BY PAUL A. SPECHT The gender pay gap is wider in Wake County than in two comparable counties across the nation, according to a recent report. Women in Wake earn up to 41 percent less than their male colleagues who have the same level of education, says the report completed by the county’s Task Force […]
Help sought for residents being forced from Garner apartment complex
Wake County and Garner officials on Friday called on area landlords to help find housing for dozens of families being forced from an apartment complex in Garner because of a change in ownership. Read More …
Affordable Housing, Transit Touted to Help Achieve Diverse Schools
A coalition of mostly Democratic elected officials and community activists is promoting increased affordable housing and public transit instead of student reassignment as ways to help keep up with growth and maintain diverse Wake County schools. Read More …
No Dampening Bluegrass Party in Raleigh
The world was watching Raleigh this weekend as artists from around the globe descended into our city for the International Bluegrass Music Association festival. Read More …