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4 NC Hospitals Ranked in Top 100 in the World
Quality medical care is not something you want to take for granted for any health concerns you may have for either yourself or a loved one. While access can be quite limited at times, a handful hospitals in North Carolina were recently named among the best in the entire country.
Student brings object resembling grenade to Wake County elementary school
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — Wake County Public Schools is asking parents to remind their children to not bring items that may be mistaken for weapons to campus after a student was found with a object resembling a grenade. In a letter to parents of students at Laurel Park Elementary...
Wake County homeowners see significant increase in their property tax
GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — Some Wake County homeowners are cautioning others about their next property tax bill, which could be significantly higher after revaluation. Garner resident Bruce Lee says he received a letter in the mail about his home’s new assessed value. When he looked online, he was staggered to see his property tax bill had gone up about $1,300.
Former Holly Hill Hospital employees say facility tried to fool state inspectors
A mental health facility that’s the focus of an ongoing WRAL Investigation tried to trick state inspectors, according to former workers who reached out to WRAL. With more than 300 beds, Raleigh’s Holly Hill Hospital is one of the largest behavioral health facilities in the state. At this size, it’s also one of the first places people in need of help are sent because they have empty beds.
NC State Fair 2024 Advance Tckets on Sale Now
Raleigh -- July 24, 2024: NCDA & CS Press Release: Now is the time to save money and get a jump on planning your. trip to the 2024 N.C. State Fair, happening Oct. 17-27 in Raleigh. Advance tickets can be purchased online now until Oct. 17. Tickets can also be...
The Impact of Red Hat Amphitheater Leaving DTR
Red Hat Amphitheater could permanently close to save a single DTR block that sees hardly any traffic. The future of Downtown Raleigh is at stake—and Red Hat Amphitheater sits at the center of it all. While Red Hat was initially intended to be a temporary venue, the City has...
Gov. Cooper attends event in support of Harris as rumors persist that he could be the pick for VP
Gov. Roy Cooper attended an event in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she works toward gaining the nomination for president in the Democratic Party.This comes as Cooper is being vetted as her potential vice presidential running mate. The governor remained quiet on the subject at a campaign appearance Thursday morning in Raleigh.On Wednesday night, embattled President Joe Biden pledged his support for Harris after his stunning decision to withdraw his bid to seek reelection. Things moved quickly as first pressure from his own party began to build on Biden to bow out of the race. Then, despite insisting...
Wake County Salvation Army volunteers hand out fans to those in need
Volunteers with the Salvation Army in Wake County passed out 150 box fans to people in the community at their Raleigh location off Capitol Boulevard.Drivers lined up in the parking lot of the building an hour ahead of Wednesday's giveaway. Most people in line waiting were seniors, including Rebecca Lasane.She describes this summer heat as miserable. "This has been the hottest summer I believe I have ever seen. It has really been hot. It seems to be okay early in the morning. But about 11:00, you better start fanning."Lasane was the second person in line for a fan. "I'm gonna...
What are the best neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. With world-class educational opportunities both in the city and area, an ever-growing tech industry, and a location that allows residents to take day trips to Charlotte, the Outer Banks, or the mountains, Raleigh is an amazing place to live!
State Health Plan, Aetna to set out on benefits road tour
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced that the State Health Plan and Aetna, the plan’s new third party administrator, will be hitting the road to meet with members about benefits and “enhanced programs” that will begin Jan. 1, 2025. Per a press release...
Library to Resume Regular Hours 7/27/24
Thank you again for your patience over the past few weeks. Beginning Saturday, July 27 the library will be open regular hours:. Sundays - closed (Sunday hours resume on September 8) The Children’s and Teen collections have been moved to their new locations on the Main Level where they will...
NCDOT adopts traffic signal policy to improve pedestrian safety
RALEIGH, N.C. — The NC Department of Transportation is programming new pedestrian signals and upgrading existing ones with a new feature. The feature is called "leading pedestrian interval" or LPI. It will give pedestrians a head start of three to seven seconds to enter the marked crosswalk before drivers...
Raleigh recycles old police building ahead of city hall construction project
In a significant move towards sustainability, the City of Raleigh has recycled 97 percent of the old police headquarters’ rubble to make way for the new Raleigh City Hall. This ambitious recycling effort included 2,739 tons of steel, concrete, and brick, marking a notable achievement in sustainable construction practices.
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