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Economy, public transit debated at commissioners’ forum
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Job creation, tax incentives, education, transportation, and mental health care were addressed at a candidate forum Monday night.
City Council
City mulls options for Crabtree traffic problems
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The city of Raleigh is reviewing possible solutions for traffic congestion around the Crabtree Valley Mall area. A recently released study includes options like widening the street behind Crabtree Valley Mall to funnel in more drivers and separating mall-bound traffic on Glenwood Avenue.
City Council
Council appoints Weeks to District C seat
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Tuesday’s swift series of city council meetings revolved around one thing: filling the vacancy left in District C by councilman James West’s appointment to the Wake County Board of Commissioners. A six-member majority voted to appoint Eugene Weeks to the seat representing District C, concentrated in southeast Raleigh.
Police Blotter
Oct. 5 blotter
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Someone somehow made off with a queen-size bed, two TVs, a frozen chicken and a frozen turkey from an apartment on Kelley Court.
Police Blotter
Oct. 1 Blotter
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Along with electronics and jewelry, different thieves targeted a Star Wars backpack, groceries and a case of Bud Light this week.
City Council
Council preview: low-income housing, stormwater projects, council vacancy
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The Raleigh City Council has a slew of issues to address at meetings this week, including low-income housing, a $1 million stormwater grant and the vacancy of its member from District C.
Police Blotter
Sept. 29 blotter
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Someone stole cat and dog-shaped piggy banks containing 50-cent pieces worth $500.
Oak City Portraits
“They call me Slim from Stem”
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Ask him what his name is and he’ll tell you. “They call me Slim from Stem. Do you know where Stem is?”
County Government
Debate kicks off Wake’s election season
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Wake County Commissioner candidates met for a public debate Monday night, kicking off the local election season. Four county commissioner seats are up or grabs this fall.
