Farm Aid 2014 Celebrates Innovation of Family Farmers; Cites N.C. as Example of Adaptability
RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- North Carolina family farmers are building a farm and food system that is fair for all and strengthens our health, our environment and our economy, despite barriers like discrimination, loss of ...
NC courts sort voucher law, students stay in class
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Medical assistant Melanie Moss wanted better things for her children. The public schools weren't bad but her daughter was coming home last year complaining of boredom. Then she won a lottery for a new program promoted by North ...
Raleigh walkers and runners raise money for ovarian cancer research
Hundreds braved cloudy weather Saturday to take part in the 12th Annual Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk & 5K Run. The event raises money for ovarian cancer research and awareness. In 2013, more than 2,000 took part and nearly $400,000 was raised.
Raleigh spearheads Swather dominance over Halstead
In Harvey County, the rivalry between Hesston and Halstead is as blustery as the uncharacteristic weather in early September. To a backdrop of grey gloom setting an ominous tone, the old enemies met for early control of the league, and the area. But the ...
More than 70 indicted in Raleigh County
(WVVA) More than 70 people are indicted by the Grand Jury in Raleigh County. The listed was released today by the Prosecutor's Office. Charges include child neglect, drug offenses, fraud, first-degree murder, malicious wounding, and possession of child ...
Raleigh has a new long-term vision for downtown
Raleigh, N.C. — Vic's Ristorante Italiano in Raleigh's historic City Market has been a fixture near Moore Square for nearly two decades. But, in recent years, as nearby Fayetteville Street has been redeveloped, the dining spot has become disconnected ...
Raleigh, North Carolina Hotel Participates in Ice Bucket Challenge
RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwired - Sep 12, 2014) - Staff at the Residence Inn Raleigh Crabtree Valley, a hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina, participated in the viral Ice Bucket Challenge to benefit ALS. During the hotel's employee lunch on Friday, August 22nd ...
Raleigh Announces Union Station Groundbreaking in 2015
RALEIGH, NC—City officials announced on Thursday plans to break ground on the first phase of the Union Station project here in the spring of 2015. The first phase of Union Station, a joint initiative of the North Carolina Department of Transportation ...
Raleigh-based crowdfunding firm raises cash, eyes legislature
Malartu funds – a Raleigh-based crowdfunding company hoping the Legislature will see things its way – has officially started fundraising. The company has only snagged $10,000 of a $500,000 target, but co-founder Sean Steigerwald says he’s hoping to ...
