West Wake News

North Carolina public sector unions would cost taxpayers significant amount: Report

By Kimberly James | Oct 29, 2020

Allowing collective bargaining to occur for public sector employees in North Carolina could cost taxpayers upward of $1.32 billion.

Wake County election workers will see a rise in pay for 2020

By Kimberly James | Sep 2, 2020

The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted to increase the hourly wage for 2020 election workers to $11.

North Carolina ranks just above the midpoint in racial equality study

By Kimberly James | Jul 27, 2020

A recent WalletHub study of racial equality in the economies of 50 states and Washington DC, based on eight key dimensions, ranks North Carolina 20th highest.

North Carolina biotech company allowed to market rapid COVID-19 test in the United States

By Kimberly James | Apr 3, 2020

A North Carolina biotechnology startup has developed a rapid test to detect COVID-19, according to reports.