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The Wake Weekly

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Wake County and Town of Zebulon invest in major improvements to Nomaco Park Stadium

A new playground area, community event space and updated Sky Lounge are among the new and renovated spaces coming to Nomaco Park Stadium in Zebulon.

Zebulon, NC · 3d

caro.news

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Wake County Overhauls EMS Emergency Response System

Wake County officials reviewed changes to the county's emergency medical services system during a presentation Monday at a Wake County Board of Commissioners Public Safety Committee meeting. The presentation focused on EMS response times, emergency call prioritization, coordination with local fire departments, and patient outcomes as the county continues to grow.

Wake County, NC · 1d
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Raleigh News & Observer

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Raleigh may rename part of New Bern Avenue for first Black mayor. What to know

Advocates in Southeast Raleigh want to rename a stretch of New Bern Avenue after Clarence E. Lightner, the city’s first popularly elected Black mayor. City, state and federal officials met in October to discuss the possibility. FULL STORY: A new name for Raleigh’s New Bern Avenue? City’s first Black mayor could be honored Here are key takeaways: Longtime activist Octavia Rainey is leading the push to honor Lightner on signs from Person Street to WakeMed, a corridor that runs through neighborhoods where he held influence for decades. Lightner served as mayor from 1973-75 and was part of the “Oval Table Gang” that strategized with civil rights pioneers Ralph and June Campbell to end segregation peacefully. He died in 2002. The proposed stretch includes a downtown post office and the Terry Sanford federal building, meaning a name change would affect their addresses. Rainey concedes the process will take time. Raleigh’s four main downtown streets going east, west, north and south were originally named for the towns they led to, including New Bern. The avenue is currently midway through a transformation that will bring North Carolina’s first rapid-transit bus line.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

The Ledger News

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Newman will hold out for final count in razor thin sheriff race

In the unofficial Granville County Sheriff election results, incumbent Sheriff Robert Fountain scraped ahead of challenger Ed Newman, with a margin of 176 votes.

Granville County, NC · 4d

WRAL News

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Traffic shift coming to Old Stage Road for NCDOT widening project

Drivers who travel Old Stage Road in southern Wake County, near Garner, should be prepared for a traffic shift Friday evening and overnight. Beginning at 7 p.m., crews with the North Carolina Department of Transportation will move traffic onto two newly constructed lanes so they can build new northbound lanes for the Old Stage Road widening project.

Wake County, NC · 2d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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How NC election results could reshape education

Changes in the North Carolina General Assembly could affect education funding at the state level.

Wake County, NC · 3d

WRAL News

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Drought worsens: Parts of Triangle now in extreme drought, NC's severe drought expands

North Carolina's drought continues to worsen, with parts of Wake County now in extreme drought. The areas shown in red below are in extreme drought, according to the latest drought status report released on Thursday, Nov. 5. According to WRAL meteorologist Grant Skinner, the drought has worsened since the last...

Wake County, NC · 3d

Raleigh News & Observer

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What Gov. Josh Stein says is the message NC voters sent state politicians

The day after Democrats flipped the North Carolina House as part of a national blue wave, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein said that voters sent a message that they want “balance” in state government. Stein talked about working together with Republicans, ending partisan gerrymandering and what message North Carolina voters sent lawmakers about what they want them to do. The message North Carolina voters sent “Last night was an incredible night for the country, of course, but especially so for us here in North Carolina,” Stein told reporters during a news conference outside the Executive Mansion in downtown Raleigh. “The voters of North Carolina made their voices heard loudly and clearly. They want balance. They want common sense in their government.” “The voters want leaders who work together on their behalf. Our job as those elected leaders is to listen and to work together because we can work together to lower costs.” On getting rid of the ‘political cancer’ of gerrymandering Stein told reporters he would support an independent redistricting commission following years of Republicans gerrymandering districts in their favor. “There are a few causes of the political cancers that we suffer from in this country. Partisan gerrymandering is certainly one,”

North Carolina · 3d

The Enterprise

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Nash incumbent Stone reigns supreme in race for sheriff

Republican Sheriff Keith Stone won reelection in Nash County, defeating Democrat David Brake with 22,533 votes to secure another four-year term.

Nash County, NC · 4d

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WakeMed-Atrium merger initiates change for North Carolina healthcare

On Sept. 26, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 5-2 to approve the official merger between WakeMed hospitals and Atrium Health. With more than $2 billion in investment from Atrium, the agreement is expected to provide WakeMed with the resources to renovate existing facilities, improve technology and expand its capacity to meet the growing needs of healthcare services within North Carolina.

