The two towns were recertified by Orange County Living Wage (OCLW), a local nonprofit organization that currently holds employers in Orange County to a 2022 living wage standard of $15.85 an hour for workers.
Hannah Kaufman
Posted inFood & Drink
No Longer Barred From Bars: NC House Bill Removes Membership Fee Requirement
HB 768 doesn’t just help 21 and up customers: Another benefit of no longer being titled as a “private bar” but rather a “bar or tavern” means that bars like Surf Club can now allow parents with children to come in during the day and early evening.
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15 Minutes: Tricia Hilliard, 47
Fitness instructor at Life Time Gym and CorePower Yoga in Raleigh who leads “Pride Ride” cycling classes.
Posted inFestivals
Hopscotch’s September Lineup Is Out
General admission and VIP passes are on sale now.
Posted inMusic
Sylvan Esso Announces a New Album—And It’s Just Weeks Away
Joni Mitchell wasn’t the only one with a surprise at the Newport Folk Fest last week.
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Rowe Wins Democratic Primary for Wake Sheriff
In Cary, Carissa Johnson beat Ken George for the at-large seat while incumbent Jack Smith won against Renee Miller in District C.
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Downtown Raleigh Alliance Data Points to Economic Rebound
The group’s second-quarter report contains positive data on everything from planned developments to the return of beloved festivals like Artsplosure.
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15 Minutes: Mac Barnes, 18
NC School of Science and Math graduate and winner of a gold medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition for his quilted series “A Walk in Their Shoes.”
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Preservation Aspirations: Wake County Residents Can Weigh In On Three New Nature Preserves
The three preserves include Little River, Buffalo Creek, and Swift Creek, each with its own diverse land and resources. All of these preserves will be connected to various greenway systems so they’re accessible for residents all over the state.
Posted inFilm & Television
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is Back in Person This Summer
“We’ve been able to keep the spirit of Full Frame alive through the virtual events, but as we all know, nothing really compares to the energy of being in-person with people and gathered in community to watch these films.”