Raleigh’s Last Affordable Housing Bond Built or Preserved 2,500 Units. How Would the City Spend $100 Million More?
The city is putting a $101.5 million affordable housing bond on November ballots. Here’s a look at how the 2020 bond was spent, and how Raleigh would use another bond if approved.
UNC Health Sent WakeMed an Offer. The Raleigh Hospital Says It’s Sticking with Atrium.
UNC Health made an offer after learning Atrium had struck a merger deal with its Triangle neighbor.
Southeast Raleigh Residents Call for Tax Relief for Longtime Homeowners
Historically Black neighborhoods in Raleigh have seen large increases in property values, but many residents don’t qualify for existing tax relief programs.
How Cary Spent $330,000 on Videos Taxpayers Were Never Meant to See
The highly produced films—which include a behind-the-scenes look at a surprise staff dance performance—offer a glimpse into Cary’s government under its former town manager, who resigned amid allegations of over-the-top spending.
Apex Fulfilled 97% of Public Records Requests Last Year. Requests for the Mayor’s Communications Are the Exception.
Half the town’s unfulfilled records requests are awaiting a response regarding communications outside of town email by the mayor, who uses a personal app and social media accounts to share town news and connect with residents.
Wake Librarians Say Chronic Understaffing is Hurting Services and Morale
The union representing Wake County library workers rallied outside a county commission meeting Tuesday to ask for more library funding.
Tree Canopy Loss in Apex Is Among the Highest in Wake County. Now the Town Is Considering New Protections.
As Apex residents mourn the loss of “Oakey,” staff and Town Council discuss new restrictions for development to protect the town’s tree canopy.
More Wake County Coverage
Proposed WakeMed-Atrium Deal Prompts Calls for Transparency
Wake County officials have delayed their role in the approval process for 90 days amid pushback.
“The Absolute Worst”: Wake School Board Passes Budget with $10 Million in Cuts
Board members who voted for the budget, which goes to the county next for approval, said it represents the best the district could do with limited funding from the state.
With a Deadline to Move Looming, Most Chatham Estates Residents Are Still In Limbo
Residents have less than two months to relocate before their Cary mobile home park is sold to developers. In one of the Triangle’s most expensive towns, nearly 100 families have yet to move.
Wake County Manager Proposes Property Tax Increase, Blames State Legislature
“If the state did its part, we could have lowered our property tax rate by 19 cents,” David Ellis told Wake County commissioners during his presentation of the proposed budget Monday night.
Morrisville Is Considering Making It Easier for Companies to Get Tax Breaks
A proposed change to Morrisville’s economic incentives policy would help it stay competitive with nearby towns.
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