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š± Patch AM: How Raleigh walkers turned grief into life-saving ovarian cancer research support.
And check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Raleigh Patch calendar

Good morning to you Raleigh! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Raleigh walkers turned grief into life-saving ovarian cancer research support.
- Which Raleigh fine-dining spot just made a national top list?
Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Delightful with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Tuesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Triangle community rallies to raise ovarian cancer awareness at annual Gail Parkins Memorial Walk (abc11.com) — Residents gathered at Sanderson High School in Raleigh for the 24th annual Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Walk and 5K, raising money for Duke University research and local survivors. Participants shared powerful stories of treatment at Duke Raleigh and years-long survivorship, while large teams walked in memory of loved ones and stressed the need for better early detection.
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• Raleigh restaurant is on exclusive list of nation's best places for fine dining (newsobserver.com) — A well-known fine-dining spot in a restored Victorian home in Raleigh has been ranked No. 12 on a new list of the nation's top fine-dining destinations, giving local food lovers fresh bragging rights. The recognition highlights Raleigh's growing culinary scene and may make reservations at Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern even harder to snag.
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📸 Around Raleigh
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Raleigh
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★ Featured events ★
- Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
Dillard's, 3501 Sumner Blvd, Raleigh
10:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale Extra 75% off Days - Voted Best in Triangle →
1213 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh
2:00 pm - Once Upon a One More Time →
De Ann S. Jones Theatre at Theatre Raleigh Arts Center, 6638 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh
7:30 pm - The Hunchback of Notre Dame →
Vintage Church on Moore Square in Downtown Raleigh, 118 S Person St, Raleigh
7:30 pm - Moving with Parent & Tot →
Arts Together, 114 Saint Marys St, Raleigh
10:00 am - Swing for Hope Golf Charity Event →
Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 565 Competition Rd, Raleigh
9:00 am - Shuffle: Pink Pharaoh ft. Mavis SWAN Poole →
3151 Elion Dr
11:30 am - Fest Fest! →
The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP, 5410 NC-55, Durham
12:00 pm - The Park with a City in It: Celebrating 50 Years of the Raleigh Greenway System →
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh
10:00 am - Raleigh Wide Open →
City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh
4:00 pm - New Biz in the Box →
Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Durham
4:00 pm - Karaoke Under the Stars →
The Glass Jug Beer Lab - RTP, 5410 NC-55, Durham
8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Since many of us complain about the lack of variety in the restaurant/cuisine offerings around these parts, I figured I would share that I was at Brennan Station in Raleigh today and saw a sign for Topsail Steamers coming soon.
Looks to be seafood boil/steamer baskets! Located in between Brigs and El Dorado. I can't think of what was there before... (Nextdoor Black Horse Run) - Is it me or does box cake mix taste like it's missing something.
I guess it's time to try GranMa old recipe....LMK ... (Nextdoor Louisburg Rd)
- Eaton Aerospace posted a job opening for Assembler I - 2nd shift - RPO in Raleigh. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Chick-fil-A Front of House Team Member 8 AM - 4 PM in Raleigh. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Raleigh here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 1253 Howards End Pl, Knightdale, NC 27545 (zillow.com)
- Vipers stay unbeaten in flag football (hendersondispatch.com)
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- North Carolina divorce reform effort gains momentum (abc11.com)
- I-Team: Water main breaks top 200 across Triangle in 2026 (abc11.com)
- Fake coyotes are meant to scare geese. Around Wake County, they're fooling people too (newsobserver.com)
Ok Raleigh! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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