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Optimism Downtown + Serial Offender Caught + Unpopular Mandate
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Happy National Tattoo Story Day,
Today there was an announcement for Raleigh city employees, a believed serial offender caught, and a trend that brings optimism to downtown. Check it all out below along with events and more.
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Today's weather, 9/16: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 73.
Here are the top stories today in Raleigh:
- Employees of the City of Raleigh received news yesterday that they would be ineligible for a promotion if they are not vaccinated. The city's employees have until Friday to become fully vaccinated or submit to weekly testing, and an email sent to employees says they will face "progressive discipline" if they do not comply with testing. City officials made the decision recently, and set a December 31 deadline for fire department workers and police officers, and September 17 for the rest of the city. The mandate is receiving backlash from many. (Police1)
- A man is behind bars after accusations that he exposed himself to two people near Shelley Lake Park. Police have not released information about the suspect, however they have stated that they believe he is responsible for at least five other flashing incidents. The suspect was arrested Wednesday morning. (CBS17)
- Shopping is on the rise in Raleigh according to the The Downtown Raleigh Alliance. The DRA reported a 56% increase in sales over the last few months with 25 new stores having opened since April. Downtown is currently at about 96% occupancy with 93% locally-owned businesses. Bill King, the CEO of DRA says he is hopeful the area will stay occupied through the year, and is optimistic since most businesses are supportive of the CDC guidance and the recent mask mandate. (Spectrum News 1)
- The North Carolina Department of Transportation didn't overspend in the latter half of 2020, but it is still at risk for future overspends. After an audit last year revealed millions of dollars in overspending, the department was given many key recommendations that have not been implemented as of yet. The DOT says they have started doing some things and making some changes, but the results will not be clear until next year's audit. (WECT)
- A Raleigh veteran is working to raise awareness ahead of POW/MIA recognition day on the 17th. Ryan Sattleberg is a 23-year U.S. Army veteran who has been deployed multiple times overseas and is now working with MyComputerCareer.com as a civilian director of military operations. He facilitates events to try to bring veterans to MyComputerCareer including an upcoming event to commemorate the 83,114 Americans still missing in action. (abc11)
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Today in Raleigh:
- Open Mic Night at The Corner Tavern Cary (5:00pm-8:00pm)
- Old School Open Jam at Saints & Scholars: Come to play or just listen (7:00pm-11:00pm)
- Capital City Bikefest Motorcycle Show at Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson (5:00pm)
- Mind Matters: Mental Health Conference Downtown Raleigh (12:00am-5:00pm)
- Take a Class: Understanding Suspended Movement: A New Modality Workshop (10:00am-12:00pm), Introduction to Handguns (6:00pm-9:00pm), Mat Yoga in the Garden (11:00am-12:00pm), Tai Chi at the Park (6:00pm-7:00pm)
Raleigh Patch Notebook
- This National Tattoo Story Day, if you have something meaningful you want inked, check out this list of the Top 9 Tattoo Shops [near] Raleigh NC.
- Moe's at Village District is hosting a Spirit Night for Lacy Elementary PTA (Patch)
- UNC Rex asks the general public to go to urgent care with simple injuries as opposed to taking space in an Emergency Room. (CBS17)
- NC Wine Festival returns to Koka Booth Amphitheatre on October 16 (NCWineFestival)
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Alright friends, that's everything for today. I hope you all have an awesome day and here's to hoping tomorrow brings some exciting new news to celebrate. It's great to hear of increased shopping downtown and all the exciting things to come, and I can't wait to share it all with you.
— CJ Fullford
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