News
Six Vie for District C, One Candidate Arrested
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Lent Carr’s name will remain on the ballot even after his arrest by federal marshals Thursday. He is one of six people running for the District C council seat.
News
State Forces Change to Rental Registration
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Fee caps and a “reasonable cause” requirement before inspecting rental properties have sent Raleigh’s ordinance writers back to the drawing board while rental property owners rejoice.
News
Community Groups Challenge Positive SRO Evaluation
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A review of school resource officers — police officers who patrol middle and high schools in Wake County — was presented at last Tuesday’s School Board meeting. Administrators deemed the program a success, but members of community groups are concerned the evaluation wasn’t thorough enough.
City Council
Cab Drivers Worry About New Accessible Transportation Deal
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A new contract with a transportation provider for people with disabilities could put some taxi drivers out of business.
City Council
Small Business Initiative Moving Slowly
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Councilor Nancy McFarlane’s small business initiative stalled in the Budget and Economic Development committee Tuesday.
Raleigh Music Scene
Music Listings: Aug. 10-14
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Wednesday, August 10
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Jason Adamo (Americana) — 9:30 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – All Star Blues Jam w/ Josh Presslar (Blues) — 8:30 p.m.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – DJ Wax (Electronica/Dance) — 10 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Up the Chain, Eric Schultz, Iggy Cosky, (Indie/Amerciana/Elec) — 9 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St.
County Government
Wake Partners with State, UNC to Study Behavioral and Mental Health Needs
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Wake County is partnering with UNC Health and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to produce a study of behavioral health needs in the area. Image: The WakeBrook Recovering Center, courtesy of Wake County.
2011 Election
Updated Candidates List for City Council, School Board
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Filing for Raleigh City Council and Wake County School Board candidates began on July 25 and will end at noon Aug. 12. Here are the candidates who have filed as of Friday.
County Government
County Outsources Accounting System, Eliminates Seven Jobs
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Wake County will save $1 million during the next 12 years by outsourcing its accounting system, eliminating seven positions in the process.
Oak City Portraits
National Night Out
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Residents in the Historic Oakwood neighborhood of downtown Raleigh gathered in the Oakwood Commons as they celebrated the National Night Out Tuesday.
