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The Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina is once again pushing for state recognition
The Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina is once again pushing for state recognition under legislation filed earlier this month.Why it matters: The tribe, which has sought recognition for decades, is currently excluded from some benefits afforded to the eight other state-recognized tribes, like eligibility for scholarships, the ability to compete in powwows and adorning students with feathers at graduations, The News & Observer reports.The big picture: The Tuscaroras have been in North Carolina for 2,400 years, and comprise three bands across Lumberton that act as one nation, according to the tribe's website.Across its three communities, the tribe's current enrollment is...
What's happening this weekend in Raleigh and Durham
From solemn events honoring those who died defending the country to a dessert rodeo, there is plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend if you aren't traveling.๐ฆ See the legendary Broadway musical "The Lion King" performing at DPAC every day this weekend. ๐ฅ Attend the NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship in Cary at WakeMed Soccer Park Friday through Sunday. ๐ Eat your fill at the Taste of Soul food festival in Durham's Central Park on Saturday. ๐บ๐ธ Go to a Memorial Day remembrance celebration in Chapel Hill, Durham, Cary, Garner or Knightdale. ๐ฐ Have too many sweets at N.C. Sugar Rush, a dessert food rodeo, in Raleigh's City Plaza on Sunday. ๐ฆ Celebrate Jawsfest at the Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Saturday and Sunday, featuring live music and local vendors. ๐ฆ Go birdwatching at Dix Park on Saturday morning. ๐ฑ Get scared at the Carolina Fear Fest Horror Convention in Raleigh Friday through Sunday.
Five of Durham's parks will remain closed for many months while environmental studies continue
Five parks in Durham that showed signs of lead soil contamination could be closed for "several more months" as state regulators continue to investigate the extent of the contamination.Why it matters: Chronic lead exposure is dangerous, especially for children.Driving the news: The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality told residents Wednesday night it will not finish its studies of the five parks until the end of the year. Until the state fully understands the problem, it can't give recommendations for how to remediate the soil in Northgate, Walltown, East Durham, East End and Lyon parks. That means portions of the parks...
RDU is bracing for its busiest Memorial Day weekend ever
If you're traveling by air this Memorial Day weekend, prepare for long lines.By the numbers: Raleigh-Durham International Airport is predicting about 300,000 travelers between Thursday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 28 โan 8% increase in passenger traffic compared to last year.It's expected to be RDU's busiest Memorial Day weekend ever.Zoom out: This year will be the most crowded Memorial Day weekend at airports since 2005, when the travel industry rebounded after 9/11, Axios' Sareen Habeshian reports, citing AAA data.An estimated 3.51 million people will travel nationally this weekend.Make for a stress-free day by arriving at the airport early, checking the status of your flight before you arrive and reserving a parking spot 24 hours in advance or checking parking capacity at rdu.com.Pro-tip: If you're dropping folks off or picking up, both levels of Terminal 2 can be used to reduce congestion, per RDU.Go deeper: RDU's direct flights
NC legislature passes increases to late toll fees
Fees for unpaid toll bills could increase by 50% under legislation North Carolina lawmakers sent to the governor's desk Wednesday.Why it matters: Late fees were first introduced in 2011 and haven't changed since, even as the state Turnpike Authority's labor and overhead costs have increased, WRAL reports.State of play: If the governor signs the bill into law, drivers could face up to $72 a year in toll late fees, up from $48. The state would also be granted the ability to obtain drivers' phone numbers, along with other digital information, to track down those with unpaid tolls. Yes, but: Fees won't increase immediately if the legislation becomes law, the agency told WRAL. The legislation would also allow billboard companies more leeway to cut down trees along roads, including native redbud trees, which are currently protected.Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed legislation that included similar language in 2019, according to WRAL.
Raleigh's proposed budget would increase property taxes for 2025
Raleigh property owners could see an increase in their property taxes as the city seeks to give pay raises to city workers, firefighters and police, according to city manager Marchell Adams-David's proposed budget. Why it matters: Fast-growing cities like Raleigh are trying to balance their spending priorities with an urgency to retain city workers amid surging demand for municipal services.Driving the news: Adams-David noted that a property tax increase is needed because expenses are outpacing revenues. At the same time, sales tax revenues have begun to plateau after seeing strong growth after the pandemic.By the numbers: The proposed tax rate...
U.S. News once again name Raleigh as a best place to live in the U.S.
