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There were no new teachers in Garner who signed the pledge on Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

 EGG-sploring History Egg Hunt!

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022

Hop through some of Raleigh's Historic Sites and EGG-splore history with us; presented by the Raleigh Historic Resources and Museum Program. We've hidden 10 giant eggs at some of Raleigh's Historic Sites.

No new teachers in Apex sign pledge on Feb. 26 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Apex who signed the pledge on Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Cary stagnates at two

There were no new teachers in Cary who signed the pledge on Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

City Working Towards Equity and a Raleigh for All

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022

Improvements Underway to Address Community Needs 

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Holly Springs stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Holly Springs who signed the pledge on Feb. 26, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

City of Raleigh Shows Support for Ukraine

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2022

Beginning Wednesday night, the City of Raleigh will light downtown buildings blue and yellow to demonstrate support for the Ukrainian people.

Annual Flushing of Water Distribution System

No Ammonia in Water & Annual Flushing of Water Distribution System from March 1 to March 30 Raleigh Water will temporarily stop adding ammonia to its water treatment disinfecting process on March 1 at 10 a.m.

NC State’s Jane Hoppin Wins Holshouser Award

For her work examining the impact of environmental exposures on human health, Hoppin is one of two UNC System employees to be honored.

NC State Named Best Large Employer in North Carolina

Forbes surveyed 60,000 Americans to find the best places to work across the nation. In North Carolina, the top choice is NC State.

Pine Needles Tell the Story of PFAS in North Carolina

The humble pine tree is more than just a common sight in North Carolina – it’s also a handy tool for monitoring the proliferation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in our state over time.

No new teachers in Apex sign pledge on Feb. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Apex who signed the pledge on Feb. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Holly Springs stagnates at one

There were no new teachers in Holly Springs who signed the pledge on Feb. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Cary stagnates at two

There were no new teachers in Cary who signed the pledge on Feb. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Chemical Engineer Lilian Hsiao Named Sloan Research Fellow

Lilian Hsiao, an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at North Carolina State University, has been awarded a 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship in Chemistry.

Envisioning Research: NC State Wants to Put Your Research on Display

Researchers at NC State work in fields ranging from architecture to agriculture, engineering to anthropology.

Customer Alert - Potential Scam

We have received reports that customers are receiving calls demanding payment for their water or utility bill.

Durham Officials Will Continue Recommending Masking for a Few More Weeks

DURHAM, N.C. – Officials of the City of Durham and Durham County announced that they will continue to monitor Omicron variant case numbers a few weeks longer as they wait for new guidance from the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control.

Durham Satisfaction Survey Shows Residents Give High Marks for Employee Customer Service

Residents Rank Quality of Police Protection and Maintenance of City Streets as City Government-Provided Services to Receive Most Emphasis from Leaders Over the Next Two Years

No new teachers in Garner sign pledge on Feb. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory