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City of Raleigh plans next steps with old NCDMV building on New Bern Avenue
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The City of Raleigh now officially owns the old NCDMV headquarters on New Bern Avenue. The city closed on the sale this week, purchasing it from the state for $20 million. Assistant city manager Evan Raleigh says crews will soon put up fences and lights...
Sweltering heat as thousands attend downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Triangle is dealing with extreme temperatures again this weekend, but people are still trying to have fun outside while dealing with sweltering heat. Thousands came out for a food truck festival on Fayetteville Street, and both vendors and customers came prepared to beat the...
Air Force One lands at RDU. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden to visit Raleigh on Friday.
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‘We are still people’: North Carolina women’s prison helps inmates rehabilitate before re-entering society
According to the Prison Policy Initiative, more than 190,000 women and girls are incarcerated in the United States. More than 95% of those will be released someday.
N.C. lawmakers signed off on a bill allowing for the sale of to-go and delivery cocktails
Lawmakers in Raleigh have signed off on a bill allowing for the sale of to-go and delivery cocktails. Why it matters: The measure is part of a broader alcohol bill that also would allow liquor stores to open on certain holidays like New Year's Day, the Fourth of July and Labor DayIt would not, however, allow local ABC boards to open their stores on Sundays, which was part of an earlier version of the bill that passed the Senate, WUNC reported.Flashback: During the pandemic, bars and restaurants were temporarily allowed to sell their cocktails to-go. The pandemic-era exception was meant...
Rallying call for disability rights in N.C. draws national response
Just as in Marvel comics, when a superhero summons the team with the “Avengers assemble!” rallying cry, one member of the national disability rights group ADAPT put out a call — and advocates from across the country responded with collective force. This past week, people with disabilities...
Wake County Animal Center urges pet owners to protect animals during summer heat
As temperatures rise, the Wake County Animal Center emphasizes the importance of protecting pets from the heat. Wake County Animal Center suggests several essential measures to ensure pets remain safe and comfortable during hot weather. “Pets are vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, just like humans,” said Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson. “It’s essential for pet owners to take proactive steps to […] The post Wake County Animal Center urges pet owners to protect animals during summer heat first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New NC ad focuses on EPA rule that would ban most gas-powered vehicles
A new commercial aimed at bringing awareness to a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling that will essentially ban gas-powered vehicles will be welcoming President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to the Tar Heel State as they attend a campaign rally in Raleigh on Friday, fresh off his debate with former President Donald Trump in Atlanta Thursday night.
Wake County Animal Center is dangerously close to euthanasia for space
Wake County Animal Center has reached full capacity once again and urgently needs community support through pet adoptions. After taking in 141 animals over the last three days, there are only two cat kennels and five dog kennels left in the building. Without immediate intervention, the center will have to start euthanizing for space. “The center has an eight-year record […] The post Wake County Animal Center is dangerously close to euthanasia for space first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Johnston will seek grant for boat ramp at Clayton
SMITHFIELD — County Commissioners on June 17 agreed to seek a grant to build a boat ramp, fishing pier and parking lot on the Neuse River at Clayton. The chances of landing the state Water Resources Development Grant are good, said Adrian O’Neal, director of Johnston’s Parks and Open Space Department. “We have indications that our grant application is very […] The post Johnston will seek grant for boat ramp at Clayton first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Biggest Live Music Events of Summer in Raleigh, N.C.
Sunshine, good times and good tunes mean one thing is abundantly clear—it's time for a Raleigh road trip. Stages across the Raleigh—both big and small, dishing out hard rock and soft ballads and everything in between—are as busy as they ever get over the next few months. Browse the lists below for a band or an artist that catches your eye (or your ears), and send to a friend to start planning your trip!
Adjourned: General Assembly agrees on adjournment resolution
North Carolina state legislators have concluded most short-session action and are ready to leave Raleigh after a busy Thursday in the legislative building. The House and Senate agreed on an adjournment resolution late Thursday to wrap up major legislative action. The adjournment begins on Friday with periodic reconvening throughout the rest of the year.
Firework warning issued amid dry conditions throughout NC
APEX, N.C. (WNCN) — Fireworks lighting up the night sky is the main attraction on Fourth of July. The Keystone Fireworks tent in Apex is seeing plenty of customers in the days leading up to the holiday. “I opened up early this year because of where the Fourth of...
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