Layoffs, dean removals, sanitation woes at Meredith draw protests, concerns
Just months after announcing it was laying off 6% of its total employees this summer, Meredith College removed all of its academic deans from their positions leading the college’s four schools in November. Students protested the layoffs Nov. 10, also citing poor campus conditions like pests and mold in the living...
Wake County nonprofit owner convicted on 50 counts of selling improperly trained service dogs
The owner of a nonprofit in Wake County was found guilty of selling improperly trained service dogs, the Office of the North Carolina Attorney General said Friday.
GOP leaders to hungry North Carolina kids: ‘Bah, humbug!’
As hunger surges in North Carolina, GOP-backed cuts to SNAP and food bank funding are stripping food aid from kids and families while billionaire wealth soars.
Traveler with measles passed through terminal at RDU last week
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Wake County Public Health have confirmed a case of measles in a traveler who passed through Terminal 2 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on the morning of Wednesday, December 10. The patient, who lives out of state, was infectious during their...
What It’s Like to Live at Camden Carolinian Apartments in Raleigh
Moving to Raleigh often comes with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. The city offers vibrant neighborhoods, robust job growth, and an impressive blend of culture and outdoor spaces. One of the most significant decisions new residents face is choosing where to live, especially within the Beltline, where location...
Continue tradition of dedicated service to others
Chapel Hill Baptist Church thanks God for the faithful men who served alongside Deacon Zane Harrison at the Men’s Homeless Shelter in Raleigh on Saturday, Nov. 29. The church’s pastor, the Rev. Maggie Stinnett and the Chapel Hill Baptist Church family, extend their appreciation for the sacrifice and faithfulness...
Fischer Homes breaks ground on Watson at Flowers Plantation
CLAYTON – Fischer Homes, the nation’s 14th-largest private home builder, marked a major milestone with the groundbreaking of Watson at Flowers Plantation, its first community in the Raleigh market. The new community introduces Fischer Homes’ Masterpiece Collection to local homebuyers in fast-growing Johnston County.
Wake County Sheriff’s Office Charges Two Men in Connection to Series of Break-Ins as...
Authorities in Wake County have charged two men following several break-ins in various communities including Brass Kettle Road, Melcombe Way, and Moresham Way. The crimes, consisting of vehicle and garage break-ins, took place on November 23 and December 6, with victims reporting stolen guns, credit cards, and other...
Banned Books: The 48 Laws of Power
The question of whether The 48 Laws of Power should be banned at Leesville is worth exploring, especially as we consider the implications of banning any book. While Robert Greene’s work delves into manipulation and power dynamics, it also equips readers with the tools to recognize when others are manipulating them.
Rookie Raleigh firefighters respond to first major blaze at 2-alarm convention center fire
For two of the first five firefighters to enter the building, it was their very first active fire.
