News
Abortion Issue Dominates Legislature
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Two bills about abortion are part of the state General Assembly’s lineup this week.
Election 2013
Candidate Filing Period Begins
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Election season has officially begun, as candidates in Wake County began filing to run Friday at the Wake County Office Building.
News
City Audit Turns Up Potential Fraud at Business Incubator
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After an audit demonstrated a number of financial inconsistencies and an overall lack of transparency, the city Wednesday announced it will sever ties with the Raleigh Business and Technology Center.
City Council
Council Roundup: Sheetz Rezoning Decision Delayed
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City Councilors Tuesday sent a controversial rezoning case regarding a Sheetz to the Comprehensive Planning Committee for discussion. Councilors also authorized city staff to proceed with placing the $75 million transportation bond on the October ballot.
News
Cut, Expanded, Divided and Gone: A Breakdown of the Wake School Board Redistricting
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With a drastic redrawing of the Wake school district map, state legislators will make school board members will play a round of musical chairs in 2016.
County Government
County Moves Forward with School Bond
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County Commissioners Monday voted to put an $810 million school bond before voters this October. In other business, commissioners approved a loan for an expansion of the Marbles museum.
News
Curriculum Could Address Pre-term Abortion
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A bill requiring teachers to mention abortion as a cause of pre-term birth passed the State House this week. In other business, legislators chose new state sybmols.
Environment
Looking Ahead at Raleigh’s Water Future
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In 50 years, the City of Raleigh expects to provide water to 1.3 million people. Falls Lake isn’t going to cut it, and the city is studying the options.
News
New Housing for Homeless Vets Opens in Raleigh
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For homeless veterans in Raleigh, 10 new units of housing will become home.
News
Residents Glimpse Union Station Design Plans
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On Wednesday architects unveiled the design for Raleigh’s planned Union Station in the warehouse district. The plans include retail, performance and outdoor space.
