Wake Up, Raleigh!

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

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: * Raleigh metro's population boom cools off, but still ranks in top 10 nationally [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/03/26/raleigh-metro-population-growth-census-immgration.html] * Anticipated cuts to special education raise alarms in Wake [https://indyweek.com/news/wake-special-education-cuts-devastating/] * Can fixing relief programs lower NC property tax bills? [https://ncnewsline.com/2026/03/26/can-fixing-relief-programs-lower-nc-property-tax-bills/] * Syrian family's journey to education and rebuilding life in North Carolina [https://www.theassemblync.com/news/education/higher-education/syrian-family-dahdals-education/] * North Carolina Opera's innovative strategies drive a successful comeback post-pandemic [https://indyweek.com/news/culture/how-north-carolina-opera-is-beating-the-odds/] This is our last newscast before we put Wake Up on the shelf (at least for now). Thank you for tuning in!

Thursday, March 26: Berger Certified Loser +Affordable Housing Loopholes + Charity to TSA

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: * Election officials certify historic NC election upset [https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/nc-gop-primary-berger-concedes-recount-sam-page-rockingham-whats-next-march-24/] * Wake County's affordable housing loopholes threaten public funding and possible tax hikes [https://caro.news/affordable-housing-loopholes-pushing-wake-county-tax-hike-on-residents/] * Durham plans affordable housing at former police headquarters site [https://indyweek.com/news/durham-aims-for-affordable-housing-on-old-police-hq-site/] * North Carolina food banks increase support as TSA agents work without pay [https://ncnewsline.com/2026/03/25/north-carolina-food-banks-increase-support-as-tsa-agents-work-without-pay/] * NC State’s new research chief eyes $1B enterprise [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/03/25/krista-walton-nc-state-research-enterprise-funding.html]

Wednesday, March 25: Berger-Page Recount + Epic Job Cuts + Bus Station's Future

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: * Phil Berger remains behind Sam Page in GOP primary recounts [https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/election/article315157772.html] * Epic Games to cut 1,000 jobs due to declining Fortnite engagement [https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article315168095.html] * Debate over downtown Raleigh bus station's future amid racial and poverty concerns [https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article315125868.html] * Chapel Hill leaders say they have limited control over UNC's Carolina North campus expansion [https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/city-carolina-north-town-involvement-20260324] * FAA weighs expanding RDU airspace as flight volume climbs [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/03/24/rdu-faa-airspace-expansion-air-traffic-control.html]

Tuesday, March 24: 'Wandering Officers' Across Triangle + Teacher Pay + Virtual Charter Schools

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: * The issue of 'wandering officers' in Triangle law enforcement agencies and throughout NC [https://carolinapublicpress.org/74955/wandering-officers-widespread-across-nc-police-agencies/] * North Carolina teacher pay drops amid ongoing budget stalemate and protests [https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315153943.html] * Nida Allam discusses her recent campaign and its significance for progressives [https://indyweek.com/news/nida-allam-primary-loss/] * Wake senator calls virtual charter school expansion 'educational malpractice' [https://ncnewsline.com/2026/03/20/nc-lawmaker-calls-virtual-charter-expansion-educational-malpractice/] * Raleigh company sues TD Bank over missing $1 million in wire transfer fraud [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/03/23/carillon-assisted-living-sues-td-bank-payment-frau.html]

Monday, March 23: Wake Meeting Over Proposed Cuts + Ligon Magnet Demolition + Build-to-Rent

Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: * Wake school board meeting on proposed special education cuts scheduled for Tuesday [https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article315132865.html] * Opposition grows over Ligon Magnet Middle School demolition plan [https://www.wral.com/news/local/former-assistant-principal-reaction-ligon-magnet-demolition-march-2026/] * New build-to-rent community under construction near Crabtree Valley Mall [https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article315130776.html] * Apex well-positioned to attract large businesses but faces headwinds [https://indyweek.com/news/business/development/apex-is-well-positioned-to-attract-large-businesses-but-faces-headwinds-experts-say/] * Inside the 'spectacular unraveling' of a Raleigh entertainment venue [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/03/20/inside-the-demise-of-jaguar-bolera.html]