Fireworks Halted + Memorial Day Sites to See

Happy Memorial Day!

If you're out trying to find fireworks or other pyrotechnics, you might be hard pressed, however there are a few great ways to remember the fallen nearby that I hope you can take advantage of.

Today's Weather
Partly cloudy throughout the day. Temps: High of 77° & low of 56°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. If you're struggling to find fireworks today, its likely a result of the moderate drought we are currently experiencing. Although Wake county is not one of the 26 counties on an official burn ban, we are experiencing less rain than expected, causing multiple fires over the past few weeks. (SpectrumNews1,WRAL)
2. Police have made an arrest in connection with the death at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. James Lacy Taylor, 69, was found critically injured, and taken to the hospital where he was declared dead. Maria Elizabeth Pena-Echerverria, 18, was arrested thanks to investigation efforts of the Raleigh Police Department and the NCSU Police. (WRAL)
3. North Carolina is one of 16 states considering legislation that will limit teaching about race and racism. Republican lawmakers say that the idea that the nation was founded on racism is divisive and has no place in the classroom. The move's opponents fear that educators will be forced to present a whitewashed version of history that silences the experience of people who feel oppressed. (NewsTribune)
4. Raleigh police have arrested an armed man after an overnight manhunt. After taking a gun from his car after being involved in an accident and fleeing, police were searching for him. He was seen again Sunday morning at WakeMed and was finally apprehended and received numerous charges. (WRAL)
5. Duke has officially beaten NC State to win their first ACC Baseball Title in 60 years. NC State has not won the title since 1992, however Duke's Blue Devils took the win after an unusually low scoring game. (WRALSportsFan)

Today in Raleigh

• Triangle Rock Club is offering Holiday full day camps. If you want to drop the kids off for a fun filled day of games and climbing, register soon. Last I checked there was around 30 spots still open. Details Here.
• Free Zumba Session at Parkside Town Commons. Aya Zaghloul will be instructing. (7:00pm)
• LGBT Center of Raleigh will be having their first in person picnic today (12:00pm-3:00pm)

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• If you are looking for somewhere to go that allows you to remember the fallen today, head over to Garner Veterans Memorial, The NCSU Belltower, or Veterans Freedom Park.
• Boss Brewing Company will be donating 1/3 of all Memorial Day proceeds to EOD Warrior Foundation. (3:00pm-9:00pm)
• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill will be giving free meals (with purchase) to any Gold Star family members, veterans, or active duty service members. Details here.

Remember that today is about the fallen soldiers of our nation, and be sensitive to those who have lost close friends and family. Hopefully you can take the kids to one of the amazing sites of Remembrance in or around Raleigh to emphasize the purpose of the day. As always, if I missed out on anything or there's any happening in Raleigh you want to celebrate, send me an email to raleigh@patch.com to let me know!

Stay curious,
CJ Fullford