Christine Kushner signs the oath of office.

New, Democratic School Board Takes Power

New Wake County School Board members Jim Martin, Christine Kushner and Susan Evans, as well as returning members Kevin Hill and Keith Sutton, were sworn in on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new era.

Occupying the City of Oaks

Occupy Raleigh, a part of the larger national Occupy movement, held its first rally on Saturday at the State Capitol. They remain camped out on the sidewalk near the Old Capitol building. The Record takes a look at where the group stands a few days out from its initial rally and where it plans to go.