Matt Peiken
Wake Up, Raleigh!
Catch up on all the Raleigh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.
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Matt Peiken
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Mar 27, 2026
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Friday, March 27: Raleigh Population Growth + Idea to Lower Property Taxes + NC Opera's Success 27.03.2026 4:00
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Raleigh metro's population boom cools off, but still ranks in top 10 nationally Anticipated cuts to special education raise alarms in Wake Can fixing relief programs lower NC property tax bills? Syrian family's journey to education and rebuilding life in North Carolina North Carolina Opera's innovative strategies drive a successful comeback post-pan...
Thursday, March 26: Berger Certified Loser +Affordable Housing Loopholes + Charity to TSA 26.03.2026 3:50
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Election officials certify historic NC election upset Wake County's affordable housing loopholes threaten public funding and possible tax hikes Durham plans affordable housing at former police headquarters site North Carolina food banks increase support as TSA agents work without pay NC State’s new research chief eyes $1B enterprise
Wednesday, March 25: Berger-Page Recount + Epic Job Cuts + Bus Station's Future 25.03.2026 4:13
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Phil Berger remains behind Sam Page in GOP primary recounts Epic Games to cut 1,000 jobs due to declining Fortnite engagement Debate over downtown Raleigh bus station's future amid racial and poverty concerns Chapel Hill leaders say they have limited control over UNC's Carolina North campus expansion FAA weighs expanding RDU airspace as flight volum...
Tuesday, March 24: 'Wandering Officers' Across Triangle + Teacher Pay + Virtual Charter Schools 24.03.2026 4:19
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: The issue of 'wandering officers' in Triangle law enforcement agencies and throughout NC North Carolina teacher pay drops amid ongoing budget stalemate and protests Nida Allam discusses her recent campaign and its significance for progressives Wake senator calls virtual charter school expansion 'educational malpractice' Raleigh company sues TD Bank...
Monday, March 23: Wake Meeting Over Proposed Cuts + Ligon Magnet Demolition + Build-to-Rent 23.03.2026 3:55
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Wake school board meeting on proposed special education cuts scheduled for Tuesday Opposition grows over Ligon Magnet Middle School demolition plan New build-to-rent community under construction near Crabtree Valley Mall Apex well-positioned to attract large businesses but faces headwinds Inside the 'spectacular unraveling' of a Raleigh entertainmen...
Friday, March 20: Wake Teachers Protest + Dem Party Chair Scrutiny + Ubisoft Laying Off 105 20.03.2026 4:04
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Wake County teachers protest proposed special-ed cuts Petitions seek Wake Democratic Party chair’s removal over primary endorsement Ubisoft to lay off 105 at Cary gaming division NC House committee wants to close costly tax loophole for affordable housing Downtown Raleigh tower up for sale at a discount
Thursday, March 19: Mayor's State of the City + Homes Priced Right + New Ballet Home 19.03.2026 4:10
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Raleigh mayor turns poetic in addressing city's growth, public safety, housing in State of the City 500-home community targets buyers priced out of Raleigh market After years-long search, Carolina Ballet to start new chapter in Cary Amedeo's Italian Restaurant faces redevelopment as rezoning for student housing is proposed With ambitious youth-led m...
Wednesday, March 18: Wake Schools Cuts + College Enrollment Shifts + Impact of TSA Departures 18.03.2026 4:12
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Wake County Schools plan budget cuts amid rising costs and funding challenges Public schools in Chapel Hill-Carrboro consider closures amid enrollment decline Triangle college enrollment shifts after affirmative action ruling Rural counties face budget pressure from new SNAP administrative costs TSA staff departures may cause delays at RDU Airport
Tuesday, March 17: Cancelled RDU Flights + Water Disconnections Back + Durham Farm 17.03.2026 4:03
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Severe weather causes flight cancellations and delays at RDU Airport Raleigh resumes water disconnections after five-month halt in billing changes Wiley Nickel plans to expand Wake County DA's office for better justice services Durham Farm Campus teaches about "people that work so hard to make (your) food” Retiring after nearly 40 years of reporting...
Monday, March 16: Affordable Housing Bond + Durham Budget Challenges + New Perk for State Workers 16.03.2026 3:52
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Raleigh City Council weighs $101.5 million bond for affordable housing needs Raleigh nonprofit breaks ground on $14M campus expansion for women in recovery Wake County shelter receives $850K federal grant for upgrades Durham faces budget challenges amid rising costs and uncertain funding A new perk for state workers: Free surgery
Friday, March 13: Data Center Freeze + The End of Tenure? + Fewer Students at Wake Schools 13.03.2026 3:58
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Apex considers moratorium on data centers and invites resident input UNC system: The end of tenure? NC State Health Plan seeks new bids for health insurance administration Trump immigration crackdown tied to fewer students attending Wake schools Raleigh diverts 911 mental health crisis calls to clinicians in 911 center
Thursday, March 12: Foushee Reflections + Recount Not Enough? + Apartment Fire Support 12.03.2026 3:55
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Rep. Foushee discusses her recent primary win, campaign challenges Berger-Page Senate primary may extend beyond recount Horseshoe at Hub RTP fills initial leases after years of vacancy Nonprofits assist Morrisville families impacted by apartment fire Indoor amusement parks abound with another opening in Raleigh's Tarrymore Square
Wednesday, March 11: NCSU Professor's Homecoming + Downtown Parking Fees? + Lake Crabtree Trails 11.03.2026 3:49
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: NC State professor's experience stranded in Qatar during Iran war Elevated cancer rates linked to Poe Hall's PCB contamination, but cause unclear Raleigh mulls higher parking fees downtown, fewer free hours, to address shortfall Wake County's new hiking and biking trails near Lake Crabtree Wake County eyes nearby community garden site for Athens Dri...
