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Since the start of the year, at least seven restaurants have closed their doors in and around downtown Raleigh, with some continuing operations elsewhere. Restaurant owners are pointing to changes in consumer habits.



Changing dining habits contributing to Raleigh restaurant closings, economist and business owners say

SINCE 1970, THERE'S NOT BEEN A CASE REPORTED IN NORTH CAROLINA. >> WOW. ALL RIGHT. THAT CONTEXT IS IMPORTANT. THANK YOU, BRIAN. CALLING IT QUITS. THE REST ARE RALLIES. RESTAURANT LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING WITH A NUMBER OF STAPLES CLOSING THEIR DOORS THIS YEAR ARE MOVING LOCATIONS. NEW TONIGHT AARON THOMAS EXPLORES WHAT'S BEHIND THE EGGS U.S. SARA. >> ACTUALLY, FOR ANYONE WHO'S BEEN IN OR AROUND DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, THEY MAY NOTICE LOCKED DOORS ARE BOARDED UP WINDOWS AT THEIR FAVORITE RESTAURANT. AND WE SPOKE WITH A NUMBER OF BUSINESS OWNERS AND THEY SAY THE COMMON THEME THAT CAME UP ITS GOES TO WORK REMOTE OR HYBRID THAT IS IMPACTING FOOT TRAFFIC THAT MAKES IT HARD TO STAY OPEN LONGER. >> THIS GROUP APPRECIATES A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WHILE DINING IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH. THIS IS LIKE WHERE WE LIVE. SO THIS IS WHERE WE SHOULD EVEN HANG OUT, SUFFER CLAIM FOODIE SEAN BENJAMIN EATS OUT ABOUT 3 TALK THE WEEK. THERE'S A LOT OF NICE PLACES HERE IN RALEIGH. YOU MY FRIENDS IT TO COME. WE LOVE THIS COFFEE SHOPS OR WALTERS. HE'S TROUBLED ABOUT THE NUMBER OF EATERIES CALLING IT QUITS EARLIER THIS YEAR, GAZA TACOS AND TEQUILA UNION, SPECIAL BREAD, POLK CITY MEATBALL KITCHEN AND CLOUDS BREWING, ALL TOOK TO SOCIAL MEDIA ANNOUNCING PLANS TO CLOSE OR SHIFT OPERATING LOCATIONS, BIBI'S CRISPY CHICKEN CLOSE ITS RALLY LOCATION DURING THE END OF JUNE. >> AND PLATES, NEIGHBORHOOD KITCHEN PLANS TO CLOSE FOR GOOD AT THE END OF THIS MONTH, IT IS A VERY DYNAMIC CHANGING INDUSTRY ECONOMIST STEVE ALLEN SAYS POST-PANDEMIC REMOTE AND HYBRID WORK. >> TOOK A BITE OUT OF RESTAURANT REVENUE. IF WORKERS ARE ONLY COMING INTO 3 DAYS A WEEK >> THAT'S THAT'S A BIG PROBLEM FOR RESTAURANTS. >> THE OWNER OF CLOUDS BREWING TOLD ME VIA EMAIL IT'S NOT BAD MANAGEMENT BUT RATHER A HUGE SWING AND HOW CONSUMERS ARE SPENDING THESE DAYS. PLACES THAT ARE IDEAL 5 YEARS AGO ARE ALSO CHANGING REGULAR DINERS LIKE BENJAMIN SAY, SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IF U WANT IT TO STAY OPEN. >> IT'S JUST A BETTER COMMUNITY WHEN THERE'S BETTER FOOD. AND RIGHT NOW ON YOUR SCREEN, YOU CAN SEE THE PLACES THAT JUST OPEN OUR PLANS TO OPEN IN RALEIGH. YOU HAVE ALPACA PROVING THE RESTAURANT, WHICH IS A RIGHT HERE ON HILLSBOROUGH STREET. JORGE RIOS AT THE CURIA MARKET, WHICH IS OPENING AN EAST END LATER THIS SUMMER AS WELL TEAM ECONOMY. THAT'S OPENING IN HISTORIC FOE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD AND ALSO RIGHT HERE, THIS USED TO BE THE OLD GAZA TALK WITH HIM TO CUBA LOCATION ON HILLSBOROUGH STREET. THIS IS GOING TO BE LOW FOR OUR RALLY. MEXICAN CUISINE. YOU CAN SEE THEY'RE

Raleigh restaurant scene changes as businesses come and go

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Deven murders: NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing adoptive children was allowed to adopt

Warrants reveal disturing details of Blake and London's deaths 

Heat advisory again on Wednesday before an end-of-week washout

Heat advisory for Wednesday, July 10

Raleigh police meet with north Raleigh residents to address safety concerns around Atlantic Avenue

Raleigh police and north Raleigh residents talk safety and crime prevention

Six French bulldog puppies recovering after being left in hot car in Apex

French bulldog puppies

Officials confirm human case of plague in Colorado

Yersinia Pestis Bacteria

Toxic chemicals found in tampons, study finds

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Like any rising high school senior, Bailey Griggs looked forward to all the special moments with her friends during her final year at Cramerton Christian Academy in Gastonia.

