Overheard: Obama Name Drops Raleigh in the State of the Union Address

January, 24, 2012
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Raleigh got a nice shoutout in the State of the Union address tonight by President Barack Obama. Speaking about jobs and General Motors returning as the number #1 automaker in the world, Obama dropped Raleigh into the mix of cities where jobs could get a push.

Wake Likely to Oust Mecklenburg as NC’s Most Populous County

July, 20, 2010
Wake Likely to Oust Mecklenburg as NC’s Most Populous County

Finally bringing some literal context to those “Raleigh > Charlotte” stickers.

Raleigh and Charlotte Tea Party Rallies Featured on MSNBC Countdown

May, 14, 2010
Raleigh and Charlotte Tea Party Rallies Featured on MSNBC Countdown

The tea party crew took to Halifax Mall to “take it to the man”.

High Speed Rail to connect Charlotte, Raleigh, RTP and Washington DC

January, 28, 2010
High Speed Rail to connect Charlotte, Raleigh, RTP and Washington DC

This afternoon President Obama will make the announcement that North Carolina will be the recipient of $520 Million in federal funds to pay for improvements of our rail infrastructure between Raleigh and Charlotte.

TTA: A Plan Crashed And Derailed

December, 17, 2009
TTA: A Plan Crashed And Derailed

Triangle Transit recently adopted a new theme song made popular by Britney Spears. Oops!..I did it again.

Ikea Opens Today in Charlotte

February, 18, 2009

Bring on the efficiency!

Charlotte Gets Ikea; Raleigh Jealous

January, 15, 2009

When the hyperreal Swedish furniture giant opens Feb. 18 only a two hour drive away, Raleigh will reap all the benefits of cheap, trendy furniture without shouldering the traffic or environmental guilt.