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🌱 Memorial For Dancer Grows + Local LGBTQ+ Advocates Call for Change

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Happy Go For a Ride Day Raleigh!

Have you gotten all of your Thanksgiving groceries? I realized that I had forgotten a few things and went to shop at noon on a Monday and it was still crazy busy! This is me, reminding you, go now. It's only going to get crazier as Thursday approaches. If you're all caught up on shopping, then good job adulting, and lets get you caught up on the news and events as well. Read all about what's happening below, including:

  • Police investigate crash involving missing driver.
  • Bull City Cary holds Comedy Showcase night.
  • Toys For Tots is back and collecting donations.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 58 Low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. While Raleigh police continue to investigate the fatal accident that took place during the Raleigh Parade, new information has come to light regarding the driver Landen Christopher Glass. Glass, from Goode, Virginia, has been previously cited in 2021 for improper equipment, speeding and not having a vehicle inspection. According to records, he was "assigned to driver improvement." Warrants also show that Glass works on vehicle safety systems with W & M Sales and Service. CC & Co. Dance Complex issued a statement on Saturday asking people to "refrain from judgment regarding what happened until we know more and the authorities have finished their investigation." (abc11, CBS17)
  2. The memorial for the young girl who was killed during the Raleigh parade has continued to grow after the accident. Many Raleigh residents have felt compelled to extend their love and support as they process their own emotions regarding the incident. Wake County Schools sent out a letter to parents highlighting resources and tools available for children who may have witnessed the event process their grief. (abc11)
  3. A fire at the Hilton Garden Inn on Arrow Drive off Glenwood, had to be evacuated after a fire broke out on Sunday night. The fire began in a room on the fifth floor at the hotel, and an investigation is underway into what caused the fire. The hotel's sprinkler system was activated, helping contain the blaze until more than 60 firefighters responded to the scene. The building is considered a high-rise structure since it is seven-stories tall, but crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. (CBS17, WRAL)
  4. Local LGBTQ+ advocates are calling for better gun laws following the mass shooting at a Colorado nightclub on Saturday. Timothy Lemuel owns Ruby Deluxe in Raleigh and says that, "It's a travesty that could be avoided easily by voting for non anti-queer, transphobic, queerphobic politicians." Candis Cox with the LGBTQ Center of Durham shared the story of her friend who was injured while at Club-Q on vacation, and suffered seven gunshots while attempting to flee. Equality N.C. also released a statement on Sunday regarding the shooting, including "There's still a lot we don't know, but we do know this: we are under attack." (abc11, abc11)
  5. Police are investigating after a single car crash led to one car being overturned on I-40. According to the Raleigh Police Department, the ramp at exit 290 was closed for just over an hour around 5 a.m. Police have not been able to locate the driver who is believed to have fled the scene after overturning the vehicle. (CBS17)

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Wednesday in Raleigh:

From my notebook:

  • It's Go For a Ride Day and if you can't bring yourself to just get in the car and go, then here is a list of 50 day trip ideas to getaway from day to day life in Raleigh!
  • Raleigh is hosting its annual Toys for Tots drive and will begin collecting donations at all fire stations.
  • WRAL is preparing for its tower lightings in Raleigh, Durham and Rocky Mount on November 30.

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— CJ Fullford

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