Gastonia teen & musician banned from high school for performing at bars, school says

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An ancient village in Israel is receiving a lot of attention after an 11-year archaeological dig uncovered colorful mosaics near the ruins of a synagogue.

Where Jesus walked: UNC team uncovers ancient mosaics in Israel

UNC professor helps uncover ancient mosaics in Israel

According to an arrest warrant from the Cary Police Department, 55-year-old Paul Fisher III intentionally put a dog in a hot car and left the dog inside.

Man 'willfully' left dog inside hot car in Cary, police say

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The growing population means a growing need for geriatric specialists.

Hospitals feel effects of an aging NC population

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After nearly a decade in which more and more high school and middle school students surveyed for the semi-annual CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey reported feeling sad or hopeless, both metrics dropped. Fewer students reported those feelings when surveyed in 2023.

NC teens mental health is improving

A blind Raleigh woman called out Uber after she was dropped off at the wrong location by her rideshare driver in May.



Blind Raleigh woman receives apology from Uber after drop-off at wrong location

Blind Raleigh woman lists requests from Uber after ride gone wrong

Authorities found Sandra Ross' purse and other items in her Chevy outside a Cary drug store, but her body has never been found.

'Cold case crisis': Woman's disappearance 40 years ago unsolved but not forgotten

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Reynold Mullen received a seven-year prison sentence for fraudulently obtaining $2.9 million.

Durham man used millions in COVID relief for mortgages, plastic surgery

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The Gold Rush Jewelry Store in Rocky Mount has been temporarily closed since June 23 after a break-in resulted in the theft of about $800,000 in jewelry. 

Owners recovering after $800K in jewelry stolen from Rocky Mount store

The Gold Rush Jewelry Store in Rocky Mount has been temporarily closed since June 23.

The Federal Trade Commission cited WRAL 5 On Your Side's reporting in its lawsuit against a bill pay service accused of deceiving customers. doxo is a third-party bill pay service that touts itself as a single website where customers can make payments on multiple accounts, but the company often charges customers a fee to make those payments.

WRAL News cited in FTC lawsuit against bill pay service accused of duping customers

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Federal health officials are investigating a possible death and dozens of illnesses tied to recalled "microdosing" candies laced with a chemical found in mushrooms and sold online and in vape shops nationwide.

Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies may be linked to a death and nearly 50 illnesses, FDA says

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We're in the middle of a sweltering summer in central North Carolina. Here are some places to cool off.


Stay safe in summer heat: Cooling stations offer relief from sweltering temps

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Donate money, order supplies from Amazon or simply drop them off to help Wake teachers stock their classrooms.

Give money, supplies to help stock Wake County classrooms

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A look at key dates on the 2024-2025 school calendar for traditional schools in and around the Triangle.

2024-2025 traditional school calendars for Wake, Durham, Orange, Cumberland and Johnston counties

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Sadfishing is when teens post online and fish for sympathy and attention. 

What parents need to know about the new teen trend sadfishing

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Franklin Street and part of the UNC campus will be featured in the upcoming season of the teen drama.

Photos: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' shooting scenes in Chapel Hill

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A rising senior in North Carolina won't be able to attend her private school in the fall because she's been expelled over her budding music career.

NC senior kicked out of school for singing in bars

'Miracle' child found alive after two days trapped in Louisiana ditch during storm

Flooded waters in Louisiana

Tar Heel Traveler: Cypress Garden

Southern Pines couple to compete in Polocrose World Cup in South Africa

Cary police: Man charged with animal cruelty

Study finds toxic metals in tampons

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Police: Man stabbed outside Walmart in Wilson, girlfriend charged with murder

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Man who killed 4 Charlotte officers was shot 12 times, had THC in his system, reports show

Constitution Party approved for NC ballots as GOP pushes for RFK Jr., Cornel West to be added too

Blood and platelet donors 'critically needed,' Red Cross says 

Raleigh wrestling coach arrested again, charged with sex assault of 13-year-old

Nevada county votes against certifying recount results, a move that raises longer-term questions

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Biden Looks to Move Past His Troubles, Opening NATO Summit With Warning to Putin

Pharmacy benefit managers profit at expense of patients and small pharmacies, FTC says

Gypsy Rose Blanchard pregnant soon after release from prison for conspiring to kill abusive mother

Fed's Powell highlights slowing job market in signal that rate cuts may be nearing

Site plans show Polar Ice Raleigh is expanding, adding a second ice rink as hockey and skating grow in popularity in the South.



