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North Carolina Grocery Store has the worst lines, quality, and prices, according to survey
A new study from the website Solitaired analyzed 3,000 grocery store reviews in 100 cities to find the best and worst grocery stores and what made them so good or bad. The findings were based on Google reviews regarding customer service, food quality, prices and how quickly people were able to move through checkout lines.
ABC11 anchor Anthony Wilson retires after over 30 years
It was an emotional Sunday morning inside the Raleigh Eyewitness News Center.Beloved weekend anchor Anthony Wilson signed off on the weekend morning show for the final time - thanking his family, colleagues, and the ABC11 viewers.After admittedly a few tears were shed and we were off the air - we sat down with Anthony to reflect on his decision to retire after more than 50 years working in media."I decided a year ago to actually step back because I've been at this for a while," he said. "I can actually mention some dates now. I was in college in 1975,...
North Carolina Museum of History closes for yearslong renovations
The North Carolina Museum of History is closing its doors.Located in Raleigh on E Edenton St, the museum is shutting down for a major renovation expected to last two to three years.According to the museum's website, the renovation will "usher a new era for the museum with reimagined exhibits and interactive experience" to get insights into the state's past.The third floor closed in early June, while the first and second floors will close Monday. The museum shop will be open until December 29 during regular hours.As construction continues, you can stay connected to virtual and in-person programs, newsletter updates and social media.SEE ALSO | Marbles museum renovations, expansion expected to be finished by 2026The project, with a little over $6 million in costs, will renovate and expand the Northwest section along South Blount Street.
Durham's Creative Prodigy: Rylan Burkett's Journey
Rylan Burkett is a young African American adult born and raised in Durham, NC. A big but small city with a number of diverse and creative people. Rylan started life as a hands on kid. He loved to fix things and loved the outdoors and nature. Rylan attended Creekside Elementary, Githens Middle School and C.E. Jordan High School in Durham, NC. During his school years, he attended photography classes and also played instruments including the violin, drums and piano. After high school, Rylan worked for Hob Max, located in Northgate Mall in Durham, NC. Rylan built a race track at Hob Max for people to race Electric RC cars, which was successful. Check out the video on his youtube channel- Project Garage 36. Rylan would love to re-open the remote control race track for the community. During the time of the COVID outbreak, Northgate mall shut down and Rylan lost his job, and Hob Max and the race track closed. Rylan worked side jobs, he did painting, pressure washing, washing cars, mechanic work, etc. He started helping his dad with his company, Johnson International Contracting Services. He also helped his step mom who has a company called Planned & Proper creating planners.
Volunteers at Triangle restaurants, breweries collect donations for Hurricane Helene victims
While burgers and beer are often what's driving folks to Bull City Burger and Brewery in downtown Durham, this week it's been for a more pressing need: hurricane relief."It's heartbreaking. I can't imagine what those people are going through," said owner Seth Gross.In the back of the restaurant, donations are stacked, full of water, toiletries, food, and other essentials."When we get to do this, at least you feel like you're helping a little bit," said Gross.Combined with what they're collecting at their sister location, Bull City Solera and Taproom, the team will drive out a truckload of goods next week...
Service dogs trained in Puppy Kindergarten at Duke for people with disabilities
Duke University is ranked as one of the nation's top schools for people and apparently also puppies. There's a unique course taking place right now on campus. It's called Puppy Kindergarten.Dogs will begin going through rigorous training from a very young age to eventually help individuals with disabilities.Duke University partners with the nonprofit Canine Companions and it was the first on-campus center of its kind in the United States.Certified service dogs can open doors, turn off lights, and retrieve dropped items. If their owner is deaf, the service dogs can alert them to doorbells or smoke alarms.12-week ago Abel and...
Nearly 30 downtown restaurants participate in Raleigh Restaurant Week | LIST
Downtown Raleigh's restaurant week kicked off Saturday.28 restaurants are participating, including City Club Raleigh, Flavor Hills and Gravy. All are offering three course fixed-price meals or deals on lunch and dinner.The celebration runs through Sunday, Oct. 13th.Here are the other restaurants participating: Botanical Lounge Burger Village Captain Cookie & the Milkman in Transfer Co. Food Hall Centro Mexican Restaurant Chido Taco City Club Raleigh Clockwork Flying Saucer Draught Emporium Irregardless Cafe Makus Empanadas in Morgan Street Food Hall The Merchant Midwood Smokehouse Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar ORO Restaurant & Lounge The Overlook Parkside The Pit Sitti Authentic Lebanese Sono The Station at Person Street Tin Roof Tuscan Blu Virgil's Cocktails & Cocina The Willard Rooftop Lounge Woody's at City Market Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing The Yard Milkshake Bar
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