News
Neighbors Balk at Marietta Quarry Expansion
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Martin Marietta Materials wants to expand a quarry, but some neighbors say they are concerned about potential impacts on their health and property values.
County Government
Nursing Home Advocates Struggle to Find Volunteers
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A Wake County committee is having difficulty attracting and retaining members who play a large role in advocating for nursing home patients. And the problem isn’t limited to Wake County.
Fracking
Section 8: Consumer Protection and Legal Issues
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The issuing of extracting gas from land affects homeowners. The next section of the DENR report takes a look at the types of compensation given to homeowners and the legal issues surrounding a homeowner’s mineral rights for his or her house and property.
City Council
City Committee Approves Special Signs for Businesses
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The Law and Public Safety Committee Tuesday approved new rules allowing businesses to post temporary signs for special events. In other business, the committee is also considering offering an application to those interested in serving on city boards and commissions.
News
Wake’s Per-Pupil Spending: How Low Can You Go?
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Much has been made of the school board’s decision to ask county commissioners for an increase to its budget as well as the fact that it’s not cutting teachers. The Record takes a larger look at the budget, and Wake’s rank near the bottom of the nation in per pupil spending.
News
A Basic Guide to the School System’s Budget
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The Wake County school system is a $1.4 billion per year business. The Record explains where the money comes from and where the money gets spent.
News
Rex, WakeMed Make Peace
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In a resolution to the bitter dispute between Wake County’s two largest health care providers, leaders from both WakeMed Hospital and the UNC Health Care system announced Tuesday an agreement ending their public squabbling.
Fracking
Section 7: Establishing Regulation
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So if fracking becomes legal, what laws need to be in place to protect people and the environment? Section 7 of DENR’s draft report explains.
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.
