• Friday, March 27: Raleigh Population Growth + Idea to Lower Property Taxes + NC Opera's Success
    Mar 27 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • Raleigh metro's population boom cools off, but still ranks in top 10 nationally
    • Anticipated cuts to special education raise alarms in Wake
    • Can fixing relief programs lower NC property tax bills?
    • Syrian family's journey to education and rebuilding life in North Carolina
    • North Carolina Opera's innovative strategies drive a successful comeback post-pandemic

    This is our last newscast before we put Wake Up on the shelf (at least for now). Thank you for tuning in!

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    4 mins
  • Thursday, March 26: Berger Certified Loser +Affordable Housing Loopholes + Charity to TSA
    Mar 26 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • Election officials certify historic NC election upset
    • Wake County's affordable housing loopholes threaten public funding and possible tax hikes
    • Durham plans affordable housing at former police headquarters site
    • North Carolina food banks increase support as TSA agents work without pay
    • NC State’s new research chief eyes $1B enterprise
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    4 mins
  • Wednesday, March 25: Berger-Page Recount + Epic Job Cuts + Bus Station's Future
    Mar 25 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • Phil Berger remains behind Sam Page in GOP primary recounts
    • Epic Games to cut 1,000 jobs due to declining Fortnite engagement
    • Debate over downtown Raleigh bus station's future amid racial and poverty concerns
    • Chapel Hill leaders say they have limited control over UNC's Carolina North campus expansion
    • FAA weighs expanding RDU airspace as flight volume climbs
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    5 mins
  • Tuesday, March 24: 'Wandering Officers' Across Triangle + Teacher Pay + Virtual Charter Schools
    Mar 24 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • The issue of 'wandering officers' in Triangle law enforcement agencies and throughout NC
    • North Carolina teacher pay drops amid ongoing budget stalemate and protests
    • Nida Allam discusses her recent campaign and its significance for progressives
    • Wake senator calls virtual charter school expansion 'educational malpractice'
    • Raleigh company sues TD Bank over missing $1 million in wire transfer fraud
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    5 mins
  • Monday, March 23: Wake Meeting Over Proposed Cuts + Ligon Magnet Demolition + Build-to-Rent
    Mar 23 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • Wake school board meeting on proposed special education cuts scheduled for Tuesday
    • Opposition grows over Ligon Magnet Middle School demolition plan
    • New build-to-rent community under construction near Crabtree Valley Mall
    • Apex well-positioned to attract large businesses but faces headwinds
    • Inside the 'spectacular unraveling' of a Raleigh entertainment venue
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    4 mins
  • Friday, March 20: Wake Teachers Protest + Dem Party Chair Scrutiny + Ubisoft Laying Off 105
    Mar 20 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • Wake County teachers protest proposed special-ed cuts
    • Petitions seek Wake Democratic Party chair’s removal over primary endorsement
    • Ubisoft to lay off 105 at Cary gaming division
    • NC House committee wants to close costly tax loophole for affordable housing
    • Downtown Raleigh tower up for sale at a discount
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    4 mins
  • Thursday, March 19: Mayor's State of the City + Homes Priced Right + New Ballet Home
    Mar 19 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • Raleigh mayor turns poetic in addressing city's growth, public safety, housing in State of the City
    • 500-home community targets buyers priced out of Raleigh market
    • After years-long search, Carolina Ballet to start new chapter in Cary
    • Amedeo's Italian Restaurant faces redevelopment as rezoning for student housing is proposed
    • With ambitious youth-led music festival, local history repeats itself in best way
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    5 mins
  • Wednesday, March 18: Wake Schools Cuts + College Enrollment Shifts + Impact of TSA Departures
    Mar 18 2026

    Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories:

    • Wake County Schools plan budget cuts amid rising costs and funding challenges
    • Public schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro consider closures amid enrollment decline
    • Triangle college enrollment shifts after affirmative action ruling
    • Rural counties face budget pressure from new SNAP administrative costs
    • TSA staff departures may cause delays at RDU Airport
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    5 mins