Stories tagged: "Wake County"

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community Good News Friday: When a NC Pet Shelter Asked for Help, People Answered

This week’s Good News Friday roundup may have a touch of bittersweet feelings (anything about a NC pet shelter does!), but we promise it's all good news. 

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell August 11, 2023 11:43 am EDT
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community Wake County Libraries Expand Free Program for People with Memory Loss

Public libraries in NC’s capitol county are investing in memory care kits that help people connect with family and caregivers.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell August 9, 2023 12:55 pm EDT
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Government Helps/Hurts Op-Ed: Rail Becomes Reality With Biden’s Infrastructure Investments

President Biden's infrastructure law invested $58 million in the Raleigh to Richmond rail. In an op-ed a project that will benefit workers, the community, and the environment.

Nathan Spencer Nathan Spencer June 8, 2023 11:59 am EDT
Schools People pay their respects at an entry to The Covenant School that has become a memorial for victims, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Six people were fatally shot at the school the day before. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Schools ‘Children Are Dying.’ A Future NC Teacher Urges Action on Guns

In a powerful speech, a college student told the Wake County School Board that children and teachers were suffering the consequences while elected officials offered only prayers and half-measures.

Michael McElroy Michael McElroy April 17, 2023 2:04 pm EDT
Government Helps/Hurts Mary Wills Bode Feature Image
Government Helps/Hurts Meet Your Lawmakers: New State Sen. Mary Wills Bode Knows How Important High-Speed Internet Is. She Doesn’t Have It Either. 

Bode says she is a strong advocate for reproductive rights and rural areas in North Carolina.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell March 27, 2023 3:06 pm EDT

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There are plenty of upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's events in NC. (Shutterstock) community North Carolinians are Walking to End Alzheimer’s. Here’s How You Can Join Them.
In the latest episode of "Leah Tries," C&P's Leah Sherrell visits a Chilean-inspired food truck in the Triad. (Image via screenshot) Video ‘I Demolished It’: Taste-Testing A Chilean Food Truck in the Triad
Thousands of educators filled Bicentennial Plaza during a rally for better pay in Raleigh, N.C. in 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Public Schools NC Teacher Raises Don’t Keep Up With the Cost of Pencils
The 2021 official White House Christmas tree came from Jefferson, NC. This year, the tree will come from NC again, making it the 15th time since 1961 the tree comes from NC. (Image via The White House) community NC Family Farm Will Supply the White House Christmas Tree
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Government Helps/Hurts Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Tim Longest of Wake County

Democrat Tim Longest was elected to represent West Raleigh in the state House in November. He supports Medicaid expansion, improving workers’ rights, and strengthening gun safety laws.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 9, 2023 12:51 pm EST
Elections North Carolina state Rep. Erin Paré, the only Republican in Wake County's legislative district, presents her proposal to change how members of the Wake County Board of Commissioners are elected during a committee meeting at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)
Elections NC Republicans Reject Local Control, Want to Force Wake County to Change How It Elects County Commissioners

Republican State Rep. Erin Paré wants to force the state's most populous county to become the only one in the state that holds nonpartisan commissioner elections, and requires that members be elected by district, rather than the county at large.

Associated Press Associated Press February 22, 2023 11:45 am EST