Brian MurphyReporterJack HagelWeb EditorCopyright 2025 by Capitol Broadcasting Company The Crabtree Creek West Trail is the trail section of the Crabtree Creek Greenway corridor between Lindsay Drive and the eastern boundary of Umstead State Park on Ebenezer Church Road This new trail section is approximately two miles in length and is a critical link in a regional greenway system connecting multiple neighborhoods and business centers in Raleigh.  Project Manager Ben Possiel, PEBenjamin.possiel@raleighnc.gov Lisa Schiffbauer - Planning and Design The project is complete and the new trail is open to the public Ben Possiel, PE The project is complete and the new trail is open to the public.Parking lot access and accessible parking is available at 4924 Ebenezer Church Rd, Raleigh NC. The Capital Area Greenway System was first adopted by City Council in 1976. This plan proposed a system of linear parks located primarily along rivers, streams, and creeks, and included the opportunity for an interconnected system of pedestrian trails across the region. The existing Crabtree Creek Trail extends from Lindsay Drive, east of Duraleigh Road to the Neuse River Trail. The Crabtree Creek West Trail project is funded by the 2014 Parks Bond Referendum and a Wake County Open Space Grant. This project is important both locally and regionally. This is the last remaining incomplete major segment of the three main greenway corridors included in the Capital Area Greenway System - the Neuse River, Crabtree Creek, and Walnut Creek. Crabtree Creek has been identified in the System Plan as a Cross-City Connector, emphasizing its importance locally.  Drivers are encouraged to slow down and allow extra time for their commutes The I-440 project will widen I-440 from four to six lanes and replace pavement and bridges between Walnut Street in Cary and Wade Avenue in Raleigh The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2025 WRAL viewers talked about enduring construction barrels and closed lanes along I-440 between Raleigh and Cary for years with an estimated completion date of summer 2023 NCDOT spokesperson Kim Deaner said frustrated drivers will thank the state in the long run. “Folks are going to love 440 once they use all those lanes and once all those barrels go away,” Deaner said. Raleigh ranked 59 among 64 cities comparing 2023 footfall to 2019 The capital city jumped 3.9% in foot traffic from May 2023 to May 2024 placing it at #19 in recovery percentage for that one year Researchers also noted that downtowns have had better luck recovering from the COVID slump by creating hubs for entertainment WRAL asked people what they thought about downtown "There's a lot of cool spaces to be...there's a lot of cool bars...[there's] a lot of community spaces Another person Luke Rapisarda said he found his happy medium in downtown Raleigh "I wanted the feel of a big city but not necessarily the buzz you would get in a big city "Anything you want to do is in walking distance." He said he wants to see more connectivity between downtown and surrounding areas © 2025 West Virginia University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here A Raleigh Water crew loaded pipes onto a trailer and drove the materials to Western North Carolina to help restore water to the area A public utility crew brings relief to the hurricane-ravaged western part of the state In a swift response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Raleigh Water staff are mobilizing to assist the hard-hit western part of North Carolina leaving tens of thousands without access to clean water including three dump trucks and a pickup truck to help repair and restore the damaged water system Five Raleigh Water employees are part of this first wave of the relief effort traveling to Asheville to assist with the restoration process Five members of the Raleigh Water team prepare to drive to Western North Carolina to help restore water “This is a critical time for our neighbors in the Western part of our state,” said Raleigh Water Director Whit Wheeler “Raleigh is working closely with our water utility mutual aid partnership to mobilize resources and help restore the water infrastructure necessary to get them back on their feet." Raleigh Water leaders are coordinating with local and federal authorities to determine additional needs and potentially deploy more crews and resources The City's commitment to helping its neighbors in times of crisis is unwavering and this rapid response is a testament to that dedication City Employees Step Up In a Time of Need Concerts to Benefit Disaster Recovery in Western NC Kimberly Holmes-IversonCommunications Manager, Raleigh Waterkimberly.holmes-iverson@raleighnc.gov This feedback widget is not intended for customer service issues This feedback is reviewed monthly