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North Carolina GOP leaders, political scholars weigh in on impacts of assassination attempt
As the shockwaves of Sunday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump reverberate around the country -- and North Carolina -- local Republican Party leaders and political scholars are weighing in on how it may impact the 2024 Elections."I think he's going to use this for his benefit. Will Republicans take advantage of that? That's the big question I think," said Steve Bergstrom, former Chair of the Wake County GOP.Bergstrom said he believes Trump's supporters will be galvanized by the images that circulated in the wake of the attempted assassination, and that both Trump's response -- and the response of...
Parent group wants Wake to ban cellphones in public schools
Parent group to request cellphone ban in Wake County Schools Tuesday. A group of Raleigh leaders, parents and medical professionals is pushing Wake County school officials to ban mobile devices in schools across the district. Members of the group — including former Raleigh Councilwoman Nicole Stewart, a family doctor and...
Blind woman receives apology from Uber after drop-off at wrong location
RALEIGH, North Carolina (WRAL) -- A Raleigh woman, her attorney and her family demanded a public apology Tuesday from Uber after the woman, who is blind, was dropped off at the wrong location and abandoned by her rideshare driver. In May, Kamille Richardson was trying to go to a Verizon...
Empty offices in the Triangle: Vacancy rates expected to keep rising until 2025
Office vacancy rates in the Triangle are expected reach their peak next year before slowly beginning to improve. Why it matters: About one-fifth of office space in the Triangle is vacant right now, as the pandemic era's push toward remote work becomes entrenched. That's put a strain on landlords, prevented new construction from getting off the ground and re-shaped office-heavy parts of the region, like its downtown cores. Driving the news: Total vacancy rates in the area hit a record high of 19.8% in the second quarter of this year, according to new data from CBRE. CBRE said a batch...
Senior North Carolina House budget writer Saine says he'll leave legislature next month
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top budget writer and Republican leader in the North Carolina House announced his resignation Monday, further thinning out the veteran GOP governance team next year when combined with the upcoming departure of Speaker Tim Moore. Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County filed his resignation letter Monday afternoon after confirming earlier in the day that he would step down from his 97th House District seat, effective Aug. 12. Saine, who joined the House in 2011, rose through the chamber’s ranks as the GOP tightened its electoral grip on the General Assembly. He became a chairman...
Jazz in the Square returns to Raleigh in August
Jazz in the Square is a free concert series presented by Downtown Raleigh Alliance, in partnership with Artsplosure and Raleigh Parks. It takes place in Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, on select Thursdays starting on August 8, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. Love outdoor music? Check out...
Wake County property tax bills are out amid continued growth
If you live in Wake County, you might be one of the 53% who saw an increase in your property values when they came out in January.Despite Wake County lowering the tax rate, many with increased valuations will still pay more in property taxes for 2024.You can now check and see exactly how much your bill has changed by clicking here.Some of the areas that are seeing the biggest increase are in fast-growing parts of Wake County such as Wendell and Knightdale."Towns like Wendell specifically are growing at a crazy rate. So, that has to come with the appropriate infrastructure...
Wake County cooling centers reopen amid heat advisory across central NC
With another day of dangerous heat, Wake County is reopening its cooling centers.A heat advisory is in effect Monday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The feels-like temperatures are expected to reach 104 to 111 degrees.Here's a list of places to take a break from the soaring temperatures:Wake County Public Libraries locations, calling ahead or checking online to see their hours is recommendedRaleigh: Wake County Health & Human Services, 220 Swinburne St.Raleigh: Wake County Health & Human Services Center at Departure, 5809 Departure DriveZebulon: Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood DriveWake Forest: Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave.Fuquay-Varina: Southern Regional...
DAMON CIRCOSTA: Let's turn down the temperature on elections law disputes
EDITOR'S NOTE: Damon Circosta served as chair of the State Board of Elections, a bipartisan state agency that oversees voting in North Carolina, from 2019 to 2023. The North Carolina State Board of Elections is a bipartisan, five-member board appointed by state leaders to administer elections fairly and in accordance with the law. Their work is typically technical or administrative. It’s unlikely you’d recognize any of the board members walking down the street or entering your favorite restaurant.
Free Stuff Market in Raleigh — Get free stuff, give free stuff
Free Stuff Market is a free event that will take place Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Parking Lot 20, 227 Edenton Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The market will be in the spots closest to the corner of N Persons and E Jones Streets. At this...
The International Festival Sep 27-29
The International Festival will take place September 27 to 29, 2024, at the Jim Graham Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC. Saturday, September 28: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 29: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 30 cultures will be represented in this...
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