An iconic IM Pei installation heads to Raleigh, a cerulean takeout bag goes viral and Bojangles introduces a delicious new race.

IM Pei’s Pyramid Moving from Louve to NCMA

The iconic glass pyramid designed by IM Pei is being uprooted from its historic home at the Love and transported piece by piece, to the North Carolina Museum of Art’s Museum Park. French officials insist this is part of an “artistic exchange,” through some suspect North Carolina simply made an offer too good to refuse. “We threw in some homemade biscuits and pimento cheese, and that sealed the deal,” says an NCMSP spokesperson. Museum-goers can expect to see the pyramid nestled among Raleigh’s scenic greenway trails, where it will serve as both a cultural landmark and, inevitably, the city’s most highbrow picnic shelter. At press time, Love officials were seen attempting to fit the replacement – an oversized squirrel carved from one of Raleigh’s beloved oak trees – into their courtyards with mixed success.

Local Takeout China Bag Goes Viral

It’s not a Birkin — it’s a bright- blue tote from Peace China. These coveted bags were released by the popular downtown restuarant Peace China last fall, and fashion insiders quickly responded to its striking cerulean color. In response to high demand, the folks at Peace China have had to limit the bags to one per customer. “We had people ordering food, 9, 10 times a week to sell the bags on Poshmark,” says an employee. 

Bojangle’s Announces New 16K Inspired by the Krispy Kreme Challenge

Lace up your running shoes and loosen your belt, because Bojangles has officially announced the first-ever Bojos 16K, a grueling test of endurance, athleticism and the human body’s ability to digest fried chicken at high speeds. Modeled after the Krispy Kreme Challenge and Snoopy’s Social Run, which both took place in February, the race will take participants from Western Boulevard to New Bern Avenue, with strategically placed hydration stations offering nothing but sweet tea. Halfway through, runners must stop to consume a dozen Bojangles fried chicken sandwiches before continuing, with disqualification for those who fail to finish their meal. “We wanted to combine fitness with flavor,” said a Bojangles spokesperson. “What better way to celebrate the Carolina spirit than sprinting 10 miles while full of fried goodness?” At press time, local EMTs were seen preparing for “higher-than-usual biscuit-related distress calls” near the finish line.

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This article originally appeared on waltermagazine.com on March 31, 2025.