Early Voting in Wake County Continues All Week and Saturday
Head out and vote early for next week’s elections.
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.
Economy Proves Too Unusual for Reynolds Tower
Last month NewRaleigh reported that the Reynolds Tower project on Hillsborough Street was moving forward despite the economic downturn. Today, however, City Council voted not to extend the Reynolds Company’s deadline for closing on the property.
Pattern is Movement at Tir Na Nog Thursday Night
Voted best Bear Band of 2008. Maybe they should call it Local Bear, Local Band.
It’s Official: NC Goes Blue, Obama Wins
For the first time since 1976, a Democrat has won North Carolina.
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.
Downtown Raleigh Election Watch Parties
Below the fold are a few different election night parties at local bars/restaurants.
Final North Carolina Early Voting Numbers
Early voting ended Saturday at 5pm and premilinary results are in.
Obama’s Speech in Raleigh
On Wednesday, October 29th, Barack Obama held a rally in downtown Raleigh, just six days before the 2008 election. Approximately 28,000 supporters poured into Halifax Mall, the otherwise vacant green space covering the parking deck for the government complex, to hear the presidential candidate’s message of hope and unity. Obama’s Raleigh Speech below the fold.
North Carolina Tracking Polls
Below the fold are some fascinating graphs of the main government races in North Carolina.
David Sedaris on Undecided Voters
From Raleigh native author David Sedaris’ article in the New Yorker.
Obama and Hagan Expand NC Poll Lead
Both Democrats Barack Obama and Kay Hagan have expanded their lead in the latest Public Policy Poll released today.
Wake County Early Voting Begins
Early voting for President, Governor and more starts today in Raleigh and surrounding Wake County.
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