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Russ Stephenson is Raleigh’s New Mayor Pro Tem
Raleigh City Council names the next two Mayor Pro Tems.
Nancy McFarlane to Be Sworn in as Raleigh Mayor on Monday Night
Nancy McFarlane was voted to succeed Charles Meeker as Raleigh’s mayor in October. Meeker has served as Raleigh’s mayor since 2011 and has done a lot for North Carolina’s capital city.
2011 Raleigh Elections Highlighted in New York Times Presidential Election Article
The race for Raleigh mayor and Wake County Public School Board are both examples of how the Obama campaign has mounted up early for next year’s elections. Despite two Republican candidates in the race, Independent Nancy McFarlane (who was endorsed by local Democrats, and about everyone else) won the mayor election quite easily.
Overheard: Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane Meets with NYC Mayor Bloomberg
Raleigh’s mayor met with the New York City mayor to discuss city innovation.
Voters Should Make Their Voice Heard in Quiet Local Elections
There is an old saying that still waters run deep. Often the most important thing is also the quietest.
Hundreds Show for Occupy Raleigh, 19 Arrested
The first day of Occupy Raleigh had big attendance and ended in arrests.
Occupy Raleigh begins State Capitol Occupation Tomorrow
Not sure on this whole Occupy Wall Street thing? One participant makes the case.
Innovators’ Ball Fundraiser for Gov. Perdue at Flanders
Tomorrow night Flander’s will host an affordable event to show your support for Governor Perdue.
Everyone Endorses McFarlane
Endorsements aren’t usually news worthy, but in this case we think McFarlane’s overwhelming support is.
Infographic: Raleigh Population Density
If the world’s population (currently about 6.9 billion people) lived in one city, how big would that city be at different densities?
Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker Endorses Nancy McFarlane as Successor
As Mayor Meeker steps down, he states his preference for Raleigh’s future.
Check your District Before you Vote
October 11th Election Day is two weeks away, but many voters may not realize that they’re in new districts for the Wake Board of Education and Raleigh City Council races.
Bridge the Gap: Perdue, NCDOT Drop $450 Million
North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue says creating jobs is her number one priority.
