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What's up Raleigh! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Join this weekly Raleigh-Durham run that turns into game night
  • Why a former NC State staffer now faces over 30 charges
  • What to expect from Raleigh's upcoming Oberlin Hotel rooftop destination

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: High clouds and not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Latinos & Latinas Run Club (triangledowntowner.com) — Raleigh and Durham runners can join a weekly Latinos & Latinas Run meetup that starts at 6:30 p.m. for a 3–4 mile route through downtown Durham. After the run, participants gather at Glass Jug Downtown for game night, creating a welcoming, social space for all paces and backgrounds to connect, move, and unwind together.
   

2. Former director of sports medicine at NC State extradited to Wake County, facing over 30 sexual assault charges (cbs17.com) — A former NC State sports medicine director has been extradited back to Wake County to face more than 30 sexual assault-related charges tied to his time working with Wolfpack athletes in Raleigh. He appeared before a magistrate Thursday evening and is expected in court Friday afternoon, following earlier civil lawsuits that were dismissed on procedural grounds.
   

3. Concord Hospitality Adds Multiple Hotels to Its Portfolio (lodgingmagazine.com) — A new rooftop spot called The Wren is slated to open atop the Oberlin Hotel in Raleigh in early 2027, managed by Concord Hospitality. The company is expanding its portfolio with several boutique hotels and restaurants across the East Coast, but Raleigh residents can look forward specifically to this upcoming destination for food, drinks, and skyline views.
   

4. Raleigh native Desiree Reed's second half goal lifts Pitt past NC State, 1-0 (pittsburghsoccernow.com) — NC State women's soccer fell 1-0 at home after Raleigh native Desiree Reed scored the decisive second-half goal for Pitt, spoiling the Wolfpack's ACC outing. The tightly contested match in Raleigh featured two overturned VAR decisions before Reed finally broke the deadlock, giving Pitt its first conference win of the season.
   

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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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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