Raleigh can move to tougher water restrictions sooner as drought continues
Raleigh remains under Stage 1 water rules, but a July 7 ordinance gives the city manager more flexibility to impose tougher limits if conditions worsen.
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Greensboro JetZero seeks up to $3 billion in federal financing
JetZero and EXIM signed a preliminary letter to explore up to $3 billion for Greensboro’s planned aerospace campus; the letter is not a funding approval.
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Raleigh Youth Curfew Is Still Only a Draft. What Happens Aug. 18?
Raleigh is drafting a possible youth curfew after July 4 violence, but no permanent rule is in effect before the City Council’s Aug. 18 discussion.
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Jonesville’s 2026 candidate field appears uncontested for now
Yadkin County’s posted list shows Anita Darnell for mayor and Andy Green and Scott Darnell for two council seats ahead of the November 3 election.
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WSSU gets nearly $45M in NC budget: nursing loans, scholarships, pay, upgrades
WSSU says NC’s July 7, 2026 budget signing includes nearly $45 million for Cheatham-White scholarships, a forgivable nursing-loan pilot, employee pay, and campus upgrades.
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Raleigh utility bill payment fee: 3% processing charge starts Sept. 1—what residents can do instead
Raleigh NC – Starting Sept. 1, the City of Raleigh will add a 3% processing fee to many utility-bill payments made by card or certain digital wallets.
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Stamper Road closed after storm damage; City says reopening TBD
A storm-damaged drainage culvert has shut part of Stamper Road between Rogers Drive and Lyon Road. Repairs are underway; reopening date TBD.
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Nashville voters: New early voting sites open July 17; absentee requests due July 27
Nashville TN: Early voting starts July 17, 2026 in Davidson County, with flexible locations and no assignments. Absentee requests due July 27, 2026.
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Raleigh approves Jones Ridge Trail rezoning (Z-44-25) on July 7, 2026—key conditions
Raleigh NC – City Council finalized rezoning case Z-44-25 for the Jones Ridge Trail Assemblage on July 7, 2026, with limits of 190 principal dwelling units.
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Durham-area schools pull fresh produce from lunch menus as cyclosporiasis cases rise
Durham NC – Durham Public Schools and Wake County schools are temporarily changing lunch menus as cyclosporiasis rises. Here’s what to expect and how to reduce risk.
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Fayetteville PWC July 22 agenda: Lift Station 33 repair and relay switchboards
Fayetteville Public Works Commission’s July 22 agenda includes a Lift Station 33 structural repair award, relay control switchboard buys, and budget ordinance updates.
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East Garner Road closure starts July 13 for ~45 days: Complete 540 Phase 2
Raleigh NC – East Garner Road between Auburn Knightdale Road and Rock Quarry Road closes around July 13 for about 45 days for Complete 540 Phase 2.
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I-77 South toll lanes: NC budget law requires local repayment unless CRTPO acts by Oct. 5
NC’s 2026 budget law adds a repayment trigger for local governments that voted to rescind I-77 South Express Lanes support—unless they reinstate by Oct. 5, 2026.
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Trent Woods joins the Craven County MPO—planning changes take effect July 1, 2026
Trent Woods residents now fall under the Craven County MPO structure effective July 1, 2026, after the New Bern Area MPO transition. Next TAC: July 22.
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South Boulevard southbound closure July 13–Aug. 14, plus Blue Line changes
Charlotte NC – Southbound South Boulevard closes July 13–Aug. 14 between Clanton Rd and Old Pineville Rd as the city and CATS do Blue Line drainage work.
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Court Street reopens early in downtown Jacksonville after two-way switch
Court Street reopened Thursday, July 16, after an April 20 closure. Part of the street is now two-way, with stamped, dyed concrete instead of brick.
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Raleigh weighs teen curfew after July 4 takeovers—drafting steps, Aug. 18
Raleigh NC – After July 4 violence tied to youth “takeovers,” City Council directed the City Attorney and police to draft a curfew for ages 17 and under.
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Forsyth ozone hits Code Orange: who should limit exposure in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem NC – Forsyth County issued a Code Orange ozone action day for July 17. Here’s who should limit exposure and what to do next time.
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Moore County cooling station for Carthage residents (not an emergency shelter)
Moore County opened a temporary cooling station at the Moore County Sports Complex in Carthage, July 2–6, 1–6 p.m., and it’s not an emergency shelter.
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Durham County launches PayDCoNC for online property-tax payments
Durham County’s new PayDCoNC portal (pay.dconc.gov) lets property owners make scheduled or partial payments online—and manage past-due balances without a visit or call.
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Greensboro to keep South Elm closed for plaza pilot starting Aug. 3; July 21 info session
Greensboro says South Elm Street will stay closed to vehicles all times from Aug. 3, 2026, between February One Place and Washington Street. July 21 drop-in.
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New NCDOT Pine Line bus from Fayetteville to Atlanta begins July 1
Fayetteville NC — NCDOT launches the Pine Line and doubles Mid-State Express service between Fayetteville and Raleigh on July 1, 2026, with a FAST stop.