Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchinson takes a swing on the cricket pitch during an impromptu demonstration, with Morrisville Mayor Mark Stohlman catching. Bowling the ball was Parth Patel (not pictured), president of the Triangle Cricket League. Officials from the International Cricket Council stopped by Morrisville Monday, Nov. 16, to visit the town’s new $5.2 million […]
Education, sustainable growth among Wake’s budget priorities
Wake County’s 2015-16 budget took effect only three months ago, but the Board of Commissioners on Monday began laying the groundwork for the 2016-17 budget by creating a set of goals to serve as a guide as they develop the next spending plan in the coming months. The nine goals the board has staked out […]
Wake County Adds Job Protections for LGBT Employees
The Wake County Board of Commissioners sharply expanded Monday the groups protected under its employment policy, banning job discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status and other characteristics. Read More …
Wake Tax Hike Ok’d in 5-2 Vote
The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved a new budget, including a tax increase. The question of the afternoon was how much the board would raise property taxes. Read More …