County Government
Commissioners Make Changes to MetLife Grant
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County Commissioners approved changes this week to the business incentive grant to accommodate MetLife, which the company says will bring in jobs with hefty salaries.
City Council
Q&A: Mayor Nancy McFarlane
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We sat down recently with Mayor Nancy McFarlane to find out how she feels about her first year in the mayor’s office.
City Council
Council Roundup: BigBelly Cans Save Money, Council To Review Grievance Procedure
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City Councilors Tuesday asked staff members to provide a report focusing on the employee grievance procedure, which includes the attendance policy for the Civil Service Commission. The Council also heard a report about the city’s BigBelly trash and recycling cans.
City Council
Falls Lake Development Could Set Precedent
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If approved by the City Council, a new gym in the Falls Lake watershed could open the door for more development.
News
Public Data Website to Launch This Week
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The city this week will launch Open Raleigh, a repository for public data, just in time for Sunshine Week.
News
City Commission Often Lacks Full Attendance
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The city’s Civil Service Commission hears employee grievances, but rarely has a full board.
News
Oberlin Cemetery Has Important but Mysterious Past
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A little-known cemetery with some of Oberlin Village’s earliest settlers is still shrouded in mystery.
News
Urban Meets Country in Planning Commission
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Developers question urban guidelines in Raleigh’s most suburban areas and a new Family Dollar store is approved for Southeast Raleigh.
County Government
County Recovering, Still Far from Pre-Recession Levels
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For the first time in years, Wake County departments get to request more money instead of deciding where to cut.
City Council
Roundup: City Delaying Greenway Fee for Road Races
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City Councilors approved a new policy for road races, but are holding off on an additional fee. Councilors Tuesday also approved funding for the Crabtree Jones House and a landmark designation for an historic cemetery.
