James Lucy Taylor Case Update + Duke Energy Price Increase

Happy Wednesday Patchers. Today we've seen new updates in the death of James Lucy Taylor as well as in the Republican proposal to get people back to work. There's also something to celebrate if you like ballet, drum circles, or classic rock. Check out all the details below.

Today's Weather
Rain starting in the afternoon. Temps: High of 78° & low of 69°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. More details emerge in the death of James Lucy Taylor. The police have taken the two males reported at the scene into custody. One male, 19, has been arrested and the other, 16, is in custody on a juvenile petition. Details regarding cause of death are being withheld in order to not jeopardize the investigation. (CBS17, WRAL)
2. The Republican led plan to offer $1,500 bonus return to work incentives has hit a road block as the state discovers that federal law does not allow for unemployment benefits to be converted in this way. Republican Ted Budd has proposed a bill to seek approval from the U.S. Department of Labor to use the funds from the American Rescue Plan in this way. (WRAL, WAVY)
3. Duke Energy customers are about to see a rise in their energy bills. The average residential customer can expect to see a 5.3% increase in their monthly bills. The rate increase will go towards helping Duke Energy clean up coal ash at its plants. (abc11)
4. A staffing shortage among Durham 911 dispatchers is causing concerns among first responders. Currently Raleigh is handling about 9% of Durham's incoming emergency calls. The system is causing frustrations for Raleigh dispatchers as well as citizens needing emergency services. (EMS1)
5. If you have still yet to get your Covid-19 vaccine, you could get a free meal out of it. A team of nurses and trained doctors will be at Empire Eats from noon-5:00pm through Friday. Registration is not required in advance. (CBS17)

Today in Raleigh

• The Carolina Ballet presents City Plaza Feelz as part of Noon Tunes at City Plaza. (12:00pm-1:00pm)
• Raleigh Drum Circle and Hoop Jam at Pullen Park. The event is for all ages but it's on a bring your own instrument basis. If you don't have an instrument feel free to enjoy the music. (7:00pm)
• Karaoke Wednesday at Rose Bar: There will be food, drink, hookahs, and Karaoke with DJ RNB 7:00pm-12:00am

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• Guns N' Roses announce they will be stopping by Raleigh as part of their "Guns N' Roses are F'N' Back" tour. September 29 they will play at the PNC Arena, tickets go on sale this Friday at gunsnroses.com.
• NC State has hired Brittany Morris as Assistant Coach for the woman's basketball. Learn more about her here.
• The national law firm of Wilson Elser has announced today that it has opened a new office in Raleigh. (PR Newswire)

That's all the news I've got for you today, but if anything else happens you can expect that it will be in tomorrow's recap. 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