Wake Up, Raleigh!

Wake Up, Raleigh!

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Wake Up, Raleigh! episodes

  • Tuesday, Nov. 25: Immigration Crackdown Aftermath + Free Parking Extended + Rinehart Council Bid

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • Raleigh, Durham leaders and residents unsettled by secretive CBP immigration crackdown
    • Ascension’s Amsurg deal quietly reshapes ownership of Triangle endoscopy centers
    • Raleigh extends two-hour free parking as businesses cheer, revenues dip
    • Clark Rinehart launches at-large council bid centered on housing, transit
    • Durham zine vending machine maps ice cream, foraging, queer history
    4 min
  • Monday, Nov. 24: Raleigh-Born Detainee + Durham Reactions to ICE + Enrollment Drop + Missing Middle Housing

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • TikTok video shows Border Patrol detain, release Raleigh-born landscaper.
    • Immigration raids spike Durham absences, spark student walkouts and protests.
    • Enrollment drop forces Durham schools cuts and higher charter transfers.
    • Carolinas hospital chaplains shoulder unseen emotional burden, struggle with burnout.
    • Rezoning could bring 190 townhomes, advancing missing middle housing.
    4 min
  • Friday, Nov. 21: ICE Ripple Effect + Op-Ed: Invoke State Militia + Selma Housing + UNC Austerity

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • Site Slowdown: Immigration crackdown empties South Creek Chapel Hill crews
    • Wendell Detention: Enforcement sweep seizes homeowner Fatima Velasquez-Antonio in Cary
    • State Militia: Attorney urges Stein reactivate humanitarian defense force statewide
    • Selma Housing: Officials weigh Waterbury Gardens rezoning, workforce affordability promise
    • UNC Austerity: Independent audit disputes necessity ideological budget reductions
    5 min
  • Thursday, Nov. 20: Regional Raids + ICE Detentions + Hiring Promise + UNC Policy Shift + Raleigh Arts Leader

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • Regional Raids: Protests surge after multiple detentions during federal operations.
    • ICE Detentions: Witnesses describe chaotic arrests amid agent activity.
    • Hiring Commitment: Insurance firm Aspida pledges high-paying jobs through state deal.
    • Policy Shift: UNC system mandates costly coverage, sparking student criticism.
    • Creative Leader: Raleigh native strengthens city culture via Artspace.
    5 min
  • Wednesday, Nov. 19: Responses to Federal Immigration Enforcement Raids in the Triangle

    Today's newscast is devoted entirely to ICE raids Tuesday throughout the Triange:

    • Triangle Arrests: Federal agents make arrests in Durham, Cary, and Raleigh, prompting school assurances and community protests.
    • Durham Response: City, county, and schools denounce fear-based immigration actions; sheriff reiterates non-cooperation.
    • GOP Support: Republican leaders back expanded federal enforcement as Democrats condemn statewide raids.
    • School Assurances: Wake schools reaffirm protections for all students amid raids, educators call for safeguards.
    • Vendor Protection: Brown Berets launch safety initiative for Latino vendors amid raids and violence.
    5 min
  • Tuesday, Nov. 18: Parade Death Sentencing + Raleigh ICE Protest + Shutdown Vote + Brewery Closures

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • Parade Sentencing: Driver gets 262 days for Raleigh parade death.
    • Immigration Protest: Raleigh rally denounces ICE, Border Patrol surge.
    • Shutdown Vote: Foushee, Ross oppose deal lacking health-care fixes.
    • Raleigh environmental scientists expand work on toxic ‘forever chemicals.’
    • Brewery Closures: Two Triangle taprooms shut amid craft-beer slowdown.
    5 min
  • Monday, Nov. 17: Raleigh's ICE Position + Data Center Pushback + Apex Dispute + Missy Lane Closes

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • Sheriff Reassurances: Wake, Durham sheriffs report no local immigration operations amid Charlotte arrests.
    • Data Center Pushback: New Hill residents raise environmental, noise concerns over 200-MW Apex project.
    • Apex Parking Dispute: Council rejects proposal to shift student-parking conflict to Wake County.
    • Northgate Overhaul: Durham mall redevelopment pivots to big-box retail, drops housing plans.
    • Missy Lane’s Closes: Downtown Durham jazz venue ends run; nonprofit foundation continues work.


    5 min
  • Friday, Nov. 14: UNC Tuition + SEL Debate + Virtual Charters + Apex Data Center + Wendell Growth

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • UNC Tuition: Trustees keep NC tuition flat; raise out-of-state rates.
    • SEL Debate: Durham schools expand SEL despite statewide political backlash.
    • Virtual Charters: NC cyber schools seek renewal after weak academic results.
    • Apex Data Center: Residents question massive facility’s noise, utilities, rezoning needs.
    • Wendell Growth: Downtown revitalizes through small-business reinvestment and redevelopment projects. 


    5 min
  • Thursday, Nov. 13: NCSU Prof Killed + UNC Hate Crimes + Chatham Park Expansion + Durham Modular Homes + Sight To Speech

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • NCSU Professor Killed Near Campus: Driver charged after deadly crash near Raleigh campus.
    • UNC Reports Hate Crime Spike: Stalking, bias incidents surge amid campus unrest.
    • Pittsboro OKs Chatham Park Growth: Town approves major expansion adding homes, commerce.
    • Durham Tests Modular Homes: Builders pilot sustainable designs easing housing demand.
    • Wendell Startup Debuts Caption Glasses: Smart eyewear transcribes speech for hearing assistance.
    5 min
  • Wednesday, Nov. 12: WakeMed Shooter's Struggles + Durham Enrollment Dip + Hotel Conversions Up +

    Today's newscast includes these stories:

    • WakeMed Shooting Suspect: Friends describe Benji Martin Jr. as kind and artistic, struggling with mental health before fatal shooting.
    • SNAP Delays Hit Students: Federal shutdown delays SNAP for 586,000 N.C. households, including students.
    • Durham Enrollment Drop: Durham Public Schools loses 1,000 students amid vouchers, immigration fears.
    • Hotel Conversions Rising: Raleigh, Durham rank top ten nationally for hotel-to-apartment conversions.
    • Chancellor Installed: Kevin Howell inaugurated as NC State’s 15th chancellor, pledging innovation.
    4 min

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