South Raleigh News

No new teachers in Raleigh sign pledge in week ending Oct. 23 to teach Critical Race Theory

By South Raleigh News | Oct 24, 2021

There were no new teachers in Raleigh who signed the pledge in week ending Oct. 23, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

No new teachers in Raleigh sign pledge on Oct. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory

By South Raleigh News | Oct 23, 2021

There were no new teachers in Raleigh who signed the pledge on Oct. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

15 teachers in Raleigh pledge to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Oct. 9

By South Raleigh News | Oct 23, 2021

Critical Race Theory will be taught by 15 teachers in Raleigh who’ve signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Oct. 9.

Packaging Manufacturer to Invest $47 Million Catawba County Expansion

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

WestRock Company [NYSE:WRK], a global manufacturer of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, will create 50 new jobs in Catawba County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $47 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Claremont.

Apex Senior Center Grand Opening November 1

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Apex Senior Center - the first of several major projects to be completed with 2017 Parks Bond funding!

Durham Carbon Neutrality and Renewable Energy Action Plan Adopted

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

Plan Provides Blueprint Toward City’s Sustainability Goals

Raleigh woman charged with insurance fraud

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced the arrest of Unique Rae-Sharnette Sessoms, 23, of 722 Woodland Road, Raleigh.

USDA Disaster Declarations Granted for Eighteen Western North Carolina Counties to Support Recovery following Tropical Storm Fred

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has granted North Carolina’s request for a primary county disaster designation for twelve North Carolina counties following excessive rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Fred that occurred from August 15 through August 17, 2021.

Celebrate Halloween at Pullen Arts Center!

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

Have you been afraid to try an art class? Join Pullen Arts Center on October 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a special spooky and creative day where you can try out short Halloween-themed workshops in our newly renovated studios, explore the new facility on a spooky scavenger hunt, and visit make-and-take stations for self-guided crafting.

North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

The state’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.4 of a percentage point to 4.8 percent.

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Join us for Programs for Refugee and Immigrant Youth and Young Adults

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2021

Peach Road Cultural Center is working with U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants to present READY4Life (Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life).