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Happy International Rabbit Day Raleigh!

The weekend is upon us, and this weekend is bound to be great with the high today at 77, and so many incredible happenings! Todays news has so much information you will want to know to help you start your weekend off right, including:

  • New zoning law helps entrepreneurs
  • The return of Farm Aid
  • Triangle's Coolest Things Made in NC

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 59.

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Here are the top five stories in Raleigh today:

  1. A Mooresville-based solar energy company, Pink Energy, has closed its doors "completely and immediately." All of the approximately 2,100 employees were sent an email on Wednesday, September 21 announcing that they would all be laid off, effective immediately. Pink Energy has faced thousands of complaints and supply chain issues that forced the decision to close. The company blames issues surrounding Generac equipment and a decline in overall sales, but Generac issued a statement ensuring that any clients who faced issues with their products could contact them directly. Employees affected by the mass layoff have filed a lawsuit in Federal Court under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act as the company failed to provide the legally required 60-day notice. (14 News, abc11, FOX2, WECT, WRAL)
  2. The city of Raleigh has approved a new zoning law that will make it easier for entrepreneurs to obtain permits to operate businesses out of their home. The law went into effect in early September 2022 and removed the special use permit from the city's Board of Adjustment for home-based businesses. The new process will cut down on the time and money needed to open home businesses. (abc11)
  3. A $1 billion mixed use project broke ground on Thursday. The 1,000 Social building off of St. Alban's Drive will bring multi-family, senior housing, retail, hotel, and office space. Developers are excited to bring new shops and eateries to the area, but neighbors in the area are concerned as construction surrounds them and traffic congestion looms. The project is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2024. (CBS17)
  4. Around 12:30 on Friday, a pedestrian was killed in a crash on Capital Boulevard. A preliminary investigation by police said that Ricky Mckie Maybry was walking near the fog-line in the northbound lanes on Capital Boulevard when he was struck by a 2011 Range Rover SUV. Police do not believe that alcohol or speed were factors in the crash. The driver remained at the scene. Maybry was taken to the hospital where he died. (CBS17, The Legal Advocate, WRAL) As traffic collisions and pedestrian accidents have been on the rise, North Carolina leaders are beginning to come together to address the issues. (abc11)
  5. There was an increased police presence at Enloe High School following a "non-credible" threat made to the school. Principal Jackie Jordan said that a threatening message was written on a bathroom wall on Wednesday. The threat was reported to security officials with the Wake County Public School System and the school resource officer. An investigation was found to not be credible, but additional law enforcement remained on campus through Friday. (CBS17)

Today in Raleigh:

Sunday in Raleigh:

Bonus: Weekend Best Bets (WRAL), 11 things to do with kids (WRAL), 33 things to do this week (RaleighMag)

From my notebook:

  • It's International Rabbit Day and as a former rabbit mom, today hits close to my heart. When I first got my rabbit, Roger, it was because my lease didn't allow dogs and I was defiant. Sadly after eight years, he passed away last month, but rabbits are such great loveable pets! If you're considering getting one, Triangle Rabbits has all the resources you need!
  • Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina's First Lady Kristin Cooper took part in hunger action month by touring the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC on Friday. (abc11)
  • Five Triangle companies are among the 10 finalists for the 'Coolest Thing Made in NC' competition. (CBS17)
  • A family in Cary is finally getting some closure after the remains of their loved one who was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor have been found. (WRAL)

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

— CJ Fullford

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