North Carolina · 3d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Nash County is joining Operation Green Light

The Nash County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Monday supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, a national initiative that recognizes military veterans and raises awareness of the challenges many face after returning to civilian life. The resolution was presented by Nash County Veterans Services Director Anthony Rogers, who urged the county to join communities across the nation in showing support for veterans and their families. Operation Green Light, an initiative of the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, encourages residents, businesses and local governments to display green lights in the week leading up to Veterans Day. The display from Nov. 4 through Nov. 11 is a visible symbol of gratitude and support for those who have served in the armed forces. The resolution cites the sacrifices made by military personnel, the stress many service members experience during the transition to civilian life and the continuing role veterans play in their communities through civic organizations, public service and volunteer work. Following the presentation, commissioners offered their appreciation to Rogers and highlighted the ongoing needs of veterans throughout Nash County. Nash County Commissioner Wayne Outlaw thanked Rogers for both his military service and

Nash County, NC · 2d

WRAL News

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Flash flooding reported in Triangle as storms with heavy rain move through area

Lightning sparked a house fire in Raleigh on Friday, and there were several reports of flash flooding in the Triangle as severe storms with heavy rain moved through the area. A flash flood warning is in effect in the Triangle until 1:30 p.m., and the WRAL Storm Tracker saw flooding on Walnut Street in Cary and on West Millbrook Road in Raleigh.

Raleigh, NC · 2d

lifeonpawsandwheels.com

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📻🐾 WPTF AM Radio Building in Cary, NC – Historic Art Deco Landmark That Inspired Stranger Things!

Simba and I visited the historic WPTF AM Radio Building in Cary, North Carolina, an incredible Art Deco-style radio transmitter station that helped inspire the fictional WSQK radio station in Netflix's Stranger Things! With its rounded corners, streamlined windows, vintage lettering, and towering broadcast antennas, this unusual building looks like something straight out of another era.

Cary, NC · 2d

whqr.org

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Cape Fear region General Assembly candidates on election results, plans for new session in Raleigh

Even with polls and analysts predicting a blue wave, the State Senate District 7 race outcome was a bit of a surprise. Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler, a political newcomer, defeated Republican incumbent Michael Lee by a strong margin — despite Lee’s broad base of support and multi-million-dollar war chest.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

WRAL News

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Durham County Animal Shelter responds to photos showing deplorable conditions

The Animal Protection Society of Durham has responded to pictures posted on social media showing the shelter in deplorable condition and alleging poor care. The shelter confirmed with WRAL News that the pictures do not reflect what it looks like now following months of changes. WRAL News is not sharing those photos due to their graphic nature.

Durham County, NC · 2d

NC Newsline

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A new documentary looks not-too-far back at NC college student voting this election

Some ballots haven’t even been counted yet, but a documentary about the 2026 election from the perspective of North Carolina college students fighting for campus early voting sites has already had its debut. “Where Do I Vote Again?” screened Thursday night at The Rialto in Raleigh. It encapsulates the work of students who tried to […]

North Carolina · 1d

Rocky Mount Telegram

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Annual Ride of Honor returns for fourth year to celebrate veterans

The 2026 Ride of Honor slated for today is set to feature numerous motorcyclists taking a route from Flying Iron Harley-Davidson off North Winstead Avenue into the Nash County countryside and through small towns before returning to the motorcycle dealership. The motorcycle ride is going to be the fourth such event. The purpose is to celebrate veterans and to help raise funds for nonprofit veterans-focused initiatives in Nash County. Mary Ann Knarr-Avery, the founder of the event, said she is pleased with how the ride has grown through the years. “I’ll tell you, when we started out, we only had a few people helping put this together,” Knarr-Avery said. Now, Knarr-Avery said, “We have an amazing team of people,” including ambassadors, a group of alumni and community leaders providing support. “And so, I see us continuing to grow,” Knarr-Avery said. “Every year, it’s a little bit better.” Knarr-Avery also noted that the Ride of Honor has grown to include what is called Project Built for Honor. Project Built for Honor resulted in what Knarr-Avery said is an approaching completion of transforming, in stages, the interior of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2057 off N.C. 97 southwest of Rocky Mount.

Nash County, NC · 1d

jocoreport.com

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Raleigh Market At State Fairgrounds Reopens Saturday

RALEIGH — After a monthlong break for the N.C. State Fair, the Raleigh Market will reopen Saturday, Nov. 7. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays except during October, when the annual State Fair is held. The Raleigh Market is one of...

Raleigh, NC · 3d

Axios Raleigh

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From oysters to smashing pumpkins, what's happening this weekend

It's peak fall foliage this weekend in the Triangle, so there's no better time to get out and about. Here are the top things happening this weekend: 🦪 Celebrate the North Carolina coast with Rawleigh Oyster Fest at Raleigh Iron Works on Saturday. 🖼️ Check out the Durham Fringe Festival all weekend, a celebration of experimental art throughout downtown Durham. 🎸 Listen to music and eat well at BBQ Blues & Brews in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday. 🎭 Watch Tom Stoppard's famous play " Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead " at Raleigh Little Theatre. 🍜 Explore Chinese cuisines at Downtown Cary's Taste of China Festival on Saturday. 🕯️ Attend the 11th annual Death Faire at The Plant in Pittsboro on Saturday. 🎃 Make a mess on Saturday and Sunday at Steel String's Pumpkin Smash Party . 🎨 Support artists at the Fall Arts Fair at Fred Fletcher Park in Raleigh on Saturday. 🥕 Honor the humble root vegetable at the Carrboro Farmers' Market's Root Fest on Saturday.

Raleigh, NC · 3d

The Enterprise

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Pittman wins reelection to NC House

Dante Pittman won reelection to North Carolina House District 24, defeating Republican Blake Boykin 18,017 votes to 12,910.

Nash County, NC · 3d