North Carolina

TL/DR - Graham House and Sean McMullen, executive chef and chef de cuisine respectively at the new Luminosa restaurant, are known for their approach to Italian cuisine that changes the menu frequently based on local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant, housed in the Flat Iron Hotel, also has a cocktail menu that uses byproducts from the…

TL/DR - The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers 4-1 in Game 5 of the second-round playoff series, scoring four goals in the final 20 minutes after being down 1-0. Players Jordan Staal and Yevgeny Kuznetsov each scored in the third period, and goaltender Frederik Andersen had 20 saves. The series, currently led by the Rangers 3-2,…

TL/DR - K-9 Santos from the Wake County Sheriff’s Office, who died in the line of duty in May 2023, was honored at the National Police K-9 Memorial Service in Washington, D.C. The dog had been accidentally shot by a Knightdale Police Officer while assisting in tracking a suspect. The memorial service, organized by The National Police Dog…

TL/DR - A severe hail storm in Buncombe County, North Carolina caused widespread damage to property, including roofs and vehicles. The storm destroyed a local woman's chicken coop and damaged her home and car, while another local lost two vehicles due to hail damage. Officials warned of further severe storms and advised residents to stay alert…