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While on patrol, a Hillsborough police officer found a 1-in-30, 000 creature
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (362+ words) While on patrol Monday, a Hillsborough police officer spotted a rare sight: an albino fawn munching on grass. The North Carolina Zoo and Botanical Gardens estimates that about one in 30, 000 white-tailed fawns are albino. Hence the Hillsborough Police Department's nonchalant…...
The Rise of Board Game Nights " Why Young Adults Are Ditching Bars for Chess and Mahjong
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (292+ words) Board games are pulling young adults out of bars and away from their phones, with chess clubs, backgammon meetups and mahjong nights surging as millennials and Gen Z look for in-person hangouts that don't require alcohol or athleticism. Board games…...
UNC doesn't have to release remaining COVID research records, NC Supreme Court says
22+ hour, 11+ min ago (548+ words) The North Carolina Supreme Court has declined to hear a case against UNC-Chapel Hill from an advocacy group seeking records the group said could shed light on the origins of COVID-19. The decision is likely the final word in a…...
He wanted a bar like "Cheers." She wanted to be herself. 3 LGBTQ+ Raleigh spots
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (927+ words) Maggie Leonhardt's trip to Southeast Asia showed her what she was missing back in North Carolina. Three years of working for hair salons in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia showed her a diversity of identity, language and culture. She came back…...
Don't worry about today's rain: "Very nice' weather ahead for Stanley Cup parade
6+ day, 23+ min ago (161+ words) Despite Friday's rain, Stanley Cup parade-goers should expect mostly sunny skies to watch the Carolina Hurricanes march through Raleigh as champions. The Canes parade is scheduled for 11 a. m. on Saturday in downtown Raleigh. The National Weather Service reported that Saturday's weather…...
NC audit finds some NC unemployment issues persist + feds warn of fraud crackdown
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (628+ words) Good morning and welcome to Friday's Under the Dome newsletter. I'm Luciana Perez Uribe, a politics reporter at The News & Observer. This week has once more been a busy one, so be sure to check out the links below to…...
Controversial elections bill draws protesters + vehicle safety changes
1+ week, 1+ day ago (951+ words) Welcome to Under the Dome. My name is Ronni Butts, and I'm bringing you the latest in North Carolina state politics with an assist from legislative and lobbying reporter Esther Frances. A bill that would make various changes to elections…...
Is this app the best way to get cheap food from Triangle restaurants & grocers?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (42+ words) Raleigh News & Observer What is Too Good To Go? Buy cheap food from Triangle stores | Raleigh News & Observer Part of the Mc Clatchy Media Network...
Raleigh is adding firefighters. Why the union says it's not enough.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1029+ words) Raleigh is adding a dozen firefighters, but the firefighters" union says that"s not enough to respond to fires quickly as the city grows. "The city continues to grow and annex land and expand its footprint," said Caleb Lewis, president…...
Microbial growth," undated queso in Triangle restaurants: Latest inspections
1+ week, 1+ day ago (194+ words) Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants" adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses. You"ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you…...