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🌱 Housing Open House + Ukrainian Vigil + State Fair Competitions Open

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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. The city of Raleigh is working to make housing more affordable. It hosted an Open House this weekend to let people know about options available. The $20,000 Down Payment Assistance Program helped a Wake County teacher purchase a home, and Raleigh leaders said they are committed to offering more options. The city hosted an Affordable Housing Open House at Chavis Park Saturday. If you want more information on the programs, you can reach out to the Housing and Neighborhoods Development by phone or email. (abc11)
  2. On Friday, people gathered outside of the state capitol with signs in hand to show support for the people of Ukraine. During the event, those present heard speakers and lit candles during a vigil. Donna Goldstein, a board member with the Ukrainian Association of North Carolina said the rally was an opportunity for people to come together, including the nearly 30-50 Ukraine families who came to the Triangle through the Uniting for Ukraine program. Also in attendance, Kvita Oleschuck left Ukraine two days before the war started. (CBS17)
  3. Nationally, bars and restaurants are struggling to keep up with staffing demands, but several Raleigh restaurants are completely staffed up and feeling in a much better place than a year ago. Census data from late June to mid-July show that nearly four million Americans didn't work due to COVID, and in the same period last year, there were only 1.8 million unemployed. The Ale House has fully staffed at some of its locations and has seen a 20% increase in customer volume from June to July. (abc11)
  4. N.C State Fair competitions for 2022 are now open for a variety of favorite and new competitions. In 2021, more than 36,000 items were entered into competitions at the fair. A majority of competition entry deadlines are September 15, and exhibitors must register prior to the entry deadline. Competitors can enter by mailing in entry forms or online using the ShoWorks app. (Chatham Journal)
  5. Chris Glifford made his final appearance in court on Friday morning in the case of his escaped venomous zebra cobra. In a statement he said, "all I can really say is I just apologize for the community, what I did, I terrified a lot of people." The final charge Glifford was facing, failing to report a missing snake, was dismissed, The previous 39 charges of improper enclosure and mislabeled enclosure were dropped last summer when he entered into a plea agreement. His attorney said that he followed the rules of a year long probation and paid more than $13,ooo to cover the costs of emergency responders. (CBS17)
  6. A fatal, multiple vehicle accident took place around 11:45 a.m. on Friday. The accident closed down at least two lanes on the westbound side of I-440 near I-40 and Sunnybrook Road. Backups continued in the area after the highway reopened around 1:33 p.m. (CBS17)

Today in Raleigh:

  • North Carolina Pet Expo at the NC State Fairgrounds Exposition Center (11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
  • Cornhole Tournament at R&D Brewing (1 -4 p.m.)
  • N.Y. International Children's Film Festival at the Cary Theater (2 p.m.)
  • Learn to Quilt Club for adults at Craft Habit Raleigh (3 - 5 p.m.)
  • Bingo at The Night Rider (3:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
  • Back to School Bash at Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church (4 - 6 p.m.)
  • Dad-Daughter Dance at Raleigh Marriott Crabtree (6 - 8:30 p.m.)

Monday in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • It's National Farmers Market Week and the State Farmers Market is open seven days a week in our own backyard!
  • A lot of people ask me to feature something for people who are new to the area. I'm definitely not opposed to the idea, but it's also an incredibly nonspecific request. I try to feature my "holidays" to include things I might not normally, but if that's not enough, check out This is Raleigh's 90-plus things to do in Raleigh NC. (bucket list).

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— CJ Fullford

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