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A public hearing on the new zoning code will be delayed in an effort for the Unified Development Ordinance Advisory Group to process 400 public comments and sort through concerns. The project will likely extend into the next council.
Efforts at reaching out to black and Hispanic parents in parts of Wake County has increased participation in the Blue Plan test drive. Last Friday, the Wake County Public School officials extended the test drive for the Blue Plan until June 24 due to low participation by parents in Southeast Raleigh and eastern parts of the county.
Wake Schools and the county are combining services to save money. School Board members agreed Tuesday to allow county officials to manage workers’ compensation claims and real estate purchases.
A Harvard study shows that WCPSS poor and non-Asian minority students have improved their test scores but continue to perform below the level of their more affluent white counterparts.
A recent Verizon software update caused problems for those trying to reach Raleigh emergency services. Emergency operators could not hear the callers. Verizon officials say it was a one-time issue that has been resolved.
After more than two hours and 56 rounds of voting, the Wake County School Board elected John Tedesco as vice chair. Chair Ron Margiotta was re-elected to his post.
Councilors are considering a proposal to promote small business in Raleigh. They also gave final approval for Raleigh’s “Creative District” and continued the debate about the City of Oaks Marathon route.
Employee raises and arts funding are part of the new $660 million city budget, adopted Tuesday by the Raleigh City Council.
From jazz to electronica, check out what’s playing in Raleigh this weekend.
Board of Elections members said Monday they might have to “lawyer up” in preparation for a battle with the Wake County Commission over creating new voting precincts. The Wake County Board of Elections agreed Monday to create 12 additional precincts — one week after Wake Commissioners said they would supply funding for only two extra precincts.
