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Garner man charged in child exploitation case, police say
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Worker hit and killed in Interstate 40 work zone south of Raleigh early Friday
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Back to school guide: Students in Raleigh, Durham and Cumberland Counties return to the classroom
Students who go to schools on a traditional calendar in Wake, Durham and Cumberland counties are getting ready to begin another year.Wake County Public School SystemBus riders should have received an email on August 16 with detailed information about stops and estimated pick-up and drop-off times. Starting this school year, parents of students can get up-to-the-minute notifications via text and/or email when their child's bus is delayed. Click here for updated bus routes.To enhance student safety, WCPSS will begin using the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS). Students, teachers, and administrators will be trained to recognize the signs of at-risk...
After years of waiting, Complete 540 property acquisition process moves forward for Wake County homeowner
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Wake County Schools implement 24-7 anonymous tip line for student safety
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Foodie News: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse gets closer to opening doors
On a recent drive down Hillsborough Street, I noticed signs flying announcing that Lobera Tacos & Tequila is now open at 2100 Hillsborough St. in the former Gonza Tacos spot across from the Memorial Belltower. They tout that they are a family-owned establishment inspired by the warmth of their own gatherings where you can expect to taste dishes inspired by generations-old family recipes along with creative culinary twists that keep things fresh and exciting. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, check them out here.
Shots fired at food truck on Barrington Drive near Raleigh, deputies say
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A food truck was shot at near Raleigh Friday evening, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office says. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the 2500 block of Barrington Drive at approximately 9:15 p.m. and found a food truck that was struck by gunfire.
The 15th Annual African American Festival of Raleigh and Wake County Returns Over Labor Day Weekend
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Wake County breaks ground on affordable housing units in Garner
Wake County is breaking ground on more affordable housing Friday morning.176 units will be built at Tryon Station on Creech Road in Garner. These units are for working families who live in Garner and the surrounding areas.It's a project that nearly didn't happen without the help of Wake County and the town of Garner stepping in to provide gap financing after developers said construction costs and interest rates almost forced them to shelve the project.The county is investing $6.6 million alongside Garner with an additional $750,000. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete."This is our first opportunity...
Habitat for Humanity of Wake County receives paint, cash donation from Triangle painters
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Democrat Josh Stein surges ahead in North Carolina governor race but many voters undecided: Poll
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