photo by Bob Geary [Update, 10:15 a.m.: I just spoke with Doug McMillan, CEO of the YMCA of the Triangle. He said the YMCA is not a convener of the Thursday meeting nor is it looking to take anything from the YWCA. “We are coming to listen,” McMillan said. “We are not leading.” [The YMCA […]
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The Rev. Lynice Williams, 63, champion for health and human rights; services are Saturday in Raleigh
The Rev. Lynice Williams was, as her friend Pete McDowell says, “a great activist and a wonderful person.” She was recognized as a Citizen Award winner by the Indy in 1993, before our stories were digitized (hence, there’s no link for it), and she continued to work for civil and human rights until shortly before […]
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Linda Coleman: She’s pro-civil unions, against Amendment 1 in Dems Lt. Gov. primary
Linda Coleman, one of the two candidates for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor, just did a conference call with reporters. She came out strongly against Amendment 1, the anti-gay state constitutional amendment. Her rationale, she said in answer to questions, is that it’s a distraction from the real issues of jobs and education. But […]
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Elon poll buoys anti-Amendment One campaign: Shows majority opposed
The Coalition to Protect N.C. Families is out with a statement about the new Elon University Poll, which shows a majority of voters in North Carolina opposed to Amendment One, the anti-LGBT amendment to the state constitution on the May 8 primary ballot. Amendment One would prohibit the state from recognizing gay marriages, civil unions […]
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All you all-in for density in downtown Raleigh?
If so, this is for you. Lot of room adjacent to park the cars.
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Herman Cain! Here! Wake GOP excited and hoping for free pizza
Remember when Herman Cain was the front-runner for president in the Republican universe? Good times. Well, the hits just keep on coming as Mr. Pizza-zz brings his show to Raleigh in two weeks. Cain’s the cornerman for Newt Gingrich these days, fyi. A Gingrich-Cain ticket could dominate in the over-60 swingers demographic. The news just […]
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Tonight at UUFR: Phone bank to beat Amendment One
If it’s Thursday, it must be time (6-9 p.m.) for the anti-Amendment One phone bank at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh. Bring your cell phone and, if you have one, your laptop. From Tracy Hollister, whom you may remember from this story: Phone Bank at UUFR for Coalition to Protect NC FamiliesThu., March 8, […]
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Shape-note singers gather in Raleigh for Sacred Harp Convention
The Raleigh Shape Note Singers meet every fourth Sunday from 2–4 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House, 625 Tower St. The Durham Shape Note Singers meet every second Sunday from 2–4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. For more information, see Shape Note Singers of Research Triangle Area. Fa-So-La, with the […]
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El paseo: The incredible 5,000-mile journey of Saul Flores
“The Walk of the Immigrants” features Saul Flores’ photographs and the story of his journey. The exhibit is on the main floor of the D.H. Hill Library at N.C. State University. The library is located in the 2700 block of Hillsborough Street. Flores is anxious to share his work with interested community groups. He can […]
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Charter schools face potential hazards amid proliferation
Charter schools can be a conundrum. When they apply, sponsoring groups may specify a location for their school, even a specific building. By the time they’re approved for a charter, however, that building may be off the market or too expensive. Or the group may decide for whatever reason to locate somewhere else. They’re free […]
