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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'Thank God for the alerts': Raleigh man recalls harrowing moment tornado struck in seconds (wral.com) — Northeast Raleigh residents are cleaning up after a fast‑moving tornado damaged several neighborhoods along the Neuse River on Sunday, collapsing roofs and shattering windows but sparing lives. One Neuse Crossing homeowner describes racing to an interior bathroom just before debris blew through his living room, crediting weather alerts and safety guidance for helping him escape serious injury.
2. FS: 1996 Collectors Edition - $8500 - ZF6 manual transmission (corvetteforum.com) — If you're hunting a project sports car near Raleigh, a seller just outside town is offering a 1996 Collector's Edition Corvette with a manual ZF6 transmission for $8,500. The high‑mileage LT4 is mostly stock with a new clutch setup and solid performance, but comes with oil leaks, aging components, and cosmetic wear that a dedicated buyer will need to tackle.
3. Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA Marks 25 Years (indianewengland.com) — Raleigh recently hosted nearly 200 supporters of Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation USA for the group's 25th‑anniversary national conference, bringing visitors from across the U.S., India, and Canada. Over three days, attendees in Raleigh celebrated youth leadership programs, new scholarships, and regional volunteers while planning future efforts to expand rural education and community services in India.
4. History of Advance Auto Parts (tfetimes.com) — Advance Auto Parts now calls Raleigh its corporate home, after shifting headquarters from Roanoke in 2018 to expand tech and e‑commerce roles here. The company's nearly century‑long evolution from three Virginia stores to a national chain highlights how its Raleigh-based operations fit into a broader push toward digital tools, faster fulfillment, and a leaner store footprint after major restructuring.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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