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Raleigh/Wake County reporter for The News & Observer

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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Five giant trolls are headed to @dixpark.bsky.social this fall. These plus a troll each in Charlotte and High Point will be the largest troll installment in North America. Details: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The first session of the Black Maternal & Infant Health Conference at NC State is underway. #wakepol
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Thad Ogburn @thadogburn.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
A strained foster care system means some children and teenagers are sleeping on air mattresses in converted county conference rooms. Reality Check by @annamroman.bsky.social.
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Why children are sleeping in a Wake County government office building
They range in age and sleep on air mattresses in converted meeting rooms. Here’s why.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
They range in age and sleep on air mattresses in converted meeting rooms. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wakepol
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Why children are sleeping in a Wake County government office building
They range in age and sleep on air mattresses in converted meeting rooms. Here’s why.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"Duke Energy’s delay in turning on the lights at a new affordable apartment building in Chapel Hill is running up a local nonprofit’s bill, while leaving some prospective tenants on the verge of homelessness" via @tammygrubb.bsky.social www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Local nonprofit says Duke Energy won’t turn on the power to low-cost apartments
EMPOWERment Inc. missed its May 1 move-in date, leaving potential tenants looking for alternative housing and couch surfing.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
"A Durham woman being held hostage in her home was repeatedly beaten and raped — but police left without speaking to her when she first called 911, according to a newly released search warrant." www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... A really disturbing story from @solomonlexib.bsky.social
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Durham woman being held hostage called 911. Why did police leave?
The victim called 911 on the first day of her ordeal, but Durham police left without speaking to her.
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Brian Gordon @skyoutbriout.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
JetZero has selected the Greensboro for its first factory, an ambitious $4.7 billion project the California aviation startup says could one day employ 14,500 workers. If successful, it will be the biggest new workforce in recent North Carolina history. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
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NC lands jet maker for projected 14,500-job factory, largest in recent history
JetZero seeks to smash the hiring record for a North Carolina-backed economic project. Can it deliver?
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Protesters were in downtown Raleigh again last night. The Raleigh demonstration was the second this week to show solidarity with protesters in Los Angeles www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
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Protesters march in downtown Raleigh to rally against Trump immigration crackdown
This is the second protest this week in Raleigh to show solidarity with Los Angeles ICE protests.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
“This is not a gotcha moment that we’re trying to surprise anybody. These are going to be our focus areas during the summer.” www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #ralpol
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Crime tends to rise in the summer. How Raleigh police plan to address it
Raleigh police plan to increase their presence in nightlife corridors as well as in transportation hubs and public parks.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
“You can’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm,” said the commissioner who opposed the cuts. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wakepol
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Wake County cuts funding for housing and EMS to increase spending for WCPSS
“You can’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm,” said the commissioner who opposed the cuts.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
“I feel like the system failed her and her boys” www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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He terrorized a Durham mother for 2 years. Now, he’s convicted of killing her.
Nicole Bullock was killed in a Durham hotel room in 2023 by her ex-boyfriend, who has a long history of abusing her.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
"Please, don’t make me go there. I’ve never had to do that in all 17 years I’ve been mayor. Please, I beg you ..." www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Cary’s Waverly Place rezoned for taller and denser development as crowd boos
The vote occurred after town leaders were jeered by upset residents, who forced a pause in the meeting.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
There is a “notable level of mistrust” between nightlife venues and the city of Raleigh, according to a new report. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #ralpol
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Raleigh bar, nightclub owners have ‘notable level of mistrust’ of city, report says
A new report offers the city insights to improve two areas of downtown Raleigh that have struggled in recent years: Glenwood South and Fayetteville Street.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
A new restaurant is opening this weekend in Moore Square in downtown Raleigh. #ralpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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New restaurant expands into downtown Raleigh’s Moore Square
It’s the second location for this Hillsborough Street shop.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Wake County wanted an “independent review” of test results for possible mold spores, radon gas and formaldehyde. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wakepol
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Federal budget cuts stop air-quality review at Wake County government building
Wake County wanted an “independent review” of test results for possible mold spores, radon gas and formaldehyde.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Cary voters rejected a new stadium. What happens to the $75 million promised for it? www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wakepol
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Cary voters rejected a new stadium. What happens to the $75 million promised for it?
The town of Cary wants the money to stay in town.
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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Wake County’s homeless population is growing. Volunteers counted 1,258 people, inc. 56 children, who slept in cars, tents, shelters and on the streets. School district count is over 5K b/c it includes kids in motels. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wakepol
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Wake County’s homeless population is growing. More than 150 are children.
More than 60 veterans were counted among the local unsheltered population.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
There are more than 400 children in foster care and there are only 67 foster homes in Wake County. Interested in helping? There are upcoming foster parent information meetings. Details: wake.gov/foster. From a previous story: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wakepol #ralpol
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How to Foster a Child
Information about becoming a foster care parent for children removed from their home due to abuse or neglect. Abuse, neglect, child protection, dependency, child safety, child laws, infant surrender, ...
