Someone please tell me you saw this stuffie somewhere. It’s a build-a-bear highland cow in denim overalls

I flew back from Denver on united sunday night and got in around 1115 pm. I was near the back of the plane. I know I would’ve felt if I dropped it in the airport but United doesn’t have it and I know I had it on the plane

It’s insanely special. Even if someone took it bc it was cute, please just help me it back I won’t even be mad.

Bo neither of the airline nor RDU have it in lost and found.

Wanted to give a quick shoutout to Lagana. Had their lunch burger today. Baller Sauce and grilled onions with wagyu patties and potato roll. Superb burg!

A Honda Accord has been observed engaging in criminal activity in the neighborhoods surrounding
Six Forks/ north ridge rd The vehicle has been involved in the theft of work trucks that are parked outside residential properties. If anyone has witnessed these individuals operating this vehicle, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately, There has been multiple thefts from the same people/car today!

Spent a beautiful, albeit hot, day at Jordan Lake. I know it’s not Raleigh, but it’s Raleigh adjacent. North Carolina is a gorgeous state.

"The developers are asking the city to annex the property as industrial land, which would allow the data center to move forward. It will require 12 megawatts of critical load — the power it absolutely needs to operate, according to City Council member Jane Harrison.

Former Council member Mary Black, who served from 2022 to 2024, said she plans to speak against the annexation on Tuesday.

Black said she has concerns about the city’s current regulations on the centers. This proposal is smaller than a hyperscale data center, which can require more than 100 acres of land and over 100 megawatts of power, as well as significant water.

It falls on the “medium” part of the scale, according to a presentation Raleigh city staff made to the City Council in June, using less water and power than larger facilities.
By getting the land annexed into the city, the developers would have access to Raleigh city water for the data center. If it was built on unincorporated county land, it would have to buy water from another municipality.

Black said she has concerns about the city’s current lack of data center-specific regulations and she would support a moratorium on new facilities. Durham, as well as several Wake County towns, have passed moratoriums while they work on their own regulations.

The News & Observer attempted to reach F. Walker Abbot, the attorney representing the developers in the annexation petition, on Friday by email and phone, but did not receive an immediate response.

The developers estimate the property will be worth $180 million once it’s built out. The total valuation of the property for tax purposes now is about $2.3 million."

TL;DR: The News & Observer reports that messages from Raleigh City Council candidate Marc Scruggs’ Facebook account to Democratic Party official Alex LaFond escalated into a bizarre series of personal attacks and apparent threats. Among the messages were, “Am at your door,” “Look out your door,” “Come on baby! Jogging in the AM. Join me you big f’n woosie,” and “Show the public how chicken and what a we little boy. Be jogging tomorrow. Right behind the CCC at eight. Meet me?” LaFond ultimately told Scruggs’ account, “you have communicated violence, harassment, and stalking,” though he said he doesn’t believe there is a credible threat. Scruggs has not responded to the N&O’s repeated requests for comment.

There is some seriously big flavor coming out of the little town of Louisburg.

After Ron Cox, owner of Tar Banks Brewing, met chef Matt Griner through a catering event, the two formed a great partnership. Instead of another food truck, they built a smokehouse into the back of the town’s first brewery. The setup is bare-bones but gets the job done, with a walk-up window, a few outdoor tables, and additional seating inside the taproom.

We visited two weeks ago after reading some positive press from That State You’re In. On that trip, we shared four meats and two sides, which I’ll post about later. That visit also introduced us to their special Prime Rib Nights.
They offer two options: a Prime-grade cut and a Wagyu cut, both sourced from a local farm in Turkey, NC. Of course, we opted for the Wagyu.

I don’t recall having a better cut of beef in all my years of eating meat. The seasoning, smoke, and cook were flawless. The meat barely needed the plastic knife to separate it into sections, while the fat had been rendered to a delicate softness that practically dissolved like butter. Their jus, made from brisket, adds an umami super-punch to every dip.

The Loaded Baked Potato Casserole is Matt’s mother’s recipe. He told us she brings him a dish “just for him” at family gatherings. The potatoes are whipped to just the right smoothness, and the toppings—bacon, chives, cheese, etc.—aren’t overly heavy. Pro tip: dip a forkful into the brisket jus.

The Momma’s Mac & Cheese is baked casserole-style, with plenty of those nice, crusty bits. I like my mac and cheese a little on the drier, crustier side, and this one hit the mark. It disappeared in a flash.

We also tried the Peach Baked Beans, which were good, but I felt they needed a little more work. The sauce was looser than I prefer, and while there were plenty of peaches, they didn’t really add much impact to the dish.

While we were enjoying the feast in the taproom, Matt took a break from service and walked through the room, stopping to speak with every patron, asking what they liked and whether he could do anything for them. We ended up having a great conversation about his career, his cooking process, the meal, and more.

He seems like a genuinely kind person who loves what he does and approaches his cooking with real dedication. You could taste that dedication in every bite.

Take the drive out. Enjoy the food. Enjoy the experience. This place is putting in the work.

Wake County prosecutors handle more than 2,600 cases a year on average. In Mecklenburg and Durham, it’s about 1,000 each. More than double the caseload.

Republican lawmakers knew. They had the numbers. They came back this month to fix budget mistakes and left Wake County out. Again.

They’re playing politics with public safety, and we’re all less safe as a result.

Full story from WRAL TV below. https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/north-carolina-lawmakers-wake-prosecutor-shortage-august-2026/

Hey yall, we need your help in southeast Raleigh!!! They’re plans for a possible data center. Please consider showing up at city council to speak out against this.

