County Government
YWCA to be Used for Future School
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Wake County Commissioners Monday approved the school district’s purchase of the former YWCA to be used in the future as a school.
News
Rezoning Raises Questions of Heat Island Effect
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A rezoning approved by the Planning Commission this week resulted in a brief discussion about the heat island effect. In other business, Planning Commissioners approved a site plan for a new Southeast Raleigh gas station.
News
SouthLight and Neighborhood Reach Agreement
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SouthLight will build a 16-bedroom affordable housing facility in South Raleigh after months of disagreement with neighbors.
News
Garbage Can Rules Could Change
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Members of a City Council committee agreed Tuesday to a number of changes expected address problems with abandoned trash carts.
City Council
Raleigh Bans Smoking at Bus Stops
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Raleigh City Councilors this week banned smoking at bus stops and added a new fee for downtown Raleigh events.
County Government
Commissioners Consider YWCA for Downtown School
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School district officials this week suggested purchasing the former YWCA building for a future school downtown, but Wake County Commissioners aren’t sure they’re getting a good deal.
2012 Election
County: Ward Returns, Sullivan Takes Portman’s Seat
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In a neck-and-neck race, incumbent Betty Lou Ward and newcomer Caroline Sullivan beat out their challengers for seats on the Wake County Board. Voters also approved the Wake Technical Community College bond.
City Council
Councilors Discuss Merits of Mixed-Use Mandate
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The UDO doesn’t mandate mixed-use development, but should it?
City Council
Garbage Cans Annoy Neighbors, Councilors
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City Council members want the Solid Waste Services Department to do more to prevent garbage cans from being left out on the curb.
City Council
Planning Elusive for Traffic Calming
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Although city officials expect more traffic as the city grows, officials are struggling with ways to become more proactive about installing traffic calming measures.