to help us improve our site. For immediate customer service please refer to our staff directory Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The Northern Wake Fire Department said two cars crashed and one rolled over. Wake County Emergency Medical Services said two people went to the hospital. WRAL News is working to learn the extent of their injuries. The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported the crash around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The interstate reopened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. JLL Capital Markets led the financing and equity efforts on behalf of Kane Realty Corporation Hotels & Hospitality and Capital Markets PR Your browser doesn't support speech synthesis RALEIGH, N.C., July 22, 2024 – JLL Capital Markets announced today the firm arranged $33.6 million of joint venture equity and $51.4 million of construction financing for West End II a multi-housing development located in the highly sought-after West End neighborhood in Downtown Raleigh JLL worked on behalf of Kane Realty Corporation to secure a limited partner equity commitment from an institutional South American investment fund West End II marks the investor’s entry into the rapidly growing Raleigh-Durham market JLL additionally secured the project’s construction loan with a national life insurance company West End II is the second phase of Kane Realty Corporation’s re-development of the former Clancy & Theys headquarters with the first phase of Platform Apartments currently in lease-up The development will include 252 luxury apartment units complemented by 4,000 square feet of flexible-use ground-floor retail space residents of West End II will have the choice of modern one- with an average unit size of 827 square feet the development will offer an array of best-in-class amenities including a fitness lawn with a resort-style sundeck multiple conference rooms and ground-floor retail offerings West End II offers a prime location in the West End neighborhood of Downtown Raleigh residents will enjoy an abundance of art galleries exquisite restaurants and a buzzing nightlife scene located a short half-mile south of West End II offers tenants access to scenic Greenway trails playgrounds and a variety of popular events JLL’s Capital Markets Advisory team was led by Senior Managing Director Travis Anderson Director Warren Johnson and Associates Ryan Pride and Jovi Rodriguez "Kane’s longstanding track record of successful development and placemaking made them an ideal target for foreign capital looking to enter Raleigh," said Anderson "Securing joint venture equity in today’s environment is as challenging as it gets and we highly value Kane’s partnership and trust in us to get their incredible project moving forward.” JLL Capital Markets is a full-service global provider of capital solutions for real estate investors and occupiers The firm's in-depth local market and global investor knowledge delivers the best-in-class solutions for clients — whether investment sales and advisory The firm has more than 3,000 Capital Markets specialists worldwide with offices in nearly 50 countries For more news, videos and research resources, please visit JLL’s newsroom insights and opportunities from global commercial real estate markets straight to your inbox Thanks for visiting ! Hillsborough Street due to gas leak"}}))},2e3);window.dataLayer.push({event:"GAEvent",eventAction:"contentStart",eventCategory:"video",eventLabel:"Traffic delays on I-440 Hillsborough Street due to gas leak"},{name:"updated",value:"2024-10-22T20:04:05-0400"},{name:"published",value:"2024-10-22T12:08:00-0400"}]}])}),e.on("adend",()=>{e.play()})):console.warn("wralvideo returned undefined")}else console.warn("wralvideo has not been loaded yet")},window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",window.initHeroVideo)Local NewsTraffic delays on I-440 Hillsborough Street due to gas leakDrivers struggled to navigate around a gas leak on Tuesday in west Raleigh The leak closed part of I-440 and Hillsborough Street Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More A man suspected in a dozen shootings into cars and homes on and around Interstate 40 was arrested happened in a neighborhood near I-40 in west Raleigh Thursday morning where an occupied car was shot into.  Andrew Graney, 23, was arrested in connection with the shootings.  