Raleigh continued its hot streak atop influential lists this year, ranking No. 6 on U.S. News' annual best places to live list and No. 2 on the Milken Institute's best-performing cities list. Why it matters: These lists are often cited by CEOs and newcomers alike as reasons they invest in the Triangle region or move here from other parts of the country. By the numbers: Raleigh dropped three spots on U.S. News' list from No. 3 to No. 6. Yes, but: It moved up one spot to No. 2 in the Milken list. What they're saying: Milken noted that Raleigh...
Rod Brind'Amour signs long-term deal to remain as head coach of Hurricanes
The first piece of the Carolina Hurricanes' offseason puzzle has fallen into place with Rod Brind'Amour signing a multi-year deal to remain head coach of the team. Why it matters: Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell said during a press conference that signing Brind'Amour and his assistants to a long-term deal was their first priority โย given the Canes have made the playoffs six years in a row under Brind'Amour's leadership. Driving the news: Brind'Amour and Waddell declined to say how long the contract for Brind'Amour would be, but a graphic briefly shown during the presentation Monday noted it was a five-year...
Anti-masking bill gaining momentum in the N.C. General Assembly
A bill that would roll back a pandemic-era law allowing people to wear masks in public for health reasons is gaining momentum in the Republican-led N.C. General Assembly. Why it matters: House Bill 237 is not targeted at those who wear masks for health reasons but is instead in response to the presence of masked protesters at pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses in recent weeks, Republican leaders have said. The bill would also increase penalties for blocking roads, a tactic that some demonstrators have used, and increase penalties for those committing crimes while wearing a mask. But Democrats in the...
Raleigh energy data startup Ndustrial raises $18.5 million, will double headcount
Ndustrial, a Raleigh startup that helps companies collect data on their energy consumption, has raised $18.5 million from investors and plans to double its headcount, Ndustrial's CEO Jason Massey tells Axios. Why it matters: Ndustrial helps companies collect real-time data from their factories or warehouses, which it then puts into an analytics platform to help them manage their energy consumption and reduce costs. Driving the news: Ndustrial's funding round is being led by Swiss industrial giant ABB and the Korean energy company GS Energy, a partnership that Massey says will help expand its potential customer base both in the U.S....
North Carolina schools have become segregated while the state's become more diverse
Seventy years after Brown v. Board of Education ruled it unconstitutional to separate schools on the basis of race, schools in North Carolina have become segregated once again even as the state has become more racially diverse.Why it matters: North Carolina's public schools were a model for desegregation in the 1980s and 1990s, but various court decisions and policies have led to a 21st-century reversion. The effects on communities are widespread, experts say, because well-integrated schools lead to beneficial academic and personal outcomes for students from all backgrounds.By the numbers: In North Carolina, one in four Black students and nearly...
Here's how to get into Raleigh's newest members-only bar Sous Terre
Sous Terre, Scott Crawford's re-imagining of the former Atlantic Lounge speakeasy in the Oakwood neighborhood, is now open after a significant renovation. Why it matters: Crawford, one of Raleigh's most prominent chefs, had searched for years for the right place to open a bar, Crawford Hospitality's beverage director Jordan Joseph tells Axios. But it wasn't until the members-only Atlantic Lounge โย located under Crawford's French bistro Jolie โย put itself up for sale late last year that he found a space suitable for the idea.What to expect: The redesign of the underground space showcases the building's brick walls, splashes the room with...
RDU had a record number of passengers on Monday, May 13
Raleigh-Durham International Airport said the Monday after Mother's Day set a single-day record for passengers at the airport.Mother's Day weekend has historically been one of the biggest travel times in the Triangle because it coincides with graduation weekend for several of the area's universities.By the numbers: Nearly 59,000 people passed through on May 13, a 6.1% increase over the previous record from last October.Around 1.3 million travelers used RDU in April, up 7.7% from the previous year.The bottom line: As the Triangle's population continues to surge, the number of people traveling through RDU continues to grow as well.Go deeper: Explore RDU's direct flights
The 3,700-square-foot home from "Bull Durham" is listed for $1.6M in Durham
The historic home from "Bull Durham" is for sale in Old North Durham for $1.6 million. Why it matters: Built in 1880, the stately home is instantly recognizable to anyone who's seen the 1988 Kevin Costner baseball film as where Susan Sarandon's character Annie lives.What they're saying: "It's one of the oldest houses in Durham still standing. It has a long history as a terrific home, but then you add the pop culture significance with Bull Durham," says Adam Dickinson, a Realtor with Nest Realty, which has the listing.The current owners, who've lived in the property since 2020, updated the...
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