City council Coverage

City scraps sidewalk petitions, proposes data-drive approach to address equity issues

To make sure every community's voice is taken into consideration, the city has a new plan - a data-driven approach to identify, score and rank sidewalk projects.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL Data Journalist

Apex Council honors victims killed in Apex shootings

The town of Apex started its council meeting with a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Apex shootings last week.

Buc-ee's is coming to NC, city council approves 75,000 square-foot station in Mebane

Mebane residents gathered Monday during a Mebane City Council meeting to voice their opinions about a Buc-ee's gas station coming to North Carolina.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Mebane City Council holds second public hearing on proposed Buc-ee's

Buc-ee's has proposed a 75,000-square-foot facility on 32 acres of land along Trollingwood Hawfields Road and next to Interstate 85/40 in Mebane, with 600 parking spaces and 120 gas pumps. A Pilot Travel Center and Love's Travel Stop are already stationed at the same exit (Exit 152). The proposal to bring Buc-ee's to Mebane has people talking about the pros and cons.

'That place wasn't designed for children': Garner residents oppose planned development

The development, headed by Brian Krane, would be 72 acres and would be located on a property that was used in the hit film, "Bull Durham."

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Glenwood South residents fed up with vandalism, ask Raleigh City Council for action

Several residents Thursday evening near Glenwood South are requesting help from City Council to stop people from vandalizing their properties.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

City council considers rezoning plan and development for downtown Raleigh

Raleigh's city council had a meeting Tuesday to discuss rezoning land on the corner of West Davie and McDowell Streets for development up to 40 stories tall.

Dozens gather to rally against gun violence after 6 people shot

The rally came after six teens were shot in Goldsboro on April 12 at a pool party, one of whom died.

Emails show dysfunction within Durham City Council

WRAL Investigates obtained 106 pages of Durham City Council emails through a public records request.

Accusations of extortion, federal crime and slander: Emails show dysfunction within Durham City Council

WRAL Investigates obtained 106 pages of Durham City Council emails through a public records request.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

No censure vote for Durham City Councilwoman Monday night

Councilwoman Monique Holsey-Hyman is accused of having a city staffer do campaign-related work for her.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Pastor describes what happened during exchange after Durham City Council work session

Pastor Antoinio Wood attended the Thursday Durham City Council work session and saw the outburst between Councilwoman DeDreana Freeman and Durham Mayor Pro Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton.

City attorney: Durham councilwoman could face extortion charge if claims are true

Durham city council member Monique Holsey-Hyman has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for campaign donations.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Profanity-filled outburst follows criminal allegations at Durham council meeting

A Durham City Council member has been accused of supporting developers in exchange for donations, according to a statement read by Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal in a council work session on Thursday.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Raleigh City Council to host series of public hearings today

Today, you have a chance to weigh in on future growth in various parts of Raleigh. City Council is holding a series of public hearings for different projects.

Raleigh City Council to hold special meeting, public weighs in on controversial rezoning of Mordecai on Clover

Today, you have a chance to weigh in on future growth in various parts of Raleigh. City Council is holding a series of special public hearings for different projects.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter

Rocky Mount appoints new city manager

Rocky Mount city council members voted unanimously Monday night to appoint Keith C. Rogers Jr. as city manager.

4 mayors, 5 months: Micro facing leadership and financial challenges after 3 missed audits

The town of Micro has had four mayors in five months. It seems the town's drama has reached a boiling point.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Micro facing macro problems amid stretch of 4 mayors in 5 months

A small town in Johnston County is facing big problems, ranging from leadership changes to its finances and complaints over the police department.

At 21, Kinston city councilman youngest elected official in NC history

Chris Suggs, who is 21, has made history as the youngest person to ever win a city election in North Carolina history.

Raleigh City Council discusses downtown parking

The Raleigh City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 to discuss adding free, temporary downtown parking to aid small businesses.