Cameron Village Coverage

Historic marker honors Black students arrested in 1960 sit-in in former Cameron Village in Raleigh

Inspired by lunch counter protests in Greensboro, 130 African American students entered eight Raleigh establishments and requested service. Of those protesters, 41 students from both Shaw and St. Augustine's universities were arrested for trespassing while peacefully protesting discriminatory policies.

Works from well-known Spanish artist on display in Village District

Salvador Dali's works have been presented all over the world, and were brought to an art gallery in The Village District by someone close to Dali.

Adam Owens, WRAL reporter

Well-known Raleigh neighborhood could soon be renamed to eliminate racist ties

A well-known Raleigh neighborhood - with racist ties may soon be renamed. On Thursday night, Cameron Park residents took part in a key vote to decide the fate of the place they call home.

Chris Lovingood, WRAL anchor/reporter

Debate continues over renaming Raleigh's Cameron Park neighborhood

A well-known Raleigh neighborhood - with racist ties may soon be renamed.

Racist's name removed from Raleigh street, but not from shopping center

Months after plans to change the name of Cameron Village because of its links to slavery, the signs all around the Raleigh shopping center remain the same.

Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

Named after plantation owner, Cameron Village Regional Library to rebrand as Village Regional Library

The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously for the change on Monday.

Cameron Village, named for a man who enslaved hundreds, changes name

Cameron Village was built on land that once held hundreds of enslaved people -- and the shopping center, built in 1949, was named for the man who enslaved them.

Cameron Village, named for plantation owner, will rebrand as 'Village District'

The owners of Raleigh's Cameron Village shopping center announced on Thursday that the center would get a new name and brand after 70 years.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer, & Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

Wade Avenue near Cameron Village expected to remain closed until 8 p.m.

Both directions of Wade Avenue were closed Monday afternoon at the Canterbury Road intersection near Jaycee Park due to a water main break.

Small businesses, authorities look to navigate unique New Year's Eve

Typically, on New Year's Eve, events and celebrations would take place all across the Triangle, but this is no typical year.

5 On Your Side: So-ca comes back from COVID-19

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

K&W Cafeteria closes Cameron Village location

A sign informing customers of the closure was posted on the door of the restaurant located at 511 Woodburn Road.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Palm Avenue boutique closing after 19 years in Cameron Village

After 19 years, a popular clothing boutique in Cameron Village is closing due to financial stress brought on by the pandemic.

At least 3 Cameron Village businesses close due to COVID-19

After 19 years, a popular clothing boutique in Cameron Village is closing due to financial stress brought on by the pandemic.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Shoppers, business owners anxious for phase 2 of reopening as COVID-19 cases spike

Over 800 new coronavirus cases were reported by the state in the past 24 hours. The news comes as more testing is being done and as businesses continue to welcome customers while also practicing social distancing.

Rosalia Fodera, WRAL multimedia journalist

Shoppers, business owners excited at prospects for reopening

WRAL's Rosalia Fodera was in Cameron Village, where shoppers and business owners seem eager to see phase two of the state's reopening plan go into place later this week.

Raleigh restaurant professionally cleaned after coronavirus patient ate there

A day after being notified by public health officials that a man with COVID-19 was in So•ca last weekend, professional cleaning crews were at the Raleigh restaurant on Thursday to eradicate any trace of coronavirus.

Bryan Mims & Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporters

New drawings reveal vision for growing Midtown Raleigh

Drawings from the City of Raleigh propose a makeover for parts of Midtown, including new, pedestrian-friendly crossings over Interstate 440, a Midtown Waterfront District and park along Crabtree Creek and a "Midtown Ring" of greenways and on-street paths that connect neighborhoods.

Midtown Raleigh is getting a makeover

New drawings from the City of Raleigh propose a makeover for parts of Midtown, including new, pedestrian-friendly crossings over Interstate 440, a Midtown Waterfront District and park along Crabtree Creek and a "Midtown Ring" of greenways and on-street paths that connect neighborhoods.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL anchor/reporter

Shoppers are busy but loving it on last Saturday before Christmas

It's the last Saturday to shop before Christmas. Many were out and about searching for those last-minute gifts.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Shoppers staying busy on last Saturday before Christmas

Shoppers at many locations in the Triangle were busy looking for gifts and last-minute deals on the final Saturday before Christmas.

Events this week: Post Malone, NC State Fair, Oktoberfest and more

There is plenty to do this week!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Stairway turns into piano at Cameron Village

Inventor and designer Remo Saraceni has converted a stairway into a motion-sensitive piano keyboard at Cameron Village. Saraceni was also behind the iconic Big Piano scene in the 1988 Tom Hanks movie "Big."

Neighborhood near Cameron Village wants something done about speeders

Speed humps, traffic circles and speed tables are all ways to slow traffic down on the roads. WRAL's Mark Boyle found one neighborhood near Cameron Village is taking their fight to the transportation department and demanding answers.

High demand for luxury townhomes could signal new trend in Raleigh

Tucked between Cameron Village and Glenwood South sits The Saint, a collection of 17 luxury townhomes that are giving buyers larger spaces closer to downtown than ever before.