Police Blotter
June 16 Blotter
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Trying to steal fireworks, MLB trading cards and a Sham Wow; Successfully stealing three ninja swords.
County Government
Wake County Passes Budget, Keeps Libraries Open
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Following sharp debate, Wake County’s commissioners passed their budget. The new budget keeps the Athens Drive and Duraleigh Road libraries open, but drops support for the African-American Cultural Festival. Photo: Commissioner Stan Norwalk defends a motion while debating the county budget.
City Council
Council talking stimulus money
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The Raleigh City Council has a full agenda this week, including new stimulus funds approved and more requests, stream restoration, redoing the entire city’s zoning code and refinancing bonds. Councilors could also vote on the revised $50 deposit for city water customers.
For the Record
News for June 15
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Budget business, cheap booze, families, art, and community excitement.
Police Blotter
June 12 Blotter
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Two assaults before dawn today; Lots of stolen beer and DWI arrests; A couple drug busts and more.
The Historical Record
1883 Election and Ouster of Black Aldermen
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The story of a reconstruction-era election, and the Democrats’ reconstruction of the results.
