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Bailey, NC · Municipal
Raleigh News & Observer
New lights brighten a stretch of an otherwise dark Interstate 440 in Raleigh
Driving on Interstate 440 around Raleigh at night can be a little disorienting. The highway is six or eight lanes wide, often filled with traffic you’d expect in the state’s second-largest city, but for most of its length, I-440 is as dark as any country road. That has changed along a four-mile stretch of the highway on the west side of town, where lights now shine down on the pavement between Lake Boone Trail and Cary. When the N.C. Department of Transportation widened this section of the Beltline , it installed lights on poles in the median and on tall masts at the interchanges. This bright stretch of I-440 will likely remain an anomaly for a while. NCDOT tends to install lights only as part of a major construction project, and only one of those is planned along the Beltline in the foreseeable future, at Wake Forest Road starting in late 2029 . The newly illuminated section of the Beltline reflects NCDOT’s changing approach to highway lights, said Greg Hall, who leads the lighting and electrical design team. Years ago, it was up to local engineers to determine when and where to install lights, Hall said, and when what is
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Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Awarded Accreditation Status For Third Consecutive Time
GARNER – The Garner Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department has been awarded accreditation status for the third consecutive time by the Commission for the Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies and the National Park and Recreation Association. The department’s reaccreditation was celebrated at the Oct. 22 Town Council meeting.
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Angier names Chancer McLaughlin as new town manager
The Town of Angier has named Chancer F. McLaughlin as its new permanent town manager. McLaughlin brings more than 22 years of experience in municipal government, planning, and leadership. He previously worked for the Town of Hope Mills for more than 12 years, including serving as town manager. He also...
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The Charming North Carolina Bookstore Where You Can Buy Books For As Little As 10 Cents
There’s a bookstore in Raleigh, North Carolina, that has quietly been doing something the rest of the retail world forgot was possible: making books genuinely affordable for everyone. Reader’s Corner Inc is the kind of place that sounds too good to be true until you’re standing in front of...
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NC Museum of History Announces November Events, Including 31st Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration
RALEIGH, NC — The North Carolina Museum of History will celebrate American Indian Heritage Month with cultural performances, storytelling, traditional arts and educational activities throughout November, highlighted by the 31st Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration on Saturday, November 21, 2026. The free, family-friendly celebration will take place from 11...
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Cary Weighs Rain-Based Stormwater Fees That Could Ease Costs for Small Homes
Cary Town Council members spent part of Tuesday's meeting picking apart how the town might someday charge residents for stormwater service, floating a model that would size up driveways, rooftops and tennis courts instead of folding the cost quietly into everyone's taxes. No vote was taken, and no dollar figures were put on the table.
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Record Breaking Tornado Outbreak Hitting Communities Hard.
Hurricane Isaias broke a North Carolina record for the most tornadoes in a single day with a total of fourteen across the state, spreading mass damage among communities. Hurricane Isaias took a significant toll on Raleigh as communities noted fallen trees, damage to cars and damage to homes and fences, prompting the community to come together as one as they rely on each other for help.