Polar Ice Raleigh adding second ice rink as hockey interest soars

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Foodie News: New coffee shops, gourmet market planned for Raleigh's East End

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Dix Park sunflowers in full bloom. Here's what you need to know

Dorothea Dix Park - Sunflowers in Bloom

TV shoot closes some roads in Chapel Hill this week

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NC Museum of History makeover: What's changing, what's planned 

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Knightdale celebrates July 4th with bike parade, water fun

Knightdale July 4, 2024 bike parade

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Fact check: How many immigrants are living in the U.S. illegally?

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What happens if Joe Biden or Donald Trump drop out?

Fact check: Did Trump send Ukraine weapons that Obama and Biden withheld?

'Cheap fake' videos of Biden, Trump take center stage of 2024 election

Fact check: Did a federal court just rule vaccine mandates unconstitutional?

NC Dems, GOP spar over third-party presidential candidates

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NC Innovation president testifies under oath to state lawmakers on group's finances, oversight

New law provides $67.5 million to keep child care centers open

Cooper approves child care funding, teacher pay bills, vetoes court docs measure

Robinson to hold fundraiser with NC church previously investigated for slavery, child abuse

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

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Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education

Wake year-round schools start Monday with new safety measures in place

Wake year-round schools start Monday with new system for anonymous reporting, bus delay alerts

NCDOT continues to pay millions to company it found discriminated against minority-owned subcontractor

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Adoptive mother forced child to buy supplies & dismember sibling's body, warrants allege

'Warehouses of neglect:' US Senate report highlights allegations of neglect, abuse at Holly Hill Hospital's parent company

FDA approves drug shown to slow effects of Alzheimer's disease

'He needs to step up': Some top NC Democrats raise concerns over Biden

Seymour's 9th inning grand slam completes Bulls 10-7 comeback at Charlotte 

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Duke's Cooper Flagg takes advantage of his opportunity to play against U.S. Olympic team

Cooper Flagg watch, the catch of the year and boneless chicken wings in the sports moments of the week

Novak Djokovic uses Wimbledon crowd's 'disrespect' as fuel as he moves closer to another title

Hurricanes hire president with deep ties to franchise to run business operations

NFHS announces 8 rules changes for track: Contact between athletes in first 50 meters will result in recalled race

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116 head coaches preview the 2024 high school football season in North Carolina

Middle Creek WR Braylon Stewart will attend Furman

Trask 3-star DE Sherrod Henderson commits to Virginia Tech

Cleveland QB Jackson Byrd will play at East Tennessee State

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will investigate how Avantae Deven, a woman accused of killing two of her five adopted children, was able to adopt them, WRAL Investigates confirms.

NC health department will investigate how woman accused of killing children was able to adopt

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Fifth Third Bank is accused of opening fake accounts, charging customers $12.7 million dollars in illegal, worthless fees and even getting customers cars illegally repossessed. 


Fifth Third Bank opened fake accounts, got customer cars illegally repossessed, CFPB report says 

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WRAL Investigates why the state hasn't taken action after millions of tax dollars went to a company accused of racism. Plus, what an employee is sharing about his experience.

Millions of tax dollars going to a company accused of racism. WRAL Investigates why the state still hasn't taken action

On WRAL at 6: Millions of tax dollars going to a company accused of racism. WRAL Investigates why the state still hasn't taken action

WRAL anchor/reporter looks at the growing popularity of cricket.

In Depth with Dan: Is cricket the next big thing in NC?

The U.S. Senate has raised concerns about the care provided to children at facilities owned by Universal Health Services. The company owns Holly Hill Hospital.

US Senate issues scathing report on mental health companies, including Holly Hill Hospital's owner

Multiple North Carolina Democratic members of Congress are also now weighing in on President Joe Biden and what he needs to do if he plans to keep running for reelection.

NC Democrats divided over Joe Biden's presidential candidacy

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Third-party bill pay company doxo accused of duping customers

NHTSA launches recall query into 94,000 Jeep Wranglers as loss of motive power complaints continue

5 On Your Side: How to cool your car without wasting gas

5 On Your Side restaurant ratings: Hyderabadi Biryani, Blue Fox Indian Cuisine and Saltgrass Steakhouse

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Woman found dead on Creedmoor Road, Raleigh police investigating 

Former Holly Hill Hospital executives raise concerns about mental health facility

Former Holly Hill employees share concerns about patient safety, citing escapes and understaffing

Copy of Warrants: Gang leader indicted on federal charges, linked to Raleigh crimes dating back to 2019

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1 of 100: Enloe teen selected for prestigious MIT program

Bayer buys more green tech from Durhamâs Pairwise

TruLab relocates to RTP, plans to hire 100 over two years

Duke engineering program revs entrepreneur's manufacturing career

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Meta will now remove some posts attacking 'Zionists' as a form of hate speech

Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the days of the payment method numbered?

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Fed chair's comments give scant clues on rate cuts

Chair Powell Hints At Rate Cuts Amid A Subtle Symphony Of Economic Signals