🌱Explosive Found in Wake Mailbox + Safety Assistants Seek Higher Pay

Good Morning Raleigh,

I have some unfortunate news for you all today. As of right now, Patch has decided to put a pause on the Raleigh newsletter. Today will be my last day writing for you all. It has been my pleasure providing you all of the latest news for the past few years. I plan to leave you with some awesome resources and other places you can sign up to stay plugged into Raleigh happenings. Below I have today's recap, including:

• Additional charges brought about in two December incidents
• Events for today and tomorrow
• My top resources to familiarize yourself with, and keep up with Raleigh

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Very warm. High: 88 Low: 61.

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Here are the top four stories today in Raleigh:

1. An explosive device was placed in a Wake County mailbox and investigators are attempting to determine who is responsible. The Wake County Sheriff's Office says that the detonation occurred around 4:30 p.m. and was contained to the mailbox. They do not know what mailing service was used to send the device to the Wake County home. (abc11, CBS17)
2. Landen Christopher Glass has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter, on top of the other charges relating to the Raleigh Christmas Parade accident that killed Hailey Brooks. A grand jury handed up an indictment to add the charges on Monday. His other charges include misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, reckless driving to endanger, carrying a firearm at a parade, as well as infractions for failure to reduce speed and improper brakes. (abc11, FOX8, WRAL, WSOC-TV)
3. Wake County school safety assistants are asking for increased pay from the school system. The workers help special needs children get to school safely and say that Wake County's transportation depot is not safe to work in. The safety assistants are demanding higher payment, less than 24 hours after the school board voted to give attendance bonuses for drivers, mechanics and safety assistants. (abc11)
4. Two people are facing charges after the December hit-and-run involving Beth Wood. Wood is facing several charges after leaving the scene. On Friday, two more individuals were charged. Jonah Mendys is facing charges of misdemeanor passenger failure to give information and obstructing justice and Ryan McGuirt was charged with misdemeanor accessory after the fact and obstructing justice. (CBS17) On Thursday, Wood pled guilty to charges, stating that she made a "grave mistake" and should have remained at the scene. (WRAL)

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Today in Raleigh:

• 2023 StarQuest Regional at the NC State Fairgrounds (1:00pm-10:00pm)
• 5th Annual Scotch Doubles 8 Ball Classic (7:00pm)
• Music Bingo at Triangle Beer Co. (7:00pm-9:00pm)
• Straight Jokes No Chaser Comedy Show at PNC Arena (8:00pm)
• Colors Dance Party at Chatham St Historic Manor Cary (8:00pm-1:00am)

Saturday in Raleigh:

• Art & Vintage Market & Pup Popup at Boxcar Raleigh (12:00pm-5:00pm)
• Read & Ride Children's Tour on the Great Raleigh Trolley (Limited Space 1:00pm & 2:00pm)
• Marchtoberfest at Clouds Brewing (2:00pm-11:30pm)
• Brookside Spring Festival at Brookside Bodega (4:00pm-6:00pm)
• I Slay the Runway Raleigh, 3537 Maitland Drive (4:00pm)
• 6th Annual CiderJam at Bull City Cary (5:00pm-11:00pm)

From my notebook:

• Triangle on the Cheap is an incredible resource for frugal adventurers in the area.
• Raleigh Offline is a paid membership that helps you discover and enjoy new restaurants in the area. Don't worry, it pays for itself.
• Downtown Raleigh Alliance hosts events and has so many resources to explore.
• Shop Local Raleigh is the best way to discover small businesses in the area.
• You can subscribe to the major area news sources via: abc11, CBS17, & WRAL
• If you like keeping up with the random holidays, National Today is the best resource I've found.

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— CJ Fullford

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