Since Summer Launch, Wake At Home Has Rehoused 30 People from “Large Encampment”
At meetings on Monday, Wake County commissioners heard updates on the Wake At Home housing initiative and other efforts to address homelessness; they also voted on a potential new shelter space.
A Hand Up for the Helpers
North Carolina has a teacher shortage. A new Wake County program is testing an apprenticeship model to help instructional assistants get the training they need to lead a classroom—and improve their own income potential.
Zebulon Flagged for Heightened State Oversight, Placing Further Scrutiny on Town Staff and Commissioners
Following a summer that saw turnover in key positions in Zebulon’s finance and legal departments, an agency in the state treasurer’s office will monitor the town’s contracts and purchases.
Three Close N.C. Legislative Races in Wake County
Growing pains, schools, and property taxes are hot issues in three Wake County legislative contests.
The End of the Adventure
Remembering Adventure Landing, a theme park and entertainment center that opened in 1988, as Raleigh grapples with a loss of third spaces for teens.
Wake County Commissioners Green-light WakeMed-Atrium Merger
After four months of public deliberation and some additional concessions from the state’s largest hospital system, commissioners voted 5-2 for changes that will allow the deal to go through.
After Months of Contention and Behind-the-Scenes Lobbying, New Atrium-WakeMed Deal Has More Benefits for Wake County
Changes to the proposed agreement include $150 million for the county, more county control, and more indigent care; county commissioners will vote on the proposal Monday.
More Wake County Coverage
Holly Springs Is Close to Adopting Its First-Ever Affordable Housing Plan
Town council members debated a three-year roadmap for housing affordability at their meeting this week.
The Proposed WakeMed-Atrium Deal’s Outsize Impact on Southeast Raleigh
WakeMed says the deal is needed to modernize its flagship hospital in the economically vulnerable neighborhood. Some residents and local leaders are skeptical.
NC State Told Salvadoran Staff Not to Work, Then Reversed Course Amid Immigration Confusion
UE150 is calling for back pay for the missed day of work, transparency about the decision-making process, and legal support for workers.
Relishing the Sights, Sounds, and Sales Pitches at the Veolia Pickleball Tournament in Cary
Professional pickleball is a capitalist fever dream, but as a skeptic learned last week, it’s also kind of fun.
Big Littles Lies
A popular children’s clothing boutique that began in downtown Cary appeared to be expanding quickly. But behind the flourishing facade, vendors, contractors, customers, and employees say they were being swindled.
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