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Nicole Kincaid, founder of Perfectly Imperfect Pups, joined Karen Clark on Foxy 107.1/104.3 to discuss the Ricci Rescues in the Park adoption event planned for Saturday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dorothea Dix Park. “Our rescue focuses on dogs with medical and special needs, the ones most at risk in local […]
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will receive $45 million in federal funding for major safety and capacity upgrades, Sen. Thom Tillis announced Wednesday. The money will go toward expanding the airport’s south apron by 414,000 square feet. The apron is the area where aircraft are parked, loaded, and serviced. “Charlotte Douglas and Raleigh-Durham are two of […]
Wake County leaders are making student nutrition a top priority, starting with a healthy breakfast in the school cafeteria each morning. “If you see a Pop-Tart or chips, it’s not the same item that you see in the Walmart. It’s going to be a whole grain Pop-Tart,” said Tiffany Lawrence, director of child nutrition services […]
The first wave of mailings is now going out to North Carolina voters who need to provide their driver’s license number (DL#) or last four digits of their social security number (SSN4) as part of the Registration Repair Project. The State Board of Elections is sending letters [read the letter (PDF)] to about 82,700 individuals whose […]
Wake County Public Health is hosting back-to-school vaccination clinics to help families get their children ready for a healthy school year! Students entering kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade are required to have certain vaccines before the first day of school — and we’re making it easy to check that off your list. At these events, children can receive all […]
Learn the specifics of this powerful spreadsheet software that is used for data analysis, organization, calculation, and visualization across many job industries, from business and finance to education and personal use. This 3-month, instructor-led training program is also designed to prepare students to take the optional Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate Certification exam. No […]
Chatham Community Library, in partnership with Chatham Pride Alliance, will host a family-friendly back-to-school celebration on August 22. This program is free and open to the public. WHAT: Back-to-School Bash! WHEN: Friday, August 22, 2025 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Chatham Community Library Holmes Family Meeting Room 197 NC Hwy 87 N Pittsboro, NC 27312 All […]
Kick off the new school year with some fun in the park! We’ll have backpacks and school supplies on hand, one per child, while supplies last. Note in My Pocket will be on site with free clothes in sizes newborn to adult. Free basic haircuts are available inside from 9 – 11 a.m., but spots are limited. […]
Teen Morrisville 101 is an annual residents academy for teens interested in local government, specifically in Morrisville. This is a free program for youth in grades 9-12. The program will be held from 4-6 p.m. once a week for four weeks, and will take place at Morrisville Town Hall, located at 100 Town Hall Drive. While […]
Need internet access at home? The City of Durham and Durham County are teaming up to give low-income residents 600 MiFi hotspots with free internet service for a limited time. Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the new MiFi Distribution Program will provide eligible households with internet-enabled devices and reliable connectivity to help […]
The City of Raleigh is seeking artists to design and paint artwork for a network of e-scooter and e-bike corrals through downtown Raleigh. Seven artists will be selected to each create between 9 and 11 corral artworks along an assigned corridor. Project budgets will range from $16,000 to $24,000 per artist, depending on the size […]
North Carolina has recently enacted several new education laws, including rules limiting cellphone use in schools, a new requirement for arts education graduation credits, and the launch of a pilot program focused on career development plans. There are also ongoing discussions regarding teacher salary increases and a study on pay structures. In the Charlotte area, […]