Graney was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury and 11 counts of firing a weapon into an occupied vehicle or dwelling. A second person was detained along with Graney but they were released several hours later with no charges, according to police. At least six cars were shot at or shot into while driving along I-40 earlier this week, according to the Raleigh Police Department. Four homes were also hit with gunfire in the same area Wednesday. “I am thankful that no one has been seriously injured,” Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson said in a news conference Thursday afternoon. “Our collaborative team is working nonstop around the clock, and will continue to do so,” she said. “I’m thankful to the public and grateful for your understanding. These things take time.” The latest shooting was on Trailwood Drive, near where the shootings happened on the highway. A man was driving when his vehicle was hit on the driver side, police said. The man was not hurt.  Police launched a massive search in the area near N.C. State University Thursday morning, including a helicopter from the State Highway Patrol. Graney was later arrested in a neighborhood off of Tryon Road, on Kentford Court.  "At approximately 8:53 a.m., we responded to a report of shots fired into a vehicle in the 1400 block of Trailwood Dr.," a police spokesman said Thursday. "This is an active investigation, and it is currently unknown whether this incident is related to previous reports."  Thursday's shooting put nearby Centennial Campus Magnet Middle School into a "code yellow" lockdown because of the police activity in the area. That lockdown was lifted before the end of the school day.  N.C. State University also warned students about the police search in the area. Officers believe a handgun was being used in the shootings, which they called "extremely concerning."  The first shooting was reported Monday on I-40 near the Chapel Hill Road exit, where police say a woman was shot in the leg. She's expected to be OK. Later that day, police said another vehicle was shot at on the highway, this time near the Buck Jones Road exit. No one was hurt. Police said four other vehicles were shot at Thursday on I-40, again near the Chapel Hill Road exit. No injuries were reported. The Chapel Hill Road and Buck Jones Road exits are consecutive exits on I-40 in west Raleigh. “We recognize that these events are extremely concerning and frightening to those that travel on that stretch of highway, and we are taking these incidents very seriously," Raleigh Police Deputy Chief Rico Boyce said in a press conference Thursday morning.  According to police, the shootings happened at the following locations: Officers with Highway Patrol, the Wake County Sheriff's Office and the Cary Police Department are helping Raleigh police with the investigation. Multiple police vehicles were set up along I-40 in hopes of pinpointing the person at the center of the vehicle shootings.  “We’re going to be out there until we find out who was responsible for this incident," Boyce said Thursday. Police offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case.  Police are asking anyone with a dash cam who traveled along the stretch of I-40 to contact them and urge anyone with information to call the police department at 919-996-3335. 12 Remarkable Rooftop Bars to Visit in Savannah 13 Best Dining Destinations in Mount Pleasant 13 Best New Restaurants in Charleston, May 2025 From Creole cuisine in a fun atmosphere to macaroni au gratin at a Southern institution to bibimbap at a Korean staple there’s something for everyone close to the North Carolina State University campus Raleigh has broken free of its staid downtown dining reputation and now offers one of the most exciting culinary scenes in the state Continued growth of neighborhoods outside the downtown core has meant new restaurant options beyond the Inner Beltline while redevelopment in areas like the Warehouse District has created entirely new dining realms in the City of Oaks From Ashley Christensen’s mini-empire to exciting strip mall finds there is a tasty treat for everyone in Raleigh Brier Creek’s Flame Kabob offers excellent takes on classic Persian cuisine including stews (khoresh gheymeh For those who have never tried Iranian cuisine before made with a choice of ground beef or ground chicken Most of the kabobs come platter-style with rice and a few are available as sandwiches as well A post shared by Flame Kabob of Raleigh, NC (@flamekabob_raleigh) 11 Halal-Friendly Restaurants in the Triangle customers would be hard-pressed to find a moment that hasn’t been celebrated at this Raleigh institution the Angus Barn has provided generations of diners with delicious steakhouse staples like aged prime rib and filet mignon The restaurant boasts one of the largest wine selections in the state and its Wild Turkey Lounge not only churns out classic cocktails but also displays what is alleged to be the largest private collection of Wild Turkey commemorative decanters in the world A post shared by Adventurer with an Appetite (@adventurer_with_an_appetite) Seoul Garden also has a sister location in Cary and shrimp gui can be found on the