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Happy National Coffee Day Raleigh!

I know things can feel somewhat tense as the impacts of Hurricane Ian looms, I actually have family in Sarasota who are getting the bulk of the storm. It's nice to be able to distract and catch up on what's happening in the area. Today, I've collected information on all of what's happening around us, including:

  • Debate: Duke Energy proposal goes too far, or not far enough?
  • IBMA is on, but moved indoors
  • Where to go for yummy barbeque that supports local schools

But first, today's weather:

Rather cloudy. High: 72 Low: 57.

Governor Cooper has issued a State of Emergency to allow farm equipment to be moved out of flood-prone areas in anticipation of Hurricane Ian's effects. (WRAL)

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Here are the top five stories in Raleigh today:

  1. Raleigh police said that at least 12 cars were damaged after a Wednesday morning fire at a used car dealership. Police and fire crews were called to Supreme Imports City of Raleigh on Capital Boulevard around 2:45 am. No one was inside the business at the time of the fire, and police had to close all but one lane of northbound Capital Boulevard. The cause of the fire is still unknown at this time. (CBS17, WRAL) Another fire on Interstate 40 West in Cary closed three lanes for nearly three hours on Tuesday night, beginning around 8:16 pm. (CBS17)
  2. Environmental activists gathered in downtown Raleigh last week to oppose Duke Energy's proposal to cut carbon emissions in North Carolina. Activists claim that the plan does not go far enough to support wind and solar, while the John Locke Foundation says that the plan relies too much on wind and solar. In 2021, the N.C. General Assembly passed House Bill 951 that requires the Utilities Commission and Duke Energy to create a plan that cuts CO2 emissions, and requires the plan to be "reasonable," cost effective, in compliance with "current law and practice," and "maintain or improve upon the adequacy and reliability of the existing grid." (The Carolina Journal)
  3. The Wake County Public School System is planning to require intervention teams at schools to help students at risk of failing a course or grade level. State law requires "transition plans" for students "at risk of academic failure." The Wake County school system's planned change would go further than the existing processes, meeting with students or groups of students in need at least monthly to discuss students in need of intervention and three times a year to discuss attendance and academic or behavior data school-wide. (WRAL) National data shows that half of schools are facing a desperate staffing shortage, with Wake County feeling the effects especially among special education teachers and transportation workers. (abc11)
  4. Following the debates surrounding Nikole Hannah-Jones, equity among North Carolinas top universities has been in the spotlight. Since January, at least 10 Black professors have left NC State University, many citing pay inequities and additional responsibilities placed on Black employees. Black faculty members already make up a small percentage of academic staff, and although NC State has made an active effort to recruit Black and minority faculty, they have not retained faculty with the same intent. The university included "diversity and inclusion" as a key goal in its 10-year strategic plan. (INDY Week, INDY Week)
  5. Hayes Barton Place celebrated the groundbreaking on Wednesday, surrounded by city and state leaders. The new eight-acre retirement site will be home for nearly 400 seniors with luxury apartments and amenities. North Carolina is home to more than 650 assisted living facilities and ranked 24th in long-term care in the nation. The site is set to open in 2024. (CBS17)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— CJ Fullford

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