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Russ Stephenson is Raleigh’s New Mayor Pro Tem

December, 15, 2011
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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

December, 04, 2011
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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

November, 27, 2011
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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

November, 10, 2011
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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

November, 05, 2011
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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

October, 15, 2011
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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

October, 14, 2011
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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

October, 11, 2011
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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

October, 05, 2011
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Endorsements aren’t usually news worthy, but in this case we think McFarlane’s overwhelming support is.

Infographic: Raleigh Population Density

October, 04, 2011
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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

October, 03, 2011
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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

September, 30, 2011
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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

September, 30, 2011
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Bridge the Gap: Perdue, NCDOT Drop $450 Million

North Carolina Governor Bev Purdue says creating jobs is her number one priority.

Lawsuit Filed Against Controversial Abortion Bill

September, 29, 2011
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Lawsuit Filed Against Controversial Abortion Bill

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood go after the new bill.

Gov. Perdue & SBA Chief Karen Mills Visit Raleigh Denim

September, 27, 2011
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Gov. Perdue & SBA Chief Karen Mills Visit Raleigh Denim

This morning new small business funding opportunities were announced through the SBA, Raleigh Denim was chosen as the backdrop.

Smedes York & Tom Bradshaw to Talk About the Importance of the Housing and Transit Bonds

September, 23, 2011
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Smedes York & Tom Bradshaw to Talk About the Importance of the Housing and Transit Bonds

Monday morning at the Chamber of Commerce.

Wake County Early Voting Info

September, 22, 2011
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Wake County Early Voting Info

You have two and a half weeks to vote early for the October 11th election.

Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Campaign Ads: Nancy McFarlane, Billie Redmond

September, 21, 2011
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Raleigh Mayoral Candidate Campaign Ads: Nancy McFarlane, Billie Redmond

With a few weeks until elections we compare the mayoral candidate ads.

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