Despite Some Complaints, Work Begins on Southeast Raleigh Film

Filming for a controversial movie created by a Raleigh police officer began this month. “Bragg N’ East” and its creator, Officer Robert Wagner, have faced criticism from some neighborhood groups, which led to Wagner’s removal from his police beat in Southeast Raleigh earlier this year.

Council Roundup: Food Distribution Center Approved

Councilors Tuesday approved a new, but temporary, food distribution facility downtown for Raleigh’s homeless. They also approved a loan for an affordable housing development and made new committee assignments. Councilors also set public hearings for three rezoning cases and approved road races for the early part of the winter.