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Happy National Pizza Day Raleigh!

First, today's weather:

Freezing fog in the morning. High: 58 Low: 35.

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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. With voting maps thrown out by the N.C. Supreme Court, GOP leaders are contemplating their next steps. The court gave the General Assembly until 5:00 pm on February 18 to complete new maps, however according to Senator Ralph Hise, "We didn't get a lot of direction as to what would be considered an acceptable map." Hise also said that Republicans are considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court as another possible course of action. (WNCT9)
  2. Wake County's Board of Commissioners approved the use of $4.7 million in funding for affordable housing. The Bridge to Home Program was announced in December and awarded $4.7 million to various organizations to provide Wake County residents will "receive the best possible care and find a path to permanent housing." County commissioners will be seeking input on the 2022 action plan in March and April. (CBS17)
  3. A portion of the Beltline had to be closed overnight after a car parked in the roadway was hit by another driver. The accident occurred just before 1:00 am near Exit 4 on Interstate 440. The parked car was abandoned and completely burned. The driver who hit the vehicle was taken to the hospital to recover and is expected to be ok. (WRAL)
  4. Jose Saul Diaz-Morales of Durham has been charged with driving while impaired after causing the crash that killed two on Brier Creek Parkway on Sunday. There is no word on additional charges at this time, and investigators believe that speed was also a factor in the crash. (abc11, WRAL)
  5. The North Carolina Museum of Art has launched its Artist Innovation Mentorship Program. The program will connect artists in rural Eastern North Carolina with middle school students in their communities and hopes to expand statewide by 2025. The museum's director, Valerie Hillings said that "It is the responsibility and privilege of the NCMA to foster creativity and artistic expression beyond the walls of the Museum." (The Pilot: possible paywall, NCMA)

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Today in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • It's National Pizza Day and Papa Murphy's Take and Bake is supporting Second Chance Pet Adoptions with a fundraiser today.
  • Downtown Raleigh Alliance is gearing up for their Flannels & Frost celebration on February 19. Check out some of what's to come here.
  • The City of Raleigh is seeking undergrad college students who are interested in sustainability to work a hybrid internship. (City of Raleigh Facebook)

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