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Raleigh launches a Greenway Food Truck Pilot to offer diverse dining options to park visitors, enhancing the outdoor experience with convenient access to a variety of foods.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Marcelo Soto-Luna, a Mexican national, was sentenced to seven months for immigration fraud following a child molestation conviction. He will be deported post-sentence by ICE.
Retail & Industry in ...
Raleigh's Yard Waste Center will implement retail-only pricing on Saturdays starting June 1, affecting account holders who will face full retail prices on that day.
Wake County Genealogical Society invites the public to a genealogy event at Laurel Hills Community Center on May 31, where attendees can use digital tools to explore their family history.
A man was critically injured in a Raleigh shooting near North Raleigh Boulevard and New Bern Avenue; the suspect remains at large, with police investigating.
The Town of Garner is accepting nominations until June 30 for the James R. Stevens Service to Garner Award, recognizing long-term community contributors.
Politics & Govt in ...
Holding Park Aquatic Center in Wake Forest opens on May 24 with a limited capacity of 200 guests per session, offering affordable entry fees and advising advance online registration.
North Carolina's DHHS takes over Vance County's child welfare services due to concerns about local service efficacy, aiming to improve children's safety and support.
The Holding Park Aquatic Center in Wake Forest opens on May 24, with different session times and fees for residents and non-residents, and offers a pre-purchase Punch Pass option for multiple visits.
Raleigh's Nature Preserve Park invites families to a free 'Nature Play Day' for outdoor activities, requiring no registration, on June 18 from 10 am to 12 pm.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
North Carolina has launched a campaign to promote the Move Over Law, emphasizing the requirement for drivers to give space or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles.
The North Carolina Museum of History has loaned a 19th-century dresser by Thomas Day to The Met for their "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition.
Raleigh residents rate their city highly for quality of life, with 84% deeming it "excellent" or "good" in a community survey focusing on services and urban living.
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