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Renee Umsted @reneeumsted.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
You might be seeing photos of well-dressed high schoolers carrying small bouquets this spring. No, they're not all getting married. It's just for the prom. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
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NC proms look a little different this year, and the change is costing more
The latest trend for a night under the stars is blooming among Triangle prom-goers.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Details about the feline candidate who got "bi-pawtisan support" #ralpol www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
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Unexpected candidate emerges for Raleigh mayor, and he’s got bi-pawtisan support
Teddy the 12-year-old tabby cat has inspired West Raleigh. “He doesn’t discriminate. He likes all people. Dogs. Children. Men with hats ...”
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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Harnett County Commissioners put on hold a decision to remove fluoride from the water. County Board of Health voted to recommend keeping fluoride in the water. But RFK Jr. will tell CDC to stop recommending flouride in water. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #ncpol
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NC county puts on hold a decision to remove fluoride from its water
Harnett County provides water to some Wake County residents. Here’s what they’re talking about.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
"Among current proposals: a cluster of bipartisan bills to expand statewide “missing middle” housing — like duplexes, townhomes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — in single-family neighborhoods." www.newsobserver.com/news/busines... #ncpol #ralpol
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NC faces a housing crisis. What are lawmakers doing about it? And will it make a dent?
This NC legislative session, dozens of bills have been proposed to incentivize developers and boost housing supply. What to know.
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Dix Park @dixpark.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The wait is almost over! 🎉 Gipson Play Plaza opens to the community the weekend of June 6 - 8! Join us for a Grand Opening Celebration presented by @dixconservancy as we celebrate the opening of the largest adventure playground in the Southeast! We can't wait to welcome you!
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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 15/04/2025
The original idea raised neighbors’ concerns. Here’s how they’re trying to resolve them. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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Where Raleigh’s Village District will now let you drink outdoors or while shopping
The original idea raised neighbors’ concerns. Here’s how they’re trying to resolve them.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Tensions persist as Sheriff Clarence Birkhead claims county commissioners aren’t addressing problems at the jail, among other concerns. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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Durham County sheriff says his office is underfunded. Here’s what we know
Tensions persist as Sheriff Clarence Birkhead claims county commissioners aren’t addressing problems at the jail, among other concerns.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Lots of people are eager to see congested Capital Boulevard turned into a six-lane expressway between Raleigh and Wake Forest. But are they willing to pay tolls to make it happen sooner? www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol #wakepol #ncpol
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Should Capital Boulevard be a toll road between Raleigh and Wake Forest?
Transportation planners seek public feedback on four tolling options for speeding construction of a 10-mile expressway in northern Wake County.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
South Street will close April 14 between Dawson and McDowell to make way for a new Red Hat Amphitheater. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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As downtown street closes, here’s why Raleigh officials don’t fret about traffic
South Street will close April 14 between Dawson and McDowell to make way for a new Red Hat Amphitheater.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
The original idea raised neighbors’ concerns. Here’s how they’re trying to resolve them. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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Where Raleigh’s Village District will now let you drink outdoors or while shopping
The original idea raised neighbors’ concerns. Here’s how they’re trying to resolve them.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The city's loose leaf program has been plagued with problems. Now the city might be calling it quits and end the program. Details about what they could do instead: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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‘We think they’re mad now?’ Raleigh could end its loose leaf collection program
The city is consistently criticized for how long it takes to remove leaves from the curb.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Wake County is launching a new campaign to stop the spread of HIV. Wake County saw 161 new HIV cases in 2024, a 13.3% increase over 2023. Details about the new campaign: wake.gov/PrEP #wakepol
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PrEP Team
PrEP, which stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication that when taken as directed can reduce the chances of becoming HIV Positive through sex by 99% per the CDC.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
It’s the latest improvement to Fayetteville Street meant to make working, living and visiting downtown more enjoyable, and to help lure people back to downtown after the COVID-19 pandemic. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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Feeling the heat? Escape the sun in downtown Raleigh with this new amenity
It’s the latest addition to downtown Raleigh.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
“Music and music festivals have been an integral part of this community for a very, very long time — long before many lived here, and long before either of those big festivals came. I’m quite confident in the future of music festivals in Raleigh.” www.newsobserver.com/entertainmen... #ralpol
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As Dreamville closes a chapter, music festivals will remain part of Raleigh’s future
Hopscotch and a reimagined bluegrass festival return this year. And people are talking about a festival in Dix Park after Dreamville.
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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Raleigh recognizing LGBTQ+ history as Trump administration removes it. City of Raleigh is identifying 20 locations significant to the LGBTQ+ community that could become local historic landmarks. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ncpol #ralpol #wakepol #nced
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Raleigh recognizing LGBTQ+ history as Trump administration removes it
A new report, years in the making, recognizes 20 locations important to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.
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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 24/03/2025
The two-day, hip-hop festival showed that big concerts could work at Dix Park. What happens after J. Cole’s Dreamville festival takes its final bow? www.newsobserver.com/entertainmen...
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Let the music play: Raleigh in early talks for new music festival after Dreamville
The two-day, hip-hop festival showed that big concerts could work at Dix Park. What happens after J. Cole’s festival takes final bow?
