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Top Raleigh news: Teachers prepare for Wednesday's rally; Raleigh parks, YMCA to offer child care

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Published on April 29, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Raleigh.

The neighborhood is mostly black. The homebuyers are mostly white

RALEIGH, N.C. — In the African-American neighborhoods near downtown Raleigh, the playfully painted doors signal what’s coming. Colored in crimson, in coral, in sea foam, the doors accent newly renovated craftsman cottages and boxy modern homes that have replaced vacant lots.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

NC teachers prepare for Wednesday's rally in Raleigh

A group of teachers spent Sunday afternoon at NCAE headquarters in Raleigh making signs, practicing chants and packing lunches for students who will be missing class ahead of Wednesday's rally.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.

Raleigh parks, YMCA offer child care to families during May 1 teacher protest

Across North Carolina, 30 school systems have announced that they will close Wednesday because so many teachers and staff plan to participate in Wednesday's protest in Raleigh. In the Triangle, those districts include Wake, Durham, Orange County, Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Johnston.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.

Women's Empowerment 2019 inspires many at PNC Arena

Women's Empowerment 2019, held at PNC Arena in Raleigh on Saturday, attracted one of its largest crowds ever, according to Melissa Wade of Radio One, which organizes the annual event.

Read the full story on ABC11 WTVD.


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