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It's 9/11, also known as Patriot Day Raleigh!

Just a heads up to you all, I had a lot of computer trouble while trying to put together todays newsletter. I'm pretty sure I got everything, but if I missed anything, I do apologize in advance. Some of the great stuff I did find includes:

  • Retailers already getting the word out about holiday hiring
  • Festivals for everyone
  • A way to remember Queen Elizabeth II from Raleigh

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; warmer. High: 84 Low: 71.

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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. Thousands were in attendance as the 12th annual Hopscotch Music Festival returned to Raleigh this weekend. This year 12,000 tickets were sold for the festival which is only half of what was sold pre-pandemic. Festival organizers still struggled to find venues and space as many of the pre-COVID spaces they utilized are not available at the present time. (WRAL) The Raleigh Convention Center also hosted the North Carolina International Auto Expo, for its 35th year on Friday and Saturday. (WRAL)
  2. Raleigh stores are already gearing up for the holiday season and are looking to hire seasonal employees. Some large companies have already announced their temporary staffing hiring goals and local businesses are hoping they can hire additional holiday help as well. Learning Express Toys and Gifts in North Hills manager Mina Platania has been looking for seasonal employees to help with sales and gift wrapping, and she says that she expects more people out this year as people reacclimate to being around crowds. (CBS17)
  3. A high speed chase ended after the driver of a stolen SUV stopped and attempted to flee the vehicle on Friday. The ordeal began around 7 p.m. when Garner police detected a stolen Kia SUV, and began a brief chase that they ended. The car later passed a trooper and was engaged in a chase that was up to 100 mph at times. During the chase, two cars were side-swiped near the Gorman Street and Avent Ferry Intersection in Raleigh. After the driver attempted to flee on foot around 7:20 p.m., he was quickly taken into custody. (CBS17, WRAL)
  4. New Waters Recovery Center had its ribbon cutting this week, and is finally open to new clients in Raleigh. The facility features state of the art designs and amenities to help those struggling with addiction. The center has 28 semi-private suites and three additional concierge suites for extra privacy. The center will focus on solving epidemics and drug issues within Raleigh, and they should welcome new clients as soon as this coming week. (CBS17)
  5. A woman was struck by a car in Raleigh on Friday night. The car was travelling northbound on Capital Boulevard just after 9 p.m. when it struck her. The woman was 24 years old and was transported to a nearby hospital with severe injuries. Roads did not reopen until 11 p.m. and the accident is still under investigation as police do not believe speed was a factor. (abc11, CBS17, WRAL)

Today in Raleigh:

Monday in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • This Patriot Day, I'm really grappling with the reality that so many of the people I work with today, weren't even alive back in 2001. If you're as mind blown by that fact as I am, you'll be happy to hear that St. Timothy's School in Raleigh spent hours of their day on Friday teaching students about the events that took place 21 years ago, while packing 17,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. (CBS17)
  • Governor Cooper has invited members of the public to sign a book with condolences for the British royal family, in remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II. (WITN)
  • A Wake County 16-year-old has finally gotten access to her TikTok back, after she was reported for being under 13. (abc11)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday! I'll see you soon.

— CJ Fullford

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