Community investment, education, housing support and local development are among the stories featured in this DoRaleigh roundup of The Carolinian and The Triangle Tribune.

Covering articles published October 5–14, 2026, these selected headlines highlight news affecting Raleigh, Durham, Wake County and North Carolina. Publication dates are listed below; some stories describe events that occurred earlier.

The Carolinian Headlines

Wake County Candidates Debate Data Center Development

Published October 7

The Carolinian reported on a community forum at the Garner Woman’s Club where residents and local candidates discussed proposed data centers. Candidates offered differing positions on development pauses, while the conversation focused on water, energy, infrastructure and public input. Read the full story⁠.

Wake County Awards More Than $750,000 for Youth Prevention

Published October 7

Wake County awarded opioid settlement funding to El Futuro, NAMI Wake, SouthLight Healthcare and UCA WAVES. The report describes programs supporting youth prevention, early intervention and connections to behavioral health resources. Read the full story⁠.

Raleigh Education Summit Focuses on Racial Equity

Published October 8

The Carolinian highlighted the October 3 Color of Education Summit at Raleigh’s McKimmon Conference & Training Center. Educators, students, researchers and community leaders gathered to discuss racial equity and educational justice in North Carolina public schools. Read the full story⁠.

Old Hillside Bourbon Honors Black Military History

Published October 12

The Carolinian featured Old Hillside Bourbon Company, whose name honors Durham’s historic Hillside High School. The story explores its collaboration with author Doug Melville on an Invisible Generals collection honoring Benjamin O. Davis Sr. and Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Read the full story⁠.

N.C. A&T Alumnus Featured in “A Different World” Reboot

Published October 13

The Carolinian profiled N.C. A&T graduate Joshua Suiter and his role as Andre in Netflix’s A Different World reboot. The feature connects his performing arts education and HBCU experience with his acting career. Read the full story⁠.

Triangle Tribune Headlines

Raleigh Rescue Mission Expands Support for Women and Children

Published October 6

The Triangle Tribune carried an NC Newsline report on Raleigh Rescue Mission’s new $41 million Knightdale campus, The Garden. The facility expands capacity to serve up to 350 women and children daily through a longer-term program focused on employment and housing stability. The report specifies that it is not an overnight emergency shelter. Read the full story⁠.

Durham Leaders Call for Better Public Safety Coordination

Published October 8

The Triangle Tribune covered a Durham NAACP gathering with county commissioners and Sheriff Clarence Birkhead. Discussions addressed coordination among agencies, crisis response, housing, mental health services and violence prevention amid funding pressures. Read the full story⁠.

Topsail Steamer Announces Raleigh Grand Opening

Published October 10

Topsail Steamer plans a grand-opening celebration October 17, noon–7 p.m., at 8111 Creedmoor Road in Brennan Station, according to The Triangle Tribune. The business offers seafood steam pots prepared for customers to cook at home. Read the full story⁠.

Frankie Lemmon Plans Expanded North Raleigh Campus

Published October 11

A two-building Atlantic Avenue campus will become an expanded home for Frankie Lemmon School and Foundation. Renovations are planned to begin in 2027, with a fall 2028 opening and capacity for more than 230 students. The school serves children with and without disabilities. Read the full story⁠.

Southeast Raleigh Promise Celebrates 10 Years

Published October 12

Southeast Raleigh Promise marked its anniversary with the October 11 Love Is Local Raleigh Sunday Supper at the Beacon Campus. The coverage highlighted community partnerships and work in education, economic mobility, affordable housing and wellness. Participating local businesses included Cafe Orleans and JUICED! Read the full story⁠.

New STEM Charter High School Opens in Research Triangle Park

Published October 12

The Triangle Tribune reported on Carolina Collegiate High School’s opening ceremony at 100 Capitola Drive. The new college-preparatory STEM school serves approximately 150 ninth graders and plans to add higher grades. Read the full story⁠.

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Read the linked articles for complete reporting, context and updates. This roundup features selected stories available when reviewed on October 14, rather than every article published during the period.

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