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8+ hour, 11+ min ago (1723+ words) Tucked away in Raleigh's historic Oakwood neighborhood in North Carolina sits a restaurant that doesn't scream for attention but absolutely deserves it. SmokeStacks Cafe at 701 E Lane St might look like just another neighborhood joint from the outside, but step through those doors and you'll discover what locals have been keeping secret: a culinary gem that serves up everything from kangaroo to braised lamb tacos with smoky perfection. Whether you're a barbecue fanatic, an adventurous eater, or just someone who appreciates incredible food without the pretentious price tag, this little North Carolina spot will blow your expectations out of the water. Finding SmokeStacks Cafe feels like discovering buried treasure in your own backyard. Located at 701 E Lane St in Raleigh's charming Oakwood neighborhood, this restaurant sits nestled among historic homes and tree-lined streets where you'd least expect culinary magic to…...

9+ hour, 42+ min ago (99+ words) Raleigh police said there were no injuries. Part of the road was closed to clear the scene, but reopened shortly after. Three cars were involved in a drunk driving accident on Capital Boulevard at Wake Forest Road early Sunday morning." According to Raleigh police, three cars hit each other just after 2:30 a.m. Two of the drivers are suspected of being intoxicated." Police said there were no injuries. Part of the road was closed to clear the scene, but reopened shortly after. They did not provide details on the identities of the people involved."...

11+ hour, 34+ min ago (347+ words) A North Carolina man will serve between 30 and 37.5 years in prison after pleading guilty Friday to beating his 5-year-old son to death nearly two years ago. Amir Hines, 26, was arrested on New Year's Eve 2023 after Raleigh police responded to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hospital for reports of a violent incident involving a 5-year-old boy. Medical personnel told investigators the boy's injuries were consistent with a "serious assault," and investigators determined his father was responsible. Hines, who was 24 at the time, was was reportedly "frustrated" with his son, Karter, who had autism and was nonverbal, according to The News & Observer. He was initially charged with felony child abuse causing serious injury, but the charges were upgraded to first-degree murder following the boy's death on Jan. 1. He ultimately pleaded guilty to second-degree murder to avoid the possibility of…...

16+ hour, 4+ min ago (63+ words) The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "North Carolina Pick 4 Evening" game were: (one, two, five, nine, Bonus: six) ... Winning numbers drawn in Saturday's North Carolina Pick 4 Evening The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the "North Carolina Pick 4 Evening" game were: 1, 2, 5, 9, Bonus: 6 (one, two, five, nine, Bonus: six)...

23+ hour, 25+ min ago (15+ words) Watch Raleigh football's celebration after beating Noxubee County in the MHSAA Class 3A championship game....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (94+ words) Three people were displaced Friday night after an apartment fire in Raleigh. According to the Raleigh Fire Department, the fire happened at an apartment on Centennial Ridge Way. Firefighters said the fire was contained to one unit and was extinguished shortly after they arrived. No one was injured, but firefighters said three people and some pets were displaced, adding that the apartment mostly suffered water and smoke damage. Other residents were able to return to their apartments at the building once the fire was put out. The fire, according to firefighters, is under investigation....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (43+ words) Obdulia Sanchez, who was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and child endangerment for livestreaming a fatal crash with her sister, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Stockton Tuesday ... Authorities say the boy was beaten to death about a year ago....

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1+ day, 14+ hour ago (129+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Raleigh man pleaded guilty to the murder of his 5-year-old son in court on Friday morning. On Dec. 31, 2023, staff at UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital alerted Raleigh police around 10:30 p.m. about a severe assault on a child. According to a warrant obtained by ABC11, the boy had been beaten so severely that he suffered a brain hemorrhage. The child's father, Amir Devon Hines, who was 24 at the time, was initially charged with felony child abuse causing serious bodily injury. The boy passed away the following day, Jan. 1, due to injuries sustained in the beating. On Jan. 2, Hines was charged with murder in connection with his son's death. Note: Featured video is from a previous report....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (375+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) " You could own a piece of Raleigh history. Nearly one year after being destroyed by suspected arson, the Civil War-era home that most recently housed the popular House of Art is up for sale. It's located across the street from Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. "This building is iconic to Raleigh," said property owner Risa Poniros. "House of Art was a place for the community of all sorts, so diverse. They had quite a following, and it's really missed because they really made a difference in the area." For Poniros, the loss runs much deeper. The house is tied to decades of family history, filled with childhood memories." "This was emotionally, to our family, part of the woodwork. It brings back memories. But it was our only choice. We have to sell it," she said. "It was a…...