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You Can Rent Houses Short Term in North Carolina Just to Use Their Swimming Pools
Swimply, often dubbed the “Airbnb of pools,” has been making waves in North Carolina as a popular platform for pool owners to earn extra income and for swimmers to enjoy private, hourly pool rentals. Since its launch in 2018, Swimply has seen significant growth, particularly in the Tar Heel State, where the warm climate and love for outdoor activities have made it a prime market for the service.
5 NC cities among best places in US for renters
North Carolina is one of the top states Americans are moving to and five of its cities rank among the top 20 places for renters to live in the country, according to a new analysis. In a new report conducted by the rental company RentCafe, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington,...
NCDOT hosts speeding campaign, more patrols on roads
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Friday that the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program (NCGHSP), the Raleigh Police Department and NC State Highway Patrol are launching a campaign to crack down on speeding. "Speed Wrecks Lives" will feature "enhanced patrols" in all100 counties from July...
Trees down across the Triangle Monday morning after early morning storms
Storms knocked down trees across the Triangle over the weekend and on Monday. The severe weather made a difficult situation even worse for a Garner family after a massive tree fell on their home over the weekend. On Monday morning, rain was pouring in through a gaping hole in the...
NC Highway Patrol salutes NC State sports in goal of securing country's best-looking cruiser
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) has paired with NC State Athletics as it looks to earn the title of best-looking cruiser in the country. The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest and NCSHP is asking for your vote. The...
Raleigh cornerstone GalaxyCon to bring 'Daredevil,' 'Star Trek' stars to town
Raleigh's annual pop culture comic-con, GalaxyCon, will bring cosplay and sci-fi stars to downtown this weekend. The event, which kicks off Thursday and wraps up Sunday at the Raleigh Convention Center, has developed into a cornerstone event for the city. The convention's yearly presence brings an estimated economic impact of nearly $9 million, which benefits local businesses and the community, event organizers say.
Gov. Cooper, Nancy Pelosi speak at NC Democratic fundraiser in Raleigh
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COVID-19 exposure closes Northern Wake Senior Center in Wake Forest
A senior center in Wake County was closed Sunday after staff and volunteers at the facility were exposed to COVID-19.According to Town of Wake Forest officials, the Northern Wake Senior Center on East Holding Avenue is expected to be closed until Wednesday, July 24, but could be closed possibly longer.Meals on Wheels of Wake County will offer "Grab and Go" meals to Friendship Café members from 10:15-11:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the center.For more information about the closure or updates, community members are asked to call the NWSC at (919) 554-4111 after 2 p.m. on July 24.ALSO SEE: Sunday service still held after fire destroys Springhill Presbyterian: 'We are the church'
Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district
SMITHFIELD — During a meeting on July 11 with downtown leaders, Town Council members were divided on the merits of a social district. Just five days later, a unanimous council voted to ask the state to OK a social district, which would allow downtown visitors to carry beer, wine and mixed drinks along town streets and into participating stores. “If […] The post Shorthanded council OKs Smithfield social district first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
City Council decision pending: Mixed reactions to proposed Red Hat Amphitheater relocation
Raleigh planners share plans for expanding Convention Center & moving Red Hat Amphitheater. The future of Raleigh's downtown entertainment scene is in flux. Plans are underway to move the popular Red Hat Amphitheater one block south, allowing for a significant expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center. However, this proposal faces...
Some NC DMV offices in the Triangle still recovering after global IT outage Friday
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — As most of the world’s digital life goes back to normal, there are still some places recovering after the global IT outage. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has reported that three license plate agencies throughout the Triangle will either operate on limited services, or be closed altogether, to allow for a software update to fully install in their systems.
Rabies notice issued in Wake County after fox bites woman
A rabies notice was issued in Wake County after a fox bit a woman Thursday in Knightdale.It happened in a neighborhood near the corner of Kemp Drive and Hodge Road. According to Wake County, the woman attempted to break up a fight between the fox and a cat.Wake County Public Health and Wake County Animal Control confirmed the fox was captured and later tested positive for rabies.The cat involved has not been located yet.No other incidents have been reported in connection with the fox or cat. According to Wake County, there is believed to be a feral cat colony nearby.Safety...
Selma group receives grant for pocket parks
SELMA — Activate Selma has received a $750 Johnston County Community Foundation Grant for its pocket park project. “We are so pleased to be awarded this grant from the JCCF,” said Kim Wooten, president of Activate Selma. The money will help spruce up two pocket parks downtown — the Art Out Loud Park on South Raiford Street and Vick Park […] The post Selma group receives grant for pocket parks first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Construction begins on newest downtown Raleigh development
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Kane Realty announced construction has begun on a new mixed-use development in the West End neighborhood of downtown Raleigh. Oldham & Worth is Kane Realty’s second mixed-use residential project in the West End neighborhood. Located at the corner of W. Cabarrus Street and S. West Street the project will feature five stories of upscale apartments, first-class amenities and 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. There will also be more than 250 apartment units.
City of Raleigh Public Art Project Brings Colorful Murals to Downtown Streeteries
For a week in June, multimedia artist Sarahlaine Calva’s hands made careful strokes of various lines and shapes using cans of spray paint as paint splattered on her pants in a chaotic arrangement. She was working on her mural for Virgil’s Cocktails and Cocina’s wooden streetery, an outdoor seating area located outside local businesses.
Nancy Pelosi speaks at NC Democratic Party Unity dinner as division over Biden grows
At the Unity Dinner, an easy passing of the torch with Governor Roy Cooper eager to support his potential successor Josh Stein, and candidates down the ballot. It all comes as national Democrats are eager to flip North Carolina blue."They are all in on North Carolina," Cooper said."So let's use our power and together we will build a North Carolina that is safer stronger and more prosperous for everybody," Stein said.But the question over Biden passing the torch still looms large.Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been part of those discussions but today, she was speaking to the crowd highlighting the...
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