This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Parents Concerned by Strange Man + Byrd Suspect Claims Innocence

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Raleigh.

Christina Fullford's profile picture
Christina Fullford, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

Happy International Beer and Pizza Day Raleigh!

I don't know about you, but I feel like life has gone about a mile a minute lately. I can't believe that holidays are just around the corner! I'm really working on slowing down and making time for myself, but it really takes work to stop working. I hope that catching up on the day is a part of your ritual to slow down and decompress before facing the day. Today I've gathered all the top news and more, including

  • Neighborfood Express, a nonprofit, tackling food insecurity in Raleigh
  • A fun event and new exhibit at NCMA
  • A sneak peek of a new mural, and the Beacon of Light unveiling

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 69 Low: 51.

🏡 Attention, real estate pros in Raleigh! We're now offering an exclusive sponsorship opportunity for an agent interested in attracting local clients and standing apart from the competition. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top five stories today in Raleigh:

  1. Several parents sounded the alarm after a strange man was seen at Kiwanis Park in Raleigh. Pictures circulating showed the man standing near a van with locks welded on the doors and strange writing on the back in a tactical vest. Parents called the police on the man, and they spoke to him but he was not charged with a crime. A day after the incident at the park, other kids reported seeing the man at a Raleigh Trail. (WRAL)
  2. One of the two brothers charged in the death of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd has filed a petition in court pleading his innocence. The motion asks the court to give Arturo Marin-Sotelo a hearing to determine the terms of his provisional release based on his presumed innocence. The motion also asks the state to provide evidence collected against him, saying that the GPS data from the cell phone shows that he was not near officer Byrd when he was killed. The brothers claim they were hunting deer in rural Wake County on the night of the shooting. (The Bharat Express News)
  3. Raleigh police responded to a stabbing early Saturday morning near a club on Glenwood Avenue. The incident took place around 2:16 am. Investigators say that two men engaged in a fight that led to the stabbing. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, but his condition remains unknown right now. The assailant was not in police custody as of Saturday morning, and officers are working to identify him. (CBS17, WRAL)
  4. Neighborfood Express has been working to combat food insecurity in Raleigh. According to Wake County, 12% of residents are food insecure and The Marcus Harris Foundation began the program in November 2020 to help those facing food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, thanks to a $20,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, the organization has been able to expand to 10 more neighborhoods. Neighborfood Express is now delivering food, diapers and books to more than 1,000 families across 20 neighborhoods per month. (CBS17)
  5. Congresswoman Deborah Ross held a roundtable discussion in Raleigh on Friday morning on immigration reform efforts to help Documented Dreamers. Ross is advocating for expanded protections for Documented Dreamers, as they age out of protection when they turn 21. Dreamers gathered with Ross to share stories about how their visa status impacts them, and are working to get Republican senate votes to help approve amendments on two bills that would offer protections to Documented Dreamers. (CBS17, WRAL)

Today in Raleigh:

Monday in Raleigh:

Bonus: 39 Things to do in Raleigh this week (Raleigh Magazine)

From my notebook:

  • It's International Beer and Pizza Day which means there is one spot in Raleigh that was basically made to be celebrated today. Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard has everything you need to get into the spirit of the day!
  • Don't forget, the People's Collection has reopened at the North Carolina Museum of Art! You can stop by and see it, and enjoy a community day celebration today!
  • A new Raleigh mural is set for an unveiling on October 14, painted by artist Taylor White on the seventh floor of the AMC Motel off Glenwood Avenue. (CBS17)
  • Raleigh's 34th annual Thad and Alice Eure Walk for Hope is today at The Angus Barn. (9:00am-2:00pm)
  • The Beacon Of Hope has been installed in North Carolina's Freedom Park, standing 50-feet tall. (U.S.News)
  • The Wake County Public School System announced its 2022-2023 Principal and Vice Principal of the Year. (WRAL)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— CJ Fullford

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Raleigh Daily? Contact me at raleigh@patch.com

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Raleigh