The report focused on how to improve the two areas of downtown Raleigh — both central to the city’s entertainment scene — that have struggled in recent years for different reasons.

Raleigh’s downtown economy is booming, a new city-commissioned study confirms—but growth has been somewhat stunted by a sense of mistrust between local businesses and government.

The local leaders of Huntsville, Alabama have shared statements condemning a racist letter sent to a city councilwoman. District 1 Councilwoman Michelle Watkins received the anonymous hate message ...

The letter in question was addressed to “Michelle Watkins” on the sixth floor of Huntsville’s City Council office but did not include a return address. In full, it read “Dear, Please to ...