Raleigh, NC News Roundup (7/6/25)

Triangle’s flavor boom: From Anthony Rapillo’s Veloce Italian Market arriving in City Plaza to North Carolina’s first Del Taco opening July 7 in Durham — find out what’s next.

Raleigh gears up for BRT: The city awarded $28.6 million to start paving, sidewalks and utility work on New Bern Avenue this fall as the first phase of North Carolina’s inaugural bus rapid transit line — find out how it’ll shave minutes off your commute.

Rebuilding the Village Together: The Men of Southeast Raleigh—70 older Black mentors led by educator Anthony Pope—are showing up in schools, on street corners, and at community events this July to guide boys and teens away from violence in a rapidly changing neighborhood — find out how to support.

Raleigh’s circular Holiday Inn: Tidal Real Estate Partners is transforming the 1969 hotel at 320 Hillsborough St into a $71 million Hotel Indigo and has applied for historic landmark status, which the Raleigh Historic Development Commission reviewed on July 2, with a public hearing later this year and construction kicking off this summer — find out.

Budget impasse stuns Raleigh: Lawmakers approved nearly 70 bills—from Helene relief to DMV reforms—but adjourned in June without a new budget while Gov. Stein vetoed high-profile immigration and gun measures — find out what made it through and what stalled.

Study reveals fisheries fixes: North Carolina’s new report shows intense management hasn’t boosted juvenile fish as expected, highlights habitat pressures and calls for ecosystem-based monitoring and a dedicated science committee — find out.

Raleigh driveway wing flap: Investigators traced a wing flap that landed in a Raleigh driveway Wednesday to a Delta Boeing 737-900 that touched down safely at RDU — find out how they unraveled the mystery.

Unshakable bonded pair seeks home: Bentley and Mimi, two 9-year-old French bulldogs with hospice-level medical needs, are hoping for a loving foster family as Black Tie Boston Rescue covers all care and expenses — find out how to help.

No-fuss fireworks return: Thousands flocked to the Lenovo Center on July 4th for a pared-down City of Raleigh display—no stage or vendors, just the NC State Farmers Market Food Truck Rodeo and a family-friendly atmosphere — find out about more weekend events.

LexisNexis halves Raleigh hub: Data analytics giant is relocating within Centennial Campus, shrinking its footprint from about 121,800 to roughly 65,000 square feet as hybrid work takes hold — find out why.

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