News
A New Nest for St. Aug’s Falcons
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After two hours of testimony, city councilors unanimously approved a permit for St. Augustine’s College to build a 2,500-seat stadium on campus.
News
Three Years on the Record
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As the Raleigh Public Record celebrates its third year, its contributors, board members and others reflect on the Record’s mission, the importance of community journalism, and hopes for the future.
News
E. Raleigh Changes Elicit Mixed Feelings
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A neighborhood in East Raleigh is seeing lower crime rates and redevelopment, leaving some community members wondering if the changes will change the nature of the historically African-American neighborhood. Photo by Karen Tam.
News
Accident Numbers at Hillsborough Roundabout Higher Than Expected
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With accidents increasing at the Hillsborough Street and Pullen Road roundabout, the city investigates ways to decrease crashes.
2011 Election
Mayoral Issues: Biggest Questions Facing the City
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Mayoral candidates Randall Williams, Billie Redmond and Nancy McFarlane identify what they think are the biggest issues facing the city and how they plan to address them.
News
Peace Students, Alumnae Continue Protests despite Police Presence, New Policy
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Weeks of student and alumnae protests at Peace College will culminate in the largest presence yet on Saturday, despite police on campus, heightened security and a new Speech, Expression and Assembly Policy. Some say the new measures create a climate where “students fear being arrested, kicked out or losing scholarships.” Photo by Karen Tam.
City Council
Food Trucks Allowed in Raleigh, With Conditions
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City Council passed a law Tuesday allowing food trucks to operate in Raleigh, but not without some heavy restrictions.
News
$25M Research Project to Tackle ’24-hour Bug’
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With a $25 million grant from the USDA, N.C. State food science professor Lee-Ann Jaykus is hoping a five year research project she’s leading will redefine our knowledge of the norovirus, the common foodborne pathogen known best as the “24-hour bug.”
News
Bell Tower Merchants: No Notice on NCSU Hotel
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Merchants across from the NC State Bell Tower said they had no notice before the university announced a new hotel will be built where their businesses sit. Now, they are trying to figure out what the future holds.
2011 Election
Wake Dems Endorse McFarlane for Mayor
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The Wake County Democrats released a slate of endorsements for city council and school board.
