2012 Election
Record, Center for Voter Ed Host Election Night Party
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Join the Raleigh Public Record and the NC Center for Voter Education for a free Election Night Party next Tuesday.
2012 Election
1,700 Votes So Far in Wake Primary
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As of Tuesday, the Wake County Board of Elections has received more than 1,700 votes. The board discussed problems with postmarks and next year’s budget.
News
Clyde Cooper’s BBQ to Move as New Development Approved
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Cooper’s will soon see new life in a new location following the Planning Commission’s approval Tuesday of a site plan for a six-story retail and residential building. The commission also approved a new parking lot for Rex Hospital.
News
Group Wants to Link Peace Street to Downtown Raleigh
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A community group is campaigning for a study that would look at the feasibility of an intersection at Peace Street and Capital Boulevard instead of a bridge.
County Government
Details Differ on County Contractor Fired After Amendment 1 Vote
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Veda Renfrow, a subcontractor for Wake County, said she was fired, presumably for being a lesbian. County officials say she acted unprofessionally after the County Commission voted to support Amendment One.
City Council
Councilors Voice Doubts About Raleigh’s School Capacity
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On Tuesday, Raleigh city council discussed whether the school system’s plans for growth and school capacity align with the city’s plans for higher density. Some councilors stressed the need for Wake to find capacity and emphasized the crucial relationship between city and schools.
2012 Election
2012 Primary Election Voter Guide
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The Record profiles most candidates running for the U.S. House and the North Carolina legislature in Wake County.
City Council
Council Roundup: Councilors Wary of Possible Downtown Hotel
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City councilors Tuesday approved a new downtown hotel and tenant for the recently closed Mint restaurant, three Parks and Recreation bonds and improvement funding for an historic church.
City Council
City to Allocate $50,000 for Open-Source Data
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City councilors agreed Tuesday to allocate $50,000 for an open-source data catalog in next year’s budget.
City Council
Residents Oppose North Raleigh Quarry Expansion
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The owner of a North Raleigh rock quarry has submitted a rezoning application that would expand its operations, but neighbors aren’t happy about the proposed changes.
