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Wake County Public Libraries will launch a new series of librarian-led book discussions in September. The discussion groups are open to the general public and feature a menu of options in each location. Choices, as selected by the librarians, might include Genres (Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Inspirational or African American), Non Fiction on […]
Wake County Environmental Services has launched an online survey to get feedback on residents’ perceptions about litter in the County. The survey, part of the County’s 86it Anti-Litter Campaign and a follow-up to a similar survey in 2010, is being conducted in partnership with North Carolina State University (NCSU). To access the survey, visit wakegov.com/recycling […]
Girls in Science Connect:Nature at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is an intensive 8-week program for 6th- and 7th-grade girls who have shown ability and strong interest in the sciences, especially the natural sciences. The Girls in Science mission is to engage girls in hands-on science experiences in the natural world and in […]
The deadline to drop off school supplies is fast approaching. Haven House, a non-profit providing services to at-risk youth and their families in Wake county needs help securing school supplies for its youth ages 10-17. Drop off your donations before Friday, August 9th at the Haven House Cabarrus Street office, located at 600. W. Cabarrus […]
The North Carolina Department of Commerce launched a new job-search website yesterday that’s expected to save the state more than $10.2 million and employers and job-seekers to one another, according to WRAL. The $1.2 million NCWorks Online is a no-fee service that allows anyone looking for a job to search through postings pulled from thousands of […]
Funeral arrangements have been set for North Carolina’s civil rights giant Julius Chambers. Chambers was known for opening the state’s first integrated law firm in the 60s. He also served as chancellor of NCCU from 1993-2001. The funeral will be held starting noon Thursday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte. There will be a […]
The Raleigh Film Festival will hold its monthly screening of films of local and national independent directors for 7 to 10 p.m. the first Thursday of each month a Mosaic Wine Lounge, 517 W. Jones St., Raleigh. The Raleigh Film Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and […]
A 2-year-old Durham boy who went missing Saturday was found early this morning, according to WNCN. Zyion D’youate McCallum was last seen at a bus terminal in downtown Durham Saturday afternoon. He was wearing a black T-shirt, yellow shorts and brown sandals. Police say he was last seen with a 23-year-old woman whose name is […]
National Night Out events will be held throughout the Triangle on Tuesday. The event aims to raise awareness of crime prevention and designed to: •Heighten crime, drug and violence prevention awareness; •Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; •Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and •Send a message to criminals letting them know […]
The Wake County Board of Elections (BOE) recently adopted a resolution establishing a new polling place. The new polling place will officially open for the fall 2013 elections. Precinct Old Location New Location 04-13 Carolina House 111 Macarthur Drive Cary Summit, an Evangelical Covenant Church 590 Westhigh Street Cary Citizens are encouraged to vote at […]
This is the last year to take advantage of the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday. The legislature voted to eliminate the tax holiday effective next year. Triangle shoppers looking for back-to-school bargains, the annual tax-free holiday in North Carolina is this weekend. The holiday lasts until 11:59 p.m. Sunday. There will be no sales tax […]
Get ready this weekend to win your tickets to “The Made To Love Tour” with nine time Grammy Award winner John Legend and special guest Tamar Braxton, October 31 at DPAC. Listen all weekend for the cue to call to win at 1-800-467-3699. Check out video for his new single “Made to Love,” in features […]
