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Hopscotch returns to downtown Raleigh amid a record year for Wake County tourism
The sounds of Indie music are again filling the air in downtown Raleigh for the Hopscotch Music Festival.Some small businesses have increased their staffing because of the direct revenue this event drums up."I see an increase every year for the amount of people coming out," said Element Taproom Owner Karey Kidd. "The event brings so many different people down here who usually don't come downtown anymore. It's really nice. It's refreshing to have all these people coming out, trying out our shops and restaurants and our bar."The festival is getting underway as Wake County just hit a tourism record.A recent...
Donors give 400,000+ supplies to help teachers start school year strong
The annual Tools4Schools school supply drive collected more than 400,000 items to stock WakeEd Partnership's free classroom supply store. Since Tools4Schools reopened for the new school year on August 6, 1,061 teachers have shopped and left with $126,117.66 in new classroom supplies at no cost, an average of $119 per shop for each educator.
School board chairman addresses $600 million HVAC shortfall
The chairman of the Wake County Public School School System gave a blunt assessment Tuesday night of the state of the financial predicament the system has found itself in when it comes to needed maintenance on broken HVAC systems across the county. “I wish I could better defend it, but it’s clear that these systems have been neglected, and that […] The post School board chairman addresses $600 million HVAC shortfall first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Students could be on the move
Students in Wake County could be reassigned to different schools starting next year in a reshuffle that district leaders say will create stability moving forward. County school administrators unveiled Tuesday a preliminary plan to fill four new schools in the south and southeastern portion of Wake County. If adopted, the plan would move thousands of students from one school to […] The post Students could be on the move first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake County libraries to lend laptops, hotspots to residents
Residents will soon be able to check out Chromebooks and internet hotspots at their local library thanks to a new grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s Division of Broadband and Digital Equity. Wake County commissioners voted to accept and appropriate $398,700 in grant funds at their meeting Tuesday. “Digital equity is crucial for ensuring that all our […] The post Wake County libraries to lend laptops, hotspots to residents first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Tennessee plays N.C. State in Charlotte
College football takes over Bank of America Stadium this weekend with No. 24 N.C. State (1-0) taking on No. 14 Tennessee (1-0) in the Duke's Mayo Classic at 7:30pm on ABC.Why it matters: It's a primetime game between two ranked teams, meaning a packed house and the eyes of the football world on Charlotte. Here's everything you need to know before kickoff. FanFest Mint Street and Graham Street in front of the stadium will have a performance by American Aquarium at 3:30pm, food and drinks, a kids zone, an EA Sports College Football activation and of course, Duke's Mayo. FanFest...
ACC schools have a new path to more revenue: Just win... in the postseason
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference has spent years working to find more money to reduce the gaps with the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences. The league is hoping a new wrinkle to how it divvies up payments to its member schools can help and provide some stability about its long-term future.
Carolina Hurricanes Summer: One Wish to Add or Subtract From the Offseason
We all would happily take a magic wish from a Genie in a bottle, especially as sports fans! The Carolina Hurricanes have finished the summer business and the fans have a few weeks to reflect on it before the focus turns to training camp. The second-guessing of first-year general manager, Eric Tulsky, will be happening from now until the season's end. But what if one move could have been reversed or added to the list of transactions? What would it be?
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Wake Tech with Governor Cooper
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a visit to the Triangle to highlight the Biden administration's efforts to lower energy costs for families.She toured the central energy plant building on Wake Tech's East Campus along with Governor Roy Cooper.It provides heating and cooling for the whole campus.She viewed and learned more about building automation technology and electrical systems technologies used on campus as well as student programs.Wake Tech has used federal funding to launch new training for good-paying jobs in the electric vehicle industry and in advanced building technologies. It is also moving to take advantage of additional funding through the Inflation Reduction Act.The governor and secretary also rode in an electric vehicle here on campus. Secretary Yellen is also expected to have a discussion with business owners in downtown Raleigh.
Hopscotch Music Festival kicks off in downtown Raleigh
The annual Hopscotch Music Festival begins Thursday in downtown Raleigh. The event has been bringing local and national performers to the city since 2010. Thousands are expected to attend this year's event, which features headliners St. Vincent, Faye Webster, Waxahatchee and The Jesus Lizard. Headlining sets will take place in...
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