative for the city, the man was performing work on an electrical junction box around 6:15 p.m. at the water treatment plant on Leaston Road when he was shocked and fell into the water at the pumping station.
Raleigh man wins big with $150K Powerball prize
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A Raleigh man tried his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket and came away with a $150,000 prize. William Farr purchased his lucky Quick Pick ticket from Quality Mart on Chapel Hill Road in Raleigh. He matched the numbers on four white balls and the red Powerball in the April 6 drawing to win $50,000. Because he bought a Power Play ticket, his prize tripled to $150,000 when the 3X multiplier hit.
Construction begins on newest downtown Raleigh development
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Kane Realty announced construction has begun on a new mixed-use development in the West End neighborhood of downtown Raleigh. Oldham & Worth is Kane Realty’s second mixed-use residential project in the West End neighborhood. Located at the corner of W. Cabarrus Street and S. West Street the project will feature five stories of upscale apartments, first-class amenities and 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. There will also be more than 250 apartment units.
Meet the WINnovation 2024 Speakers!
On September 13, these five women leaders will share their stories over dinner at The Umstead Hotel & Spa. Each year, WALTER showcases accomplished women across a variety of industries at WINnovation. On September 13 at The Umstead Hotel & Spa, these five women will give their talks over a three-course meal.
Some NC DMV offices in the Triangle still recovering after global IT outage Friday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As most of the world’s digital life goes back to normal, there are still some places recovering after the global IT outage. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has reported that three license plate agencies throughout the Triangle will either operate on limited services, or be closed altogether, to allow for a software update to fully install in their systems.
City of Raleigh Public Art Project Brings Colorful Murals to Downtown Streeteries
For a week in June, multimedia artist Sarahlaine Calva’s hands made careful strokes of various lines and shapes using cans of spray paint as paint splattered on her pants in a chaotic arrangement. She was working on her mural for Virgil’s Cocktails and Cocina’s wooden streetery, an outdoor seating area located outside local businesses.
HBCU has accreditation reinstated as initial ruling is reversed
Dispelling any rumors or misinformation surrounding its future, Saint Augustine’s University reaffirms its intent to welcome students back for the Fall semester. The post HBCU has accreditation reinstated as initial ruling is reversed appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Days after CrowdStrike outage, North Carolina woman still stuck at MSP Airport
MINNEAPOLIS — A North Carolina woman is still trying to get home after last week's CrowdStrike outage waylaid her at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.Melissa Vestal is from Raleigh, North Carolina, and went with a group of 16 other travelers to Anchorage, Alaska, for a cruise. On their way home, they got stuck at MSP due to widespread tech issues caused by a technical problem with global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike."We would like to go back to Raleigh, but we are open for whatever flight that we can actually fly home," Vestal said.Vestal said she actually got on a plane Sunday night...
Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon to bring 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town
Raleigh's annual pop culture comic-con, GalaxyCon, will bring cosplay and sci-fi stars to downtown this weekend. The event, which kicks off Thursday and wraps up Sunday at the Raleigh Convention Center, has developed into a cornerstone event for the city. The convention's yearly presence brings an estimated economic impact of nearly $9 million, which benefits local businesses and the community, event organizers say.
IPS IN 5: A High-Level Addition For NC State
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Job Alert: New Nordstrom Rack location in Raleigh seeking managers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Nordstrom Rack, the popular discount chain of the post Nordstrom Department store, is opening a second location in The Triangle. This one is located near Triangle Town Center in Raleigh. Just this morning they posted a list of positions — all of them leadership roles....
Flights canceled at Raleigh-Durham International Airport after global computer crash
The massive, global computer crash is still impacting airlines.At least 17 flights were canceled, and at least 10 were delayed Monday morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.FlightAware said more than a thousand flights were canceled Sunday as airlines continue to struggle with software problems.About half were Delta flights.CrowdStrike OutageA wave of IT outages swept the globe Friday morning, causing disruptions in hospitals, banks, stock exchanges and airports.WATCH | CrowdStrike says disruptions were not result of cyberattackCrowdStrike outage sparks global chaos with airline, bank and other disruptionsCrowdStrike, an American cybersecurity technology firm providing workload protection, threat intelligence, and cyberattack response services, said it was caused by a software issue identified and a fix deployed.Some systems can be fixed and back up and running immediately, but for others, it "could be hours, could be a bit longer" before everything is back up and running, said CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz in an on-air interview with CNBC.RELATED | What is CrowdStrike, the company linked to the global outage?
NC State Basketball Preview: Building Off Last Year
Last season Kevin Keatts led the team to their first final four since 1983. An NC State Basketball preview, as they’ve gained a few transfers. The Wolfpack lost four of their six leading scorers from their 2023-24 squad, due to either entering the NBA draft or graduating. With so many new faces on campus Coach Keatts has his work cut out for him. Additionally, DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. are trying to earn a roster spot in the NBA. So who will be the team’s new leaders to replace those two?
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