2012 Election
A Primary Vote
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Early voting begins Thursday, but not in all locations. Here’s a breakdown for Wake County Voters: ways to vote and when for the May 8 Primary Election.
County Government
Wake-Durham Mental Health Center Approved
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A Wake-Durham partnership to manage mental health services was made official this week. In other business, commissioners set their goals for the state legislature’s upcoming short session.
News
There’s No Place Like Home: One Year After the Raleigh Tornado
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One year after a tornado tore through Raleigh, things are mostly back to normal. But after such destruction, even “normal” isn’t quite what home used to be.
City Council
No Changes for Now after Construction Noise Complaints
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A council committee discussed the city’s noise ordinance following residential complaints about construction outside allowed hours at the Stanhope project on Hillsborough Street. But committee members aren’t sure a blanket change is necessary.
News
Legislature to Study Rex Hospital Sale
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A committee in the state legislature says it will study the sale of UNC-owned Rex Hospital to WakeMed. The same committee approved a bill to take away some of the latitude UNC Health Care has to make business decisions.
News
Broader Notification Rules for Site Plans on the Table
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Raleigh city staff will be changing notification procedures regarding quasi-judicial hearings to make sure area residents have adequate time to prepare for the hearings.
2012 Election
Voter Registration Deadline Friday
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The deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information for the May 8 Primary Election is Friday.
News
Downtown Carolina Ale House Site Plan Approved
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The Planning Commission approved site plans this week for a new Carolina Ale House, the 401 Oberlin development and a new parking lot at Wake Tech.
News
Some Families Still Unaware They Need to Make a Choice
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Round 2 of school assignment choice is in its final days, but the school system does not know how many parents still need to choose. Some families chose at a registration drive Tuesday, but just blocks away, some kindergarten families still weren’t aware they had to make a decision at all.
Environment
Council Reevaluates Costs of Reclaimed Water Program
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The city will go forward with installing a reclaimed water line to Centennial Campus, but will make changes to the program.