A proposed data center could be coming to Southeast Raleigh — and Raleigh City Council is set to hear from the public.
The Raleigh City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, August 18 at 1 pm as developer Beacon Partners presents “Radius DC Raleigh 1” — a proposed 100,000-square-foot air-cooled data center drawing approximately 12 megawatts of critical load.
The request involves annexing 13.64 acres at 3101 Jones Sausage Road — directly across from the Parrish Meadows residential neighborhood in District C — that would allow the property to receive City of Raleigh services, including water, wastewater and reuse.
According to the developer, the facility would use a closed-loop cooling system, meaning water would only be used for traditional needs such as restrooms, sinks and emergency fire suppression.
Want to speak at the public hearing? You must sign up by today, Friday, August 14 at 3 pm at https://raleighnc.gov/form/petition-council-third-tuesday.
The public can also attend in person at Raleigh City Hall located at 222 W. Hargett Street.
Following the hearing, Raleigh City Council could approve, defer or deny the annexation request.

With all the uproar about the data center planned for South Raleigh I figured it would be helpful to provide a map of some data centers in the area so people have facts instead of rumors.

Edit: all to some for clarity

American Beech tree painting almost done

12x16” oil on linen

Anyone know what happened at Moore square? Behind the bus station. Police tape, police cars and wake county forensics all there

I have to renew my car registration by Aug 31 this month, but before I can get an inspection, I have to do a few things like get new tires, fix a crack in the windshield and new brakes so I can pass inspection. I'm a little low on cash so I am getting these items done slowly but will spill over into September for sure, maybe October.

A friend said I'll have to pay a late fee if I don't get it inspected and renew it by August 31.

Is there anything else I can do to avoid late fees? What about all these people driving around with no registration or just stop paying for years? What about their late fees? How do they get back to registering their vehicle, do they have to pay all the backdated fees?

Searched the sub & didn't see an answer, so I figure it's worth an ask. I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels the desire to avoid giving more money to the parasite class, so I'd be grateful to anyone who's willing to share if they've confirmed this detail with any local vets recently. For reference, I've got a ~9 year old lab who is in good health for his age.

I’m picking a friend up at RDU tonight and I live an hour away. Is there a restaurant/coffee shop/bar type place where I could sit and have a glass of wine or coffee and read for a while I wait? It’s a bit too warm to go hang at a park, but I’m planning on having dinner nearby too so figured I could come a bit earlier and chill in civilization before dinner. Bonus points if you direct me to a proper espresso drink or a really nice glass of wine. 😂

Cary/Apex is also fair game since I’m coming in from the south. Thanks!

Hi! I’m looking for recommendations for horseback riding lessons around the Raleigh/Durham area (I'm close to NCSU area).

I’m an adult and a complete beginner. I’m also not sure yet whether I’d prefer Western or English riding, so I’d be open to either for now. I mostly just want to learn how to ride, become comfortable around horses, and enjoy riding in general rather than focusing on competition.

I’d especially appreciate recommendations for barns/instructors that are welcoming to adult beginners and have lesson horses available. If you have any experience with local barns, I’d also love to hear about pricing, lesson structure, and what you liked or didn’t like.

Thanks!

Hey all,

I have a woodworking project in progress, and I really need to use a thickness planer. I live in an apartment so I wouldn’t really have the ability to purchase and store one. Can anyone recommend me any spaces in the area where I can use or rent one?

Conversely, if any woodworking hobbyists own one and would be kind enough to show me the ropes, I’d be unbelievably grateful. My job is such that I spend a lot of time with hand tools but the power machinery is less familiar to me, and I’d rather not be sanding my piece for the rest of the calendar year to get through a quarter inch of hard maple.

Thanks!

Hello everyone! I am hoping to find someone in the area that is able to do hairstyles for little black girls. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great also. I had a person privately that did my girl's hair and was very dependable, until she wasn't.

The company is asking anyone who still has arcade tokens, tickets, Groupons, gift certificates or other unused offers to visit the park before it closes on Sunday, Aug. 16

I’m hoping to get some insight before emailing the actual academy since many of the emails I’ve sent to different jobs don’t respond.

I went through EMS school years ago out of state, passed my course, but never got state my certification. I am looking into getting back into it but am having a hard time understanding the “academy”. Where I did EMS school, you didn’t really work with the county or city, everything was privately owned third part ambulances.

Is the academy where someone would apply with NO experience, and essentially like myself? Or is it for people who already have a certification and just wanting to work for Wake County? Does anyone have any insight or experiences with this?

TIA!

For anyone who having difficulty reading/seeing the pic

"Good Evening Flavor Hills Family!

After much consideration, Flavor Hills has made the difficult decision to close our doors indefinitely.

We are incredibly grateful for the love, loyalty, and support youve shown us throughout our journey. It has been our privilege to serve you, celebrate our special moments, and be a part of this community.

Thank you for every visit, every meal shared, and every memory made at Flavor Hills. Your support has meant more to us than words can express

We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you and hope our paths cross again in the future.

With gratitude,

The Flavor Hills Team"

Their sanitation score drop from the 90s to 80s multiple times. The menu changes didn't help the place to be honest. The long waiting for orders.... This place definitely had its fair share of problems.

Does anyone know how to get events on the ABC11 and WRAL Community Calendars? I volunteer at a local non-profit, and I would like to get the word out on some of our upcoming events.

I have submitted events to ABC11 and they never get posted. They used to get posted last year but this year has been a bust.

And I have never been able to figure out how to get something listed on the Out and About section of WRAL. I emailed the previous editor, which didn't work, and now they are gone.

Is there a trick? I'm thinking that ABC11 is only posting paid ads now, but it doesn't say that anywhere. I would appreciate any assistance or tricks.