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An Overdue Historic Marker for Raleigh Civil Rights History

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — They were the Raleigh college students who helped ignite a movement for civil rights in America. And while North Carolina has hundreds of historical markers across the state, the site in Raleigh where the largest number…

Friends of Oberlin Village Fights for Survival of Historic Community

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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Oberlin Village is one of the last known surviving freedmen’s villages in the state and some people believe it is on the verge of extinction.There are grave concerns that this part of Raleigh’s rich history is…

2022 Oberlin Village Heritage 5K Winners

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The July 10 inaugural Oberlin Village Heritage 5K was a great success! The event provided wonderful exposure for Oberlin Village and raised over $19K in financial support for FOV! Thank you to all of the volunteers and sponsors who made…

WRAL and Sabrina Goode Promote Oberlin Village Heritage 5K

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Sabrina Goode, Friends of Oberlin Village Executive Director, invited the community to participate in the inaugural Oberlin Village Heritage 5K at Dix Park on Saturday, June 18 at 8 am. There is a Kids’ Dash at 9 am and a…
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Name Change to Oberlin Village Post Office is Official

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Raleigh, NC – After months of urging the USPS to change the name of the Cameron Village Post Office to the Oberlin Village Post Office by Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), it became official March 30. “This new name reflects its…
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WakeMed Oberlin Opens

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Oberlin medical pioneers and professionals are honored in the main entrance of the recently opened WakeMed Oberlin multispecialty medical office at 505 Oberlin Road. A primary-care and urgent care practice at 601 Oberlin Road has also opened to serve the…