Organ Donation Equality + Limited Pool Capacity

I hope you have kicked off your weekend on a good note and are ready to enjoy the next few days before you have to get back to work. This weekend has been far from uneventful, and there's a few things to know that might highly impact your summer recreation plans. Check out the top news and events in Raleigh below.

Today's Weather
Possible drizzle in the morning. Temps: High of 61° & low of 50°

Here are the top 5 stories in Raleigh today

1. Police are investigating a homicide near North Carolina State University at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The victim was found around 10pm and was rushed to the hospital where he passed away. Witnesses saw two men and a woman leave the scene in a lifted pickup truck and a black or blue sedan. (WRAL)
2. A bill in Raleigh is pushing for equal access to organ donations regardless of disability. Without House Bill 642, doctors and nurses can continue to prioritize care and critical organs to individuals who they determine to have a better quality of life. If the bill passes individuals with down syndrome and other disabilities will be able to receive the same care and attention as other patients in need of transplants. (WNCT9)
3. Bars and Restaurants are packed this Memorial Day weekend. Business owners say that its a step to get back to normal and they are grateful for the increase in traffic. (CBS17)
4. Pools in the Raleigh area are having to limit capacity due to a lifeguard shortage. Because of the intimate nature of lifeguarding, there were very few certifications being held during the pandemic and now many recreational facilities don't have enough lifeguards to run at full capacity. One facility is even offering free certification with promise to come work for them. (CBS17)
5. Another Raleigh man was found with gunshot wounds early Saturday morning. It was estimated to have taken place just after 6am on Capital Boulevard. The man has been transported to the hospital for treatment. (abc11)

Today in Raleigh

• The Carolina Hurricanes face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at PNC Arena. Get tickets here!
• You can catch live music at Saints and Scholars, Compass Rose Brewery, or Fortnight Brewery.
• Triangle Wind Ensemble Presents: An American Celebration, Back in Action at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre (7:00p)
• Chamber Music Raleigh and NC Art Museum are hosting Zéphyros Winds for two intimate one-hour concerts. (1:00pm and 3:00pm)

Raleigh Patch Notebook

• WRAL has posted some of the awesome weekend deals you can find ad Lidl here.
• The housing market in Raleigh continues to be tight. The average time homes spend listed are three days, and there is less than a month's supply of homes on the market. If you are looking to buy, here's some info you might like to know... (SpectrumNews1)
• If you receive benefits through the WIC program, there will be an increase in benefits over the next few months. (CBS17)

With so much happening in Raleigh, it's important to stay safe and aware of what's going on around us. The city is booming in so many new ways and the best is yet to come. Make sure you stay plugged in with the Raleigh Patch Daily. 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