South Raleigh News

Keep Truckin’: North Carolina Community Colleges awards $2 million in grants to address truck driver shortage

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 31, 2023

Last fall, American Trucking Associations announced a shortage of 78,000 truck drivers nationwide – a shortage that affects the entire economy, but one that community colleges are equipped to fix.

City of North Carolina Department of Commerce: Who faces greater exposure to automation? A look at age.

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 31, 2023

Previous articles in this series looked at the North Carolina labor market’s exposure to automation related employment disruptions at the occupation and industry level.

City of Fuquay-Varina: Community Survey Results

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 31, 2023

The Town of Fuquay-Varina conducted a Town-wide, statistically valid community survey to measure satisfaction with major Town services and gather input about issues facing the community.

North Carolina’s February Employment Figures Released

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The state’s seasonally adjusted February 2023 unemployment rate was 3.6 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from January’s revised rate.

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City of North Carolina Department of Commerce: Third Round of Funding Available from the Rural Transformation Grant Fund

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

A third opportunity opened today for local governments in North Carolina’s rural areas to once again apply for a Rural Transformation Grant.

North Carolina community colleges see 10-percent enrollment growth in adult learners, nearly 20-percent jump for short-term courses

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

North Carolina community colleges saw double digit enrollment increases for adult learners with particularly strong growth in short-term workforce and continuing education courses as a part of a focused recruitment plan for students older than 25 years old.

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North Carolina Community College System hosts cybersecurity simulation training for colleges

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The North Carolina Community College System led a series of ransomware cybersecurity trainings for community colleges across the state this month.

City of North Carolina Community College: 2023 Academic Excellence Award winners named at community colleges across North Carolina

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The North Carolina Community College System is announcing the 2023 Academic Excellence Award winners -- the highest academic honor the System bestows on its students.

City of Cary: ONLINE COMPOST BIN AND RAIN BARREL SALE

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The link to purchase Compost Bins ($55) and Rain Barrels ($65) will be available here on April 1.

Wake County Animal Center to Help Goat and Dog Duo Find Forever Home

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

A docile duo of unlikely best friends is melting hearts at the Wake County Animal Center this month, and now the search is on to find a rescue partner to keep these two pals together.

City of Wake County: Some Southwest Wake Residents to Save Money on Insurance Premiums

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey recently announced that the Swift Creek Fire Department improved its fire rating from Class 4 to Class 2.

Wake County Pool Inspection Season Set to Kick Off Next Week

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

With temperatures set to feel like summer this weekend, hundreds of public pools in Wake County are gearing up for swimming season.

Wake County Survey to Take Pulse of Community Water Problems and Priorities

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

County leaders are looking to the community to help chart Wake’s water future, launching a short survey today to take the pulse of residents, businesses, farmers and community organizations when it comes to water concerns and water usage.

City of Wake County: International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

As our country continues to grapple with the scourge of racism, we stand in solidarity with our global community in recognizing March 21 as the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

City of Raleigh to Host Second Public Hearing on the Annual Action Plan Draft

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The City's public hearing on the FY2023-24 draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) is on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.

City of Raleigh: Register for Summer Camp 2023

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Raleigh Parks is excited to offer summer camps for 2023!

City of Raleigh Names New Raleigh Water Director

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

After an extensive search, the City of Raleigh has selected William (Whit) Wheeler as its new Director of Raleigh Water.

Raleigh IT and Transportation project finalist for award

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

The City of Raleigh’s Information Technology and Transportation departments’ project Raleigh Traffic goSmart has been named a finalist for IDC Government Insights’ Sixth Annual Smart Cities North America Awards in the Transportation Infrastructure category.

City of Raleigh: Camping for New Campers

By South Raleigh News Reports | Mar 30, 2023

Have you always wanted to go camping but feel nervous or intimidated about planning a trip?