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Visit Raleigh Selects Loren Gold as New President & CEO
Ahead of the huge IMEX America show in Las Vegas in mid-October, the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) announced that Loren Gold will be promoted from executive vice president to president and CEO effective January 1, 2027. The bureau’s board of directors voted unanimously to promote Gold...
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Phillips Farm blows into pumpkin season with a runaway star
Wind, rain and pumpkins blew through Cary, North Carolina on Oct. 11 as an inflatable jack-o-lantern was swept away by remnants of Hurricane Isaias. The pumpkin belonged to the Phillips Farms of Cary, who showcases this giant pumpkin during their fall festivals and Pumpkinfest weekends (which happened on Oct. 10-11 and Oct. 17-18 this year). While this pumpkin is typically on farm soil, it got caught in the strong winds from the storms on Sunday, and it managed to break away from the anchors that keep it in place. The pumpkin was seen rolling around the roads near the farm not long after, with a six-pound fan pump still attached to it.
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Officials Cut Ribbon On Affordable Housing Project In Garner
GARNER, N.C. – Town of Garner and Wake County officials joined the Kelley Development Company and other dignitaries on Oct. 16 for the grand opening of the Tryon Station affordable housing development off of Creech Road in Garner. The 176-unit, income-restricted apartment development targets households earning around 60 percent...
Raleigh News & Observer
Raleigh says housing, transportation bonds on ballot won't increase taxes. Is that true?
Raleigh wants voters to pass two bonds this election year totaling $203 million to fund transportation improvements and affordable housing. And the city has a convincing pitch: Unlike previous bonds, there would be no extra tax increase associated with these bonds. But that raises a question: If Raleigh isn’t asking voters to pay more in taxes to support the bonds, then how would the city be paying for them? The short answer is that taxpayers would still be paying — just in a different way. The long answer first requires knowledge of what a bond is, and why local governments have to ask voters to approve them. Alongside the bonds, there are 15 candidates for Raleigh City Council and the mayor on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election. In-person early voting runs from Oct. 15-31. What is a bond? When local governments place a bond on the ballot, they’re essentially asking voters for permission to borrow money. There are several kinds of bonds that a local government can ask voters to approve, according to the National Association of Bond Lawyers. Some require a local government to raise property owners’ taxes directly to back the loan. In this case, Raleigh
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Garner's Tryon Station Opens 176 Affordable Units, Nearly Fills Up in 90 Days
A newly built apartment community off Creech Road in Garner has leased up almost as fast as it opened, with Tryon Station's 176 income-restricted units nearly fully occupied within 90 days and rents starting at $1,160 a month — close to $500 below Wake County's median. The project, located between Rock Quarry Road and U.S. 70 East, cut the ribbon this week on what town and county officials are calling a milestone in the region's affordability push.
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This Overlooked North Carolina Town Where The Rent Is Shockingly Cheap And Life Feels Easy
Some towns earn their reputation loudly, and some towns just quietly keep being wonderful until someone finally pays attention. Wilson, North Carolina is firmly in the second category, and it has been for a very long time. This is a city of roughly 49,000 people in the eastern part of...
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69 New Acres Shield Neuse River Near Clayton From Sprawling Growth
Sixty-nine acres, including wetlands and floodplain, along the Wake-Johnston county line are now permanently off-limits to development, after Triangle Land Conservancy protected the tract adjacent to its Sarah and Bailey Williamson Nature Preserve in eastern Wake County. The land, known as the Neuse River Connector, sits in the Shotwell community and includes two parcels now held under a conservation easement administered by the state.
Raleigh News & Observer
Crabtree Valley Mall hosts grand opening of new pop culture store
Pop culture merchandise store, BoxLunch, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location at Crabtree Valley Mall with a weekend of activities starting Saturday, Oct 17. The company, founded in 2015 , sells official licensed merchandise for popular media fandoms with online e-commerce options and physical stores nationwide. Every $10 spent at BoxLunch provides a meal to someone through their longterm partnership with Feeding America, The News & Observer reported . “Each new store location represents an immersive destination for pop culture enthusiasts, showcasing the brand’s dedication to giving back through charitable partnerships while creating spaces where fans can come together and connect,” the business said in a press release. The brand offers retail selections for well known television and movies such as Pokémon, One Piece, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Gilmore Girls, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Spider-Man and more. Toys and collectibles from brands like Funko, Calico Critters, and Sanrio are also available. Popular video games, manga and sports have their own line of items from clothing to household objects . Their apparel line has options for men, women with extended sizing in addition to bags, accessories, jewelry, keychains and more. Opening weekend will feature games, prizes, photo
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Store Openings: Floor & Decor, La-Z-Boy and Men’s Wearhouse
* Floor & Décor (Atlanta) has opened its latest warehouse store/design center in Raleigh, N.C. The latest locale from fast-growing specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring for professionals and homeowners joins several recent openings by the chain in recent weeks, including ones in Clearwater, Fla., Florence, Ky., and Fredericksburg, Va. Founded in 2000, F&D now has 280-plus warehouse-format stores and five design studios nationwide.
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What did Leesville Staff do Before Teaching Here?
Before teaching at Leesville, many of our teachers worked completely different jobs. Teachers who we often overlook worked surprisingly interesting jobs before they came to Leesville. Ms. Ford, sports medicine teacher, said, “Before I worked here I was an EMT… I did it to get experience before getting my graduate...
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North Carolina State Fair: Vendors brace for financial challenges
As the North Carolina State Fair kicks off, excitement fills the air at Dorton Arena. Organizers and vendors are busy with final preparations, but many food vendors are anxiously considering the financial implications of this year's changes.
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SeamonWhiteside Celebrates New Permanent Home for Raleigh Office in Cary, Driving Regional Job Growth and Community Development
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced it is opening a permanent home for its Raleigh office at 1225 Crescent Green, Suite 240, in Cary, North Carolina. The firm celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Town of Cary followed by a grand-opening event.