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South Raleigh Local Government Meetings today.

Student body in Wake County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment data for the 12 universities in Wake County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Grayson McCall added to Davey O’Brien preseason watch list

NC State quarterback Grayson McCall has been named to the 2024 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason Watch List, as announced by the Davey O'Brien Foundation on Thursday. This marks the fourth preseason watch list recognition for McCall, who has also been included in the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp, and Comeback Player Award lists.

Governor Cooper urges caution as Tropical Storm Debby impacts North Carolina

Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring heavy rain and flooding across North Carolina on Thursday. The storm also brought its first fatality following a tornado late Wednesday night in Lucama. On Thursday morning, Governor Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Emergency Management Regional Coordination Center East and the North Carolina National Guard Armory in Kinston, NC, along with North Carolina Emergency Management Director Will Ray and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Rod McAllister.

Governor Cooper highlights new initiative for reducing medical debt

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley provided an update at Care Ring in Charlotte on their plan to incentivize hospitals to relieve medical debt for millions of low- and middle-income North Carolinians. Participants discussed the impact of relieving up to $4 billion in medical debt for state residents, with a particular focus on Mecklenburg County.

NC State's KC Concepcion named to 2024 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List

RALEIGH, NC – KC Concepcion, following a standout freshman season at NC State where he set multiple records and earned ACC Rookie of the Year and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, has been named to the 2024 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List.

NC State's Grayson McCall nominated for comeback player award

NC State quarterback Grayson McCall has been named a nominee for the 2024 College Football Comeback Player of the Year, according to an announcement made by the College Sports Communicators (CSC), in association with The Associated Press (AP) and the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday.

Governor Cooper urges caution as Tropical Storm Debby hits North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders urged residents to be cautious as Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the state. The Governor declared a State of Emergency on Monday to expedite preparations for the storm's arrival.

Local Government Meeting today in South Raleigh

South Raleigh City Council Meeting starting at 4 pm today — here's what you need to know!

North Carolina's anti-price gouging law activated as Tropical Storm Debby approaches

"Tropical Storm Debby is on track to hit North Carolina," said Attorney General Josh Stein. "While we don’t yet know how significant the damage could be, we do know how to prepare for storms. If you live in the potential path, please monitor news and weather reports, prepare your emergency supplies, and notify my office if you see any price gouging."

Federal funds boost NC power grid resilience

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and United States Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced new funding through the Department of Energy to enhance North Carolina’s electrical grid and increase capacity for renewable energy storage. The announcement was made at the Duke Energy facility in Garner, with N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth Biser and other officials in attendance.

Jordan Waters placed on Doak Walker Award watch list

DALLAS, Texas—The 2024 Doak Walker Award, given to the nation's most outstanding college running back, has recognized Wolfpack running back Jordan Waters as a member of the preseason watch list, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced on Tuesday.

Government events this week in South Raleigh: Aug. 4-10

The following events are scheduled to take place in South Raleigh this week.

Governor Cooper declares state of emergency ahead of tropical storm Debby

Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order today declaring a State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather across North Carolina. Tropical Storm Debby, which has been downgraded from Hurricane Debby, poses significant risks including life-threatening flash flooding, riverine flooding, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and coastal impacts.

Grayson McCall named to Walter Camp Player of Year Preseason Watch List

Quarterback Grayson McCall has earned another preseason honor after being named to the Walter Camp 2024 Player of the Year Preseason Watch List, the nation's fourth-oldest individual college football accolade.

Federal court rules against Google in antitrust case