Socks and Undie 5K Rundie on Dix Campus

Apr 30, 2014 | Events

Guest post by Ellen Hammond Every day, thousands of impoverished and homeless children attend Wake County, NC schools wearing clothes that are worn or ill-fitting. Unfortunately, socks and even underwear are often a luxury. So, why not enjoy a great day with the...

Rising up for the View: Above the Oaks

Mar 10, 2014 | Innovation, Vision

Guest post by Mike Ingram Nothing makes a city or region more unique than its geography and topography—and its not unusual for these elements to become the focus–or identity–of an area. Western North Carolina: the Blue Ridge Mountains. North Carolina coast: the beach....

Preservation of Dix Hill Presentations

Apr 18, 2013 | Education, Events

Guest post by Bill Padgett A presentation from Myrick Howard’s UNC students about the buildings on Dix Hill will be held Friday, April 19 at 3:00pm in the Briggs Building, Downtown Raleigh. These presentations will be more focused on building preservation than...

Help Save Dix Park

Mar 23, 2013 | Parks & Rec, Vision

The vision for Dix Park, the crown jewel for Southwest Raleigh, is being threatened. Sign the Do you want Dix Park … or a parking lot? petition and spread the word. Find out other ways you can help below. Rolling hills. Beautiful views. Places to gather, read,...