Raleigh measured Glenwood South’s noise, and the results hit 100 decibels.

Bass and overall music levels from Glenwood South businesses in downtown Raleigh topped 100 decibels six times over one weekend, a city consultant found.

That’s as loud as a jackhammer or car horn and can do prolonged damage, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Two instances each were recorded outside the Village and Devolve, and one each outside Teets and Dogwood. All are bars in the nightlife district…

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