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1. WakeMed-Atrium deal 'deserves close scrutiny,' governor's office says ahead of possible merger vote (wral.com) — Raleigh-area residents could see big changes at WakeMed as a proposed merger with Atrium Health faces new questions from Gov. Josh Stein and Wake County commissioners. The $2 billion deal would fund expansions at WakeMed's Raleigh, North Raleigh, Cary and Garner facilities, but critics worry about higher prices, reduced oversight and potential impacts on charity care and local control.
2. 'There's a time and place for everything,' NC School districts enforce new cellphone rules (abc11.com) — Families in Raleigh and across North Carolina will see stricter cellphone rules as students return Monday, with state law now requiring districts to limit phone use during instructional time. Wake County schools, including Green Hope High, are using tools like classroom caddies while still allowing limited access during lunch or emergencies, so parents should review their school's specific procedures.
3. What NC State AD Boo Corrigan said about the Wolfpack's athletics budget (heraldsun.com) — NC State's athletic department has erased a $17.9 million deficit and finished the last fiscal year with a balanced budget, thanks largely to fundraising and new revenue ideas tied to Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh. Athletics director Boo Corrigan says the program will keep pursuing naming rights, concerts, and other ventures while encouraging fans to support a pricier men's basketball season in the city.
4. North Carolina DMV wait times drop statewide; more big changes coming (abc11.com) — If you dread the DMV, there's some relief: average wait times at North Carolina offices, including those serving Raleigh-area drivers, have dropped to just over 20 minutes. Officials are also rolling out electronic vehicle registrations starting Oct. 1 and planning digital driver's licenses, meaning fewer stickers, less paper and more online options for local motorists.
5. Ms Rachel speaks out on Black hanging cases as Raleigh death is declared suicide (foxnews.com) — Raleigh readers should know police have ruled the hanging death of a 32-year-old Black man in downtown Raleigh a suicide, citing video evidence and statements from his family. Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel is publicly questioning such rulings while urging support for Black communities, tying the Raleigh case to a broader national conversation about race, mental health, and past lynchings.
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