RALEIGH State legislators intend to phase out a program that had become a symbol of waste and inefficiency in North Carolina's troubled system of mental health care.
On the day the ConAgra plant exploded in Garner, James Evans followed the lead of other employees in the packaging department after they heard the deafening blast.
A fascinating combination of traditional Southern hospitality and contemporary life, a recent influx of younger residents has helped overhaul Raleigh’s cultural scene while preserving its storied past. Echoes of Raleigh’s magnificent history live on in some of its beautiful structures, such as the 1891 North Carolina Executive Mansion and 1840 Greek Revival North Carolina State Capitol building. An active nightlife accentuates the city’s modern vibe, strongly influenced by its large college population. This highly educated populace has aided the expansion of the high-tech business area of Research Triangle Park, formed by the conjunction of Raleigh with the cities of Durham and Chapel Hill.