South Raleigh News

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders issued a statement today, following Fidelity Investments’ announcement of its Invest in My Education (ME)℠ initiative:

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Advisory Commission Monthly Meeting on January 25

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Advisory Commission Monthly Meeting on January 25

Joint Collaboration Meeting - Apex Town Council and Holly Springs Town Council on January 31

Joint Collaboration Meeting - Apex Town Council and Holly Springs Town Council on January 31

N.C. Commerce Department Employee Receives 2023 John R. Larkins Award

Felicia Culbreath-Setzer, NCWorks Regional Operations Director for the Northwest Prosperity Zone at the North Carolina Department of Commerce, was honored today as the recipient of the 2023 John R. Larkins Award.

Animal Center Looks Back at the Challenges and Successes of 2022

During the past 12 months, the Wake County Animal Center survived a roller coaster ride of stressful animal surges, followed by life-saving outpourings of community support.

City of Durham Announces Service Changes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16

Most City of Durham offices, including City Hall and all non-emergency City facilities and operations, will be closed to the public on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Community Police Academy now accepting applications until March 28

Community Police Academy now accepting applications until March 28

Spoken Word Artist Dasan Ahanu Selected as 2023 Piedmont Laureate

Dasan Ahanu, a Durham-based spoken word artist/poet, has been selected as the region's 2023 Piedmont Laureate.

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2022: Another Record-Breaking Year for New Jobs and Investment in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper announced 28,690 new jobs in North Carolina in 2022, representing 182 business recruitment, expansion or rural development projects that engaged with the North Carolina Department of Commerce or its team at the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. in 2022.

Public reminded to submit feedback on state disaster recovery plan amendments by Jan. 9

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is accepting public comments through Monday, Jan. 9 on proposed amendments to two action plans for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds in areas of the state impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Capture It! Stormwater Arts Contest Open Until Feb. 20

Do you know a student interested in the environment and art?

Apply To Be a Community Leader for BRT Station Area Planning

The City of Raleigh is recruiting individuals to serve in two Community Leader groups.

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Seize the Night Trail Run

Short on daylight? Training for a trail race? Running is your favorite?

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Wake County Recognizes Annual Champions of Conservation

For 58 years, the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District has celebrated the achievements of the exceptional people protecting our county’s soil, water, farms, wildlife habitat and environment.

Libraries, Animal Center Partner on Free Pet Care Programming

Ever wonder why your dog reacts in a certain way? Looking for tips on how to co-exist with your feline companion?

Middle Creek Area Plan Community Meeting

By Press release submission | Jan 11, 2023

About This Event Wake County is in the process of drafting the Middle Creek Area Plan, which will guide growth and development in the area for the next 10 years.

Annual Small Business Expo March 16

This year the Small Business Expo will return to an in-person event on March 16 at Southeast Raleigh High School.

Animal Survival: Who hibernates? Who migrates?

BRRR, it's cold and the trees are bare.

COR Museum Winter Yoga Series

Bring your own mat and water. Enjoy a different instructor every week.

College Undergrads, High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Scholarship