Wake County
Illustration by Jon Fuller
After Two Years in the Dark, Kyron Hinton's Family Finally Learned How He Died
Hinton’s family members want to know why it took so long for the Wake County District Attorney’s Office to reveal who was behind the Raleigh man's death. Read more
May 05, 2021
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Is the Deal to Bring Apple to the Triangle as Good As It Sounds?
Or will it cost taxpayers more than bargained for? Read more
May 05, 2021
Wake County Plans to Expand Pre-K to Three Year Olds Starting in 2022
Once built out, the $20 million program will serve up to 1,700 income-eligible children. Read more
Apr. 28, 2021
Jade Wilson
Raleigh Nightlife Returns. So Do COVID-19 Cases.
As Raleigh nightlife returns with the proliferation of vaccines and lifting of restrictions, there’s been an uptick in COVID-19 cases among younger folks. Read more
Apr. 21, 2021
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Residents Protest Missing Titles and New Contracts in Cary Mobile Home Park
Dozens of the 300 families who live in Mobile Estates—known as Las Americas—located off Southeast Maynard Road near the upcoming Fenton development in east Cary, say they are awaiting titles to trailers they have paid for. Read more
Apr. 07, 2021
"Tiny Houses" by Sky Noir is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Are Tiny Homes Coming to Raleigh?
Raleigh could expand its housing options by allowing small-scale developments. Read more
Apr. 06, 2021
Courtesy of Grease Outlet
Downtown South Tried to Kick Them Out. Now a Small Grease Plant is Suing to Stay Put.
A lawsuit claims developers John Kane and Stephen Malik refuse to recognize the grease company’s preexisting lease which entitles them to remain operating on the site until 2031. Read more
Mar. 31, 2021
As Raleigh Slowly Starts Its Search for a New Police Chief, Its Fledgling Police Advisory Board Crumbles from Within
On Thursday, Deck-Brown will still be helming the Raleigh Police Department in an interim capacity because the city is only just starting the process of finding her replacement after her retirement announcement in December. Read more
Mar. 31, 2021
Photo by Jade Wilson
A Year After Their Dissolution, Something Like CACs Will Be Part of Raleigh’s Enhanced Community Engagement Strategy
City leaders say community groups are just one piece of the overall puzzle. Read more
Mar. 24, 2021
