Nancy McFarlane, New Council Sworn In
Monday night the new city council and Mayor Nancy McFarlane were sworn in by District Court Judge Jane Gray. The event was a humble celebration for a city approaching 400,000 residents, held in the convention center lobby, a formal but Spartan affair and a reflection of the fiscal caution that marks this era.
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.
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
You have two and a half weeks to vote early for the October 11th election.
Why Vote in Local Elections?
Decisions made by city, county, and Board of Education officials have a greater impact on our daily lives than most national decisions. How do I find out more about the issues?
What is school system redistricting and why should you care?
Wake County School Board members have the authority to redraw their own districts, without state or federal review.
Larry Lessig to Speak on Free Culture and Elections at State Legislature and Busy Bee
Larry Lessig, founder of the group Creative Commons and a pioneer in the open source and technology world, speaks today at the NC State Legislature at 11 am and then again at the Busy Bee at 5 pm.
The Board of Education- The Battle For Wake’s Schools
Candidates running for Wake Co. Board of Education met Wednesday night for a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Wake County. Of the nine-member board, four seats are up for election this year and only one incumbent, Horace Tart, District 2, is running for re-election.
Raleigh City Council Races Shape Up: Crowder and Van Dyk
It’s not often an incumbent faces opposition within their party. That’s why when Ted Van Dyk declared his candidacy for Thomas Crowder’s seat – Raleigh City Council District D – the announcement created some buzz.
It’s Official: NC Goes Blue, Obama Wins
For the first time since 1976, a Democrat has won North Carolina.
Downtown Raleigh Election 2008 Recap
As mentioned yesterday, there was a convergence of two large crowds at the corner of Hargett and Wilmington Streets after the election was announced for Obama. This was not the first time this election season saw a bit of energy in downtown Raleigh.
Downtown Raleigh Election Celebrations
From Shaw students singing at The Capital Building to The Raleigh Times spilling into the streets, downtown was full of sights and sounds after the election.
Raleigh Times Election Night Party
We know about 101, Tir Na Nog and other parties, now the Times throws its hat into the celebration tonight.
What Was Your Voting Experience Like?
With all the early voting in North Carolina, many have found short lines on this wet election day morning. Send us your stories and photos.
Downtown Raleigh Election Watch Parties
Below the fold are a few different election night parties at local bars/restaurants.
Sarah Palin’s Raleigh Rally
On Saturday, November 1st, Sarah Palin packed the Jim Graham Expo Center at the North Carolina fairgrounds, rallying the conservative base just three days after Barack Obama’s Raleigh visit and just three days before the 2008 election. Those in attendance roared with excitement as the fast-rising star of the Republican party stated that she and John McCain “want to work for you. Will you hire us?” Sarah Palin Photographs, and Speech Review below the fold.
Final North Carolina Early Voting Numbers
Early voting ended Saturday at 5pm and premilinary results are in.
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