County Government
Wake County Tweaks Proposed TNR Ordinance
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Wake County commissioners continue their discussions about a trap-neuter-return option for the county’s animal control ordinance and extended the panhandling permit time to six months.
County Government
No Tax Increases in County Budget, 86 Positions Cut
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The proposed county budget for next year doesn’t include any property tax increases, and includes increased spending in education and public safety. But 86 positions will be cut.
News
919 Misdials Causing Problems for 911
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The 911 call center is receiving hundreds of calls from people accidentally dialing 911 instead of 919.
City Council
City Councilors Urge Transportation Sales Tax
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Raleigh city councilors are urging Wake County Commissioners to include a half-cent sales tax increase to fund transit improvements. In other news, the Raleigh Times Bar is expanding with the help of a city backed loan, Northeast Raleigh is getting a new park and an affordable housing community and Lake Wheeler Road improvements were approved at the City Council meeting on Monday.
City Council
City Budget Includes No Tax Increases, Some Hiring
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The city manager presented the proposed budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year to Raleigh councilors Monday. It includes no property tax increases and some hiring despite the continuously bleak economy.
City Council
Raleigh Wants Input for Accessing Public Records
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The city is seeking input from residents and business owners as to what kind of public information they want available.
News
Video: RPD Holds First Motorcycle Unit Skills Competition
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The Raleigh Police Department held its first skills competition for motorcycle unit officers Wednesday. The competition attracted 25 officers from eight agencies across the state.
City Council
Raleigh City Council Roundup: Residential Watering Restriction Lifted
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Raleigh residents get the go-ahead to water their lawns any day of the week after the City Council Tuesday lifted a four-year restriction. In other council business, Creedmoor Road will receive new sidewalks and the UDO will go before committee.
City Council
City Wants More Talk Between St. Aug’s and Neighbors
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City Councilors Tuesday agreed to allow St. Augustine’s College to host two nonprofit events, but want more communication between the school and the community.
News
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ to Move as New Development Approved
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Cooper’s will soon see new life in a new location following the Planning Commission’s approval Tuesday of a site plan for a six-story retail and residential building. The commission also approved a new parking lot for Rex Hospital.