barbecue menu and three different types of jungol (Korean hot pot) meant for sharing Lunchtime diners can choose from menu classics or opt for the lunch-only banchan boxes but an order of the combination sundubu jjigae (soft tofu soup) always pleases A post shared by Alex Rudie (@alexcrudie) The 10 Best Korean and Japanese Restaurants for Grilling Your Own Dinner Chef Coleen Speaks was one of the first people to take a chance on a newly emerging destination district set among old auto repair garages and commercial warehouses and since then Hummingbird has become an anchor in the Whitaker Mill Road area Speaks serves craft cocktails and Cajun-inspired Americana eats for brunch and weekend brunch will find patrons digging into plates of crab Benedict and biscuits and gravy and filet mignon make up the savory side of this cafe’s lunch and dinner menu but in reality Hayes-Barton is where Raleigh comes for cake Choose from over a dozen daily offerings like red velvet cake There are other dessert offerings like pies and puddings A post shared by Raleigh Hidden Gems (Erika) (@raleighhiddengems) When celebrated Raleigh chef Cheetie Kumar announced the post-pandemic closure of Garland the restaurant she ran with her husband Paul Siler as Kumar and her team opened Ajja a short while later Ajja’s menu strays a bit from Kumar’s Indian roots offering a pan-Middle Eastern and Mediterranean selection of items like lamb seekh a seafood-stuffed shishito peppers with Anson Mills blue rice Beverage manager Lindsay Ogden's creative list of craft cocktails Stanbury is a perennial Raleigh favorite for it’s cozy hip atmosphere and ever-changing eclectic menu Past offerings have included mushroom bisque and roasted beets with whipped goat cheese — but there’s also an octopus tostada Considering that the cocktail and wine menu is as eclectic as the food A post shared by Stanbury Restaurant (@stanburyraleigh) Warm Up in These 11 Cozy Restaurants Around the Triangle 9 Outstanding Restaurants for Oysters in the Triangle Chef Scott Crawford has been at the forefront of Raleigh’s fine dining scene for years is one of the jewels in his culinary crown The abbreviated bistro menu has top hits like French onion soup and poulet roti alongside seasonally rotating dishes like a roasted delicate squash for fall or a swordfish grenobloise with roasted cauliflower The rooftop deck is the place to be during warm nights and the weekend brunch is incredibly popular 8 Most Romantic Restaurants in the Triangle Classic neighborhood pizza join vibes are on the menu at Oakwood Pizza Box take it home or dine and grab a beer or glass of wine Oakwood’s pizzas come in a classic red sauce or a Detroit-ish version with various toppings like meatballs an anchovies available for custom creations Don’t forget to get some cannoli — they come six to an order with homemade ricotta filling A post shared by Oakwood Pizza Box (@oakwoodpizzabox.nc) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has He’s Not Here and North Carolina State has the Player’s Retreat — the PR The classic bar food attracts both college students and alums as well as a fair share of Raleigh’s movers and shakers It also has a late-night menu for post-cram-session cravings A post shared by RALEIGH FOOD PICS (@raleighfoodpics) 8 Best Sports Bars in the Triangle for March Madness Cortez celebrates the bounty of the North Carolina coast with a bit of Mexican flair thrown in to keep things interesting The chargrilled oysters come with salsa molcajete and Chihuahua cheese Small plates like North Carolina wahoo ceviche and fresh tuna tiradito are perfect for sharing and a whole cornmeal-battered black bass is a standout main dish All of it can be washed down with a couple of margaritas and no meal would be complete without an order of churros Yemen Arab Restaurant does an excellent job of introducing diners to flavors they might not be familiar with There are well-known Middle Eastern offerings like baba ganoush but also Yemeni specialties like lahem haneeth (roasted lamb in a Yemeni spice blend) a Yemeni dish of vegetables and a whipped fenugreek and lamb sauce served boiling hot in a clay dish A post shared by Yemen Arab Resturant (@yemenrestaurantnc) the Roast Grill has been Raleigh’s go-to for hot dogs when customers walk through the door on West Street (underneath the sign that reads that’s about all they can order aside from chips The grilled hot dogs can be topped with a choice of chili It’s the simplicity and the down-home atmosphere that have led generations of Carolinians to return year after year A post shared by Robert.Jones.Official (@robert.jones.official) Raleigh’s first pay-what-you-can cafe aims to address food insecurity in a unique and delicious way by offering a sit-down breakfast and lunch joint open to all regardless