2012 Election
Overseas Voters Can Now Use Email to Cast Ballots
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The added ability to submit absentee ballots electronically expedites the election process.
2012 Election
Sunshine for County Commission Election Finances
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Democrats running for seats on the Wake County Commission have raised more than six times the funds that Republicans have brought in this election cycle.
City Council
Councilors Discuss Merits of Mixed-Use Mandate
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The UDO doesn’t mandate mixed-use development, but should it?
Environment
Prison Fuel Leak Thought Fixed, but Inspectors Wait to See
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The state Department of Public Safety believes they have found and stopped the source of fuel leaking from Central Prison into Rocky Branch Creek, but inspectors will continue to monitor the site and DENR could still issue fines.
2012 Election
Traffic Problems Reported at Early Voting Sites
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Wake County Board of Elections members are trying to find help to direct traffic around busy early voting sites.
City Council
Planning Elusive for Traffic Calming
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Although city officials expect more traffic as the city grows, officials are struggling with ways to become more proactive about installing traffic calming measures.
City Council
Changes to Sweepstakes Parlor Laws on Hold
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The city awaits rulings from the North Carolina Supreme Court before making any changes to sweepstakes parlors.
City Council
City Contributes $150,000 to Jehovah’s Witnesses Convention
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Raleigh City Council members approved a $150,000 contribution for a Jehovah’s Witness convention, but wants community outreach in return.
Environment
New Reservoir May Be “Inevitable” for Raleigh
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Raleigh’s demand for water is projected to exceed its current supply in less than 20 years. City officials are looking at options, but they are all expensive, difficult to access, and require compromise.
