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🌱 Fathers Forever + Gas Leak Closes Traffic + State Lawsuit
Welcome to the Raleigh Daily, your source for the latest on all things Raleigh.
Happy STEM/STEAM Day Raleigh!
First, today's weather:
Nice with plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 41.
Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:
- Glen Warren launched a nonprofit, Fathers Forever, that helps men struggling with fatherhood. The organization offers coaching on anger management, substance abuse, job readiness, and overall personal development. During COVID-19 the group had to change its model of outreach and has now launched a staffing agency known as My Daddy's Work Solution. (CBS17)
- A gas leak closed part of New Hope Road in Raleigh for hours. Officials say that a contractor cut through a line and caused the leak. (CBS17)
- A Raleigh woman was fatally struck by an SUV after stopping to help people involved in a Durham crash early on Sunday. Jasmine Harbison and her boyfriend pulled over to aid people in a flipped Chevrolet when an Equinox struck Harbison. She was pronounced dead at the scene. (abc11)
- North Carolina is facing a legal challenge after passing legislative maps that heavily favor Republicans. An organization formed by Democratic lawyer Marc Elias announced on Friday that a group of voters who challenged the constitutionality of the previous NC maps are now contesting the latest congressional maps. (FOX8)
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Today in Raleigh:
- Game Night at Transfer Co. Food Hall (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
- Life in the Leaf Litter: Exploring the critters that live in leaves (11:00 am - 11:45 am)
- Yoga Flow at Terminal Bar & Lounge (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
- Watkins at The Pour House Music Hall (8:00 pm)
- MtG Commander Nights at Gamers Geekery & Tavern (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
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- If you want something new to do for STEM/STEAM Day it's a short drive to Engineering for Kids of the Triangle in Morrisville. Or you can enjoy the classic Museum of Natural Sciences.
- City Barbecue in Cary is holding a Spirit Night for Apex Elementary PTA. If you're hungry for BBQ, mention FundA to support AES. (5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
- Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's are now offering free pictures with Santa until December 24. (TriangleOnTheCheap)
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