Tuesday, March 10: Tax Loophole Impacts + UNC Partnering with Military? + No Electoral Recusal 10.03.2026 3:58
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Tax loophole harms Wake County budgets, threatening essential services funding Pentagon considers UNC for new educational partnership opportunities Orange County state senator stepping down. What’s next for Graig Meyer and his seat ? Boliek: ‘There’s nothing to recuse myself from’ in recount between Berger, Page Artspace celebrates 40 years of suppo...
Monday, March 9: Cary ICE Pushback + UNC Civics Investigation + Saks Leaving Raleigh 09.03.2026 3:57
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Public details are scarce, but residents pushing back on rumored ICE office in Cary UNC-Chapel Hill concludes Civics School Investigation, won’t release findings Exploring the rise of microschools in North Carolina and their unique benefits Parking to shop or dine at North Hills could now come with fines Saks to close Raleigh store as slumping Trian...
Friday, March 6: Allam Concedes Race + Elections Board Shakeup + Firefighter Charged 06.03.2026 3:57
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Allam concedes to Foushee after tight Democratic NC-4 primary Republican NC elections board member resigns after spotlight on social posts Raleigh firefighter charged after protest at Senate Armed Services hearing 1,000-home project outside Raleigh advances 1 in 10 NC teachers are leaving the profession
Thursday, March 5: Major Upsets + Focus on District 37 + Sex Crime Charges + AI's Jobs Impact 05.03.2026 4:04
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Major upsets in North Carolina primaries, new faces expected in Raleigh Winn Decker challenges Erin Paré in Wake's competitive House District 37 Former Wake County teacher charged with child sex crimes, wife faces drug charges AI's impact on local jobs: Relias faces grant loss after hiring shortfall UNC considers options for the future of the Smith...
Wednesday, March 4: Foushee edges Allam + Schools Bolster Social Work + Breeze Goes International 04.03.2026 4:01
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Foushee edges Allam in tight NC-4 Democratic primary result North Carolina's new program aims to boost social work in rural areas Deadline for NC universities to improve digital accessibility approaches Breeze Airways starts first international service from RDU to Punta Cana Five Points shop For Your Convenience to close, location available for leas...
Tuesday, March 3: Teacher Pay Gap + NC State Course Blowback + Unauthorized School Bus Riders 03.03.2026 4:03
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Growing gap in local school funding between rich and poor counties in NC Students criticize NC State cybersecurity bootcamp for debt and lack of job prospects Morrisville launches affordable housing program for government and school employees Wake County investigates unauthorized riders on Broughton High bus Shop Local Raleigh's response to controve...
Monday, March 2: DA Candidate Visions + UNC Academic Freedom Policy + Merck Layoffs 02.03.2026 3:59
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Candidates for Wake County district attorney share visions for the office UNC Board of Governors finalizes academic freedom policy amid protests Durham leaders discuss solutions to escalating child care crisis Merck layoffs reduce workforce at Durham vaccine plant amid global demand decline Rise and fall of Triangle drug ring linked to former inmate...
Friday, Feb. 27: Zoning Rewrite Paused + Increased School Security + Foushee Campaign Ad Pulled 27.02.2026 3:57
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Durham's zoning code rewrite paused over legal threats Increased security at Millbrook Magnet High due to social media threat Foushee ad pulled over alleged defamation in congressional race UNC Board of Governors approves tuition increases for incoming students Explore civil rights talk at City of Raleigh Museum event
Thursday, Feb. 26: Loaded Gun Brought to Campus + Teen Charged with Murder + Focus on Wake Voters 26.02.2026 3:48
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Loaded gun found on student at Millbrook High School leads to lockdown Wake County teen charged with murder of 12-year-old girl Candidates in NC-04 eye Western Wake County voters before primaries NC House committee considers ways to cut local property taxes Durham's Love Your Block initiative expands to Lakewood and Walltown
Wednesday, Feb. 25: Morrisville Fire + More RDU Routes + Photography Fraud + Landfill Capacity 25.02.2026 3:59
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Morrisville apartment fire injures six, displaces 40 residents Former violence interrupter sentenced for drug charges Breeze Airways expands flights from RDU to Alabama and Florida Attorney General sues Raleigh photographer for defrauding clients Wake County landfill to reach capacity by 2045
Tuesday, Feb. 24: ICE arrests review + Many college grads in Triangle + UNC Health expands 24.02.2026 4:16
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: Immigration arrests left NC restaurants short-staffed, job sites idle Durham metro leads way in residents with college degrees UNC Health seeks 63 more beds for Clayton, Smithfield hospitals DAE president apologizes for calling Durham schools leader by first name From sanctuary to senior housing, a reflection of shifting needs
Monday, Feb. 23: Rally Behind Fired NC State Staffer + Foushee Backs Amazon Union + Contaminated Parks 23.02.2026 4:04
Today's Raleigh newscast includes these stories: NC State faculty, students rallies behind pride center staffer Rep. Foushee, in tight race, backs Amazon union campaign in Durham Probe confirms NC juvenile detention problems Triangle office vacancy drops as discounted sales reshape market In East Durham, contaminated parks leave few options for young people
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