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U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Reinstate NC Voter ID Law In a 4-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has refused to issue a stay in North Carolina's voter identification law. NC plans $94 million Ag lab in Raleigh The state Department of Agriculture plans to build a $94 million laboratory complex off Edwards Mill Road. Where are Raleigh's Parking Fees Going? The … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap-up

Weekend Wrap-up

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Poll Give Cooper Big Lead over McCrory in Governor Race A recent poll from Monmouth University shows Roy Cooper, Democrat candidate for Governor, with a large lead over incumbent Pat McCrory. Cooper has 52 percent to McCrory's 43 percent among likely voters. The poll's margin of error is just under five percent. Raleigh Restaurant and Bar Owners Train for Active Shooter … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap-up

Weekend Wrap-up

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School Board Passes Budget The Wake County School Board has passed a $1.5 billion budget. The School Board found its funding $12 million short of what it requested from the County Commissioners. The School Board has stated it aims to raise teacher salaries to the national average by 2020, but without all the money requested the district could have to slow down that plan. The … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap-up

Weekend Wrap-up

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State Epidemiologist Resigns, Says State Officials Are Misleading Public Last week Kenneth Rudio, a toxicologist in the state health and environment office, and Governor McCrory exchanged words about the state's responses to the risk that Duke Progress Energy coal ash ponds posed to the drinking water. This week, Rudio's supervisor Dr. Megan Davies resigned in protest … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap-up

Weekend Wrap-Up

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Restaurant and Bar Openings Three new establishments have opened near downtown Raleigh, filling in locations that have been vacant for some time now. Dram & Draught, 623 Hillsborough Street across from Char-Grill. http://dramanddraught.com/ H Street Kitchen, 2420 Hillsborough Street in the old Varsity Theatre spot. http://hstreetkitchen.com/ Parkside, 301 W. … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap-Up