Renee Umsted

2 days ago | newsobserver.com | Renee Umsted |Anna Roman |Drew Jackson

Raleigh's dining and event scene reveals a city in transition, where closures, reinventions, and ambitious development projects shape the urban fabric. Longtime establishments such as 42nd Street Oyster Bar have shuttered, reflecting both personal losses and broader cultural shifts. Meanwhile, projects like the Midway Event Center food hall at the NC State Fair illustrate an appetite for innovation and community gathering spaces.

1 week ago | heraldsun.com | Renee Umsted |Brooke Cain

With weather warming, copperheads — the only venomous snakes we’re likely to see in the Triangle and central North Carolina — are out, and another potential threat to our furry friends has returned. Copperheads like to hide in piles of leaves and sticks, which are also areas where some dogs like to explore. And while those of us on two legs know to leave snakes alone, dogs may not know that.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Renee Umsted

More than 3,000 people made the Forbes 2025 world billionaires list, but only a select few have close ties to North Carolina. Some were born here or live here, some attended universities here, and some founded companies that are based in the state. This year's list features many familiar faces, such as James Goodnight, Tim Sweeney and John Sall, who founded businesses based in the Triangle.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Renee Umsted

In response to new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, China raised the tariffs on U.S. exports by 50%, affecting North Carolina businesses. Along with the higher tariffs (taxes on products entering a country), which were announced Wednesday, April 9, China added several companies to its export control and "unreliable entity" lists. Chinese firms are prohibited from supplying companies on the export control list with dual-use items that have military and civilian applications.

2 weeks ago | newsobserver.com | Renee Umsted

Two Texas Pete sauces of different sizes have been recalled by the North Carolina-based manufacturer for mislabeling and the presence of undeclared sulfites. The Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Sweet CHAbanero Sauce were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores in 10 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and Vermont, according to the recall notice from Thursday, April 3. Here's what to know about the recall.