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The Siamese Twins were among North Carolina's first Asian immigrants. Now, their descendants are keeping their story alive
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1836+ words) In 1997, a musical called "Chang & Eng" made its debut on the stage of the Victoria Theatre in Singapore. That's right – Chang and Eng Bunker, also known as the famous Siamese Twins, lived in North Carolina. And they were very likely…...
Suspect held after allegedly firing from boat into waterfront bar in North Carolina
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (431+ words) Updated September 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM EDT Three people were killed and five wounded in Southport, N.C., on Saturday night when police say a gunman attacked a bar from the water, driving his boat up alongside an open-air dock-front bar and opening fire....
This is how leaf pickup in Raleigh has changed
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (314+ words) The city of Raleigh is changing the way it picks up household leaf piles in 2026. As of September 8, residents will no longer have their loose leaf piles picked up by waste removal staff. There are now two ways to rid…...
Raleigh ranks top 10 worst metros for allergies
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (491+ words) It’s time for The Pollening in North Carolina, which coats the state — and probably your car — in yellow each year. And if you live in the Triangle, you might just get the worst of it. This year, Raleigh placed seventh…...
Applying to a North Carolina college? Save on fees this College Application Week
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (294+ words) Governor Josh Stein has declared the week of October 20 College Application Week in North Carolina. Throughout this week, 45 colleges and universities across the state are waiving their application fees for students who submit a college application through College for North…...
A North Carolina Hospital Was Slated To Open in 2025. Mired in Bureaucracy, It’s Still a Dirt Field.
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (899+ words) Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people. The ambulances frequently travel back and forth to Mission Hospital in Asheville, the largest and most central hospital in…...
Burn ban lifted for Western North Carolina, but drought is far from over
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (361+ words) Some relief arrived Sunday for Western North Carolina residents frustrated by weeks of fire restrictions. The N.C. Forest Service lifted its statewide open burn ban for 81 counties, including all Western North Carolina counties, effective 8 a.m. May 3. But state and local officials are…...
Data center project pulled from Raleigh agenda after public opposition
3+ week, 5+ day ago (386+ words) A developer pulled its request for Raleigh's cooperation in building a 100,000-square-foot, $180-million data center near the southeast region of the city, according to officials. Charlotte-based developer Beacon Partners ended its attempt on Friday to have Raleigh City Council agree…...
Raleigh Water to activate water use restrictions next week due to severe drought
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (207+ words) Raleigh Water plans to activate water use restrictions this Monday due to the ongoing severe drought in central North Carolina. Officials noted in a public notice that the drought has impacted the watersheds that feed Falls Lake and Swift Creek....
North Hills receives Raleigh Council approval for taller towers
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (513+ words) North Hills could reach new heights – up to 37 stories to be exact. The Raleigh City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday to approve local developer Kane Realty Corporation's controversial new rezoning application - but not before hearing opposition from some residents in the…...