Community Corner
🌱 City Council Creates CAC + Suspects At-Large + Starbucks Union Vote
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Raleigh.
Happy National Nurses Day Raleigh!
First, today's weather:
A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 63.
Shoutout to our premier local sponsor:
Looking to sell a home in the Raleigh area? Angie Bagley of Greystone Management has over 15 years of experience in the Raleigh market. She specializes in 2% listings fees and knows what it takes to get buyers under contract in this rapidly changing market. 'Daily' readers who list with Angie will have their homes professionally photographed for free. For deep local expertise, highly competitive fees and concierge-level service, email Angie today at angiebagley@gmail.com.
Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.
Here are the top five stories in Raleigh today:
- The Raleigh City Council is appointing a new board to study how to best engage the community. The city council disbanded citizen advisory councils in 2020, and received criticism for the decision. The city's newest strategy will create a "Community Engagement Board," to review existing strategies for community engagement and recommending improvements. The board will be compromised of 16 people, nominated by the city's Office for Community Engagement and members of the city council. (INDY Week)
- One man is in critical condition after being shot in the head at the Quality Inn on New Bern Avenue before 1:15 am. The man was standing inside a hotel hallway, when someone fired shots at the hotel from outside. The victim was transported to WakeMed Hospital's intensive care unit. Police do not believe there is a threat to the public, although no suspects are in custody. (abc11, CBS17, WRAL)
- Two people were injured in a Wednesday stabbing on Cary Parkway, and the Cary Police Department say that the person responsible is still on the loose. One victim has been released from the hospital after being treated, the other remains in serious condition. Police say that the incident was a domestic dispute, and both victims know the suspect. (WRAL)
- On Monday the Starbucks at Wake Forest and Six Forks Road tallied their union votes. The final tally was 5 yes votes, and 7 no votes, with several contested ballots. Starbucks has challenged three ballots that were cast by actively organizing employees, and workers have challenged a vote from an assistant store manager. There are also 4 additional ballots that were mailed but did not reach the National Labor Relations Board in time for the deadline. (INDY Week)
- Video was released on Wednesday shows the actions of Cody Thao, as he used his car to stop a wrong-way driver travelling more than 100mph. The pursuit of Joshua Ray Bibey was stopped when Thao angled his patrol vehicle on the pathway to the interstate. Thao left his job at a Tractor Supply to become a state trooper nearly a year ago, and says that he has "always had a servant's heart." (abc11, WRAL, WCNC)
From our sponsor:
Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure.
To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here.
Today in Raleigh:
- First Friday Downtown Raleigh (5:00pm)
- Holly Springs International Food Festival at the Holly Springs Cultural Center (5:00pm-9:00pm)
- Bands, Bites, and Boats at Bond Park Cary (5:30pm-7:30pm)
- Twerk Vs. Trap Paint Night at The Venue Raleigh (7:00pm-9:00pm)
- Comedy Night at Nicklepoint Brewing Co. (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Bonus: 10 Things to do with your kids this weekend (WRAL)
From my notebook:
- It's National Nurses Day and WRAL has gathered some of the deals and freebies that nurses can receive all week long.
- The invasive insect, the emerald ash borer, has been spotted across NC, forcing quarantines to prevent the insects spread. (CBS17)
- Raleigh's Ariana DeBose will be hosting this year's Tony Awards on June 12. (CBS17)
More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!
Events:
- Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
- Thriving Through Divorce – Vesta's Charlotte, NC Hub (May 10)
- Estate Planning Seminar (May 11)
- Add your event
Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!
— CJ Fullford
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Raleigh Daily? Contact me at raleigh@patch.com