Have you noticed an unusual smell or flavor in your tap water over the past few days?

What's wrong with Raleigh tap water? Algae bloom at Falls Lake behind the smell, color

'Earthy and musty:' Here's why your tap water may taste strange this weekend in Raleigh

Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School won national awards Saturday at the Magnet Schools of America's annual conference.

Top two magnet schools in the US are in Wake County

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When Jan Strom retired as public information officer for Granville County Public Schools, she was looking for a volunteer opportunity that was a perfect fit for her schedule and her interests. The former elementary and middle school teacher eventually found it-- supporting the work of Dress for Success Triangle NC, part of an international program aimed at empowering women to gain financial independence. 



At Dress for Success, volunteers help women reach financial freedom one outfit at a time

Dress for Success image coach with client

A local Dress for Success program is helping women who lost their jobs during the pandemic re-enter the workforce.

WEARING, PHYSICAL DISTANCING, CORONAVIRUS TESTING AND INCREASING FRESH AIR IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEMS. CRUISING OUT OF US PORTS IS CURRENTLY BANNED BY THE CDC UNTIL OCTOBER 31. >>> SO MANY INDUSTRIES CRIPPLED BY THE PANDEMIC. THE CORONAVIRUS IS TAKING JOBS FROM PEOPLE WHO DESPERATELY NEED THEM SO A LOCAL NONPROFIT IS HELPING. DAVID CRABTREE HAS THE STORY. >> Reporter: FOR SOME THIS COVID ERA IS A STORY OF LOST AND FOUND. >> ANITA LEGGETT, I'VE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR SIX MONTHS. >> Reporter: OUT OF WORK AND LOST HER JOB AS THE COMPANY SHE WORKED FOR CUTBACK DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. >> IT'S NOT EASY. >> Reporter: YET WHAT SHE IS FOUND IS A PROGRAM THROUGH LOCAL NONPROFIT DRESS FOR SUCCESS. >> THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN A LIFESAVER. >> Reporter: FOR MORE THAN A DECADE DRESS FOR SUCCESS HAS OFFERED WOMEN COACHING AND JOB SKILLS. AND HELPING THEM DRESS FOR THE JOB THEY WANT. WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING NOW THE NORM THE PROGRAM HAS OFFERED VIRTUALLY THROUGH WAKE TECH THE SAME SERVICES. >> WE ARE STILL A SUCCESS STORY. >> Reporter: BEFORE COVID THE PROGRAM WOULD TAKE 10 WEEKS. HEATHER SAYS THIS NEW ONLINE COACHING TAKES PLACE TWICE A WEEK FOR FOUR WEEKS. MEANING A QUICKER PATH TO SUCCESS. >> A FEW WEEKS AGO WHEN WE HAD THE LAST GROUP GRADUATE WE HAD ONE PERSON WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO BE AT THEIR GRADUATION FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE REASON. SHE HAD STARTED HER NEW JOB. >> Reporter: OF COURSE THE JOB MARKET IS NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE. MISSES LEGGETT TELLS WRAL'S RICHARD ATKINS THE PROCESS IS EYE-OPENING. >> I HAVE NOT GONE THROUGH THE INTERVIEWING PROCESS IN 15 YEARS. >> 15 YEARS AGO WE DIDN'T HAVE THIS RIGHT HERE. YOU WOULD NOT HAVE DONE AN INTERVIEW THIS WAY. >> I CERTAINLY WOULD NOT. >> SO MUCH HAS CHANGED. >> EXACTLY. SO MUCH HAS CHANGED AND THAT WAS ONE OF THE COURSES THAT I TOOK. VIRTUALLY. VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING. >> Reporter: A CLASS MAKING FINDING WORK JUST A BIT BETTER. >> IT'S BEEN INCREDIBLE AND I REALLY FEEL THAT I AM READY TO GET BACK INTO THE JOB MARKET AND I'M PREPARED. >> THAT WAS DAVID CRABTREE REPORTING. COMPUTER GIANT LENOVO JUST GAVE THE ORGANIZATION A HUGE

Helping women find jobs amid pandemic

Dress for Success helps women interviewing for jobs feel confident. Cheslie Kryst, an ambassador for the organization and the reigning Miss USA, shares with Lena Tillett how to get involved.

Dress for Success helps women feel confident interviewing for jobs

On Wednesday, women gathered for a fashion show in Raleigh to update their looks. Dress for Success partnered with fashion design students from Meredith College students to put these outfits together.


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At Dress for Success, volunteers help women reach financial freedom one outfit at a time

Helping women find jobs amid pandemic

Dress for Success helps women feel confident interviewing for jobs

Dress for Success partners with Meredith students for fashion show