of ability to pay Additional tips and donations support the nonprofit's mission A post shared by A Place At The Table Cafe (@tableraleigh) Roch reopened after surviving the one-two punch of the pandemic followed by a kitchen fire The renovated space has a New Orleans gothic cathedral vibe and Gerhart once again leans on his Louisiana roots for a menu that includes crawfish hushpuppies The signature Tchoupitoulas Street Special comes with 18 freshly shucked oysters a quarter pound of North Carolina peel ‘n eat shrimp An innovative cocktail list and plenty of seafood-friendly wines are available The weekend brunch menu features biscuit sandwiches a Cajun breakfast complete with beignets and boudin balls and a standout fried oyster hotcake that sees freshly fried oysters atop a fluffy pancake with chili crisp Pastry fans flock to downtown’s Lucettegrace for pastry chef Daniel Benjamin’s superb versions of classic French pastries like croissant The pastry case is constantly rotated with new offerings and there’s a coffee bar for those looking for a caffeine kick with their morning bun The abbreviated lunch menu includes a must-order curry chicken salad sandwich and a classic Toulouse sandwich — butter A post shared by French Bleue (@frenchbleue) 11 Epic Sandwich Stops to Try in the Triangle Hady’s is one of the Triangle’s premiere destinations for African cuisine The menu is heavy on West African classics like jollof rice but veers into international and Caribbean cuisine and even barbecue chicken wings are in conversation with their predecessors from the continent on this truly diasporic menu Ashley Christensen’s downtown Raleigh footprint may be large but Poole’s Diner was her first restaurant and remains the heart and soul of her mini-empire Think superbly executed comfort foods like roast chicken or cider-braised pork shank along with sides like beluga lentils with melted leeks or herb-scented potato puree Some Very Last-Minute Christmas Dinner Ideas from Triangle Restaurants Tryon Road offers an alternate route around the scene of a shooting on Trailwood Road on Thursday in Raleigh This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page CBS17.com I-540 west near Raleigh reopened after a crash commissioner accused of threatening wife with gun resigns Long lines form at NCDMV offices ahead of REAL ID deadline Dates for 2025 spring graduations at Triangle universities Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho is a new father after his wife Rosa gave birth to their daughter on Friday The City of Fayetteville has approved an 11 p.m A man convicted of drug trafficking in Lee County was recaptured after escaping a Hyde County prison 40 chickens are missing from a farm in Orange County A wrong way driver was involved in a crash on I-40 in Raleigh A federal judge ruled Allison Riggs is the winner of the North Carolina Supreme Court race No suspects are in custody after a teenager was shot and killed in Durham The REAL ID deadline has brough long lines to DMV offices in North Carolina Changes support Raleigh's Comprehensive Plan 2024 City Council reviewed the remaining portions of the rezoning request for the Western Station Area and took the following actions: All discussion of Z-92-22 has now concluded Raleigh City Council acted Tuesday night to formalize a vision for the places around the New Bern Avenue corridor and other planned Bus Rapid Transit routes. The action made several amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan which sets out policies and guidelines for development across the City The intent of the amendments (CP-7-22) is to support growth around transit projects that in turn supports transit They aim to improve things like sustainability by reducing cars on the road and They institute new or leverage existing programs to reduce neighborhood displacement and increase housing affordability The changes were one of two items on the City Council agenda Tuesday night. The Council deferred action on a related rezoning case until March 5. The case, Z-92-22 proposes rezoning 744 properties along New Bern Avenue covering 726 acres to also support new transit investments Council asked staff to report back with options to consider the rezoning request in several phases The public hearing remains open for the March 5 evening meeting Bynum WalterAssistant Directorbynum.walter@raleighnc.gov919-996-2178  He served as the chair of Wake County’s Health and Human Services Committee, regularly recommending initiatives that would better serve families holistically. His goal was not only to help them with the specific issue that caused them to seek assistance, but also offer the full breadth of county programs and services so the family or individual received more comprehensive support. Over his 30-year career in the