🌱 Cary Standoff Ends in Suicide + I-440 Repaveing Timeline Released

Happy Friday Fish Fry Day Raleigh!

Today's round up has so much information and you will not want to be caught off guard. Read up on everything that has happened and is happening so you don't have to awkwardly step out of any water cooler conversations. Here's a taste:

• Raleigh history receives recognition.
• An adult "Social in the Shire"
• There's a new pollinator exhibit at Dix Park.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 72 Low: 47.

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Here are the top five stories in Raleigh today:

1. The standoff between Cary Police and a man barricaded in an apartment near Walnut Street ended after the man took his own life. Police confirmed that the 11-year-old boy that was secured by officers during negotiations was the man's son. Cary Police Chief Terry Sult says that the man was experiencing a mental health crisis when officers arrived, and hopes that the incident can bring some attention to mental health in the country. Police confirmed that they did not enter the apartment prior to the man taking his own life and confirmed that the child was in "very good condition" even though he sustained minor injuries from the incident. (WRAL)
2. North Carolina is home to many strides in the Civil-Rights movement, and on April 29 a Raleigh event will receive a historical marker. On February 10, 1960 students from Shaw and Saint Augustine University made their impact by demonstrating outside, including a sit in at the Woolworth lunch counter at Cameron Village. The peaceful protest was among the first arrest of non-violent student protesters in the early days of the movement. A total of 41 people were attested, and although charges were dropped, the event helped launch the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee at Shaw and trigger other demonstrations across the country. (abc11)
3. A NCDOT Spokesperson has confirmed that work on I-440 resurfacing will begin in April. The stretch of I-440 between Glenwood Avenue and Six Forks Road has been a major headache for those travel through, and now there is a more finite timeframe for repairs. According to Aaron Moody, repairs did not happen sooner, because the top layer of pavement prevents hydroplaning and NCDOT did not want to strip the road of that safety benefit. Contractors are waiting until April because paving requires warmers temperatures. The whole $26 million project is expected to be completed by fall of 2024. (CBS17)
4. The National Hockey League shared data on Wednesday, showing that the Stadium Series Game in Raleigh broke records for TV viewership and merchandise sales. Officials say that Raleigh's merchandise sales outperformed the record set by Pittsburgh in 2017, by 2.4%. According to ESPN the game averaged 1.1 million viewers in total, peaking at 1.5 million, making it the most-viewed edition of the series since 2019. (abc11, CBS17, WRAL)
5. The Raleigh Police Department has been investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that took place on Wednesday. According to police, 18-year-old Jahki Karon Cox was driving a stolen Honda Accord on Falls of Neuse Road with a juvenile passenger. Margaret Glenn Malone was travelling northbound and trying to turn left in front of the Honda operated by Cox when they collided. Cox had minor injuries following the crash, and fled the scene on foot. Officers caught Cox a short distance away and he and the passenger were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police say Malone died from her injuries. Cox is charged with felony hit and run causing serious injury or death, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and carrying a concealed weapon. (abc11, CBS17)

Today in Raleigh:

• Adult Night: Social in the Shire at The Museum of Natural Sciences (7:00pm-10:00pm)
• Friday Night Shop Party at Black Friday Market (8:00pm-12:00am)
• Comedy Night at Nicklepoint Brewing Co. (8:00pm)
• Mardi Gras Masquerade at Fortnight Brewing WF (8:00pm)
• Rih Rih Red Drag Show: A Celebration of Rihanna at Ruby Deluxe (9:00pm)

Saturday in Raleigh:

• Body Mind Spirit Celebration at NC State Fairgrounds (10:00am-7:00pm)
• Food Truck Rodeo to benefit Kimberly's Touch at Southeast Raleigh YMCA (12:00pm-3:00pm)
• NC Vintage Bazaar at Raleigh Convention Center (12:00pm-6:00pm)
• Gearing up for St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser at Compass Rose (2:00pm-7:00pm)
• Inspired Kings Edition at Raleigh Convention Center (Pre-Show 5:00pm, Show at 7:00pm)
• Karaoke at Scooter's Bar & Grill (7:00pm-11:00pm)
• Funniest Person in the Triangle: Free Improv Show at Lune Spark Center Apex (7:30pm-8:30pm)

From my notebook:

• It's Friday Fish Fry Day and if you're looking for a great variety of fried fish Jack's Seafood and Soul Food is the place to be!
• The City of Raleigh Museum is looking for anyone with photos from North Carolina hip-hop experiences to submit them for a new exhibit celebrating hip-hop music. (abc11)
• For the remainder of February and into March, you can spot Jupiter and Venus as they draw close to one another in the North Carolina sky. (CBS17)
• Dorothea Dix Park has a new sculpture "Public Art for Pollinators and People." The brightly colored art was made to house pollinators protected by Bee Downtown. (The Technician)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— CJ Fullford

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