Wake Libraries encourages people to continue their summer reading in July at the regional libraries with several reading programs. Visit wakegov.com/libraries/events and enter the event title in the search box on the left side of the screen for specific information. All programs are free, but registration is required. Book Bites Librarians will lead group book […]
Join Alicia Young and Nathaniel Key in area locations within Wake County Public Libraries as they help attendees rebuild their confidence after job loss. The speakers will show adult library members how to use guided journal techniques for self-reflection to help them through unemployment with confidence. The programs are free; however, registration is requested. Each […]
A Leesville Road High School teacher’s assistant has been charged with four counts of having sex with a student. Authorities arrested Javon Walker Monday, and he was placed in jail under a $200,000 secured bond. The victim in this case is a 17-year-old girl. Officials tell WNCN the offenses did not happen on school property. […]
Wake County Public Libraries and the New York Life Child ID Program are collaborating to help protect children in the event they go missing or are lost. Visit one of the six regional libraries and receive 2 free laminated ID cards with a photo, fingerprints and distinguishing characteristics of the child (height, hair and eye […]
Wake County’s school board is expected to vote Tuesday on a new student assignment plan, even though there are calls within the community to wait. The plan, which is based on four key elements – proximity, choice, stability and student achievement – replaces the district’s longstanding practice of busing students for socio-economic diversity and aims […]
VIA: WRAL.COM The controversy surrounding the Wake County school board’s plan to assign students goes up for another debate Wednesday night. The issue is once again getting national attention – this time on a comedy show. First, it was a story in The Washington Post, then a letter to the editor by the U.S. Secretary […]
