Published: 2020-05-31 10:52:00Updated: 2020-06-22 13:09:47National NewsTags:— Protests of the death of George Floyd continued into the early hours of Monday morning.At 4:30 a.m., the National Guard remained in downtown Raleigh, where dozens were still gathered at E. Hargett Street and S. Wilmington Street during the second night of Triangle demonstrations.Malls outside of downtown Raleigh were also impacted by the riots on Monday. Raleigh police said three people were arrested at North Hills, where several shops and restaurants were vandalized, and four people were arrested at Triangle Town...…Published: 2020-05-31 10:52:00Updated: 2020-06-22 13:09:47National NewsTags:— Protests of the death of George Floyd continued into the early hours of Monday morning.At 4:30 a.m., the National Guard remained in downtown Raleigh, where dozens were still gathered at E. Hargett Street and S. Wilmington Street during the second night of Triangle demonstrations.Malls outside of downtown Raleigh were also impacted by the riots on Monday. Raleigh police said three people were arrested at North Hills, where several shops and restaurants were vandalized, and four people were arrested at Triangle Town...WW…

Published: 2020-07-28 19:12:00Updated: 2020-07-29 13:43:45What's on TapTags:By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — The has been canceled this year due to coronavirus concerns.State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the department surveyed fair-goers from previous years to find out if they would attend this year's event. A third of those surveyed said they would attend.“The State Fair is a tradition we all look forward to each year. It’s a vital economic engine for local non-profits, community groups, small businesses and individuals. It’s a time for family and friends to come...…Published: 2020-07-28 19:12:00Updated: 2020-07-29 13:43:45What's on TapTags:By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — The has been canceled this year due to coronavirus concerns.State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the department surveyed fair-goers from previous years to find out if they would attend this year's event. A third of those surveyed said they would attend.“The State Fair is a tradition we all look forward to each year. It’s a vital economic engine for local non-profits, community groups, small businesses and individuals. It’s a time for family and friends to come...WW…

Published: 2020-05-30 20:19:00Updated: 2020-05-30 20:20:49Local NewsBy WECT News — A 29-year-old father drowned off Topsail Beach Friday afternoon while attempting to rescue his son and wife who were swept away in a rip current.Topsail Beach Police Chief Samuel Gervase says crews were called shortly after 3 p.m. Friday to the beach strand near the Sea Vista Motel.A bystander, who asked to remain anonymous, pulled all three people from the water.Chief Gervase says witnesses reported the son was swept up first, followed by his mother who went into the water to help him. Christopher Roberson,...…Published: 2020-05-30 20:19:00Updated: 2020-05-30 20:20:49Local NewsBy WECT News — A 29-year-old father drowned off Topsail Beach Friday afternoon while attempting to rescue his son and wife who were swept away in a rip current.Topsail Beach Police Chief Samuel Gervase says crews were called shortly after 3 p.m. Friday to the beach strand near the Sea Vista Motel.A bystander, who asked to remain anonymous, pulled all three people from the water.Chief Gervase says witnesses reported the son was swept up first, followed by his mother who went into the water to help him. Christopher Roberson,...WW…

Published: 2020-04-03 09:45:00Updated: 2020-04-03 09:45:05What's on TapTags:By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — One of North Carolina's most famed barbecue restaurants is almost ready to reopen its doors.Wilber's Barbecue closed just over a year ago after the Department of Revenue seized it after filing six tax liens against the restaurant, totaling more than $70,000 dating back to 2018.In November, it was sold to a group of local investors, including Willis Underwood."We just felt like it was part of the fabric of North Carolina and known far and wide, for sure, and it was worth...…Published: 2020-04-03 09:45:00Updated: 2020-04-03 09:45:05What's on TapTags:By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — One of North Carolina's most famed barbecue restaurants is almost ready to reopen its doors.Wilber's Barbecue closed just over a year ago after the Department of Revenue seized it after filing six tax liens against the restaurant, totaling more than $70,000 dating back to 2018.In November, it was sold to a group of local investors, including Willis Underwood."We just felt like it was part of the fabric of North Carolina and known far and wide, for sure, and it was worth...WW…

Published: 2021-03-01 09:44:00Updated: 2021-03-01 09:44:00What's on TapTags:By Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer — North Carolina-based Cheerwine just gave its diet soda a new name -- Cheerwine Zero Sugar.The zero-calorie drink, which can be found in Food Lion, Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods stores in Raleigh and across the south, still uses the Splenda, or sucralose, found in Diet Cheerwine but has been updated and given a new name.According to Cheerwine, Diet Cheerwine -- now Cheerwine Zero -- has been made with Splenda for the last 20 years.Cheerwine, which was first...…Published: 2021-03-01 09:44:00Updated: 2021-03-01 09:44:00What's on TapTags:By Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer — North Carolina-based Cheerwine just gave its diet soda a new name -- Cheerwine Zero Sugar.The zero-calorie drink, which can be found in Food Lion, Harris Teeter and Lowes Foods stores in Raleigh and across the south, still uses the Splenda, or sucralose, found in Diet Cheerwine but has been updated and given a new name.According to Cheerwine, Diet Cheerwine -- now Cheerwine Zero -- has been made with Splenda for the last 20 years.Cheerwine, which was first...WW…

Published: 2021-02-24 13:06:00Updated: 2021-02-24 18:16:24What's on TapTags:By Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter, and Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler said the State Fair will go on in 2021."We are going to have a State Fair," Troxler said while delivering the State of Agriculture address on Wednesday. "Everybody take the vaccine when it’s available to you and let’s have the biggest State Fair ever.”The North Carolina State Fair due to coronavirus concerns. The cancelation was the first since World War II.The 2021 N.C. State Fair is...…Published: 2021-02-24 13:06:00Updated: 2021-02-24 18:16:24What's on TapTags:By Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter, and Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler said the State Fair will go on in 2021."We are going to have a State Fair," Troxler said while delivering the State of Agriculture address on Wednesday. "Everybody take the vaccine when it’s available to you and let’s have the biggest State Fair ever.”The North Carolina State Fair due to coronavirus concerns. The cancelation was the first since World War II.The 2021 N.C. State Fair is...WW…

Published: 2020-10-20 13:54:00Updated: 2020-10-20 14:12:22What's on TapTags:By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — A former Firebirds Wood Fired Grill employee says she was sexually harassed while employed at the Raleigh location of the Charlotte-based chain, according to a lawsuit filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.Kyrsten Ellis worked as a server at the North Hills location of Firebirds from August 2018 to February 2020, according to the lawsuit. Ellis alleges that during her time there she was the victim of "unwelcome sexual comments...…Published: 2020-10-20 13:54:00Updated: 2020-10-20 14:12:22What's on TapTags:By Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor — A former Firebirds Wood Fired Grill employee says she was sexually harassed while employed at the Raleigh location of the Charlotte-based chain, according to a lawsuit filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.Kyrsten Ellis worked as a server at the North Hills location of Firebirds from August 2018 to February 2020, according to the lawsuit. Ellis alleges that during her time there she was the victim of "unwelcome sexual comments...WW…