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Groundbreaking North Carolina lawmaker Dan Blue will no longer be state Senate minority leader

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A groundbreaking figure in North Carolina politics will no longer serve as leader of state Senate Democrats. Sen. Dan Blue of Wake County first joined the General Assembly in 1981 and was elected the state’s first Black House speaker in 1991. Blue has been the Senate minority leader for over a decade. But on Monday the Senate Democratic Caucus elected Sen. Sydney Batch as the minority leader for the next two-year session. A caucus news release said Blue announced his desire to decline another term as leader before the caucus election. The House Democratic Caucus reelected Rep. Robert Reives as minority leader on Monday.… Continue Reading

Janet Cowell officially sworn in as Raleigh Mayor

RALEIGH, N.C. — Janet Cowell, a seasoned public servant, has been officially sworn in as Raleigh’s new mayor after winning the election on November 5.

Cowell’s career includes roles as a Raleigh City Council member, state Senator and state Treasurer. She is set to serve a two-year term. In an interview with WPTF, Cowell shared her vision for the future of Raleigh. She emphasized her commitment to addressing the concerns voiced by residents during her campaign, including inclusivity and sustainability.… Continue Reading

Wake County public libraries offer free online tutoring

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) has partnered with Tutor.com to offer free, on-demand online tutoring for all library cardholders. This new service provides students, parents, and adult learners with help across a wide range of subjects, including many available in Spanish. Through Tutor.com, library cardholders can receive one-on-one assistance in math, science, English, and more via two-way text-chat. The service supports learners of all ages, including homework help, test prep, and writing improvement. … Continue Reading

Inmates Help Officer After Medical Emergency at Wake County Detention Center

Detention Officer Rosina Rosado in the Wake County Detention Center (Photo credit: Anthony DeHart, WPTF/Curtis Media Group). Anthony DeHart On Thursday, November 17, Detention Officer Rosina Rosado collapsed in a dormitory due to a medical emergency. To her surprise, the very inmates she was supervising ran to her aid. “I was with about 60 inmates”,…… Continue Reading