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
It's the fifth and final #Dreamville Music Festival. But city leaders want to keep the music going at Dix Park www.newsobserver.com/entertainmen... #ralpol
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Let the music play: Raleigh in early talks for new music festival after Dreamville
The two-day, hip-hop festival showed that big concerts could work at Dix Park. What happens after J. Cole’s festival takes its final bow?
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Thad Ogburn @thadogburn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Chapel Hill turns off town webpages about LGBTQ issues and racial equity. An official says the goal was streamlining the website. But after a furor from residents, the pages were back Wednesday afternoon. Good Reality Check story from @tammygrubb.bsky.social.
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Chapel Hill restores LGBTQ, equity web pages. Ex-mayor says MAGA won’t ‘be fooled.’
Interim town manager says Chapel Hill pages were removed because of low website traffic.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
"The principal of the Durham School of the Arts announced Wednesday she is taking a leave of absence hours after criticizing students who walked out of classes last week over a classmate’s death by suicide." www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
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Durham arts school principal takes leave of absence after criticizing student walkout
Principal Jackie Tobias’ announcement comes days after students walked out to honor a student who died by suicide.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
“We’ve had a lot of questions about federal dollars and a lot of uncertainty,” www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol #wakepol
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Wake County mayors worried about federal money for bus projects, local post offices
“We’ve had a lot of questions about federal dollars and a lot of uncertainty,” says Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
ICYMI: The Raleigh skating community wants a new DIY skate park in the city. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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Skaters ask Raleigh leaders for new DIY park they can build themselves
“We are in need of a new place to collaborate and call home. Something unique to Raleigh that will complement the local vibe, while also bringing in newcomers from across and beyond.”
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Korie Dean @koriedean.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Kevin Howell was NC State's first Black student body president. Now, he'll be the university's first Black chancellor. Howell is "the personification of what makes NC State an extraordinary institution," UNC System President Peter Hans said. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
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He was NC State’s first Black student body president. Now, he’ll serve as chancellor.
He will replace Randy Woodson, who will retire this summer after 15 years as chancellor.
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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 17/03/2025
It’s the first physical space for the nonprofit since the COVID-19 pandemic. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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In a ‘violent climate,’ a new LGBT Center of Raleigh location wants to provide refuge
It’s the first physical space for the nonprofit since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The News & Observer @newsobserver.com · 17/03/2025
Wake County will be the first county in North Carolina to take this step, though it’s common elsewhere. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...
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‘The right move’: How Wake County plans to reduce homeowners’ revaluation ‘sticker shock’
Wake County will be the first county in North Carolina to take this step, though it’s common elsewhere.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Breaking news from @koriedean.bsky.social. NC State has picked a new chancellor: www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
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He was NC State’s first Black student body president. Now, he’ll serve as chancellor.
He will replace Randy Woodson, who will retire this summer after 15 years as chancellor.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Soaring costs put Raleigh’s Six Forks Road improvements way over budget. Again. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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Soaring costs put Raleigh’s Six Forks Road improvements way over budget
“I’m just shocked that after we did all that work to get it within budget, it’s doubled in the past year.”
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Checks totaling over $300,000 have been stolen in the last year through “check washing” scams in Orange and Wake counties. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #wakepol
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Thieves are ‘washing’ NC homeowners’ property tax checks. How to avoid the scam.
Check-washing scams are growing, but remain difficult to investigate and prosecute, law enforcement says.
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Brian Gordon @skyoutbriout.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
IBM has ended its policy allowing "diversity" hiring to influence executive compensation, the company tells The News & Observer. Even the word "diversity" has been completely cut from IBM's new annual report. www.newsobserver.com/news/busines...
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Red Hat owner IBM cuts diversity out of annual report, drops DEI hiring practice
Lawsuits have challenged diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at IBM and Raleigh, NC-based Red Hat. The company seems to be responding.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Triangle area skaters want a replacement for Graveside DIY. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c... #ralpol
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Skaters ask Raleigh leaders for new DIY park they can build themselves
“We are in need of a new place to collaborate and call home. Something unique to Raleigh that will complement the local vibe, while also bringing in newcomers from across and beyond.”
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
It will be interesting to see how many other candidates we get in the mix with two open seats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners #ralpol #wakepol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
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Why this Raleigh City Council member will not run for re-election
Two new at-large seats have been added to the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
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Anna Roman @annamroman.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
"Children are dying in North Carolina at the second-highest rate recorded in over a decade — and Black and American Indian youth are at special risk," according to a new report. Details from @solomonlexib.bsky.social www.newsobserver.com/news/state/n...
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NC Black babies died at 3 times the rate of white infants in 2023, new report shows
The 2025 annual report from the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force shows worsening disparities in child deaths.
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Keung Hui @keunghui.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Why Raleigh is now giving money to residents of a former homeless camp. Raleigh pilot program will pay 45 families and individuals experiencing homelessness at least $1,450 every month to spend however they like. (Via @annamroman.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ralpol #ncpol
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Why Raleigh is now giving money to residents of a former homeless camp
It’s a first-of-its-kind experiment in the capital city. See how much assistance people will get and for how long in the story.
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