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NC State Athletics wins Front Office Sports' Most Sustainable Award

By South Raleigh News | Jul 23, 2024

NC State Athletics has been named the winner of Front Office Sports' 2024 Most Sustainable Award, as announced by the organization on Tuesday morning.

Gov. Cooper discusses new initiatives on medical debt relief at community roundtable

By South Raleigh News | Jul 23, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Trinity Moravian Church to learn more about their efforts in relieving medical debt through the Debt Jubilee Project. The visit included a roundtable discussion aimed at understanding how recent actions to relieve medical debt could benefit millions of North Carolinians. Participants in the roundtable included representatives from Undue Medical Debt, NC Department of Health and Human Services leadership, and an individual who has benefited from debt relief.

Governor Cooper announces $421 million grant for multi-state conservation efforts

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced a historic $421 million grant award under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. This funding aims to support a wide range of carbon-reducing natural land conservation and restoration projects, preserving, enhancing, or restoring over 200,000 acres across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland.

NC State tennis players earn ITA academic honors

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

Three NC State women's tennis players from the 2023-24 roster have been named ITA All-Academic Scholar Athletes, with Sophie Abrams, Amelia Rajecki, and Gina Dittmann making the list, as announced by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Monday. NC State was also named an ITA All-Academic Team.

NC State men's tennis earns ITA scholar awards

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the 2023-24 Division I Men's ITA Scholar Athletes and All-Academic team honorees on Monday afternoon. The NC State men's tennis program, along with two individual athletes, were recognized among the awardees.

U.S. Rep. Ross votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South Raleigh News | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Deborah K. Ross (D-NC) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

How many companies in cities in Durham County received FDA inspections in Q2?

By South Raleigh News | Jul 21, 2024

There were seven companies in cities associated with Durham County that received seven FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Governor Cooper comments on President Biden's decision not to seek re-election

By South Raleigh News | Jul 21, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued a statement regarding President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election.

South Raleigh News area weekly mass times

By South Raleigh News | Jul 20, 2024

The following parishes in the South Raleigh News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Jenna Butler joins Washington Spirit under national team replacement contract

By South Raleigh News | Jul 19, 2024

Former NC State women's soccer defender Jenna Butler has signed a national team replacement (NTR) contract with the Washington Spirit, as announced by the club on Thursday afternoon.

Governor Cooper appoints Julia White as new chief of staff

By South Raleigh News | Jul 19, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper has appointed Julia White as Chief of Staff, succeeding Kristi Jones, who will leave the Governor’s Office in mid-August. Jones has served in the role since Governor Cooper took office in 2017.

From Old North News

NCSU at Raleigh listed among least affordable NC institutions for in-state students in 2023

By Old North News | 5 months ago

College costs for in-state students at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, in Raleigh, were $8,895 in 2023, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

NC State volleyball program receives AVCA Team Academic Award

By South Raleigh News | Jul 18, 2024

The NC State volleyball program has been awarded a Team Academic Award by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), as announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Grace Hartman named Co-Scholar Athlete; 28 from NC State on ACC All-Academic team

By South Raleigh News | Jul 18, 2024

Junior Grace Hartman has been named the 2024 ACC Women's Outdoor Track Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year, with 28 members of the NC State program also earning spots on the All-Academic team, according to an announcement by the conference office.

Dave Doeren and Brandon Cleveland nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

By South Raleigh News | Jul 17, 2024

NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Head coach Dave Doeren and defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland have been nominated for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in recognition of their commitment to community service.

Kareem Richardson promoted to associate head coach at NC State

By South Raleigh News | Jul 17, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State men's basketball head coach Kevin Keatts announced Wednesday that assistant coach Kareem Richardson has been promoted to associate head coach effective immediately.

242 million awarded for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement

By South Raleigh News | Jul 17, 2024

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced a significant funding grant for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement project in Wilmington. The Governor was joined by Biden Administration Federal Highways Administrator Shailen Bhatt, North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins, and Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo to highlight this investment from the Biden-Harris Administration.

NC State baseball players sign free agent contracts with MLB teams

By South Raleigh News | Jul 17, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State baseball corner infielders Alec Makarewicz and Garrett Pennington have signed undrafted free agent contracts with the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers, respectively.

Attorneys general support transparency in prescription drug pricing

By South Raleigh News | Jul 17, 2024

Attorney General Josh Stein has advocated for increased transparency in drug pricing by urging the Court to uphold state laws that mandate pharmaceutical manufacturers report information about new prescription drugs and historical pricing data for existing medications.

State announces over $253M allocation to improve water infrastructure across North Carolina

By South Raleigh News | Jul 17, 2024

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities across the state will receive over $253 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding, as well as stormwater construction grants. This funding will support 70 projects in 30 counties, including 51 construction projects. The awards encompass emerging contaminants (PFAS) funding and resources for lead service line inventories and replacements.