The Wake County GOP endorsed candidates in all nine races, supporting some Republicans who hold extreme views.
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Dreams of Dix Park Are Becoming a Reality
As work on the children’s play plaza breaks ground, Dorothea Dix Park as a long-dreamed-of destination starts to take shape.
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Raleigh to Host Gun Buyback
Raleigh police officers will be collecting guns this Saturday in an effort to reduce gun violence and crime.
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The ‘Parental Rights’ Movement Wants Control of Wake County Schools
“Parental rights” is central to the campaigns of a new flock of candidates hoping to wrangle conservative control on the Wake County school board.
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Quickbait: The Money Game
How war chests stack up in the races for Raleigh mayor and city council.
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Raleigh (Surprisingly) Has One Of The Smallest Affordable Housing Shortages Nationwide
In a new report from United Way, Raleigh ranks third among cities nationwide that have the smallest affordable housing shortages. New York, Los Angeles, and Miami have the largest shortages.
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NC Republican Leaders Try To Revive 20-Week Abortion Ban
House speaker Tim Moore and Senate leader Phil Berger filed an amicus brief with a federal district court last week arguing the state’s 20-week abortion ban should be reinstated.
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How Should Wake County Fight the Opioid Epidemic?
Wake County is asking residents for their input on how $35 million should be spent over the next 18 years to fight drug addiction.
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Wake County School Board Members Say It’s Time to Move On
With five of its nine members not seeking re-election in November, Wake County’s school board is poised for a major political shift.
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Meet bowlers for the Morrisville Raptors, a minor league cricket team in the Triangle.