Once a Raleigh cop, Apex bra shop owner closes store for new career
The shop was profitable. April Buchanan closed it anyway.
Raleigh cop → Apex bra shop owner → counselor. I wrote about the thread connecting all three.
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@andreagalliano.bsky.socialOnce a Raleigh cop, Apex bra shop owner closes store for new career
The shop was profitable. April Buchanan closed it anyway.
Raleigh cop → Apex bra shop owner → counselor. I wrote about the thread connecting all three.
@notkeeperofthecup.bsky.socialCheck out the Police Challenge Coins that were issued this summer in #wakecounty by the local sheriff department. "Honorary Keepers of the Cup" as the coin said. #stanleycup /Canes /NHL
/HockeyHallFame
Pretty cool to have one of them on display at the Hall of Fame.
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County commissioners are taking bold steps to protect local revenue and support farmland preservation, highlighting the urgent need for legislative action in 2027-28.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #WakeCountyPropertyTax #FarmlandPreservation #RevenueProtection
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County is bracing for a staggering budget shortfall of up to $100 million by FY2028, raising concerns over potential service cuts and hiring freezes.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #FiscalChallenges #PolicyImpact #WakeCountyBudget
@andreagalliano.bsky.socialA kitten darted across I-540. A Wake deputy swerved — then ran back.
He wasn’t sure he had missed her.
Willow weighed just 1.3 pounds. The rescue was only the beginning of their story.
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@neysa.bsky.socialHaven't posted a travel blog in a while, so here is a revisiting Wake County one!
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWhen the Chatham Estates mobile-home community faced displacement, NeighborUp and local partners rallied to relocate nearly 100 families, turning potential loss into opportunity for homeownership.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #DisplacementSolutions
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County is gearing up for a major property revaluation in 2027 that could reshape your tax bills—are you ready for the changes?
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #WakeCountyPropertyTaxes #HomeownerSupport #TaxAccountability #PropertyValuation
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County's new public health building is a game-changer with 90 exam rooms, solar panels cutting energy use by 25%, and enhanced services for families and refugees!
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#WakeCounty #NC #WakeCountyPublicHealth #CitizenPortal #PreventiveCare #SustainableEnergy #HealthAccess
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialTensions rise in Fuquay-Varina as developers and preservationists clash over the future of the historic Ballantyne House, leading to a pivotal rezoning decision.
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#WakeCounty #NC #FuquayVarinaHistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement #PropertyRehabilitation
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County EMS has transformed from a humble four-ambulance fleet to a national leader in cardiac care, boasting a remarkable 15% survival rate for cardiac arrest patients—well above the national average.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #CardiacCare #PublicHealth #WakeCountyEMS
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County is stepping up for our youngest learners with a nearly $10 million investment in preschool access, ensuring that 3- and 4-year-olds from struggling families can thrive!
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #ChildDevelopment #WakeCountyPreschool #EducationalAccess
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County is tackling the visible rise in homelessness with the ambitious Wake at Home initiative, aiming to connect hundreds to stable housing and vital support.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #WakeCountyHomelessness #HousingInitiatives #BehavioralHealth #SocialSupport
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County is paving the way as the first in North Carolina to launch a groundbreaking 50-year One Water plan, ensuring clean and reliable water for a booming population.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #SustainableDevelopment #WakeCountyWaterManagement
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County is transforming lives with over 5,500 affordable housing units and vital support for nearly 6,000 veterans, all while attracting booming biotech investments!
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #EconomicGrowth #PublicHealth #WakeCountyVeterans
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County is taking a bold step to support single women in need by acquiring a property to create non-congregate shelter units and vital day services!
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #WomenEmpowerment #ShelterAccess #CommunitySupport #WakeCountyHousing
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialThe Bridge to Home program in Wake County has doubled housing placements since its launch, transforming the lives of over 7,000 residents by providing critical support services.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #CommunityImpact #HomelessnessPrevention
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialConcerns are rising in Wake County as an artist warns that the Atrium-WakeMed merger could lead to skyrocketing health costs for employees and taxpayers alike.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #WakeCountyHealthcare #HealthcareCosts #CivicAccountability
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake at Home has successfully rehoused over 30 individuals from a large encampment, marking a significant first step in their ambitious plan to help 400 people find stable housing.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #WakeCountyHomelessness #HousingInitiatives #CommunityStabilization
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialWake County's Continuum of Care is on the brink of a major transformation with full staffing, upgraded data tracking, and significant funding opportunities on the horizon.
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#WakeCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #HomelessnessPrevention #DataTracking #CommunitySupport