Lifestyle

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Government

Raleigh: Oberlin Regional Library treating after bed bugs found in returned materials, county says

Wake County Public Libraries said Friday it is aware of bed bugs in returned materials at Oberlin Regional Library. Affected items were removed from circulation. The county said library services continue.

3 days ago

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Government

Garner: Southeast Regional Library closed until Nov. 2 for roof work

Wake County says the Garner library is closed until Nov. 2 for roof replacement. The News & Observer reported workers said fumes made staff sick, and a county spokesperson said officials closed it after fumes persisted.

4 days ago

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Events and weather

Raleigh: N.C. State Fair opens Thursday; gates noon to 11 p.m. through Oct. 25

Thursday is College Day. Visitors have to buy a ticket and be inside by 9:45 p.m. Parking on the fairgrounds and Carter-Finley property is free, and two off-site lots run free shuttles.

5 days ago

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Events and weather

Raleigh: Last weekend to buy State Fair advance tickets; rain arrives Saturday

Discounted fair tickets stay on sale through Thursday, Oct. 15, when the fair opens. The National Weather Service now expects rain to reach the ground Saturday evening and continue through Sunday.

Oct 9

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Public Safety

Raleigh: Police detective fired after his arrest at a Wake Forest restaurant

Christopher Andre Reed, 32, was off duty when Wake Forest police say he assaulted a restaurant manager and an EMT early Tuesday. Raleigh police fired him hours later.

Oct 7