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Stith wants to fulfill ‘purpose’

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

RALEIGH – When Thomas Stith was named transition director for Republican Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration, his good friend and political mentor said the position was Stith’s pathway to becoming chief of staff. They laughed, but a few weeks later Stith was named the first black Republican chief of staff. “I think it’s a blessing,” Stith said. “I think that

Raleigh leaders voice qualities of next city manager

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

RALEIGH – In a surprise move, Raleigh City Council last week voted not to renew City Manager Russell Allen’s contract. Allen has led the city since 2001. “He has been a great service to our city, and we appreciate all he has done to help Raleigh become an award-winning municipality,” the council stated in an April 17 press release. “Just as Raleigh has

Grant fights poverty, supports science in SE Raleigh

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

RALEIGH – Bayer USA Foundation has donated more than half a million dollars to Passage Home in efforts to fight poverty and promote science education in Southeast Raleigh. Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the nation’s first black female astronaut, joined Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane and Bayer CropScience North America President/CEO James Blome to present a $600,000

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