North Carolina Extension Service, Dr. West rose from his position as a field agent working with local farmers to hold the high-ranking NC Director of Operations for all of North Carolina’s 100 counties and Cherokee reservations. A charter member, leader, and founder of numerous civic and political organizations at the neighborhood, city, county, and state levels, Dr. West served as trustee, advisor, adjunct professor, associate tenured professor, associate professor emeritus, and leadership, management, and planned change private consultant to colleges and universities within and outside North Carolina. Dr. West’s 24 years as a dedicated elected official began with 11 years on the Raleigh City Council representing District C, an area including Southeast Raleigh, and he also served as Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Raleigh. For 13 years and at the time of his death, Dr. West represented Wake County’s District 5 on the Wake County Board of Commissioners. He served as Chair of the Board of Commissioners for two years. A devout Christian, Dr. West was also a deacon of Martin Street Baptist Church in Raleigh where he was a church member for over five decades. shake up Raleigh neighborhood"}}))},2e3);window.dataLayer.push({event:"GAEvent",eventAction:"contentStart",eventCategory:"video",eventLabel:"2 shootings shake up Raleigh neighborhood"},{name:"updated",value:"2024-05-20T16:20:57-0400"},{name:"published",value:"2024-05-20T12:28:00-0400"}]}])}),e.on("adend",()=>{e.play()})):console.warn("wralvideo returned undefined")}else console.warn("wralvideo has not been loaded yet")},window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",window.initHeroVideo)Local News2 shootings shake up Raleigh neighborhoodBoth shootings happened on Sherman Avenue in Raleigh Neighbors are concerned and feel that crime is far too frequent Connecting Raleigh and Cary with frequent and reliable transit The Wake BRT: Western Corridor will connect downtown Raleigh to downtown Cary Wake County Voters approved a plan for focused investment in public transit which puts the implementation of the Wake County Transit Plan in motion The plan calls for building approximately 20 miles of transit lanes along four (4) BRT corridors within Wake County (Wake BRT) The preliminary design phase (0 to 30 percent) for the Western Corridor BRT is underway It will operate in both dedicated transit lanes and mixed traffic between GoRaleigh station in downtown Raleigh and downtown Cary The final location and number of BRT stations along the corridor will be determined during the preliminary design phase the Western Corridor project has reached the 10% design milestone The next round of public engagement is anticipated in Fall 2023 which will include updated design plans for the Western Corridor BRT project the Wake Transit Plan identified four BRT corridors for implementation The Western Corridor connecting downtown Raleigh and downtown Cary was one of the corridors identified The Western Corridor was further evaluated in the Wake Transit Plan Major Investment Study (MIS) completed in 2018 The planning phase began in November 2019 with the Western Boulevard Corridor Study (WBCS) The goal of the study was to create a plan for the successful implementation of BRT service along the corridor The study analyzed the land use capacity and urban form of the corridor to develop a conceptual land use plan the study recommended a preferred route for the BRT known as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) A kickoff meeting was held in November 2019. Public participation helped to prioritize areas for redevelopment along the corridor. View the survey results.  Information from the November 2019 kickoff meeting: In September 2020, the City of Raleigh staff hosted a virtual Q&A session for the Western Boulevard Corridor Study. Following the virtual engagement, a Frequently Asked Questions document was developed for public review In November 2020, the City of Raleigh staff and consultants hosted a Virtual Open House to provide an overview of the BRT program provide project-specific updates and gather public and stakeholder feedback.  In May 2021, the City of Raleigh staff and consultants hosted a second Virtual Open House to provide an overview of the BRT program and gather public and stakeholder feedback a third Virtual Open House and 5 in person pop up events were hosted to provide an overview of the BRT Program and provide project specific updates In person events were held at the following times and locations: The information presented at in person events was the same provided in the Wake Bus Rapid Transit Virtual Open House and display board developed for public review Please visit the virtual open house portal to view the live Virtual Q&A session Main BRT Project Page